CFU issues vote 'directive' to members, Gulati the big winner
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- Central & North America
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 11:29
Exclusive: by Paul NicholsonMarch 25 - Having already stepped in to the row surrounding the election of the Antigua and Barbuda FA executive committee and demanding a new vote is conducted, FIFA may have to step into the region again following a letter from the Antiguan president of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Gordon 'Banks' Derrick to its federations recommending who they should vote for at the upcoming CONCACAF elections, April 19 in Panama.
Dodd welcomes FIFA move to open up more women's ExCo positions
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- FIFA
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 10:37
By Andrew Warshaw, chief correspondentMarch 25 - Three of the four women chasing a spot on FIFA's executive committee could end up sharing the top table of football's world governing body.
Nigeria FA moves against ambush marketers piggy-backing Super Eagles brand
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- Africa
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 10:55
By Mark BaberMarch 25 - The Nigeria Football Federation has issued another condemnation of ambush marketing, claiming it is violating the rights of its main official sponsors who include Diageo-owned Guinness, Adidas, Globacom Communications (which also sponsors Manchester United), Cadbury and Samsung.
Chinese Chery goes Brazilian with Santos and Neymar
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- South America
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 11:56
By Mark BaberMarch 25 - An unusual 8-day, 3-match deal between Chinese automaker Chery and Brazilian club Santos concluded yesterday after the Palmeiras-Santos game.
Russians are changing the face of their football, says Rosetti
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- Europe
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 10:02
By Andrew WarshawMarch 25 - Ever since Russia was awarded the 2018 World Cup over two years ago, racism and how to deal with it has been a constant thorn in the side of organisers. While Qatar, who clinched the 2022 tournament during that momentous simultaneous ballot, has been all about a winter World Cup, how to eliminate abuse has been a top priority for Russian officials.
Date dispute over postponed NI vs Russia World Cup qualifier
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- Brazil 2014
- Published on Monday, 25 March 2013 11:41
March 25 - FIFA could be forced into making a ruling on when to reschedule the World Cup qualifier between Northern Ireland and Russia, twice postponed because of the unseasonally hostile weather that has ripped through most of Britain.
News Analysis: the perception and reality of FIFA reform
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- FIFA
- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 11:09
By Andrew Warshaw, chief correspondentMarch 22 - It was the briefest of interventions but it provided a telling insight into the tensions of the previous two days and the current state of play.
PSG vs Barça ignites Parisian ticket frenzy
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- Champions League
- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 13:42
By Tom ParsonsMarch 22 - Paris St Germain has received record ticket requests in anticipation of their mouth watering Champions League quarter-final tie against Spanish giants Barcelona on April 2.
Qataris say they are committed to a Summer World Cup
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- Qatar 2022
- Published on Friday, 22 March 2013 20:49
By Andrew WarshawMarch 22 - Local organisers of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, having listened to claims and counter-claims over whether to switch the tournament from summer to winter, have responded by saying they would be willing to host at either time but still have a preference for summer.
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