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Qatar Tribune
2 days ago
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Hani Ballan to oversee the FIFA Club World Cup along with referees Collina and Busacca
QNA Zurich FIFA has announced the selection of Hani Taleb Ballan, Chairman of the Referees Committee of Qatar Football Association (QFA) and Vice-Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, to supervise the referees of the FIFA Club World Cup to be held in the United States from June 14 to July 13. Ballan will be supervising the FIFA Club World Cup referees alongside Italian Pierluigi Collina, Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, and Massimo Busacca, Director of the Refereeing Department. As many as 117 referees will be involved in officiating the tournament's matches, divided into 35 main referees, 58 assistant referees, and 24 video referees representing 41 national federations. They have been specially prepared for the tournament from all technical, physical, and medical aspects, ensuring they are fully prepared to officiate Club World Cup matches. The tournament's referees attended a preparatory camp prior to the start of the competition. The camp included theoretical lectures, practical applications, and a football tournament, the 'Referees' Cup,' to prepare the referees for the official tournament. The tournament is expected to feature automated offside and goal-line technology, as well as the installation of a camera on the referee's head, on a trial basis. These cameras will provide live footage to the public, providing a great opportunity to offer a new viewing experience. The tournament will also see the implementation of new rules aimed at reducing time-wasting by goalkeepers. The amended rules now stipulate that a corner kick will be awarded to the opposing team if the goalkeeper holds the ball for more than eight seconds. The referee will then use a clear hand gesture to start a five-second countdown, 'in contrast to the current procedure, which awards an indirect free kick after six seconds.' It is worth noting that the tournament will witness the participation of four Qatari referees: Salman Falahi (referee), Ramzan Al Naimi and Majed Hedirs Al Shammari (assistant referees), and Khamis Al Marri (video assistant referee).
Qatar Tribune
07-06-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QSL CEO Ballan applauds Negdar initiative success
Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of Qatar Stars League (QSL) has applauded the great success achieved by the Negdar initiative, organized by QSL in partnership with Generation Amazing and Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) with the support of Ministry of Public Health. The initiative aims to promote a healthy lifestyle that enhances the role of sports in a healthy lifestyle. In remarks during the closing ceremony of the initiative's first edition, he said, 'We're very pleased with the outstanding participation witnessed in the initiative, the interaction of parents and the results, which will undoubtedly have an impact in the future by increased participation and contribution to the spread of a healthy lifestyle among young children and combating obesity.' He added, 'Over the past period, efforts have been combined to ensure the success of the initiative and to change the lifestyle and behaviour of children, particularly in the targeted age group of 10 to 15 years. 'We thank all our partners in the initiative. We believe that Negdar can change the lifestyle and approach of this age group by contributing towards building a stronger, healthier and more active generation.' At the ceremony, certificates were presented to the participants, supporters and stakeholders who played a prominent role in this edition. It may be noted that Negdar, which won the 'Football For All' Award at the Qatar Football Association 2024-2025 Awards, aims to inspire and motivate children to adopt healthier and more active lifestyles using football as a main tool.
Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QSL workshop explains new foreign player registration, salary rule
QSL Doha As part of the Qatar Stars League's (QSL) commitment to enhance communication with clubs and activate partnerships with relevant entities, QSL held an explanatory workshop to present and discuss the new amendments to the regulations that will be implemented starting with the new 2025-2026 sports season. It was attended by Hani Taleb Ballan, CEO of QSL, Hassan Al Mohannadi, member of the QSL's Executive Office representing the Qatar Football Association (QFA), Khalid Al Sulaiti, member of the Executive Committee of QFA, Faisal Al Shaibi, member of QSL's Executive Office representing the club companies, Dr. Ahmed Khellil Abbassi, Executive Director of Competitions and Football Development at QSL, Talal Al Kaabi, Executive Director of National Teams Representatives of First Division and Second Division clubs, Qatar Players Association and relevant and competent authorities were also present. New decisions were discussed and reviewed, marking the beginning of a new phase and set to be implemented starting next season. It is also a strategic step aimed at enhancing the quality of the Qatari league, supporting national teams, and assisting Qatari clubs participating in international tournaments, as followscTracking:> Mechanism for registering foreign players on the 28-player roster The purpose of this decision is to achieve the ideal balance between supporting the national team, supporting Qatari clubs in international competitions and maintaining a strong and competitive league. It is emphasized that clubs are permitted to register up to 10 foreign players on the roster, without being obligated to register the maximum number. Registrations are to be made according to the technical needs and financial capabilities of each club. Abolishing the '40 times salary' rule The purpose of abolishing this rule is to open a free market for local professional players, enable them to move freely and distribute local talent in a natural and fair manner. Furthermore, upon reaching the age of 18, a player may sign his first professional contract only with his primary club until the age of 23. After reaching the age of 23, he is free to choose to remain or sign with any other club for free upon the expiration of his contract, provided that the value of his new contract does not exceed the specified ceiling. Implementing a system to set a ceiling for the annual value of contracts The purpose of this system is to ensure market fairness and avoid contract inflation. Legal action will be taken against any party entering into an irregular contract. The minimum annual contract value is QR240,000, double the previous limit, while the maximum contract value for a local player is QR2.7 million. Regarding international players, the ceiling starts at QR2.7 million for those who have played at least 10 international matches, and reaches QR4.5 million for those who have played more than 50 international matches. During the workshop, several questions and concerns raised by club representatives and attendees were clarified, emphasizing that these new amendments aim to enhance the professional aspects of Qatari football and continue the development process at all levels. Hani Taleb Ballan said, 'This workshop complements the organizational decisions made regarding the regulations, which will come into effect starting with the new 2025-2026 football season. This workshop reflects our commitment at QSL in co-operation with all partners, relevant authorities and clubs, to achieving the highest standards of professionalism and continuing the development process across all elements of the system. 'This will positively impact the technical and organizational levels, as well as our efforts to provide high-quality, competitive, and enjoyable football. 'For my part, I take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who attended the workshop, and we look forward to continuing our co-operation with everyone to achieve the goals of Qatar professional football.' Dr. Ahmed Khellil Abbasi also spoke, 'First, I would like to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all partners and stakeholders, as well as to QFA, clubs and QPA, for their continued co-operation with us as part of our shared endeavour to preserve the successes achieved by professional football in Qatar football, which enhances our aspirations for continued development at all levels. 'We also emphasize that the new decisions that have been taken establish an advanced stage of sustainable growth for professional football in Qatar. This is a strategic step aimed at enhancing the quality of Qatar league, supporting our clubs in their international participation and supporting our national teams in upcoming events and competitions. Therefore, these decisions were taken and approved, representing the beginning of a new phase.'
