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FIFA GS Fatma Samoura honoured by African Renaissance and Diaspora Network!

Yesterday, September 27 at the United Nations in New York FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samba Samoura Diouf was conferred with the African Renaissance & Diaspora Network’s (ARDN) first ever Award for Sport. The award recognises the Senegalese native’s commitment and dedication to the development of humanitarian causes and her championing …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India gain a a spot to 59th, USA retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest quarterly FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the third rankings of 2018, India gained a spot to be in 59th position behind Iran and ahead of Turkey. India have 1409 points, the same as last month …

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Football stakeholders endorse landmark reforms of the transfer system!

Meeting yesterday, September 24 in London, the FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee gave its backing to a groundbreaking reform package of the transfer system. Representatives from clubs (ECA), leagues (the World Leagues Forum), players (FIFPro) as well as member associations, confederations and the FIFA administration validated a set of recommendations to …

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FIFA Football Awards winner Luka Modric: A night when all my dreams came true!

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric collected The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2018 award in London on Monday, September 24 evening. Visibly moved by the experience, he later shared his feelings about the stunning 2017/18 season that led to this crowning moment. How does it feel to have won …

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Luka Modric and Marta crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018!

In a spectacular show that saw the elite of world football descend on London tonight, FIFA crowned the new king and queen of the sport at The Best FIFA Football Awards. Luka Modric and Marta took the top individual honours in the men’s and women’s game, with Modric named The …

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Horn of Africa Development Initiative wins FIFA Diversity Award 2018!

A global sport that transcends boundaries, football has the remarkable ability to bring us all together; uniting everyone under a shared love of the beautiful game. Division and discrimination, however, still exists in society and can manifest itself in different forms. Kenya’s Horn of Africa Development Initiative (HODI), who are …

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FIFA Football Conference identifies emerging trends and tactics from 2018 FIFA World Cup!

70 days after the 2018 FIFA World Cup final, coaches and technical experts from nearly 200 member associations and all confederations gathered at the FIFA Football Conference in London today, September 23 to analyse the latest footballing trends and tactics showcased at this summer’s showpiece event in Russia. For the …

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FIFA unveils Grassroots Project in London to mark The Best FIFA Football Awards!

FIFA marked The 2018 Best FIFA Football Awards today, September 22 by announcing that it has made a major donation to help refurbish new changing facilities on Clapham Common, South London – as part of a new legacy initiative with the London FA. The announcement is part of FIFA’s commitment …

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Russia 2018 takes centre stage at FIFA Football Conference in London!

Coaches and technical directors from nearly 200 member associations and all six confederations, are set to take part in the FIFA Football Conference in London on Sunday, September 23. The event, which will be opened by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and moderated by FIFA Legends Alex Scott and Clarence Seedorf, …

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Idris Elba returns to host The Best FIFA Football Awards!

Less than a year on from successfully hosting 2017’s ceremony, British actor Idris Elba returns as host for The Best FIFA Football Awards, which will take place on September 24, 2018 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The Golden Globe and SAG-winning actor is to be assisted by French …

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