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AFC Match Officials confirmed for 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE!

Four of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s match officials have been selected to officiate at the 2024 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – UAE, set to take place in Dubai from February 15 to 24, 2024. The 2024 edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will see Kuwait’s Abdulaziz …

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FIFA Forward report confirms massive boost to football development worldwide!

FIFA made approximatively USD 2.8 billion available to the 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs), the six confederations, and the various zonal/regional associations, and funded more than 1,600 specific projects with a long-term impact on football development during the first seven years of FIFA Forward, according to the global report into …

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Gianni Infantino outlines FIFA’s strategic objectives at FIFA Football Summit!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has laid out the organisation’s four-year strategy (2023-2027) for global football to representatives of all of FIFA’s 211 Member Associations at the FIFA Football Summit 2023 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 final between Fluminense FC and Manchester City FC …

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Arsene Wenger outlines global FIFA Academies plan!

FIFA aims to have a recognised elite talent development academy in each of the 211 FIFA Member Associations (MAs) by the end of 2027 to give every promising player a chance to flourish, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger has announced at the FIFA Football Summit 2023 in …

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FIFA statement on Court of Justice of the European Union ruling on European Superleague Company!

FIFA has taken note of the ruling issued today by the Court of Justice of the European Union in relation to the European Superleague Company SL. FIFA will now analyse the decision in coordination with UEFA, the other confederations and the member associations before commenting further. In line with its …

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New Balance signs teenage sensation Endrick!

New Balance Football has announced Brazilian teenage sensation Endrick as the latest player to join the brand’s growing roster of athletes. Widely regarded as one of the most exciting young footballers in the world, the 17-year-old joins New Balance as part of the brand’s commitment to championing the next generation …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #109 Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC, FIFA World Cup 2034 matches in India?

Candid Football Conversations returns with another live show talking about the latest from Indian football, be it the ISL encounter, Punjab FC vs Chennaiyin FC besides India’s chances to host matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034 plus other Indian football news. Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri besides me and the …

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Analysing the best teams in the world: The TSG at FIFA Club World Cup 2023!

From the moment Al-Ittihad FC and Auckland City FC kicked off the FIFA Club World Cup 2023 at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) have had their eyes and minds focussed fully on events on the pitch in Saudi Arabia. The role of the TSG …

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arunfoot/SportsKhabri: Candid Football Conversations #108 Could India host some matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034?

Candid Football Conversations returns with Arunava Chaudhuri and Rahul Naresh of SportsKhabri discussing the possibility of India hosting matches of the FIFA World Cup 2034, which is set to be hosted by Saudi Arabia. This was earlier mentioned as a suggestion by AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey. Candid Football Conversations is …

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As FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme concludes: This is just the beginning!

A two-day workshop at the Home of FIFA in Zurich marked the official conclusion of the latest edition of the FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme. One of eight programmes offered as part of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme, it aims to develop and nurture a new generation of female coaches. “It …

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