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World Cup makes way for white elephants

World Cup makes way for white elephants | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.independent.co.uk - January 6, 2015 2:46 PM
The circus has long gone but the scars have not. Six months on from the Brazil World Cup, football wastelands pockmark the country, each with empty cathedrals to excess and greed. If only it hadn’t all been so predictable.
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Since 2013, an Events Management archive of news resources designed to support the textbook edited by John Beech, Sebastian Kaiser and Robert Kaspar and published by Pearson Education. See also http://tinyurl.com/TBOSM for Sports Management news.  Using the TAGS below is strongly recommended.
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India eyes multi-city hosting for 2036 Olympics

From www.insidethegames.biz - January 12, 6:26 AM

India's bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games envisions a multi-city
approach, with Ahmedabad positioned as the central hub. The proposal aims to distribute sporting events across several cities, turning the Olympics into a nationwide movement.

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NYE events cancelled across UK amid strong winds

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Booze ban unlikely to be lifted for Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup

Booze ban unlikely to be lifted for Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 18, 2024 1:10 AM

December 18 – Saudi Arabia has been dry since 1952, and we’re not talking about rain. King Ibn Saud banned alcohol that year, and the chances of football fans being allowed to drink in stadiums during World Cup 2034 are about as strong as Budweiser Zero.
While FIFA have not publicly addressed the issue, senior sources told The Guardian newspaper “there is no question of beer being sold at matches”.

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UK Sport announces "greatest investment to date" for LA28

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From www.insidethegames.biz - December 17, 2024 1:27 PM

On Monday, the government agency responsible for investing money into Olympic and Paralympic sports in the United Kingdom revealed that £330 million ($418m/€400m) worth of funding will be invested into more than 50 sports ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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But no lawsuit - Festival reaches agreement with Davydova | krone.at

But no lawsuit - Festival reaches agreement with Davydova | krone.at | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.krone.at - December 13, 2024 4:43 AM
The Salzburg Festival has reached an out-of-court settlement with Marina Davydova. The former head of drama had been dismissed for "breaches o
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Joint Statement: Award of 2034 men’s World Cup to Saudi Arabia risks lives and exposes FIFA’s empty human rights commitments - Football Supporters Europe

From www.fanseurope.org - December 11, 2024 10:58 AM
Today’s confirmation of Saudi Arabia as host of the 2034 FIFA men’s World Cup, despite the well-known and severe risks to residents, migrant workers and visiting fans alike, marks a moment of great danger. It should also mark a moment for change. As global and regional human rights organisations, trade unions, fans groups and organisations
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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations

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From www.theguardian.com - December 9, 2024 12:00 AM
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce
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Exciting future for Barbican Centre as £191 million renewal approved

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From www.eventindustrynews.com - December 6, 2024 4:49 AM

The City of London Corporation has today approved a £191 million funding package to support critical repairs and upgrades at the iconic Barbican Centre.

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DAZN steps up to fill CWC broadcast gap with reported $1bn rights buy

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From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 5, 2024 12:22 PM

December 5 – On the eve of the draw for the Club World Cup, FIFA at last found a broadcast partner, announcing streaming platform DAZN as the exclusive rights holder for the 32-team tournament in a deal reportedly worth $1 billion.
DAZN will stream, free of charge, all 63 matches of the tournament that the United States will host between 15 June and 13 July 2025.
The London-based streaming platform has the opportunity to sub-license rights to local free-to-air broadcasters.

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Santiago 2036: From dream to Bach date

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From www.insidethegames.biz - November 30, 2024 2:05 AM

Chilean sports and government authorities held meetings in Switzerland this week with International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach and other IOC representatives as part of Santiago city's efforts to possibly host the 2036 Summer Games.

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Northern Ireland lose Euro 2028 host slot after government shelves Casement Park refurb

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From www.insideworldfootball.com - November 27, 2024 12:39 AM

November 27 – Northern Ireland will no longer be classed as a host nation for the Euro 2028 finals and will miss out on a back-door route to qualify automatically, according to their neighbours, the Football Association of Ireland.

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Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2024 success helps to reduce event's deficit by some £85,000

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2024 success helps to reduce event's deficit by some £85,000 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.bristolpost.co.uk - November 14, 2024 5:27 AM
The event was put 'in jeopardy' following years of bad weather, the Covid-19 pandemic, and other financial woes
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Delivering 2026. FIFA breaks the mould to create the most ambitious World Cup ever

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From www.insideworldfootball.com - November 14, 2024 8:13 AM

November 14 – FIFA has changed its traditional model of delivering the greatest show on earth, the FIFA World Cup. Rather than working through a national Local Organising Committee, FIFA has mandated an increased level of management and delivery of the first 48-team, 104-match tournament to host cities.

