Following due consideration of the situation and taking into account the input of all stakeholders the FIFA-Confederations COVID-19 Working Group has recommended that the 2020 edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup (and FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup) be cancelled and that the hosting rights for the 2022 editions …
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The FIFA Working Group for Innovation Excellence met on October 27 to coordinate the next steps in the development of VAR technology. Meeting for the fourth time, 13 competition organisers, who are experienced with the use of VAR technology, used a videoconference to discuss the latest developments. One key topic …
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While the regulated lifestyle and rigorous training regimes of footballers – who work diligently to improve fitness in the gyms, follow stringent diet plans, study various tactics to function as a team – is well known, what often tends to escape our attention is the equally intense behind-the-scenes preparation, undertaken …
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As Parallel Sports reports, Kanika Burman has become one of four Indian women referee’s to join the FIFA Elite Referee panel. Speaking to Parallel Sports, Kanika said that she is proud of her achievement but aims for more!
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FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura has been inducted into the International Women’s Forum (IWF) Hall of Fame as recognition for her transformative contributions to society. Fatma Samoura, who worked on United Nations projects for 21-years before becoming the first-ever African, and woman to hold the role of Secretary General at …
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As the world of football evolves and faces unprecedented challenges at all levels, FIFA is launching the Diploma in Club Management, which aims to provide club executives from all around the world with the latest practical know-how and insights from leading football industry experts. The diploma is in line with …
Read More »In recent days and weeks news has appeared across European media that world football governing body FIFA is holding talks with European club football giants to discuss the launch of an European Premier League after earlier rumours of top clubs discussed the creation of a European Super League. If the …
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COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and has been categorized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The global pandemic has affected all aspects of life, including the beautiful game. The majority of football competitions around the world were put on hold to reduce the risk of spreading …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received confirmation today, October 27 that he has tested positive for Coronavirus. The FIFA President, who has reported mild symptoms, has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for ten days. All people who came into contact with the FIFA …
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FIFA welcomes the decision of the Trinidad and Tobago Court of Appeal, which ruled that the former leadership of the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) had acted unlawfully by appealing to a local court to contest the appointment of a normalisation committee for the TTFA. Among other relevant legal …
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