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Public demands of investigation into Bulgarian volleyball

12 February 2013

Misuse of funds, failure to comply with public procurement laws and a lack of transparency are some of the allegations raised by Bulgarian sports fans, in a letter urging EU Member of Cabinet Zenon Severis to take action against...[more]




FIFA reforms have some way to go: Second IGC report

08 February 2013

The Independent Governance Committee (IGC) appointed to guide FIFA through its reform process has released its second report. Though the report welcomes the initial steps taken by FIFA, the report stresses that important figures...[more]




The Alleged Poster Child of Fixing

08 February 2013

In this comment piece, match-fixing expert Declan Hill asks why the man, who is allegedly one of the main characters behind the extensive match-fixing recently exposed by Europol, continues to avoid arrest given the international...[more]




Speakers and venue confirmed for EU seminar on sports governance

08 February 2013

At a one-day seminar in Brussels on good governance in sport, Play the Game will launch a new governance measuring tool, and various other EU projects and experts will feed inspiration to a better governance in sport[more]


EU projects on sports governance will present their findings at a one-day seminar in Brussels. Photo: EU Commission by night (c) Lucian Krauss/Berlaymont


Australian report exposes widespread doping

07 February 2013

A national report about doping in Australia shows an extensive use of doping among Australian elite athletes.  The report, which is the result of a 12-months investigation, is prepared by the Australian Crime Commission...[more]


Australian Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare was shocked by the findings of the Australian Crime Commission (ACC). Photo: screen dump from news conference


Europol reveals results of major match-fixing investigation

04 February 2013

The European police agency Europol revealed at a news conference today that an 18-month-long investigation into match fixing has uncovered more than 380 suspicious matches. Europol director Rob Wainwright said "This is the...[more]


Europol's director Rob Wainwright says the the findings of the investigation "highlights a big problem for the integrity of football in Europe". Photo: World Economic Forum/Flickr


Premier League clubs move towards financial controls

04 February 2013

With debt continuing to afflict the English game, Premier League clubs are moving closer to introducing a system of financial control. The big question is whether it will require clubs to break even, or if it will simply limit...[more]


Chelsea FC is one of the clubs likely to be affected if a financial control is imposed on Premier League clubs. Photo: Stamford Bridge by Flickr/proforged


Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen cooperates with anti-doping authorities

31 January 2013

The Danish professional cyclist Michael Rasmussen has confessed to Anti Doping Denmark and the NOC and Sports Confederation of Denmark (DIF) about his extensive use of doping for many years, and a case will now be opened against...[more]


Danish cyclist Michael Rasmussen admits to 12 years of doping. Photo: Flickr/Rune


Play the Game launches new measuring tool at EU seminar on good governance in sports organisations

31 January 2013

A number of EU projects on good governance in sport will present their results on 8 April 2013, when Play the Game hosts a one-day seminar in Brussels launching a new measuring tool intended to help put a stop to the widespread...[more]




WADA blasts UCI over ‘deceitful’ statements – UCI denies accusations

30 January 2013

WADA president John Fahey fervently denies that WADA had agreed to work with the International Cycling Union, UCI, on a new Truth and Reconciliation Commission to replace UCI’s Independent Commission. He also criticizes the...[more]


UCI president Pat McQuaid rejects WADA's accusations. Photo: Colourbox


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