Yngve Hallén | |
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| Born | (1968-03-14)14 March 1968 (age 57) Bergen, Norway |
| Known for | Member of theFIFA Ethics Committee |
| Title | President of theNorwegian Football Association |
| Term | 2010–2016 |
| Predecessor | Sondre Kåfjord |
| Successor | Terje Svendsen |
Yngve Hallén (born 14 March 1968) is a Norwegian sports executive who was president of theNorwegian Football Association from 2010 to 2016. He helped start theUEFA Nations League. He was elected to his position in March 2010, followingSondre Kåfjord.[1][2] Hallén comes fromSogndal Fotball, where he was director.[3]
He did not run again for presidency in 2016. His critics have repeatedly condemned Hallén for a number of football-related problems. Among other things, they complained that he had concluded an unfavorable contract for the television broadcasting rights of the Norwegian football league. He was blamed for not being able to overcome the economic problems of Norwegian football during his tenure. He has also been accused several times of failing to act with sufficient vigor to detect and eradicate in 2015 FIFA corruption case.[4]
Hallén was a member of theFIFA Ethics Committee.[5]
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| Preceded by | President of theNorwegian Football Association 2010–2016 | Succeeded by |
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