FIFA have announced a financial loss of $122 million in 2015.

In comparison to the first year of the previous cycle (2011-2014), pilule revenue increased by $82 million to $1,152 million.

FIFA’s Financial and Governance Report published for the first time since 2002 also shows expenditure compared to 2011 increased by $240 million to $1,274 million due to an increased budget for development expenses and higher competition costs, but also due to unforeseen costs such as legal fees and costs for extraordinary meetings.

President Gianni Infantino said: “With the recently approved reforms, I believe that we have turned a corner and that FIFA is poised to emerge stronger than ever.”

“During my presidency, I pledge to make this happen and to lead FIFA into a brighter and more sustainable future so that we can all return our full focus to football.

“We saw in 2015 that FIFA’s competitions – such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup – remain an incredible opportunity for us to promote the game and to raise the funds we need to fulfil our core mission of football development.”

A revised budget for the 2015-2018 cycle has been approved by the FIFA Executive Committee and will be put forward for ratification to the FIFA Congress in Mexico City (12-13 May 2016).

This revised budget has been compiled to invest even more funds into developing football around the world.

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The National Football League (NFL) has signed a new partnership with video messaging application Snapchat.

The deal will allow fans attending games to contribute to global Snapchat ‘stories’ every week of the NFL season from stadiums in the US.

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Montreal, cialis 14 September 2015 – The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce that the Government of the Republic of Korea donated an additional USD 200, buy 000 towards development of the Agency’s new Anti-Doping Administration & Management System (new ADAMS).  

“WADA is very grateful for this generous donation made by the Government of the Republic of Korea, viagra buy ” said Sir Craig Reedie, WADA President. “The gesture is a tangible demonstration of Korea’s ongoing commitment to partner with WADA, and the broader anti-doping community, to uphold the spirit of sport,” Reedie continued. “These additional funds will be put to good use in developing the new ADAMS — a system that is key to leveling the playing field.”

“Korea is pleased to support the development of the new ADAMS,” said Kim Chong, Vice Minister, Government of the Republic of Korea. “As a WADA Foundation Board member and a leading country in information technology, Korea has taken this initiative to protect the health of athletes by helping create a fairer sporting environment via the new ADAMS,” he continued.  “With this donation, we are helping tackle the complex issue of doping through financial support; and also through expanded cooperation with WADA, the sports movement and other member states.”

First launched in 2005, ADAMS is an online data management tool that allows athlete data entry and storage, as well as data-sharing and reporting to take place in a highly secure environment that restricts access to all but relevant parties. Most International Federations and National Anti-Doping Organizations use ADAMS as a central data base. Its core functionalities include Whereabouts, Therapeutic Use Exemptions, Test Planning, Results Management, the ABP and Laboratory Results.

In July 2014, WADA announced development of the new ADAMS, which will go live at the end of 2016. The new ADAMS project will significantly overhaul the existing ADAMS in order to better serve the anti-doping community and fulfill the Agency’s responsibilities under the revised World Anti-Doping Code. Among other improvements, the new ADAMS will include an investigation platform; connectivity with other systems; an optimized user interface; and, improved performance and functionality.

This donation is additional to Korea’s 2015 annual contribution of USD 128,157; and, its one-time research contribution of USD 468,951 that was committed in 2014 and will be matched in full by the International Olympic Committee.

SportAccord Convention are delighted to welcome Qatar Olympic Committee as a Silver Partner for this year’s World Sport & Business Summit taking place from 19-24 April 2015 at the Sochi Expocentre, ed Sochi, Russia.

“The Qatar Olympic Committee is pleased to be partnering the SportAccord Convention again this year,” said Sheikh Saoud Bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary General, Qatar Olympic Committee.

“The Convention always provides an excellent platform for the sporting community to discuss important issues and the QOC looks forward to strengthening existing associations and building new relationships as part of our commitment to international sports development.”

The Qatar Olympic Committee is the overall supervising body for all sports and events in Qatar.

This includes supporting its National Federations in the development of their sports and the organisation of world-class events, promoting community participation and enjoyment of sport, and developing sport at every level.

Nis Hatt, Managing Director, SportAccord Convention commented, “We are delighted to have Qatar Olympic Committee taking part in the SportAccord Convention.

“Their return as a Silver Partner, reinforces the value seen by governing sports bodies and federations, and we are sure the QOC and all sports organisations will further benefit from the opportunities gained, as the Convention grows in stature to the World Sport & Business Summit.”

With a busy sports calendar both nationally and internationally for 2015, including the World Boxing Championships and IPC Athletics World Championships, which are both taking place in Doha in October, the Qatar Olympic Committee is also actively promoting opportunities for women in sport, and the Qatar Women’s Sport Committee was established in 2000 to encourage greater female sports participation.

At this year’s SportAccord Convention, the Conference Programme includes a Panel Session entitled: When Inequality IS the Legacy and will discuss the challenges that still exist for women and girls, even playing sport at all levels, in some parts of the world, as well as the legacy being left behind for girls starting out in sport today.

The SportAccord Convention World Sport & Business Summit is a unique opportunity for key decision-makers in sport to engage with business leaders across 25+ industry sectors.

The 6-day event features a 3-day Conference, dynamic exhibition, LawAccord, City Forum, MediaAccord, the SportAccord Convention Village and Sports Demo Zone, as well as hosting the SportAccord Awards, and the annual general meetings of governing bodies of world sport.

Real Madrid and Wales footballer Gareth Bale has signed an exclusive partnership with Sony Mobile.

The world’s most expensive player will become a brand ambassador for the electronics company.

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The 2016 International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) World Half Marathon Championships has officially been launched in the host city Cardiff.

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