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adidas release special edition Predator 30 boot!

adidas reveals the new Predator 30, a special edition pack celebrating three decades of innovation for football’s most legendary boot franchise. Originally launched in 1994, Predator redefined an entire industry, and changed football and its culture forever. With an entirely new silhouette that hints towards the future of the franchise, …

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Germany beat France on penalties to lift FIFA U-17 World Cup trophy!

The Germany U-17s battled to a 4-3 penalty shootout (2-2 after full time) win over France in the FIFA U-17 World Cup final in Indonesia, claiming the crown of U-17 world champions for the first time. Almugera Kabar scored the decisive penalty, although VfB Stuttgart goalkeeper Konstantin Heide was the …

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FIFA Foundation uses football to spread awareness in Indonesia on World AIDS Day!

On the eve of the 2023 FIFA U-17 World Cup – Indonesia Final, and to recognise World AIDS Day, the FIFA Foundation has joined forces with Perkumpulan Rumah Cemara to organise a friendly match in Bandung. As part of the Indonesia Without Stigma campaign, the friendly match involved players from …

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FIFA Football for Schools launches in Laos!

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has attended the kick-off ceremony of the FIFA Football for Schools (F4S) programme in Laos, and hailed the efforts of the Lao Football Federation (LFF) to bring girls and women into the game. The FIFA Football for Schools programme was launched in 2019 with the …

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FIFA president Infantino stresses need for investment in women’s football in EBU address!

Gianni Infantino has stressed the need for broadcasters to pay a fair price for the commercial rights to women’s football, encouraging delegates at the 91st General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) to come together with FIFA to continually boost the women’s game. “The real message is to help …

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Member FAs submit bidding agreements for 2030 & 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup!

In line with the established timeline for the bidding processes of the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup, FIFA has received bidding agreements from the following member associations: FIFA World Cup 2030 Moroccan Football Association Portuguese Football Federation Spanish Football Association Centenary celebration Uruguayan Football Association (one …

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FIFA Secretary General praises federation’s football development work in Bhutan!

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has praised the work of the Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) for their efforts – with support from the FIFA Forward programme – in developing the beautiful game in the Himalayan kingdom. Introduced in 2016, the FIFA Forward programme provides FIFA’s 211 Member Associations with funding …

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Erick Thohir says FIFA U-17 World Cup will help Indonesian football grow!

When Indonesia was announced as hosts of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Erick Thohir, President of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI), saw it as the perfect opportunity to help grow the sport in Indonesia. The event is the first FIFA tournament held in Indonesia and the first time that …

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President of Mauritania visits FIFA Forward-funded projects!

The President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, has visited the Mauritanian Football Association (FFRIM) headquarters to view the numerous FIFA Forward-funded projects on site. President Ghazouani visited the FFRIM facility in the capital, Nouakchott, where USD 11.1 million in FIFA Forward funds have been used to radically revamp and develop …

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