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A win by your favourite football team can be good for your metaphorical heart. But it does little for physical heart health. Early, tragic death from heart disease can happen to anyone. 😢 𝐈𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐭 My German husband who will be following Euro football on a rather expensive cable subscription had a heart attack at age 42, when our son was 5 and my daughter a 32-week unborn. Three arteries clogged, one 100%, but he had no heart muscle damage. His is a miracle. My military ex-boss in MINDEF, later a fellow CEO in a corporate group, died while cycling. Always fit as a fiddle, and out exercising at 6am. Just borderline cholesterol. He was only 53. Even while I'm here in the US at the Stanford Executive Program, a fellow participant shared with us his heart attack suffered while building a start-up. In the British Heart Foundation campaign, some were younger by decades. 👋𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 Insurance doesn't prevent heart disease deaths - and you don't want a return on insurance. But it does help with recuperation costs if you do NOT die, and with your dependents if you have any if you do. The point is ☝️: get insurance out of the way as early as possible, so that you can take the really important steps to prevent that heart attack: check-ups and meds. Because critical illness insurance and life insurance for death cover are not just about heart disease, but a broader range of risks. Just that they cannot be bought as cheaply - if at all - once you have a heart issue or another health problem. ⭐ 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 - 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 Then-PM Lee said at his final May Day rally last month that our public healthcare system will ensure all get treatment. He used the example that if a stent (balloon that opens up artery for blood flow) was needed for a heart attack patient, even one of low income would get it. But better not to even get there in the first place? So take those steps MoneyOwl has recommended. #heartattack #financialplanning #insurance #criticalillness #healthcheck

Brazilian player suspended by the ITIA blames contaminated meat for positive doping test - Tennis365 Brazilian player Nicolas Zanellato has responded to his provisional suspension by The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) over tests that detected elevated levels of boldenone in the 22-year-old's samples. https://lnkd.in/drEbRPZP The Anti-Doping Database is a Database of sanctioned athletes that now contains more than 13.000 items. The database is being used by sports journalists, sports lawyers, students, national anti-doping agencies and sports federations around the world. We have been dedicated to clean sport and transparency since 2005, and we are one of the most trusted sources of anti-doping statistics. You find the Anti-Doping Database at https://lnkd.in/g33HxFSC #doping #cleansport #antidoping #datajournalism #sportlaw

Hydration is key to optimum performance The France vs Poland match at Euro 2024, being played in Dortmund, saw temperatures hitting a reported 28 degrees. With around 25 minutes of the game played, the referee took the decision to stop for a 2-minute drinks break. The same happened in the Netherlands vs Austria clash in Berlin, where the referee halted play in the 34th minute of the game. A good call by the ref on both accounts, I think we would all agree. The thing is, under UEFA rules, ‘cooling breaks’ aren’t permitted until the temperature reaches 32 degrees. At this point, the ref can stop play to allow players to take on fluids for up to 90 seconds. These breaks are permitted 25 minutes into each half of the game. As with all rules, there have to be exceptions, and I can hardly imagine the ref carrying around a thermometer to check its 34 degrees, and not 33! Clearly the ref took the players well-being into account when calling ‘time out’ at 27 or 28 degrees. The referee is in charge of the game, and must take account of the circumstances within which the game is being played. I don’t think anyone in UEFA would quibble about a couple of degrees, so most definitely a good call by the ref. As for the players, well I’m certain they welcomed the opportunity to rehydrate, and ensure there are delivery optimum performance. 📸 Reuters

FIFA reports on Clubs spending on international transfer fees reached an all-time record in 2023 USD 9.63 billion spent on international transfer fees, an increase of 48.1% compared to 2022, according to Global Transfer Report. 2023 also saw a new all-time high number of transfers with a transfer fee (3,279), 14.7% more than in 2022 Women’s football continues to grow, with international transfers increasing by more than 20% compared to 2022.

