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Delivering 2026. FIFA breaks the mould to create the most ambitious World Cup ever

Delivering 2026. FIFA breaks the mould to create the most ambitious World Cup ever | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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FIFA tells European Parliament to get back in line after their 2034 World Cup bid criticisms

FIFA tells European Parliament to get back in line after their 2034 World Cup bid criticisms | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

February 3 – In a strongly worded letter, world governing body FIFA has rebuked criticism by Members of the European Parliament over the host award of the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia.
It is a remarkable reprimand of Europe’s political leaders. FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who attended the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States and courts Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman with vigour, refuses to accept any criticism of the 2034 process as his organisation increasingly defies good governance and gets away with it.

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The arrogance of FIFA, with its over-inflated sense of its importance, never ceases to amaze.

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Dozens killed in crowd crushes at Kumbh Mela in India | Kumbh Mela | The Guardian

Dozens killed in crowd crushes at Kumbh Mela in India | Kumbh Mela | The Guardian | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Witnesses describe people being trampled amid surging crowds on the banks of the Ganges during Hindu festival
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2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela - Wikipedia

2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela - Wikipedia

The 2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela also referred to as the 2025 Maha Kumbh, is the ongoing iteration of the Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place from 13 January to 26 February 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

The 2025 Prayag Kumbh Mela also referred to as the 2025 Maha Kumbh, is the ongoing iteration of the Maha Kumbh Mela, scheduled to take place from 13 January to 26 February 2025, at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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India eyes multi-city hosting for 2036 Olympics

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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December 31, 2024 1:20 PM
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NYE events cancelled across UK amid strong winds

NYE events cancelled across UK amid strong winds | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebration called off
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December 19, 2024 5:58 AM
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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

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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December 18, 2024 6:22 AM
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UK Sport announces "greatest investment to date" for LA28

UK Sport announces "greatest investment to date" for LA28 | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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
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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December 13, 2024 7:39 AM
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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

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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December 9, 2024 12:57 PM
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Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations

Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be ratified by Fifa despite rights violations | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Gulf state awarded the tournament amid accusations of ‘sportswashing’ over exploitation of its migrant workforce
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December 6, 2024 12:19 PM
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Exciting future for Barbican Centre as £191 million renewal approved

Exciting future for Barbican Centre as £191 million renewal approved | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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December 5, 2024 4:54 PM
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DAZN steps up to fill CWC broadcast gap with reported $1bn rights buy

DAZN steps up to fill CWC broadcast gap with reported $1bn rights buy | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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

Santiago 2036: From dream to Bach date | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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Ticketmaster settles C$6m 'drip pricing' class action in Canada

Ticketmaster settles C$6m 'drip pricing' class action in Canada | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
Ticketmaster is to pay out C$6m to customers in a Canadian class action lawsuit regarding the usage of 'drip pricing'.
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Significant milestone in UEFA’s EURO 2024 sustainability journey as nearly €8m committed from Climate Fund

Significant milestone in UEFA’s EURO 2024 sustainability journey as nearly €8m committed from Climate Fund | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

January 21 – The final round of funding from the UEFA EURO 2024 Climate Fund has brought the total investment to an impressive €7.925million, marking a significant chapter in the tournament’s ambitious sustainability journey.  
With 225 clubs across Germany now benefiting from this initiative, UEFA has demonstrated that eco-conscious football can extend far beyond the pitch.

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Salt Lake and French Alps strengthen ties

Salt Lake and French Alps strengthen ties | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
A delegation from the 2030 French Alps Olympic Games is visiting Utah
this week to gain insight into planning and logistics. The US state
hosted the 2002 Winter Games and was once again awarded hosting rights
for the 2034 Olympics, as both committees deepen collaboration.
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Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts

Price of resale tickets to be capped under plans to tackle touts | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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

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

Euro MPs demand FIFA gives ‘binding commitments’ on ‘critical’ Saudi 2034 issues | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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

UEFA boosts Euro 2025 prize money to €41m with per diems set at €657 per player | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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December 13, 2024 10:34 AM
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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
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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December 10, 2024 11:57 AM
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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

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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December 8, 2024 3:19 PM
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India 2036: Olympic dream meets harsh reality

India 2036: Olympic dream meets harsh reality | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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December 6, 2024 8:12 AM
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10 takeaways from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

10 takeaways from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it

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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December 2, 2024 2:17 PM
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Saudi Arabia, the greatest ever place for a World Cup. FIFA’s bid report says so

Saudi Arabia, the greatest ever place for a World Cup. FIFA’s bid report says so | The Business of Events Management | Scoop.it
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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