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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Global survey: majority of fans favour more frequent men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups!
FIFA is today publishing the results of an expanded survey regarding the frequency of the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups. The survey, conducted from August to November 2021, is part of a wider consultation process with all stakeholders in the game. In May, 166 member associations voted for a …
Read More »$500.8m paid in intermediary service fees in 2021!
Fees paid for the services of club intermediaries amounted to USD 500.8m in 2021, according to the Intermediaries in International Transfers report published by FIFA today. A total of 17,945 international transfers of male professional players were completed in the Transfer Matching System (TMS) in 2021. Of these, 3,545 (19.8%) …
Read More »FIFA discusses human rights with political stakeholders & experts ahead of Qatar 2022!
FIFA today held a meeting with a broad range of political institutions as well as independent human and workers right organisations to discuss the advancement of human rights in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The virtual round table included members of the European Parliament, the Council of …
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