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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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Acting President of the Chinese Football Association (CFA) Du Zhaocai met at the Home of FIFA this Wednesday, April 24 and signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two entities, the main objective of which is to harness the development potential of football in China …
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has found nine individuals – eight players/former players as well as one players’ agent – guilty of having been involved in match manipulation in violation of art. 69 par. 1 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (Unlawfully influencing match results). The following individuals have been banned from …
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FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (“ITT”) for the media rights to the 2019 and 2020 editions of The Best FIFA Football Awards. These media rights will cover TV, internet, mobile and radio transmissions. This year’s edition of football’s official and most prestigious award show will be staged in …
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Five candidates have been awarded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study at the world-renowned and unique FIFA Master Programme 2019-2020 edition, courtesy of the new scholarship scheme between the AFC and the Centre International d’Etude du Sports (CIES). Tyson Scott (Australia), Rishab Kapur (India), Han Bits Yi (South Korea), Mahmoud Qaraqra …
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As Poland gets ready to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup that starts on May 23, 2019, FIFA launched the bidding process for the 23rd edition of the 2021 FIFA U-20 World Cup yesterday, April 23. All member associations have received the following overview document and will have until May …
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