Recognising the role that the media plays in making football the most popular sport, FIFA paid tribute on Tuesday to the longevity and commitment of the journalists who have covered eight or more FIFA World Cup tournaments. A special ceremony was held in conjunction with AIPS for the 70-odd journalists …
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Two independent feasibility studies have projected that there would be a strong upturn in football’s economic situation for FIFA’s 211 member associations (MAs) should the women’s and men’s FIFA World Cups move to a biennial format. The findings, from Nielsen and OpenEconomics, were presented during the FIFA Global Summit, which …
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An independent study conducted by the renowned consultancy firm Oliver & Ohlbaum at the request of UEFA, assesses the economic impact that a biennial World Cup and a new International Match Calendar, for both men’s and women’s football, designed in accordance with the project presented by FIFA would have on …
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FIFA is today publishing the results of an expanded survey regarding the frequency of the men’s and women’s FIFA World Cups. The survey, conducted from August to November 2021, is part of a wider consultation process with all stakeholders in the game. In May, 166 member associations voted for a …
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The 52 Members of the Confederation of Africa Football (CAF) have unanimously voted to support the proposal for a biennial FIFA World Cup. The 13th CAF Extraordinary General Assembly met in Cairo, Egypt yesterday. The meeting was attended by Minister of Sport and Youth in Egypt, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, FIFA …
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The proposed plans by FIFA to stage both the men’s and women’s World Cup tournaments every two years will have profoundly detrimental sporting, economic, societal and many other impacts that will fundamentally alter the course and development of the women’s game. The fast-paced nature of the (so far) very selective …
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In the latest BIGinSports podcast, Patric Hoch and Arunava Chaudhuri have a debate on the Paralympics, US Open tennis and Football. It was another exciting discussion about sports! Listen to the latest BIGinSports podcast in German under: Nach der Fussball EM und den Olympischen Spielen kam im September die Paralympischen …
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In May 2021, the FIFA Congress mandated the FIFA administration to conduct a study into the feasibility of a Men’s and Women’s World Cup every two years. UEFA assumes that the word ‘feasibility’ encompasses all effects and consequences and includes all issues relating to: the calendar, formats and access of …
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A survey has provided feedback as part of the feasibility study regarding the frequency of the men’s FIFA World Cup. The findings of this initial online survey, conducted in July 2021, will be used as part of a wider consultation process involving fans, which will take place over several phases. Fifteen thousand respondents …
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The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has been involved in the discussions that are taking place amongst FIFA, the Confederations, Member Associations, football players and other stakeholders concerning hosting the FIFA World Cup every two years. CAF is of the view that at this stage, what is most important, is …
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