Tag: Michel Platini
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The 90-day provisional suspension imposed on Michel Platini remains in force, but FIFA is ordered not to extend it
Lausanne, Dec 11, 2015: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has partially upheld the request for provisional measures filed by Michel Platini requesting that his 90-day provisional suspension from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at national and international levels be lifted until a final decision on the merits of the dispute…
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CFA & CTFA sign landmark arrangement
Zurich, Nov 5, 2013: A major milestone in the history of Cypriot football was reached at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today, 5 November 2013, with the signing of a provisional arrangement for the organisation of football in Cyprus. The document was signed by Cyprus Football Association (CFA) President Costakis Koutsokoumnis and Cyprus Turkish…
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Shaikh Salman welcomes FIFA Task Force outcome
Zurich, Sept 3, 2013: AFC President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the outcome of the newly-created FIFA Task Force for improving situation of football in Palestine and hoped that it will help in the free movement of footballers, match officials and equipment to and from the West Asian country. “I believe the…
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AFC, UEFA sign historic MoU
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Dec 11: AFC Acting President Zhang Jilong and UEFA President Michel Platini on Tuesday put pen to paper on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will promote cooperation and friendly relations between the two confederations. The MoU will pave the way to exchange information, knowledge and good practices on matters of…
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European clubs to participate in benefits
Switzerland, June 30, 2012: Around 580 clubs, representing all 53 UEFA national associations will benefit from the distribution of payments from UEFA EURO 2012. This is a substantial increase of nearly 400 clubs compared to the 180 clubs that received a share in 2008. With the signing of a renewed Memorandum of Understanding between the…
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UEFA President visits Lviv and Warsaw
(Lviv-Poland) April 12, 2012: With UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine fast approaching, UEFA President Michel Platini has travelled to the two host countries on Thursday. First, Mr Platini visited the new Arena Lviv, which will host three Group B matches, and opened the new terminal at the Ukrainian city’s airport together with Ukraine’s…
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EURO’s five-star final tournament wins
Switzerland, April 06, 2012: five star final, Sometimes there is only ever going to be one winner – and UEFA.com looks back on the four occasions in EURO finals history when a team has won by a five-goal margin. Competitive, tough-to-call fixtures have always been a hallmark of the UEFA European Championship, but there have…
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UEFA Executive Committee agenda for Venice meeting
UEFA Media Release Nov 23, 2011: The UEFA Executive Committee, chaired by UEFA President Michel Platini, will hold its last meeting of the year at the Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, on Thursday 8 December 2011 (UEFA Executive Committee agenda). The meeting of the Executive Committee is scheduled from 09.00 to 17.00…