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Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts

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From www.bbc.co.uk - January 9, 8:45 PM
The government is suggesting a cap on the cost of resold tickets, potentially up to 30% on top of the original price.
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Land of opportunity. FIFA’s cheap seats for Club World Cup final in New York start at $890

Land of opportunity. FIFA’s cheap seats for Club World Cup final in New York start at $890 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 18, 2024 2:26 AM

December 18 – The expanded FIFA Club World Cup has already drawn widespread criticism for cramming more fixtures into an already congested football calendar. But if the backlash over its scheduling wasn’t enough, the recently revealed ticket prices for the tournament could escalate the controversy to new heights.
Earlier this season, numerous high-profile players voiced their frustration over the prospect of even more matches being added to their summer commitments.

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Euro MPs demand FIFA gives ‘binding commitments’ on ‘critical’ Saudi 2034 issues

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From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 18, 2024 11:01 AM

December 18 – In an open letter to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, European lawmakers have expressed “grave concern” over the hosting of the 2034 World Cup by Saudi Arabia.
Led by Danish MEP Niels Fuglsang, about 30 members of the European Parliament issued a warning to the football supremo, expressing their “grave concerns regarding the decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.” The lawmakers argue that the decision undermined “the principles upon which FIFA was founded.”…

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UEFA boosts Euro 2025 prize money to €41m with per diems set at €657 per player

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From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 17, 2024 10:08 AM

December 17 – Prize money for next summer’s 2025 Women’s European Championship will increase by a whopping 156% compared to the previous edition, with the 16 teams sharing €41 million.
Total prize money available to teams at Euro 2022 was €16 million but this time each federation is guaranteed a minimum of €1.8 million – almost as much as England’s winning-bonus from Euro 2022.

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Saudi 2034 World Cup: FA chair Debbie Hewitt says it 'wasn't a difficult decision' to back bid

Saudi 2034 World Cup: FA chair Debbie Hewitt says it 'wasn't a difficult decision' to back bid | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.bbc.co.uk - December 13, 2024 9:51 AM
Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt tells BBC Radio 5 Live it "wasn't a difficult decision" to back Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
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UN human rights chief tells FIFA it must keep human rights top of its World Cup agenda

UN human rights chief tells FIFA it must keep human rights top of its World Cup agenda | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 10, 2024 10:14 AM

December 10 – On the eve of FIFA officially naming Saudi Arabia as the host for the 2034 World Cup, the United Nations’ chief human rights official has waded into the controversy.
In a timely intervention, Volker Türk (pictured) has reminded the world about respecting the plight of migrant workers and the need to keep human rights at the top of the moral agenda.

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India 2036: Olympic dream meets harsh reality

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From www.insidethegames.biz - December 7, 2024 8:35 AM

India aims to host its first Olympic Games in 12 years, showcasing itself to the world as a rising global power, but its bid is raising
concerns in a country with limited sporting achievements and
persistently high levels of poverty.

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10 takeaways from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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From www.insidethegames.biz - August 14, 2024 12:28 PM

This summer's Olympic Games have come to a close after a unique couple of weeks that had no shortage of iconic moments, astounding individuals, undesirable controversies, and unforgettable stories.

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Saudi Arabia, the greatest ever place for a World Cup. FIFA’s bid report says so

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From www.insideworldfootball.com - December 2, 2024 11:15 AM
December 2 – FIFA World Cup bid evaluation report has, remarkably, awarded Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2034 World Cup the joint highest bidding score ever. Human rights groups, however, have slammed FIFA for “whitewashing” the country’s human rights record and called out glossing over environmental concerns. 
It is a somewhat stunning piece of work by FIFA that once again, following its highly controversial bid evaluation reports for the Women’s World Cup 2027 that saw the tournament awarded to Brazil, Read more …
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FIFA seem to have lost the plot, and are only interested in money.

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Salz burgFestival Sacks Russian Director Over 'Unauthorised' Side Gigs | Barron's

Salz burgFestival Sacks Russian Director Over 'Unauthorised' Side Gigs | Barron's | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
From www.barrons.com - November 28, 2024 1:48 PM
Austria's renowned Salzburg opera, theatre and music festival said Thursday it had sacked its director Marina Davydova, an exiled Russian playwright, over what it called unauthorised work at another festival.
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IOC welcomes interest from South Africa to host future Olympic Games in 2036

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From olympics.com - November 25, 2024 9:19 AM
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) welcomed a proposal from South Africa on Wednesday to begin outline discussions over hosting the Olympic Games in 2036. It follows a visit from a delegation from the country to Olympic House in Lausanne.
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Work to begin on Vienna’s new “must-play” 20,000-seat arena

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From www.thestadiumbusiness.com - November 14, 2024 8:02 AM
A new indoor arena for major concerts and sports events is to be built in Vienna after CTS Eventim was selected to develop the project.
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