As a regulatory and administrative body of the world's most popular sport, FIFA plays an important role, from organizing the World Cup to regulating provisions on loans of players. Member countries of FIFA around the world, from North America, Central America, the Caribbean to Asia, including Indonesia with its PSSI, adhere to FIFA Statute as the epitome to regulate national football matches, developments, and industry. Find out more our insights about this topic in our Legal Brief publication. #FIFA #IndonesianFootball #PSSI

Discover how FIFA's robust anti-doping program, aligned with WADA, ensures football remains a true test of skill and dedication. From rigorous testing protocols to the importance of vigilance, learn about the measures in place to keep our sport clean and fair. Watch this video to learn more about FIFA's commitment to integrity and the real-world consequences of doping violations. ⚽💪 #FairPlay #AntiDoping #FIFA #FootballIntegrity #SportsEthics

CAS OG 24/04 Israel Football Association & Mr. Roy Revivo v. FIFA 📌 Key Facts: • Roy Revivo received a 2-match suspension from UEFA for a red card in March 2024 • FIFA enforced the suspension for the Olympic Football Tournament (OFT) • Israel FA protested Revivo's ineligibility on July 22, 2024 • FIFA Disciplinary Committee declared the protest inadmissible on July 22, 2024 • Israel FA and Revivo appealed to CAS Ad Hoc Division on July 23, 2024 ⚖️ Main Issues: 1. CAS jurisdiction despite non-exhaustion of internal FIFA remedies 2. Admissibility of the late protest under OFT regulations 3. FIFA's authority to enforce UEFA's suspension in the Olympics 🏛️ Decision: • CAS accepted jurisdiction due to urgency • Panel upheld FIFA's decision that the protest was inadmissible • CAS ruled it cannot interpret UEFA's decision or regulations • Appeal dismissed; Revivo remains ineligible for first two OFT matches 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Urgency can override the need to exhaust internal remedies 2. Strict adherence to protest deadlines in tournament regulations 3. FIFA can enforce other confederations' sanctions in its tournaments 4. Challenges to confederation decisions should be addressed to the relevant confederation, not FIFA #SportsLaw #CAS #OlympicGames #FIFA #UEFA #FootballLaw #AthleteRights #DisputeResolution #SportsArbitration #OlympicFootball

CMA READY TO PAY PRIZE MONEY TO #COMRADES2024 WINNERS FOLLOWING NEGATIVE DOPING TEST RESULTS - Comrades Marathon The South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport (SAIDS) has verified that all tested athletes have returned negative results, ensuring the ... https://lnkd.in/dg-X89hy The Anti-Doping Database is a Database of sanctioned athletes that now contains more than 13.000 items. The database is being used by sports journalists, sports lawyers, students, national anti-doping agencies and sports federations around the world. We have been dedicated to clean sport and transparency since 2005, and we are one of the most trusted sources of anti-doping statistics. You find the Anti-Doping Database at https://lnkd.in/g33HxFSC #doping #cleansport #antidoping #datajournalism #sportlaw

FIFA Anti-Doping Report 2023: On March 7th, 2024, FIFA published its 2023 edition of the Anti-Doping Report. According to the abovementioned report, in 2023, a total of 1.592 doping control tests were conducted, across seven different FIFA competitions. The total number of samples collected was 2.616, consisting of 1.581 urine samples, 475 blood samples, 449 blood-passport samples and 111 dried blood-spot samples. Another key aspects mentioned in the Anti-Doping Report are the following: 1) Timing of the tests: 970 tests were conducted in-competition and 622 out-of-competition; 2) Test distribution by gender: 860 tests were conducted on female players and 732 on male players; 3) Anti-doping rule violations: out of the 2.616 samples collected, only one of them resulted in an adverse analytical finding (justified by the existence of a valid therapeutic use exemption).

Will the doping test be canceled in the Egyptian Super Cup? He continued: "Don't be too tired when big tournaments like this involve doping tests, and I can assure you that there will be a normal test in ... https://lnkd.in/gwEZkscJ The Anti-Doping Database is a Database of sanctioned athletes that now contains more than 13.000 items. The database is being used by sports journalists, sports lawyers, students, national anti-doping agencies and sports federations around the world. We have been dedicated to clean sport and transparency since 2005, and we are one of the most trusted sources of anti-doping statistics. You find the Anti-Doping Database at https://lnkd.in/g33HxFSC #doping #cleansport #antidoping #datajournalism #sportlaw