Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has welcomed the withdrawal of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The AFC President expects that, going forward, any initiative that has the potential to impact global football will be presented and discussed with the Confederations, the FIFA Council, …
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UEFA welcomes FIFA’s decision to withdraw its plan to sell a stake in its competitions – including the World Cup – into private hands. The proposal was unanimously rejected by UEFA’s national associations and by many other federations and confederations of all sizes around the world, whose job it is …
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The FIFA Forward Enterprise project was intended to provide a basis for further strengthening our FIFA Member Associations and our sport worldwide, especially in those countries where support is most needed. And more so, as we said from the outset, to do this only if a majority of the FIFA …
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East Bengal FC produced a ruthless attacking display to register a thumping 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors in their Group A fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Friday, July 31, 2026. The Red-and-Gold Brigade raced into a 3-0 lead before half-time and showed …
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Shillong Lajong FC started their 135th IndianOil Durand Cup with an impressive 2-0 win over Nongkseh Sports and Cultural Club in the Shillong Derby in the opening fixture of Group E here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday, 31 July 2026. Everbrightson Sana and Tremiki Lamurong scored the decisive …
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Chennaiyin FC have completed the signing of Serbian midfielder Nikola Stojanović, adding experience and quality to the club’s midfield ahead of the upcoming season. The 31-year-old arrives with a wealth of experience and is expected to strengthen Chennaiyin FC’s midfield with his composure, leadership and technical ability. A product of …
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The Bundesliga is set to further strengthen its long-standing connection with Japanese football through the launch of Bundesliga Dream Japan, the first youth development project jointly delivered by a top European league and the Japan Football Association (JFA). As part of Bundesliga Dream, the league’s flagship youth development initiative across …
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has observed with deep concern the developments of recent days relating to the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) and the uncertainty that has emerged across the global football community. The AFC stands in solidarity with UEFA and CONCACAF in expressing serious concerns over …
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We (FIFA) have heard the feedback provided by the respective confederations in relation to the proposed establishment of FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) and would like to address the issues that have surfaced since the initial media reporting on Tuesday. We respect the feedback and concern aired in public and reaffirm …
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The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) notes that FIFA has commenced a consultation process with its Member Associations and the FIFA Council regarding the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise initiative. The proposal will be considered by the OFC Executive Committee at its upcoming meeting in August. OFC invites its Member Associations to …
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