2022 World Cup drives Project Qatar growth

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Qatar 2022
Published on Saturday, 30 April 2011 10:44
By David Gold

Qatar_2022_logoApril 30 - Project Qatar 2011 has expanded significantly, largely thanks to the country's successful bid to host the 2022 World Cup.

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Henry returning to Arsenal for 2011 Emirates Cup

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Published on Saturday, 30 April 2011 17:46
By David Gold

Thierry_Henry_in_ArsenalApril 30 - Thierry Henry will return to the Emirates Stadium with New York Red Bulls as Arsenal announced the line-up for the 2011 Emirates Cup.

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Spanish FA look to counter use of ball boys to waste time in La Liga clashes

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Europe
Published on Saturday, 30 April 2011 12:31
By David Gold

Spanish_ballboyApril 30 - The Spanish Football Federation will look at changing the rules regarding time wasting and consider bringing in new sanctions after the increase in the use of multiple balls to hold up play.

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Blatter will introduce Olympic-style voting system for World Cup if re-elected

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Published on Friday, 29 April 2011 19:55
By Andrew Warshaw

Sepp_Blatter_in_Nicaragua_April_14_2011April 29 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter says all 208 member nations will choose future World Cup hosts, Olympic-style, if he is re-elected on June 1 - instead of the vote being determined by a select few.

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French Football Federation in ethnic quota row

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Europe
Published on Friday, 29 April 2011 09:55
By David Gold

Nasri_HoarauApril 29 - The French Football Federation (FFF) will hold an investigation into reports emanating from French website Mediapart, which claimed officials within the organisation are in favour of quotas limiting the number of players recruited by academies from immigrant communities.

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Sky agree new three year Champions League deal

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Champions League
Published on Friday, 29 April 2011 16:18
By David Gold

Champions_League_trophyApril 29 - Sky Sports has signed a deal to continue coverage of UEFA Champions League games until 2015.

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Polish police warn of Euro 2012 ticket fraud

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Euro Championships
Published on Friday, 29 April 2011 11:17
By David Gold

Euro_2012_ticketsApril 29 - Football fans have been warned by Polish police to ensure that they buy tickets for the 2012 European Championships from reliable sources to avoid the risk of fraud.

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Rangers hit with UEFA fine and supporter ban for sectarian chanting

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Europe
Published on Thursday, 28 April 2011 23:00
By David Gold

Glasgow_Rangers_fansApril 28 - Rangers were fined €40,000 (£36,000/$59,000) and their fans banned from the club's next European away game following the behaviour of its supporters during a Europa League match earlier this season.

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Bin Hammam claims he is "well placed" in race against Blatter after meeting FA

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Published on Thursday, 28 April 2011 19:50
By Andrew Warshaw

Mohamed_Bin_Hammam_head_and_shoulders_in_suitApril 28 - FIFA Presidential contender Mohamed Bin Hammam flew into London for a meeting with Football Association officials today and afterwards declared himself "well-placed" in the contest against Sepp Blatter.

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