epfl shaping the future of professional football in europe (may 2012)

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Shaping the Future

ofProfessional Football

in

Europe


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EPFL TERRITORY

NIR

SMR

MLT CYP

FRO

LIE

AND

LUX

FRA

ESPPOR

BEL

NED

GER

ENGWAL

IRL

SCO

SUI

ITA

AUT

CZE

TUR

ARM AZE

GEO

EST

LVA

LTU

POL

NOR

HUN

SVNCRO

BIH

BLR

ROU

SRB

ALB

MKD

GRE

BUL

SWE

FIN

SVK

UKR

DEN

MDA

MNE

RUS

KAZ

Working alongside 30major European Leaguesand Associations of Clubs

Positively impacting onmore than 900 affiliatedclubs across Europe

Experience in 24 European

Countries

50 Football Divisions


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STRATEGIC FLAGS

1. Good Governance

2. Financial Stability, Transparency andSolidarity

3. Football integrity

4. Sustained development of Leaguesbusiness models

Democracy, transparency, accountability andmeaningful participation of key stakeholders ininternational sports federations decision-makingstructures

Sports betting regulation, prevention/ fight againstmatch-fixing

Protection of IP rights, promotion of new businessopportunities for the Leagues, business oriented

research/ benchmarking reports


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GOOD GOVERNANCEIN FOOTBALL


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Who We Are

All major European Leagues

Pinnacle of football in 24 European countries

1000 professional clubs

Largest employers organisation in the world of sport

88.96% of games earnings during the season 2009/10


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Who We Are

A population of 709 Million people is served by EPFL Members,meaning 251 Million TV households and 97,8% TV Penetration

Member of EU Alcohol Forum

Partner of United Nations and European Commission

Founding Member of World League Association

Representation at FIFA & UEFA level


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EPFL - UEFA

2012 UEFA-EPFL MoU

Increased influence/ representation in UEFA

Professional Football Strategy Council

Club Licensing Committee

Club Competitions Committee

Players Transfers, Agents and Match Officials Committee

UEFA-EPFL Working Group on Calendars

CEO/GSs WG Safeguarding the Future of Football in Europe

WG on European Youth Club Competition


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EPFL - FIFA

Representation in FIFA bodies FIFA Strategic Committee

FIFA Committee for Club Football

FIFA Football Committee

Dispute Resolution Chamber

Sub-Committee Transfers of Minors

WG International Match Calendar (2014/18)

Independent Governance Committee (FIFA Governance Reform)

Recognition of EPFLs vital role and credentials

FIFA: "We would first of all like to express our appreciation towards theEPFL for its efforts to promote and develop the game of football not only in but also beyondEurope.we believe that a close relationship between EPFL and FIFA will build a fruitful

basis in order to cope with the many challenges which football faces worldwide."


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EPFLEUROPEAN UNION

Member of EU Expert Group on Good Governance

Participation in EU Structured Dialogue

Participation in EU Sport Forum (Nicosia, Cyprus - 18-19 September 2012)

Collaboration with EU Presidencies

Participation in EU Sports Directors Meetings

Engagement in discussions on EU Sports Programme and Budget

Dialogue/ Cooperation with EU Governments and Parliaments

Active Participation in EC Conferences and Initiatives

European Social Dialogue (AA on Minimum ContractualRequirements + Respect of Contracts + Career Funds)


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WORLD LEAGUE ASSOCIATION

F U N D I N G M E M B E R S


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FINANCIAL STABILITY,

TRANSPARENCY&

SOLIDARITY


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FINANCIAL STABILITY, TRANSPARENCY AND SOLIDARITY

Good Financial Governance

High financial standards & enhanced supervision = sustainability EPFL Cycle of Seminars / Workshops

Central selling of rights

Fair & equitable distribution of revenues

Squad Size Limits (EPFL Resolution)

Financial Fair Play

Financial Solidarity at UEFA & national level


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EU SPORTS POLICY & INTEGRITY

Development and implementation of EPFL Sports BettingStrategic Proposals:

- EPFL Sports Betting Manifesto- EPFL Code of Conduct on Sports Betting Integrity

- EPFL Sports Betting Operators Standards

EPFL Strategic Vision Paper on EU Sports Policy

EPFL Assessment Report on Sports Betting Fraud Detection

Systems and Recommendations

Cooperation with EU Commission and Governments:

EPFL Recommendations to the EU Danish Presidency


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DEVELOPMENT

ofLEAGUES

BUSINESS MODELS


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PROTECTION OF LEAGUES AND CLUBS REVENUE SOURCES

Protection of IP Rights = Priority EU Danish Presidency

Close cooperation with WIPO

SROC

EPFL Report on IP Rights in European Football

EPFL International Conference on IP Rights Protection(Lisbon, Feb./March 2013 date TBC)


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PROMOTION OF NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEAGUES

Partnership agreement with INK Ventures LCC

Partnership with Soccerex

Partnership with Leaders in Football


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OTHER BUSINESS-ORIENTATED INITIATIVES

2nd EPFL Workshop on Communication, Branding and Marketing ofCompetitions

EPFL Media Research (in collaboration with Sport + Markt)

EPFL Report on Cisco Connected Stadium Solutions


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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

&

SERVICES


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KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT & SERVICES

3rd EPFL Workshop on YouthDevelopment (Oslo, 22-23.05.12)

EPFL Report on Youth Development inEuropean Football

EPFL Bespoke Research Services toLeagues

EPFL Sport Law Bulletin

EPFL Daily News Selection

EFPL Public Policy Review


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EPFL Website and Extranet

2nd EPFL Associate Member LeaguesSummit

Transfer System Review (includingPlayers Agents Reform)

EPFL Best Practice Awards 2012

EPFL Transfers Window Countdown2012/13

1st EPFL Summit with Eastern

European Leagues/ Clubs (Moscow, 4.May.12)



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EPFL Guidance on Supporters Charters

3rd EPFL Workshop on Stadia Safety andSecurity at Leagues Competitions (EmiratesStadium London, October 2012)

Partnerships with:

- Council of Europe - Convention against Violence

- Football Supporters Europe

- European Stadia & Safety Manag. Ass.

- Network of European Universities



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EPFL Review on European Professional FootballLeagues: governance, structure, organisation andother key aspects

EPFL visits and assistance plan (tailor-made solutions)to Members and Associate Members

Promotion of conflict-resolution system between clubs

(EPFL Mediation Unit)

Supply of Transfer and Calendar information toLeagues and Clubs

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICES


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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYINITIATIVES


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EPFLSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 2012

Professional Football

Against HungerCampaign 2012

in collaboration with FAO/UN and the

European Commission ECHO:

Refreshment of the dedicated mini-website

Launch of the Professional Football Against Hunger Campaign 2012 at

European Commission (Brussels, 28.2.12)

Launch & Organisation of the III EPFL Match Day Against Hunger (20 Leagues)


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Implementation of the EPFL-FAO- ECHO Campaign 2013

Organisation of the II EPFL CSR Forum

Publication of the II EPFL CSR Brochure "The SocialValue of the European Leagues

Identification of new social areas of intervention/

partnerships

Focus on Europe and children/youth related socialprojects

EPFLSOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 2013


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epfl shaping the future of professional football in europe (may 2012)

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