Today the Presidents of FIFA and CAF met with the President of the Republic of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina at the Iavoloha Presidential Palace in Antananarivo, Madagascar. Accompanied by a delegation including FIFA Secretary General and General Delegate for Africa Fatma Samoura, FMF President Raul Arizaka Rabekoto, FIFA Legend and special …
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Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, and Electronic Arts Inc. today announced its EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series sponsorship. This Gillette sponsorship will drive engagement and connect the brand with younger audiences through football and eSports. Gillette will activate the EA SPORTS FIFA 20 Global Series sponsorship …
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Leaders from the frontlines of football development gathered in Zurich this week for the latest edition of the Women in Football Leadership Programme (WFLP), a joint initiative between FIFA, UEFA and IMD Business School. The week-long event brought together 24 key representatives from national football associations across the globe to …
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Concluding a three-day tour of Caribbean and Central American countries, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CONCACAF President and FIFA Vice-President Victor Montagliani today took part in the XVIII Central American Football Union (UNCAF) Ordinary Congress in El Salvador. The visit was also marked by a meeting with the State President …
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Arsène Wenger has been unveiled today as FIFA’s new Chief of Global Football Development. The illustrious French manager was welcomed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the world football governing body’s headquarters in Zurich. Wenger will be chiefly responsible for overseeing and driving the growth and development of the sport …
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During a visit to Paraguay as part of an official trip to South America, FIFA President Gianni Infantino inaugurated the Los Pynandi World Cup Stadium in Asunción on Sunday. The tenth FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup will take place at this brand-new venue, beginning with four games on November 21, …
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FIFA and the World Leagues Forum, the body representing the professional football leagues at worldwide level, have signed a cooperation agreement to work together on the development of professional football. The agreement was signed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and World Leagues Forum chairman Christian Seifert (also the CEO of …
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Following a proposal made by the Iraqi Football Association, FIFA and the AFC confirmed that Iraq’s upcoming joint 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar and 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China qualifiers against Iran and Bahrain will be played in Jordan on 14 and 19 November respectively. The Iraqi Football …
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Following an assessment of the current security situation in Iraq, FIFA and the AFC have informed the Iraqi Football Association that the country’s upcoming joint 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar and 2023 AFC Asian Cup – China qualifiers against Iran and Bahrain, which were scheduled to be hosted in …
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FIFA and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are due to sign a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Saturday, November 2, 2019 that will see the two organisations join forces to leverage football as a catalyst for social development and healthy lifestyles in the region. The landmark agreement …
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