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The inaugural meeting between FIFA, AFC and the Asian Zonal Associations concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, May 3. AFC General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John, in his opening address, said, “I am pleased to note the five AFC Regional Associations have been working closely with FIFA …

On Tuesday, April 30, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy arrived in Toronto, Canada, marking the end of a two-month and 24-country tour. Following its launch in Paris on February 24, when FIFA Legends Kristine Lilly and Laura Georges sent the most coveted prize in women’s football off on its …

The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 15 video match officials, representing 11 different countries appointed for 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. “Following the historic implementation of VAR at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia last summer, we were determined to do our utmost to ensure that VAR …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Acting President of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Du Zhaocai met at the Home of FIFA this Wednesday, April 24 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities, the main objective of which is to harness the development potential of football in China …

Diesel Fragrances has teamed up with Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. Together, they have created a new, game-changing fragrance. The collaboration reflects Diesel Fragrances’ vision of modern masculinity and bravery. It’s also a testimony to Neymar Jr.’s incredible journey, from his childhood days playing football in the poor neighborhood of …

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has found nine individuals – eight players/former players as well as one players’ agent – guilty of having been involved in match manipulation in violation of art. 69 par. 1 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (Unlawfully influencing match results). The following individuals have been banned from …

FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (“ITT”) for the media rights to the 2019 and 2020 editions of The Best FIFA Football Awards. These media rights will cover TV, internet, mobile and radio transmissions. This year’s edition of football’s official and most prestigious award show will be staged in …

The Oxford dictionary defines the word momentum as ‘the ability to keep increasing or developing’ and in order for anything to grow or improve, it is of paramount importance to generate a good swing of momentum and capitalise on it. Women’s football in India has seen a recent upsurge in …

As Poland gets ready to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup that starts on May 23, 2019, FIFA launched the bidding process for the 23rd edition of the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup yesterday, April 23. All member associations have received the following overview document and will have until May …

Today marks 50 days until the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in France, and FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) are proud to announce that ticket sales for the competition are smashing records, with over 720,000 sold so far. The opening match of the …