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FIFPRO Congress approves new broad, embracing diversity!

A new FIFPRO board was ratified earlier this week in a progressive step that makes the representation of men and women professional footballers increasingly diverse. Among the seven newcomers are women representatives from Africa, Asia and Europe. The board was confirmed by the FIFPRO general assembly in Paris, when David …

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Draw date set for new-look 2022 FIFA World Cup intercontinental play-offs!

The draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar intercontinental play-offs will be held in Zurich, Switzerland, on Friday, November 26, 2021. The fixtures that will determine who plays who between the AFC, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL and the OFC in the contest for the last two spots at football’s flagship …

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Nubank signs on as Official Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Nubank, one of South America’s largest digital retail financial institutions, was announced today, November 18, 2021, as an Official Regional Supporter of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. The agreement covers the South American market and will provide the digital banking giant with a unique opportunity to engage with …

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FIFA transfer reforms gain additional support!

The European Parliament’s (EP) Committee on Culture and Education has published a report recalling “the need to regulate the activities of agents” and acknowledging the importance of the “recent reforms in the football transfer market”. While urging “the relevant sports authorities to ensure the prompt implementation of these reforms”, the …

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Launch of the 2021 FIFA Commentary on the Regulations on the Status & Transfer of Players!

In 2007, FIFA published a first commentary to supplement the Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), which were adopted in 2001 following cooperation and negotiations between FIFA and the European Commission. To mark the event and in order to celebrate the launch of the new Commentary edition, FIFA …

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DAZN pledges to #GetOnside in support of Women in Football’s latest campaign!

DAZN has joined Women in Football (WIF), to take action and pledge to improve the landscape for gender equality in football broadcasting, as part of their new campaign #GetOnside. “We pledge to #GetOnside and narrow the gap of women’s sports viewership by increasing the reach and engagement of women’s sports …

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Premier League statement on FIFA calendar reforms!

All 20 Premier League clubs have discussed the post-2024 International Match Calendar reform process and are unanimously opposed to FIFA’s proposal for biennial men’s World Cups, along with any plans involving significantly extended international windows. Clubs raised concerns about the negative impacts FIFA’s current proposals would have on player welfare, …

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The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 to be held on January 17!

The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 will take place on Monday, January 17, 2022 as a virtual event from the Home of FIFA, Zurich, Switzerland, in line with ongoing public health measures. In most countries around the world, competitions have resumed under almost normal conditions. Thanks to hard work, solidarity …

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The Planet Utopia collection in collaboration with PUMA, Soccerbible & ACID FC!

Sports company PUMA has today unveiled a special collaboration between Soccerbible and ACID FC with the launch of the Planet Utopia collection. The three parties have teamed up to release a three-piece capsule to celebrate the unique perceptions of Utopia in football. The collection aims to break football norms and …

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