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Poland face threat of suspension

                   
bbc.co.uk
30-Sep-2008
        
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Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland face the risk of being suspended from international competition because of a row over government interference. Fifa and Uefa have refused to recognise the administrator appointed by the Polish government to run the country's Football Association. Poland's sports ministry suspended the board of their FA (PZPN) for failing to address corruption issues. But Fifa and Uefa have a policy of rejecting government interference. Poland are scheduled to co-host the European Championship in 2012 with Ukraine. "Fifa and Uefa will now start joint consultation... [read full story]                    

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telegraph.co.uk
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Poland have been warned that their two World Cup qualifiers next month will be forfeited unless the government reinstates the football association by Monday, Fifa have confirmed. By Telegraph staff and agencies Benefits: Nigel...

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independent.co.uk
02-Oct-2008
        

Fifa confirmed today that they have warned the Polish authorities the country's two World Cup qualifiers next month will be forfeited unless the government reinstates the football association by 6 October.

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scotsman.com
01-Oct-2008
        

Published Date: 01 October 2008 THE Scottish Football Association has not yet ruled out a solo bid to host the European Championship finals in 2012 if the increasing uncertainty over the tournament culminates in Uefa taking it...