The iconic image of FIFA World Cup champions France lifting the trophy at Luzhniki Stadium is still fresh in the memory of every football fan. Exactly two years after that historic occasion on July 15, 2018, the unveiling of the match schedule for the next edition invites the football world …
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On June 8, 2019, Mr Karim was found guilty by the Adjudicatory Chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee of having abused his position and sexually abused various female players, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics. As a result, Mr Karim was sanctioned with a life ban from all …
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be the first to feature 48 teams and 80 matches, moved a step closer today as FIFA completed a series of three workshops with the host associations and their respective candidate host cities. Confirming the high level of interest sparked by the FIFA …
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This time last year, Sarai Bareman was excitedly preparing for the Final of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Even then, on the eve of the showpiece match, FIFA’s Chief Women’s Football Officer knew that the tournament had smashed records, laying the foundation for a bright and exciting …
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A new report, published today by the French Football Federation (FFF) and the Local Organising Committee for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, has highlighted the positive social, economic and environmental benefits left by France 2019. Published one year since the USA beat the Netherlands to win a historic fourth …
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World football governing body FIFA has published the first edition of a new online magazine that offers an inside view of the football industry. As part of a long-term commitment to closer and stronger engagement with stakeholders across the game, the Journal aims to discuss the real-world issues that concern …
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In light of COVID-19 pandemic, CAF in partnership with major stakeholders such as FIFA, World Health Organization (WHO) and Sports Ground Safety Authority (SGSA) organised a unique one-day meeting to brainstorm on the impact of the crisis on African football. A brainchild of the CAF Safety & Security Department headed …
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The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has found Markus Kattner, former FIFA Deputy Secretary General and Acting Secretary General, guilty of conflicts of interest and having abused his position, in violation of the FIFA Code of Ethics. The investigation into Mr Kattner covered various charges concerning bonus payments …
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Earlier today, the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the second rankings of 2020, India stay in 55th position alongside Northern Ireland behind South Africa and Belarus, but ahead of Venezuela. India have 1432 points, the same as last quarter and …
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The FIFA Council convened by videoconference today and made important decisions for the future of football, chief of which was the selection of Australia and New Zealand as hosts of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Council approved several measures with a view to responding to COVID-19 and helping …
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