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Bureau of the FIFA Council takes initial measures with regard to war in Ukraine!

First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what is happening in Ukraine. FIFA calls again for the urgent restoration …

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FIFA expresses hope for rapid cessation of hostilities & peace in Ukraine!

FIFA condemns the use of force by Russia in Ukraine and any type of violence to resolve conflicts. Violence is never a solution and FIFA calls on all parties to restore peace through constructive dialogue. FIFA also continues to express its solidarity to the people affected by this conflict. Regarding …

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Peter Hutton appointed ELEVEN Group Non-Executive Director!

The ELEVEN Group have announced the appointment of Meta’s Peter Hutton as a Non-Executive Director. Hutton is a vastly experienced sports media executive, with a track record of pioneering new technologies and driving growth for broadcasters, digital platforms and agencies. As Director of Sports Partnerships at Meta, Hutton is responsible …

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BIGinSports podcast: February 2022 ft. Arunava Chaudhuri!

In the latest BIGinSports podcast, Patric Hoch and Arunava Chaudhuri look at global sporting events in February 2022. It was another exciting discussion about sports, but also the impact of politics on sports was discussed! Listen to the latest BIGinSports podcast in German under: Die Jungs sind zurück. Nun sind …

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India’s Mumbai elected to host the IOC Session in 2023!

India’s Mumbai will host the IOC Session in 2023. This decision was taken by the IOC Members today, February 19 during the 139th Session in Beijing. The IOC Session will go back to India 40 years after its 86th edition, which took place in New Delhi in 1983. An Indian …

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FIFA Secretary General joins social development sessions in Kinshasa!

A social development programme involving all participant teams has kicked off the activities at the Panafrican School Championship in Kinshasa, with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura lending her encouragement during a visit to the sessions. In collaboration with streetfootballworld, TackleAfrica and the United Nations Agency UNWomen, teambuilding sessions were activated …

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PUMA introduces the First Mile pack, Football boots made from recycled materials!

Sports company PUMA has made its successful ULTRA 1.3 and the FUTURE 1.2 football boots more sustainable by using recycled materials from its partnership with the First Mile initiative. The products of the First Mile pack are made with recycled yarn that is manufactured from plastic bottles collected in the …

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Claro signs up as Regional Supporter of 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Telecommunications provider Claro has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The agreement spans South America and covers fixed-line and wireless telecommunication services, as well as wireless telecommunication end-user services, in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. As a Regional …

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FIFA launches Executive Programme in Football Agency!

The No. 1 Goal in FIFA’s The Vision 2020-2023: Making Football Truly Global is to modernise the football regulatory framework. A crucial element in that regard are football agents and, in this context, FIFA launches today the Executive Programme in Football Agency. The football agency industry has become relevant since …

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