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NFF criticises FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bidding process
1 week, 6 days ago

NFF criticises FIFA’s ‘flawed and inconsistent’ World Cup bidding process

The Hindu  

The Norwegian Football Federation on Tuesday said it will vote against FIFA’s awarding of hosting rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cups by acclamation, adding that it had formally criticised the process in a letter to the world governing body. “Ahead of the Congress, the Norwegian Football Federation has expressed concerns on several occasions about FIFA’s process for awarding …

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Nigeria boycott Libya match after players ‘locked in airport without food or drink for 12 hours’
2 months, 1 week ago

Nigeria boycott Libya match after players ‘locked in airport without food or drink for 12 hours’

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nigeria players will boycott their upcoming African Cup …

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Australia's chicken farmers cry fowl with claims of unscrupulous trading practices by processors
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia's chicken farmers cry fowl with claims of unscrupulous trading practices by processors

ABC  

In short: Australia's chicken growers are calling for industry change, saying the processors hold too much power. "180 million chickens go into consumers' mouths a year … but of that $14/kg that you're paying for your breast meat or thigh meat, the grower gets around $1," ACGC chief executive Joanne Sillince said. While the two big supermarkets control 65 per …

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Farmers write to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, call for rethink of live export ban
1 year, 2 months ago

Farmers write to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, call for rethink of live export ban

ABC  

More than 20 farming organisations have joined together to write to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and plead for the Australian government to abort its plans to ban live sheep exports. Key points: The government has promised to phase out live sheep exports via sea from Australia but has not set a deadline Australia's flock is at its largest level since …

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Riise leaves Norway job as Women’s World Cup coaching casualties mount
1 year, 3 months ago

Riise leaves Norway job as Women’s World Cup coaching casualties mount

The Hindu  

Norway coach Hege Riise is to leave her role, the Norwegian Football Federation has announced, making her the latest manager to lose their job following the recent Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Brazil parted ways with Swede Pia Sundhage earlier this week, while the contract of Ireland coach Vera Pauw was not renewed, despite her leading the …

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‘A breath of fresh air’: Nigeria’s World Cup run sparks joy back home
1 year, 4 months ago

‘A breath of fresh air’: Nigeria’s World Cup run sparks joy back home

Al Jazeera  

Lagos, Nigeria – Nigeria’s 0-0 draw with the Republic of Ireland last week took their Women’s World Cup points tally to five from three matches, enough to secure passage from the group stage for only the third time in the country’s history. ‘Inspiring’ football Women’s football has always been popular in Nigeria, but despite the national team featuring at every …

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Women’s Euros: Norway coach Martin Sjogren resigns after early exit
2 years, 5 months ago

Women’s Euros: Norway coach Martin Sjogren resigns after early exit

The Hindu  

Norway women’s football team coach Martin Sjogren and his assistant Anders Jacobson have resigned from their roles after the team was knocked out of the Women’s Euros, the country’s football federation said on Tuesday. Twice champions Norway failed to get out of the group stages for a second edition in a row, losing its last two games, which included an …

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Farmers and representatives unite on social media to raise awareness about foot-and-mouth disease
2 years, 5 months ago

Farmers and representatives unite on social media to raise awareness about foot-and-mouth disease

ABC  

As concerns around the potential of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Australia grow, the agriculture industry is taking to social media to urge the public to be careful when returning from Indonesian holidays. Key points: Farmers and their representatives have begun social media campaigns to warn travellers of the risks of foot-and-mouth The NFF has launched its own campaign today, …

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‘Mentally broken’ by the treatment of women’s football, Ada Hegerberg savors ‘joyful’ return to Norwegian national team
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Mentally broken’ by the treatment of women’s football, Ada Hegerberg savors ‘joyful’ return to Norwegian national team

