International Football

FIFA extends & adapts temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine!

In view of the ongoing situation arising from the war in Ukraine and following discussions between FIFA, UEFA, the European Club Association, FIFPRO and the World Leagues Forum, the Bureau of the FIFA Council – involving the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has today unanimously decided to …

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LaLiga to investigate incidents during Valencia CF vs Real Madrid CF at the Estadio de Mestalla!

In light of the incidents that occurred during the Valencia CF – Real Madrid CF match at the Estadio de Mestalla, LaLiga have requested all available images in order to investigate what took place. Once the investigation has been completed, if any hate crime is identified, LaLiga will take the …

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Relationships strengthened at FIFA Women’s Football League Development Workshop!

The growth of women’s football in New Caledonia was recognised with the holding of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme Workshop on League Development, hosted in Nouméa. OFC Women’s Football Manager Emma Evans attended the workshop, which was supported by OFC Women’s Football Consultant Stephanie Spielmann in her FIFA Technical Expert …

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Hopefuls set for 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup – Qatar Qualifiers draw!

The qualifying journey for the 2024 AFC U23 Asian Cup – Qatar will be revealed on Thursday, May 25, 2023 when the official draw ceremony takes place at 3pm local time at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 43 teams have submitted their …

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Senegal’s dominance shines in U-17 AFCON Best XI!

Four players from Senegal’s victorious team secured spots in the Best XI of the TotalEnergies U17 Africa Cup of Nations 2023 tournament, as revealed by the Technical Study Group (TSG) of the competition in Algeria. With an impressive 2-1 victory over Morocco in the final on Friday, the Teranga Cubs …

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East Asian MAs share best practice at FIFA Forward 3.0 Workshop in Tokyo!

FIFA and the Japan Football Association (JFA) – with particular thanks to FIFA Council Member and Japan Football Association (JFA) President Kozho Tashima – hosted a four-day workshop in Tokyo for East Asian MAs, with the primary objective geared towards how the FIFA Forward Programme can support them to grow …

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FIFA expresses condolences to victims of incidents at match in El Salvador!

FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino have sent their condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives during the match between Alianza FC and Club Deportivo FAS at the Cuscatlán Stadium in El Salvador. “I extend my deepest condolences to the families and friends of the …

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Lupe ole Soaga SC is considered withdrawn from OFC Champions League!

Oceania Football Confederation can confirm that Lupe ole Soaga SC is considered withdrawn from OFC Champions League 2023. The Group A match between Lupe ole Soaga SC (Lupe) and Auckland City FC (Auckland City) scheduled to be played at 12.00pm (Vanuatu time) on May 20, 2023, in Luganville did not …

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CONCACAF shocked & saddened by stadium deaths in El Salvador!

Everyone in the CONCACAF family is shocked and saddened by the incidents that took place last night at Estadio Cuscatlán in San Salvador, El Salvador. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families of this terrible tragedy. The safety of participants and fans attending football matches is …

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