Tag: Football
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The Swiss federal tribunal declares the appeal
Lausanne, July 23. 2012 – The Swiss Federal Tribunal has put an end to the procedure involving UEFA and Olympique des Alpes SA in ruling that Olympique des Alpes’ appeal against the Court of Arbitration Sport (CAS) award rendered in this case on 31 January 2012 is inadmissible. The CAS award therefore becomes final. In…
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Women’s elite dreaming of gold
Zurich – Switzerland, July 23, 2012: Though the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament is a relatively new event in the history of the Games, it is this very discipline that has the honour of kicking off all the sporting action come London 2012. Getting the ball rolling at the 30th edition of the summer Olympics, in…
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Media accreditation for the AFC U-16
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, July 23, 2012: Media accreditation for the AFC U-16 Championship Iran 2012 is now open. The accreditation window will close on September 16, 2012. The 16-team competition will be played from September 22 to October 6, 2012, at the Pas and Rah Ahan stadiums in Tehran. Media wishing to attend this…
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Arab teams at the Olympics
Zurich – Switzerland, July 22, 2012: Arab teams, Three teams will be flying the flag for the Arab game at the Men’s Olympic Football Tournament London 2012, with Egypt, Morocco and United Arab Emirates all hoping to make their mark. The competition’s 16 previous editions have seen a grand total of ten Arab countries tilt…
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FIFA MA Coaching Course has concluded
Lahore – Pakistan, July 20, 2012: Football coaches from first division departments, clubs, provinces and regions across the country have benefited from a five-day long FIFA MA coaching course for senior Pakistani Football coaches held in Football House Lahore. The course which continued from 16th-20th of July was the third FIFA level course held for…
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Hankook to sponsor UEFA Europa League
Switzerland, July 19, 2012: Korean tyre manufacturers Hankook will be an Official Sponsor of the UEFA Europa League for the 2012-15 period as well as the 2013, 2014 and 2015 UEFA Futsal Cup finals. Leading Korean tyre manufacturer Hankook will be an Official Sponsor of the UEFA Europa League for the period 2012-2015, and the…
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ETHICS Mohammed Bin Hammam Case
Lausanne, July 19, 2012 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its decision in the procedure involving Mr Mohamed Bin Hammam (Qatar) and FIFA. The CAS has upheld Mr Bin Hammam’s appeal, annulled the decision rendered by the FIFA Appeal Committee and lifted the life ban imposed on Mr Bin Hammam. During…
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Launch of Accreditation applications
Launch of Accreditation applications for the Draws of the Club Competition 2012/13 Group Phase – Monaco & Launch of Accreditation and Media Booking for the UEFA SUPER CUP 2012 (European Club Football Season Kick-off Monaco 2012) Switzerland, July 19, 2012: It is our pleasure to inform that accreditation applications for the Draws of the Club…
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AFC, Good governance stressed by ExCo
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, July 19, 2012: Good governance, The AFC Executive Committee, chaired by AFC Acting President Zhang Jilong, took a series of important decisions on Thursday, shaping the future of Asian football and improving the governance of the confederation. The report of the AFC Ad-hoc Evaluation Committee and the suspension of former AFC…
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President PFF proceeded to Kauala Lumpur
Lahore – Pakistan, July 19, 2012: President PFF, Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, President Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) proceeded to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to chair the 3rd meeting of AFC Legal Committee and attend the 5th AFC ExCo meeting. According to PFF, the appointment of Chairman Legal Committee is a unique honor for the Pakistani…