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2020 FIFA eClub World Cup line-up complete after thrilling conclusion to online qualification phase!

After five weeks of intense excitement, action and drama, the stage has been set for the FIFA eClub World Cup 2020 as the 24 qualified teams and host city for tournament were confirmed today by FIFA. With over 190 teams competing across five weeks of fierce online match-ups, famous teams …

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Mohamed Salah wins adidas Golden Ball & Alibaba Cloud award at 2019 FIFA Club World Cup!

UEFA Champions League winners Liverpool FC defeated Copa Libertadores champions Flamengo 1-0 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar to lift the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup title. Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino scored the lone goal in the 99th minute in extra-time as Liverpool FC went on to lift …

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FIFA president Infantino discusses ideas for global football in Doha!

On the eve of the last match of the FIFA calendar in 2019 — the final of the FIFA Club World Cup — FIFA president Gianni Infantino provided his views on the tournament, Qatar’s readiness for the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the future of world football competitions, starting with …

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Julio Cesar named the FIFA Club World Cup trophy bearer!

Saturday is set to be a spectacular final chapter to the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup – Qatar, pitting together the best Europe and South America have to offer. But, before the action commences, Liverpool and Flamengo will need to see what they’re fighting over. Enter Julio Cesar – Brazilian …

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Referee Abdulrahman Al Jassim from Qatar to officiate 2019 FIFA Club World Cup final!

Abdulrahman Al Jassim from Qatar will officiate tomorrow, December 21 match of the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup between Liverpool FC and CR Flamengo at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha at 20:30 (local time). Taleb Al Marri and Saoud Almaqaleh, also from Qatar, will be the assistant referees for the …

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FIFA World Rankings: India stay 108th, Belgium stay No. 1!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay in 108th position behind Kenya and Palestine, but ahead of Central African Republic; while 2018 FIFA World Cup semifinalists Belgium stays No. 1. …

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FIFA Legends take part in Generation Amazing Youth Festival!

A selected group of FIFA Legends that together holds a coveted collection of trophies and football awards will be coming to Doha this week to take part in the Generation Amazing Youth Festival and follow the 2019 FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar presented by Alibaba Cloud. Argentinian coach Santiago …

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FIFA files claims against Joseph Blatter and Michel Platini!

FIFA has today filed claims in the relevant Swiss courts against former FIFA President Joseph Blatter and former FIFA Vice-President Michel Platini, seeking restitution of the CHF 2 million unduly paid to Mr Platini back in February 2011. This follows the unanimous resolution recently adopted by the FIFA Governance Committee …

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Four bids submitted for 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup!

The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup bidding process, which has seen an unprecedented interest from member associations, has reached an important milestone, with the following four bids having been submitted by the deadline of December 13, 2019: Joint submission by the Football Federation Australia and New Zealand Football Submission by …

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FIFA welcomes Brussels Court of Appeal ruling on FIFA’s TPO & TPI rules!

The Brussels Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Doyen Sports Investments and Belgian club FC Seraing seeking the illegality of FIFA’s Third Party Ownership (TPO) and Third Party Influence (TPI) rules. FIFA’s TPO and TPI rules are set out in article 18bis and 18ter of the Regulations on the …

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