France is gearing up to host a ground-breaking edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup with a starting list of teams which includes, among others, the current top ten of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Women’s World Ranking as well as four newcomers, Chile, Jamaica, Scotland and South Africa. FIFA has gathered a …
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The All India Football Federation condoles the death of former FIFA referee Shivappa Shetty who passed away earlier today, May 19, 2019 morning. He was 86. Shivappa is survived by his wife, his two sons, and a daughter. He was hospitalised on Saturday evening on signs of food poisoning, and …
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned Belgian club RSC Anderlecht and the Belgian Football Association for breaches relating to the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18. RSC Anderlecht was found to have breached, amongst others, article 19 of the FIFA Regulations on the Status and …
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The Hyundai Motor Company, the official automotive partner of the 2019 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Poland, will supply a large vehicle fleet for this prestigious international football competition for players aged under 20, facilitating event logistics and offering an instrumental service to global sports diplomacy. The company will provide …
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FIFA has launched the bidding process for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2021. An overview document containing the key information has been shared with all of FIFA’s member associations, which will have until June 5, 2019 to declare their interest in hosting the tournament by submitting the completed and …
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The Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has today, May 10 decided to extend the sanctions imposed by the Italian Football Association (FIGC) on the intermediaries Carmine and Vincenzo Raiola to have worldwide effect. Carmine ‘Mino’ Raiola is suspended for a period of three months and Vincenzo Raiola for a …
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Following its whirlwind journey taking in each of the 24 countries participating in the upcoming 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup in France, the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy is back in the host country. The most coveted prize in women’s football will begin its national tour of France on May …
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The FIFA Appeal Committee has decided to partially uphold the appeal lodged by Chelsea FC against the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to sanction the club with a ban on registering new players at both national and international level for the next two complete and consecutive registration periods. This …
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When world football’s top performers convene in Milan on September 23 for The Best FIFA Football Awards, there will be two brand-new accolades up for grabs: The Best FIFA Women’s Goalkeeper will be honoured, as will the members of the FIFA FIFPro Women’s World11. “FIFA is certain that France will …
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The inaugural meeting between FIFA, AFC and the Asian Zonal Associations concluded at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, May 3. AFC General Secretary Dato’ Windsor John, in his opening address, said, “I am pleased to note the five AFC Regional Associations have been working closely with FIFA …
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