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FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA World Cup!

FIFA’s 211 member associations assembled today, May 10 in Manama, Bahrain for the 67th FIFA Congress. The organisation’s supreme body made a few important decisions to validate reports on FIFA’s activities in 2016 and, more importantly, to agree on key steps for the future of the organisation. This included the …

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Soccerex team up with the Football Medical Association!

Soccerex have announced a marketing partnership with the Football Medical Association, the independent representative membership organisation for medics, therapists and science personnel in professional football, ahead of the Soccerex Global Convention, taking place in Manchester from September 4-6. As part of the agreement, the Football Medical Association will contribute a …

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FIFA Council prepares Congress, takes key decisions for the future of the FIFA World Cup!

The FIFA Council convened today, May 9 in Manama, Bahrain to discuss a number of key topics, some of which will be voted on by the 67th FIFA Congress on Thursday, May 11. FIFA’s strategic body passed important decisions related to the future of FIFA’s competitions, particularly the FIFA World …

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Qatar Airways announced as Official Partner & Official Airline of FIFA until 2022!

World football governing body FIFA yesterday, May 7 announced Qatar Airways as an Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA as part of a sponsorship package lasting until 2022. Upcoming events sponsored by Qatar Airways will include the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, …

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VIDEO – XtraTime: India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel sets May 30 deadline for FIFA U-17 World Cup venues!

The Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday has assured the football fans of the country about hosting a successful 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The marquee event will be staged from October 6 to 28. The matches will be played over six different cities spread all across the country …

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With class and champagne – an adidas football boot icon returns!

As a homage to a football boot icon, adidas earlier this week presented the Predator Mania. Famous players such as David Beckham gave the model cult status at the beginning of the millennium. The classic is redesigned in the colours cream and red as well as with the latest technical …

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Spain & FC Barcelona legend Carlos Puyol to launch Ticketing for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India!

World football governing body FIFA has announced the presence of former Spain international and FC Barcelona captain Carles Puyol for different promotional activities for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India, to be played from October 6 to 28, 2017. The main activity in which the illustrious defender will …

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FIFA World Rankings: India gain a spot to be a record 100th, Brazil remain top!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the May rankings, India gained a spot be in 100th position along with Nicaragua, Lithuania, and Estonia behind Zambia and St.Kitts & Nevis, but ahead of Kazakhstan. It …

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Brazil & Bayern Munich legend Lucio: 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup – A great opportunity for India!

Legendary Brazilian defender Lucio has spent two seasons in India playing for Indian Super League outfit FC Goa. Familiar with the state of football in India, the 38-year-old spoke on how the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India is a “great opportunity for a country like India to make …

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