SportAccord Convention announces confirmed partners and conference programme for 2015

SportAccord Convention is pleased to announce its collaborative partnerships for this year’s edition taking place from 19-24 April 2015 at the Sochi Expocentre in Russia
Liverpool to host 2019 Netball World Cup

The International Netball Association has awarded the right to host the 2019 Netball World Cup to the North West English city of Liverpool
VINCI of France to operate London Olympic Stadium

The stadium built for the London 2012 Olympic Games will be managed by French operator VINCI Stadium on a 25 year contract
Prince Ali tackles FIFA’s “culture of intimidation”

During a campaign trail of football associations around the world, HRH Prince Ali of Jordan took time to explain how and why he hopes to run football’s global governing body
Five more broadcasters sign with Baku 2015 European Games

The first European Games will be broadcast in at least 47 countries, with five European broadcasters joining the party
Toronto 2015’s top tickets selling out fast

275,000 tickets for the Pan American Games have already been sold, with the Opening Ceremony, football and rugby sevens among the fastest sellers
FIFA Election: how Blatter’s challengers compare

On the day of the deadline for candidates to the FIFA presidential election, HOST CITY gives a snapshot of the strengths and challenges faced by the possible contenders
Security threats grow but football does not learn enough – ICSS

Safety and security managers in football are not getting enough training and must learn from other sports and major events as new threats emerge, according to the director general of International Centre for Sports Security
Qatar 2022: We can host World Cup any time of year

The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee insists it is able to host the tournament at any time of year and the dates will be finalised on 24th Feb, despite AFC chief asserting a winter tournament
Luis Figo runs for presidency of “deteriorating” FIFA

Portuguese footballing legend Luis Figo becomes fifth challenger to Sepp Blatter’s presidency