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Johansson upstaged by Blatter
The re-election of Lennart Johansson as UEFA president at the UEFA Congress in Stockholm has been overshadowed by pro-Sepp Blatter elections for the FIFA Executive Committee.
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The re-election of Lennart Johansson as UEFA president at the UEFA Congress in Stockholm has been overshadowed by influential elections for the FIFA Executive Committee.
Johansson re-elected UEFA president
Lennart Johansson says he feels ‘privileged’ after being re-elected president of UEFA, despite facing no competition for the position.
The Week Ahead
SportBusiness 2002, the essential conference for the international business of sport, opens in London; the UEFA Executive Committee meets in Stockholm culminating in the presidential elections; and the IIHF World Championships begin in Stockholm.
The Week Ahead
The IOC hold a debrief meeting on the Salt Lake City Games in Torino, the International Conference on Sports Events & Economic Impact takes place in Copenhagen, Football League chairman contiunue the debate on restructuring and the CONCACAF Congress opens in Miami.
Wembley names directors
The body responsible for the construction of the UK's new national stadium at Wembley has unveiled its board of directors.
Phedra gets virtual with Epsis
Spanish sports marketing company Phedra Sport has signed a deal with virtual advertising firm Epsis, to use its technology in a string of international soccer matches in the run-up to this summer's World Cup.
UEFA approves licensing
The UEFA Executive Committee has voted to approve the introduction of a new club licensing system for European competitions from 2004/2005.
Korea bids for Tyson
South Korea's Cheju island, one of the venues for this summer's World Cup venue, wants to host Mike Tyson's heavyweight showdown with world champion Lennox Lewis.
UEFA considers format to replace "friendlies"
UEFA will float the idea of a new national team competition to replace the "friendly" internationals guaranteed in the new FIFA calendar, UEFA spokesperson Mike Lee has told sportbusiness.com.
Hungary steps up 2008 bid
Hungary will build a new stadium and renovate seven existing grounds if it is chosen to host the 2008 European championships.
IEC In Sports steps up Chinese expansion
The Stockholm agency will distribute the Four Nations International Tournament on behalf of the Chinese Volleyball Association.
Seven bids for Euro 2008
A total of seven candidates have confirmed their interest in hosting UEFA's soccer showpiece - Euro 2008.
Tyson bids for Michigan licence
Detroit is set to become the new favourite to host the Lennox Lewis/Mike Tyson fight after news that Tyson is set to apply for a licence to fight in Michigan.
UEFA Euro 2008 deadline day
Candidates to host soccer's Euro 2008 tournament have until the end of today to submit official bids to governing body UEFA.
Platini en route for UEFA top job
Platini, who had a glittering playing career leading France to victory in the 1984 European Championships and also later managed the side, is hoping to gain a seat on both bodies during elections at the UEFA Congress in Stockholm on April 25.
Fight on for UEFA Ex Com
Fourteen candidates have been proposed for seven seats on UEFA's Executive Committee ahead of its elections on April 24.
Could it be back to round one?
Las Vegas has once again emerged as a possible candidate to stage the Lennox Lewis versus Mike Tyson heavyweight bout, in the latest twist in a saga attracting more attention than the prospect of the fight itself.