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Abuse is global problem says British trust formed to help victims
AFP, Published on 05/12/2016
» MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) - An independent body set up by former British footballers to help victims of child abuse in the sport claimed the issue is a "global" problem as they urged clubs to support the fight for justice.
UN wants global football tax to finance aid
AFP, Published on 18/01/2016
» UNITED NATIONS - A UN study of new sources of financing for its multi-billion-dollar aid operations is recommending a voluntary tax on football matches or concerts as one option to raise funds.
South America puts football leaders in corruption quarantine
AFP, Published on 13/06/2015
» SANTIAGO - South America's biggest football tournament is in full swing but the sport's leaders are keeping a conspicuously low profile as the FIFA corruption scandal spreads fallout around the world.
UCI chiefs 'protected' Armstrong against doping claims - report
AFP, Published on 09/03/2015
» PARIS - An independent commission on Monday accused top leaders of cycling's world body of protecting Lance Armstrong despite mounting signs that the now-disgraced Tour de France winner was a doping cheat.