The FIFA Foundation Campus Programme, a brand new global initiative that gives girls and boys from under-privileged backgrounds the opportunity to play football and develop their personal and social learning in a safe environment during school breaks, was launched in Yerevan, Armenia last week. Mobilising football as a tool for …
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On Monday, May 10, FIFA held a virtual meeting with several member associations and confederations to discuss workers’ welfare reforms and broader human rights in Qatar in connection to the country’s hosting of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The virtual event was organised in collaboration with the Supreme Committee for …
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FIFA and world-leading technology provider KINEXON announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the field of Live Player Tracking. FIFA aims to utilize KINEXON’s tracking innovation expertise to advance the way clubs and players can receive next level insights on health and development, and also how the sport is presented to fans …
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In an exclusive interview with AS, FIFA president Gianni Infantino answers questions on the European Super League (ESL) and major clubs’ conflict with UEFA, and discusses the issue of sanctions for the 12 breakaway rebels. He also talks about young people’s waning interest in football, clubs’ multi-million-euro losses and the …
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FC Bayern Munich have been recognised as Team of the Year in the Laureus World Sports Awards. The German record champions’ historic achievement of six titles in one year has been honoured by the international sports legends of the Laureus World Sports Academy. It’s the second time FC Bayern have …
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Member associations can now apply for additional support and access to coaching resources for eligible coaches and players who hold at least a C Licence; New FIFA scholarships to offer funding to help empower more female coaches, as well as players looking to gain further coaching qualifications during or after …
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The CAF Emergency Committee, in consultation with FIFA, decided to postpone the CAF qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar that were due to be played in June 2021 after taking into consideration the current challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the need to ensure the optimal …
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FIFA and CAF presidents visited Côte d’Ivoire to begin two-day itinerary; Focus on promoting unity, developing and strengthening football governance; Continent’s inaugural pan-African inter-school football championship also launched. The presidents of CAF and FIFA travelled to Côte d’Ivoire on Monday as part of their first joint mission in Africa since …
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FIFA and its President Gianni Infantino welcome the decision of the Swiss Federal Criminal Court (FCC) to remove Stefan Keller from his position as extraordinary Federal Prosecutor. The FCC emphatically declared that the bias of Mr Keller, as demonstrated by his various media releases, repeated procedural errors, and consistent denial …
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DAZN, the leading global sports destination, has secured a multi-project development deal with Brazilian football superstar and global icon, Ronaldo, to headline its global original content slate for 2021. DAZN will produce three original content series telling the definitive story of ‘O Fenômeno’ that will launch globally on DAZN between …
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