A 23-member delegation comprising experts from FIFA and LOC visited the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium in Kochi earlier today. Deeming the preparations to be satisfactory, they ratified it as a venue for next year’s 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. “We are happy to announce Kochi as a venue …
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Joma presents the new sole UNIQUE Light Technology designed for elite football on natural grass. A sole that is characterized by its lightness, with only 52 gr. weight, the lightest of the Spanish brand. UNIQUE Light Technology is made of two densities that allow twisting and bending where the foot …
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Tokyo Sexwale, chairman of the FIFA Monitoring Committee Israel-Palestine, provided members of the FIFA Council with a comprehensive update on the progress of his committee. The Council was encouraged by the chairman’s update and urged all parties involved to come to the crucial meeting of the Monitoring Committee, due to …
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The FIFA Council held its second meeting in its new composition at the Home of FIFA in Zurich this week. Over two days (October 13/14) the Council discussed a series of issues relating to the 2026 FIFA World Cup bidding process, women’s competitions, the FIFA Football Awards 2016, the venue …
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Michael Jordan and Neymar Jr. share a mutual respect that transcends sports, countries, and languages. Neymar Jr. grew up a fan of the man and the brand, while Jordan appreciates Neymar Jr.’s style on and off the pitch. Now, as part of a unique Nike/Jordan collaboration, Neymar Jr. becomes the …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino yesterday unveiled “FIFA 2.0: The Vision for the Future” – the first time in FIFA’s history that it has published a roadmap for how to most effectively grow the game, enhance the football experience for fans and players and build a stronger institution. “We live in …
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adidas has launched a very special Messi16 Space Dust, the latest boots in the Messi range, designed for the most decorated player of all time. The boots have been created with a focus on speed and agility, to suit the unique playing style of the five time Ballon d’Or winner. …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has briefed the FIFA Council this week on the concrete steps the FIFA administration has taken to address pre-existing concerns regarding governance and financial controls at the organisation. President Infantino said that a number of initiatives have been completed, while others are underway, in three areas …
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The Soccerex Asian Forum 2016 programme has been put together to meet the specific needs of the region, particularly focusing on major event planning, delivery and legacy, sports performance and sports marketing. In 2022 the football world will look to Qatar as the country hosts the region’s first FIFA World …
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FIFA yesterday announced that Sarai Bareman has been appointed as Chief Women’s Football Officer. The New Zealander will head up the newly created Women’s Football Division, reporting directly to FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban, and will be part of the FIFA Management Board. She will take up her new role …
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