ASEAN countries plan bid for 2034 World Cup

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Asia
Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:21
Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad ShahBy Mark Baber
May 16 – A group of ASEAN sports ministers have tabled a plan to launch a joint bid to host the World Cup in 2034, according to the deputy president of Malaysia's football association and AFF member Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah (pictured).

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WADA change may result in fewer failed drug tests in world football

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Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 01:10
drug testingBy David Owen
May 16 – The number of positive doping tests in football may be set to fall significantly because of a change implemented by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). WADA this week announced a 10-fold increase in the threshold level for marijuana. 

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Tragic death of US man attempting to dribble to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

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Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 11:48
Richard SwansonBy Mark Baber
May 16 - US soccer fan, Richard Swanson, was tragically killed by a pick-up truck, two weeks after embarking on a 10,000 mile charity trek aimed at dribbling a football from Seattle to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.

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'Pilgrimage' request for Granada fixture change puts LFP in tough position

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Europe
Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 08:52
GranadaBy Gareth Messenger
May 16 - With just three days notice, Granada city council have written to the LFP requesting that the La Liga match between Granada CF and Osasuna, scheduled for May 18, is switched to an alternative date.

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Webb adds his voice to criticism of Italian racist sanctions

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FIFA
Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 09:05
Jeffrey WebbBy Andrew Warshaw
May 16 - Jeffrey Webb, chairman of Fifa's recently established Anti-Racism and Discrimination Task Force, has issued his own scathing indictment of the Italian authorities for only fining Roma over last weekend's racist abuse by their fans towards three Milan players.

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Big money kit deals increase as suppliers compete for Europe's top clubs

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Europe
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 11:46
warrior kit deal with LiverpoolBy Paul Nicholson
May 15 – The value of kit deals in the English Premier League has jumped a massive 32%, while the cost of a replica shirt in England has risen 8.3% but is still the lowest priced on average in comparison to Europe's other major leagues, according to a report released today. 

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Premier League could get its 39th game with play off possible for CL spot

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Premier League
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:53
champions leagueBy Tom Parsons
May 16 – News that the English Premier League could have its first-ever play off for a Champions League spot if results went a certain way this weekend, has sparked a wave of social media excitement and betting activity.

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Zenit loses CAS appeal, with points staying with Dynamo Moscow

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Europe
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:05
zenit fansBy Mark Baber
May 15 - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld the award of a 3-0 win to Dynamo Moscow, imposed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR), after the game between Dynamo and Zenit was abandoned after Dynamo's goalkeeper was hit by a flare thrown by Zenit fans. The panel also rejected Zenit's requests to sanction Dynamo Moscow.

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Barça's La Liga triumph boosts Gunners' transfer war chest

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Europe
Published on Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:28
cesc fabregasBy Gareth Messenger
May 15 - Arsenal are expected to receive a windfall of around £3million after Barcelona were officially revealed as the new champions of Spain.

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  3. Spanish shuffle match officials as calls for higher standards get louder
  4. Blatter slams Roma's racist fans and 'not acceptable' Italian sanctions
  5. FIFA imposes global bans on Estonian match-fixers as investigations deepen
  6. Roma are fined €50,000 but escape wider sanctions, this time
  7. Rio courtroom battles delay Maracana handover from public to private sector
  8. European fans want a standing option at matches, finds survey
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