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  2. Age fraud in association football - Wikipedia

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    There are several reasons why players choose to use false documentation. European scouts are looking for young talented players from poorer countries to sign for a European club. The players know that there is a lesser chance of being signed if they are, for example, 23 years old as opposed to 17 years old as there would be less time for the ...

  3. Spanish football league system - Wikipedia

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    The lower tiers (6th and below for the men's pyramid; 5th and below for the female one) are run by the regional federations. In addition to clubs from Spain, and under the purview of the additional provision 17 of the 1990 Law of Sport, Andorran clubs affiliated to a Spanish regional federation are allowed to compete in the system. [1]

  4. Athletic Bilbao signing policy - Wikipedia

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    In the first decade of their existence, Athletic selected English players for the team [3] [5] [13] [14] but since 1912, [15] [16] they have adhered to a policy of allowing only players born in the Basque Country or who learned their football skills at a Basque club to play for them.

  5. Football in Spain - Wikipedia

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    Football is the most popular sport in Spain, with 61% of the population interested in it. [1] Spain has some of the most influential teams in Europe (Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atlético de Madrid, Sevilla, Valencia, and others) as well as many players (mostly unprofessional) and teams registered in all categories (1,063,090 players in 21,148 clubs). [2]

  6. Soccer-France, Spain tighten security for Champions League ...

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    France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals being held in Madrid and in Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top government officials said, citing threats ...

  7. Watch: Spain Allowed An Embarrassing Own Goal Today - AOL

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    The post Watch: Spain Allowed An Embarrassing Own Goal Today appeared first on The Spun. Spain are one of the favorites in Euro 2020 due in large part to a superb defense that rarely gives up a ...

  8. FIFA eligibility rules - Wikipedia

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    He said "We have to watch it does not become a free-for-all with the home countries trying to get the best players available," "It goes to the heart of why we exist as a separate country and could force people into asking why we do not have a UK football team." [54] On 1 March 2004, the four British associations voted to retain the agreement. [55]

  9. List of association football clubs playing in the league of ...

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    As per agreement with FIFA, AFC and OFC, both teams are not allowed to participate in the AFC Champions League, [18] regardless of their results in the A-League or the Australia Cup. They also do not participate in the OFC Champions League, as New Zealand is represented by clubs from its football league, the New Zealand National League (NZNL ...