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Qualified Nations for the FIFAe Nations Cup 2022 confirmed!

FIFAe Nations Cup 2022 scheduled to take place from July 27 to 30; 24 nations to compete for a share of USD 400,000; World’s best nation to be found and bespoke trophy to be lifted for the first time. Following a highly competitive season-long qualification process with a record-number of …

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The New Nike Mercurial brings Zoom Air designed uniquely for footballers!

Built from the ground up for the modern footballer, the Air Zoom Mercurial features an articulated, three-quarter length Zoom airbag that sits directly inside of the plate of the boot bringing the foot closer to the ground for an even greater sense of snappy, propulsive energy return. The new Zoom …

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Enhanced Football Intelligence Trialled at Intercontinental Play-offs!

The intercontinental play-offs for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar kept fans of the teams involved on the edge of their seats and were also followed very closely by FIFA’s Football Performance Analysis & Insights team. A group of football data experts, the team used these high-stakes international matches …

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Human rights volunteer roles to return for 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

Following the success of the human rights volunteer pilot project at the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup – Qatar, it has been confirmed that the role will be expanded for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The pilot project at the tournament in November and December 2021 involved 12 human …

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

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to extend the temporary employment rules established in the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) with the aim of effectively assisting players, clubs and coaches impacted by the war in Ukraine. The decision follows the RSTP amendments approved by …

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117 member associations apply for ground-breaking FIFA talent scheme!

More than one hundred FIFA member associations have so far applied to benefit from the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), as the end of the current application window for this ground-breaking initiative approaches. The TDS aims to help member associations reach their full potential by raising the standards of talent …

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FIFA & FIFPRO join forces to combat social media hate speech!

FIFA has published an independent report to coincide with the United Nations International Day for Countering Hate Speech on Saturday, June 18, highlighting the increasing degree of abuse directed at footballers across social media platforms during international tournaments. With FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ beginning in exactly five months’ time, …

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Frito-Lay North America in as Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar!

Frito-Lay North America becomes third North American Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar; Promotional activities to bring FIFA World Cup-branded snacks to households across the North and Central American region, including 23 markets such as the USA, Canada and Mexico, to name but a few; Shared …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India move up to 56th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2022, India gained three spots to 56th position behind Belarus, but ahead of Panama. India have 1426 points, eight more than last quarter and stay in 12th position …

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iSportConnect’s Advisory Service adds Quidich as latest partner!

iSportConnect can have announced that they have added Quidich, a leading broadcast technology company, as the latest company to become part of iSportConnect’s Advisory service. Quidich enhances viewing experiences for sports fans during a live sports broadcast by using technologies such as augmented reality, machine learning, computer vision and artificial …

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