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2021 FIFA Club World Cup Update: AS Pirae to replace Auckland City FC for Oceania!

FIFA have announced today that AS Pirae from Tahiti (TAH) will participate at the forthcoming 2021 FIFA Club World Cup – UAE following the withdrawal of Auckland City FC from the competition. Despite recent exchanges between FIFA, Auckland City FC, New Zealand Football and the OFC, FIFA was informed that …

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Kylian Mbappe big winner at Globe Soccer Awards 2021!

The winners of the Globe Soccer Awards 2021 were announced earlier today, December 27 at the Al Wasl Plaza in Dubai. The big prize of the Globe Soccer Award’s ‘Men’s Player of the Year award’ went to FC Paris Saint-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappe, while the Fan’s Player of …

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Bundesliga International & Sportradar extend long-term partnership!

Bundesliga International, a subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga, and Sportradar, the leading global sports technology company creating immersive experiences for sports fans, have agreed to a five-year extension of their long-term partnership with a focus on providing fans with greater access to German football’s top leagues. The Bundesliga is …

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PUMA signs Romeo Beckham as latest PUMA Future Z Athlete!

PUMA has signed a long-term partnership with Romeo Beckham. Romeo is currently preparing for his second season in professional football after signing with Fort Lauderdale CF, a USL League One side and reserve affiliate of Inter Miami CF, earlier this year. Romeo represents both football performance and creative culture. His …

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18 Indian Referees Selected on FIFA’s International List 2022!

As many as 18 Indian referees have been selected for the 2022 FIFA Refereeing International Lists. The extensive list includes officials who are qualified to be Referees and Assistant Referees. Out of a total list of 18 referees, four are women (two referees and two assistant referees), and 14 men …

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FIFA announces Visa as first-ever FIFA Women’s Football Partner!

FIFA has been collaborating with Visa since 2007, and today, December 21, have announced Visa as the first Global FIFA Women’s Football Partner to come on board under the newly launched commercial partnership structure, which comes into effect in 2023. The new opportunities afforded under the revamped structure highlight the …

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Feasibility studies point to strong economic returns from biennial FIFA World Cup cycle!

Two independent feasibility studies have projected that there would be a strong upturn in football’s economic situation for FIFA’s 211 member associations (MAs) should the women’s and men’s FIFA World Cups move to a biennial format. The findings, from Nielsen and OpenEconomics, were presented during the FIFA Global Summit, which …

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Raheem Sterling and New Balance release Jamaica inspired boots!

Raheem Sterling and New Balance have collaborated on a limited-edition football boot that celebrates the England international’s Jamaican roots. Designed in tribute to Raheem’s love for the island and how it has inspired him throughout his incredible football journey, the Furon v6+ Jamaica edition is a festival of pride. Additionally, …

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Independent study on biennial FIFA World Cup reveals negative economic effects for football!

An independent study conducted by the renowned consultancy firm Oliver & Ohlbaum at the request of UEFA, assesses the economic impact that a biennial World Cup and a new International Match Calendar, for both men’s and women’s football, designed in accordance with the project presented by FIFA would have on …

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FIFA Museum Launches its First Global Digital Exhibition Entitled “Origins: Pre-Histories of Football”!

With a virtual interactive multimedia experience accessible around the globe, FIFA Museum has released the opening chapter of its first digital exhibition entitled “Origins: Pre-Histories of Football” on its official website www.FIFAmuseum.com . The FIFA Museum’s first digital exhibition, “Origins: Pre-Histories of Football” focuses on four different ball games from …

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