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UK-based sports reporter for The Associated Press, covering news, off-field issues, finances & live action. Broadcast appearances too. Previously general news
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FIFA 5-game race ban bit.ly/1agvTGV Platini wants sport police force bit.ly/1agvG6t Gibraltar in UEFA bit.ly/11g0lLR
Person with knowledge of situation tells AP: FIFA to recommend 5-game ban for racist abuse
newser.com — The anti-racism task force is to report to the FIFA Congress in Mauritius next week, aiming for FIFA to introduce the mandatory ban in all 209 member nations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to discuss the sanctions ahead of the congress.
Platini wants a European sports police force
sfgate.com — LONDON (AP) â UEFA President Michel Platini has stepped up his call for a European sports police force to tackle betting, corruption, match-fixing, doping and hooliganism. During Platini's speech, the "worrying financial situation at certain clubs in Europe" was also addressed as the UEFA president underlined the need for them to abide by Financial Fair Play regulations.
New UEFA nation Gibraltar eyes Euro football debut
sfgate.com — LONDON (AP) â Gibraltar became the smallest European football nation on Friday after the British colony's lengthy push to join UEFA was completed by gaining full membership. The campaign for recognition has long been resisted by Spain, which wanted to stop the tiny territory on its southern tip from joining UEFA and being able to play in its competitions.
Gibraltar preparing for official European football debut after becoming UEFA's 54th member cbsprt.co/13Qmn9U
New UEFA nation Gibraltar eyes Euro football debut
cbssports.com — LONDON (AP) -Gibraltar became the smallest European football nation on Friday after the British colony's lengthy push to join UEFA was completed by gaining full membership. The campaign for recognition has long been resisted by Spain, which wanted to stop the tiny territory on its southern tip from joining UEFA and being able to play in its competitions.
Fergie at the UEFA hotel in London, seems to be enjoying retired life - he's got no sights on replacing Platini ...
@markattias thought I'd be flooded with statements - the opposite
Landmark day for Gibraltar gaining UEFA membership - but not a single mention on their government's website gibraltar.gov.gi
Government of Gibraltar
gibraltar.gov.gi — Official Website of the Government of Gibraltar. Press Office, Public Services, Tourism and Travel, Economy & Tax, Law & Justice, About Gibraltar.
Quick story on Andros Towsend's FA betting-breaches charge. It doesn't relate to match-fixing. timescolonist.com/sports/tottenh…
Tottenham winger Townsend charged with misconduct over breaches of betting regulations
timescolonist.com — Tottenham winger Townsend charged with misconduct over breaches of betting regulations
@MartinLipton not requested by me!
The Andros Townsend FA betting charge does not relate to match-fixing
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend charged by FA with betting breaches. Pulled out of England U21s Euros squad bit.ly/1aflr2j
Andros Townsend charged
thefa.com — Tottenham Hotspur player in alleged breach of betting regulationsSign up to discover more journalists who cover Sports, World and more.
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