At the beginning of November 2022, serious allegations related to the sexual abuse of minors in the Congo DR Football Association (FECOFA) were made on several media platforms. In particular, various football coaches of different regions and leagues in Congo DR were accused of having abused minor players. Consequently, the …
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FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura began a four-day visit to her home country Senegal on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. A reception at the office of his Excellency the Minster of Sport Mr. Yankhoba Diatara was first on her agenda, before a visit to the Senegal Football Federation’s new headquarters where …
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Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, with this year’s focus being on the urgency of combatting racism, and racial discrimination, 75 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). The UDHR states that everyone is entitled to all rights and freedoms, …
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On February 14, 2023, FIFA was notified the award issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), annulling the lifetime ban from football-related activities that had been imposed by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee against Mr. Yves Jean-Bart, the former president of the Haitian Football Federation, …
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With four months to go until a historic FIFA Women’s World Cup, fans from 25 countries wishing to go “Above and Beyond” in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have already secured their ticket-inclusive hospitality packages. Offers start at USD 170 (AUD 250, 275 NZD) and include a match ticket, food …
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Gianni Infantino vowed to help amputee players find a greater place for themselves within the football family after watching men’s and women’s amputee teams showcase their skills in Kigali, following his re-election to the FIFA Presidency on Thursday. Freshly re-elected by acclamation for a four-year term by the 73rd FIFA …
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The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) congratulates President Gianni Infantino on his re-election as President of FIFA. CAF and Football in Africa has had a committed and dependable partner in President Gianni Infantino and FIFA in the development and growth of African and Global Football. The President …
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Looking forward to the 2023-2026 Talent Development Scheme, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has marked a spot on the horizon. “The vision is that the competitiveness at U-17 level is already increased in four years and that competitiveness is transferred to the top of the game. We …
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Gianni Infantino has announced a significant increase in the funding for teams and players taking part in and contributing to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia and New Zealand . “Today, (we are) embarking on a historic journey for women’s football and for equality,” said the FIFA President, …
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The FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), led by FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, will now move forward to the phase of full implementation with the aim of helping member associations to fulfil their potential by ensuring that every talented player has a chance to be detected and …
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