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India’s Slum Soccer receives inaugural FIFA Diversity Award!

Indian NGO Slum Soccer has won the inaugural FIFA Diversity Award yesterday, September 26. The award was created by FIFA to recognise outstanding organisations, group initiatives and football personalities that are standing up for diversity and inspire unity, solidarity and equality among all people. Slum Soccer uses football to connect …

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Air Niugini & Telikom PNG announced as National Supporters of 2016 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea!

The national airline of Papua New Guinea, Air Niugini, and the telecommunications company Telikom PNG have been announced as National Supporters of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, which will be held in the country’s capital, Port Moresby, this coming November and December. Air Niugini plays a crucial role in …

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UMBRO launch Velocita 2 Pro HG Football Boots in Vista Blue!

The UMBRO made Velocita 2 Pro HG Football Boots got a fresh look for 2016, with a re-engineered external framework helping to reduce pressure and improve grip. Now a new colourway in Vista Blue and white has been launched. Following a rigorous development and testing programme, the Velocita has been …

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UMBRO launches Medusae Pro HG Football Boots in Vivid Blue!

Magic touch and lightning speed – two things that every players wants to have in their locker. The new UMBRO Medusae Pro in its Vivid Blue colourway is a football boot which offers both thanks to an upper that combines premium k-leather on the forefoot with a lightweight performance mesh, …

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adidas Football Announces latest boot drop with Stellar Pack!

adidas Football has yesterday unveiled its Stellar pack boots and the continuation of a journey which started with the release of Mercury Pack, followed by the Speed of Light Pack. Inspired by the light side of the moon, the boots are available in a white and gold colourway and come …

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FIFA hosts Referee Seminar for FIFA World Cup & FIFA Women’s World Cup hopefuls!

From 19-23 September 72 referees & assistant referees from across Europe gathered at the Home of FIFA to attend a five-day referee seminar for prospective UEFA candidates for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019™.  The seminar was the third in a series of …

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Marco van Basten appointed FIFA Chief Officer for Technical Development!

Former Dutch football international Marco van Basten has been appointed as FIFA Chief Officer for Technical Development. In his new capacity, van Basten will be heading up all technical areas ranging from football technology innovation to refereeing. The Ajax and AC Milan icon and former coach of Ajax Amsterdam, AZ …

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The Future of Football Stadia to be discussed at Soccerex Global Convention!

The world of football stadia and its future state will be debated at the Soccerex Global Convention, 26th-28th September, Manchester. Our panel of experts will include Athletic Bilbao Stadium Director, Borja Gonzalez, Andy Simons, Founding Director of KSS, and Ruben Reddy, owner of specialists in sports architecture, Ruben Reddy Architects. …

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