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RTÉ News
4 days ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Bordeaux's Jefferson Poirot suspended after incident with Henry Pollock
Bordeaux-Begles prop Jefferson Poirot has been suspended for two weeks following an incident at the end of Saturday's Investec Champions Cup final. The 32-year-old was banned after clashing with Northampton Saints' back row Henry Pollock after the final whistle of his side's 28-20 win in Cardiff. Poirot was alleged to have grabbed Pollock by the throat when several players argued at full-time, which Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson said was "uncalled for and out of order". The loosehead appeared before an independent disciplinary committee this afternoon, and accepted he had committed an act of foul play, which warranted a red card. Poirot had been cited for a violation of Law 9.27, which states: "A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship". The independent Disciplinary Committee upheld the complaint, and it determined that the offending was at the low-end of World Rugby's sanctions and four weeks was selected as the appropriate entry point. "Taking into account the player's guilty plea, his good disciplinary record and his full co-operation with the disciplinary process, the Committee decided to reduce the sanction by the maximum of 50% before imposing a two-week suspension," an EPCR statement said. Poirot will miss Bordeaux's final two games of the Top14 regular season versus Toulon and Vannes, but will be available to return for the play-offs.
Free Malaysia Today
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Rafizi to get stern warning over ‘cai' list ahead of PKR polls
PKR election committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa said the complaint against Rafizi Ramli will be referred to the party's disciplinary committee. PETALING JAYA : PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli will only receive a 'stern' warning from the party's central election committee for openly announcing his preferred lineup of candidates ahead of the internal elections tomorrow. Election committee chairman Dr Zaliha Mustafa said Rafizi's move to issue 'cai' (list of preferred candidates) violated the party's 2025 election guidelines, Berita Harian reported. 'We have made it clear at the central leadership council level that we would take action on any complaints,' Zaliha was quoted as saying at a media briefing today ahead of the PKR national congress in Johor Bahru. 'For now, the election committee will issue a stern warning to those involved. The complaint will then be referred to the party's disciplinary committee,' she said. Rafizi had released a Facebook post naming his preferred candidates for the four slots of vice-presidents out of a total of 12 contenders. His picks were Chang Lih Kang, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, Aminuddin Harun and G Manivanan. While limited digital promotion of 'cai' lists is permitted under the current rules, Zaliha said Rafizi's 'public and aggressive' announcement on Facebook amounted to group campaigning, which is strictly prohibited. She also ordered the removal of campaign banners found near polling centres in Johor Bahru. 'We inspected the congress venue and found several banners at voting areas and we have ordered their removal. 'Candidates have also been instructed to take down any campaign materials from polling areas,' she said. The party's central leadership committee elections are set to take place tomorrow.
Dubai Eye
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Dubai Eye
UAE official makes history with senior FIFA appointment
In a major milestone for UAE sports leadership, Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali has been appointed Chairman of FIFA's powerful Disciplinary Committee, becoming the first Asian to ever hold the position. The announcement came during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción, Paraguay, chaired by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and attended by global football representatives. Al Kamali's appointment is seen as a strong vote of confidence in the UAE's growing influence in international football governance. The UAE Football Association was represented at the session by Second Vice President Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, Board Member Amal Hassan Bu Shallakh, and Secretary-General Mohammed Abdullah Hazzam Al Dhaheri. The Congress also featured a review of FIFA's 2024 activities, financial updates and elections to key judicial committees. On the sidelines, the UAE delegation held bilateral meetings with several member associations. Al Kamali called the role a great honour and thanked the UAE's leadership for its continued support and for empowering citizens to represent the country on the world stage. He also extended appreciation to the UAE Football Association for championing national talent and enabling Emiratis to take on key roles in international sports governance.
Emirates 24/7
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
Committed to living up to trust placed by FIFA: Al Kamali
Counsellor Mohammed Al Kamali expressed his pride and deep appreciation following his appointment as Chair of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee by the General Assembly of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), affirming that this responsibility is a great honour and a strong motivation to exert every effort to fulfil the role with the highest level of professionalism and integrity. In a statement following his election, Al Kamali extended his sincere gratitude to the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates, which he described as 'the foremost supporter of its citizens, providing them with the best opportunities for development and empowerment, and enabling them to represent the nation with distinction on regional and global stages.' He also thanked the UAE Football Association, chaired by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, for its continuous support of national talent and for empowering Emiratis to serve in leading roles across the international sports landscape. Al Kamali affirmed his commitment to living up to the trust placed in him and representing the UAE with honour in his new international role. He emphasised his dedication to working closely with FIFA teams to carry out all assigned responsibilities with the highest standards of efficiency and professionalism, contributing to the advancement of global football and upholding swift and fair justice within the sport. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Asharq Al-Awsat
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Asharq Al-Awsat
FIFA Punishes Clubs in Kenya, Vietnam for Match Manipulation
FIFA has sanctioned two lower division clubs in Kenya and Vietnam for match manipulation, relegating them to the third tier, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. FIFA's Disciplinary Committee found Kenyan side Muhoroni Youth guilty of "activities related to the manipulation of football matches and competitions", expelling the club from the second-tier National Super League, Reuters reported. "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has further ordered the relegation of the Muhoroni Youth senior team to the Football Kenya Federation Division One League (third tier) ahead of next season," FIFA said. Vietnamese club Phu Tho were also found guilty of match manipulation, with the club's senior team expelled from the Vietnamese Football League Second Division and relegated to the third division. FIFA said the clubs had been notified and can appeal the decision.