CNN  

CNN — It was windy and it was snowing. I’m going to cherish that for a very long time.” Five years ago, Hegerberg – then aged 21 – stepped away from the national team after her experiences with the side left her “mentally broken” and frustrated with the way women’s football was regarded in Norway. And I am very much …

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Nigeria sack coaches after World Cup qualification failure
2 years, 8 months ago

Nigeria sack coaches after World Cup qualification failure

The Hindu  

The Nigerian Football Federation technical director Augustine Eguavoen has stepped down and the entire men’s senior national team coaching staff have been axed after they failed to earn a place at the World Cup in Qatar. Nigeria was surprisingly defeated on the away goals rule by Ghana in its playoff round tie, having reached six of the previous seven World …

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Farmers demand compensation for land-clearing laws to meet Kyoto climate targets
3 years, 2 months ago

Farmers demand compensation for land-clearing laws to meet Kyoto climate targets

ABC  

Farmers are insisting the federal government needs to compensate landholders who helped Australia reach earlier emissions reduction targets if it is to win the industry's support for a net zero emissions economy. Key points: The president of the National Farmers' Federation will be speaking with federal Nationals on Monday Fiona Simson says farmers must be compensated for land-clearing legislation introduced …

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New quad bike safety laws regulations following the deaths of 20 people last year
3 years, 2 months ago

New quad bike safety laws regulations following the deaths of 20 people last year

ABC  

Controversial national quad bike safety standards aimed at reducing Australia's stubbornly high death toll will take effect on Monday. Key points: It will soon be illegal to sell a new quad bike unless a rollover protection device is fitted A record 20 Australians were killed in quad bike accidents in 2020 Quad bike sales have boomed as farmers try to …

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Reggie Bush among 1st-timers up for College Hall of Fame
3 years, 6 months ago

Reggie Bush among 1st-timers up for College Hall of Fame

Associated Press  

Former Southern California star Reggie Bush, who had his Heisman Trophy victory in 2005 vacated for committing NCAA violations, is among the players making their first appearance on the College Football Hall of Fame ballot this year. The National Football Foundation announced on Wednesday the players and coaches eligible for election into the Hall of Fame, and 26 of the …

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What is the World Trade Organization? How will it help our trade with China?
4 years ago

What is the World Trade Organization? How will it help our trade with China?

ABC  

After months of deteriorating trade relations and a series of official and unofficial bans on a range of goods, Australia has decided to take China to the independent umpire. While 2020 has seen a number of commodities come under fire, the referral to the World Trade Organization is specifically over tariffs China placed on Australian barley that effectively ended the …

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Pressure grows for new 'ag visa' to ease farm labour shortages
4 years ago

Pressure grows for new 'ag visa' to ease farm labour shortages

ABC  

Pressure is mounting within the Federal Government to establish a new visa that would allow overseas workers to come to Australia to work on farms, with a Coalition-stacked committee of MPs reigniting the call for an "ag visa". Key points: A new parliamentary report says Australia should have a new visa created for farm workers An inquiry looking to grow …

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Business pushing hard to open state borders during coronavirus, but leading economists urge caution
4 years, 3 months ago

Business pushing hard to open state borders during coronavirus, but leading economists urge caution

ABC  

Business groups pressuring politicians to reopen state borders quickly should not ignore the health and economic benefits of the coronavirus lockdowns, two leading economists say. Key points: Tourism executives sign open letter calling on state leaders to reopen borders quickly They claim the latest border closures have permanently damaged the domestic tourism industry Economists say calls for state borders to …

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National Farmers Federation calls for Australia to reduce net emissions to zero by 2050
4 years, 4 months ago

National Farmers Federation calls for Australia to reduce net emissions to zero by 2050

ABC  

Australia's farmers say the country needs a tougher policy on climate, calling on the Morrison Government to commit to an economy wide target of net zero carbon emission by 2050. Key points: Farmers call for Australia to create zero net emissions by 2050 The Government won't commit to the target The NFF doesn't set out how to achieve the target, …

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