Gibraltar lobbies hard for UEFA inclusion ahead of Congress vote
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- Europe
- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 10:09
By Gareth MessengerMay 22 - Gibraltar's bid to join European football's governing body as a full member is gathering pace in London ahead of the UEFA Congress this Friday. If elected, Gibraltar's national team would be allowed to take part in European competitions.
Pizza Hut step in for a slice of women's football in Bangladesh
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- Published on Wednesday, 22 May 2013 12:03
By Mark BaberMay 22 - The Bangladeshi women' side lost 9-0 against Thailand and Iran lost 6-0 to the Philippines yesterday in the AFC Women's Asia Cup Qualifiers in Dhaka yesterday. The qualifiers, played in the Bangabandhu National Stadium, are being sponsored by Pizza Hut's local franchisee, Transcom, a multi-sector company who run a number of Pizza Hut franchises in the country.
Roma sanctioned again as racist fans close an ugly season in Italy
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:41
By Andrew WarshawMay 21 - Despite renewed efforts from football's authorities to try and eradicate racism, Italy's season ended with yet more examples of discrimination - just a week after FIFA president Sepp Blatter's personal intervention over the issue.
FT/IFA: Globo chief is ready for June, even if the stadia might not be
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:59
By Paul NicholsonMay 21 - With 25 days to go to the opening match of the Confederations Cup in Brasilia between Brazil and Japan there is a sense that the people are ready, even if the infrastructure might not be, yet.
Azerbaijan's state oil company signs as a UEFA global sponsor partner
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:18
By Mark BaberMay 21 - UEFA has signed an agreement with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) which becomes the seventh official sponsor of UEFA's national team competitions, including the UEFA European Football Championships.
SPL saves Hearts as clubs battle for agreement on new league structure
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 11:33
By Andrew WarshawMay 21 - As Scottish football prepares to discuss ground-breaking plans to preserve its very future, crisis-torn Edinburgh club Hearts have avoided immediate relegation after the Scottish Premier League decided the club's financial problems had not breached its rules before the end of the season.
Rousseff opens sixth stadium and declares Brazil is ready
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:58
By Andrew WarshawMay 21 - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff staged a bullish defence of her country's preparations for the forthcoming Confederations Cup when she officially inaugurated the last of six stadiums being used for the World Cup warm-up event.
Steaua Bucharest owner Becali jailed for abuse of power
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 10:18
By Andrew WarshawMay 21 - George Becali, outspoken owner of leading Romanian club Steaua Bucharest, has been jailed for abuse of power in his role a member of parliament, according to local reports.
William Hill extends Scottish Cup sponsorship, but who will take a punt on the SPL?
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- Published on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 12:16
By Mark BaberMay 21 - William Hill has extended its sponsorship of the Scottish Cup until 2016, after agreeing a new two-year seven-figure deal, believed to be £3 million, a year before the existing contract was due to end.
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