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Constant Omari Selemani sanctioned by independent Ethics Committee!

The chairperson of the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has ratified the plea bargain concluded between Constant Omari Selemani, former President of the Congo DR Football Association, former First Vice-President of CAF and former FIFA Council member, and the chairperson of the Ethics Committee’s investigatory chamber. A formal …

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OneFootball & WSC Sports join forces to enhance the Digital Fan Experience!

OneFootball, the world’s largest football media company, will be using WSC Sports’ artificial intelligence (AI)-driven sports video technology to enhance its short-form video content across its various platforms. WSC Sports’ AI and automation tools will enable OneFootball to develop personalized, localized and unique content for its 85 million monthly active …

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Three ways Nike is mapping out Football’s new landscape!

Nike’s film, “The Land of New Football,” articulates a new vision for global football. And that future can’t be pinned down to just one thing. The sport’s future is full of talent, stacked with players who bring incredible skills to the game. It’s inclusive, open to all backgrounds in support …

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FIFA awards 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup media rights in Poland!

FIFA has awarded the exclusive rights in Poland to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT Group). NENT Group will show every match from the 2023 edition in Australia and New Zealand, the biggest event in the international women’s game, on its Viaplay platform in Poland. …

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XtraTime VIDEO: Sunil Chhetri – Can’t compare myself to Lionel Messi!

XtraTime shows footage of an extended interview by Boria Majumdar with India football captain Sunil Chhetri. Amongst other things Sunil spoke about the comparisons being made with Lionel Messi, which he said that there is no comparisons to be made.

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FIFA delegation to visit 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup venues in Australia & New Zealand!

With just over two years to go until kick-off, preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take an important step forward in Australia and New Zealand this month with a delegation from FIFA set to begin a two-week visit to the host countries. After completing the mandatory quarantine …

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Germany’s Future Leaders in Football camp gets underway!

On June 7, 2021, the first edition of the ‘Future Leaders in Football’ (FLF) Camp got underway, for the future leaders in the management of the global game. Participants from 15 different countries are taking part in the 5-day digital training course and are enjoying an intensive programme with industry-leading …

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XtraTime VIDEO: East Bengal’s Nitu Sarkar on FIFA transfer ban!

World governing body FIFA has handed out bans to Indian Super League clubs SC East Bengal and Kerala Blasters FC from signing any new players in the 2021 summer transfer window because of non-payment of dues to former recruits. XtraTime spoke with East Bengal official Debabrata ‘Nitu’ Sarkar about the …

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Legal dispute between FIFA & TUI Cruises about free-to-air TV on cruise ships resolved – TUI Cruises recognises FIFA’s rights!

The legal dispute between FIFA and TUI Cruises that had been pending at the Copyright Dispute Chamber of Hamburg District Court since July 1, 2020 has been resolved by way of a settlement between the parties, who have submitted their settlement agreement to be ratified and published by the court. …

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