FIFA has announced India as new hosts for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020. The decision was taken at the FIFA Council held in Miami on Friday, March 15, 2019. The All India Football Federation president Praful Patel described it as a “proud moment” for Indian Football. “I …
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In great news for Indian football, the FIFA Council has awarded India the hosting rights for the 2020 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The decision was made during the FIFA Council meeting in Miami, USA today. The 7th edition of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup will become the second …
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The FIFA Council held its ninth meeting today in Miami, where the members of FIFA’s strategic and decision-making body voted on a number of agenda items that will shape the future of international competitions, chief of which was the introduction of a revamped, 24-team FIFA Club World Cup. The FIFA …
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On International Women’s Day (March 8), women and men alike had the opportunity to share the successes and challenges of their member associations at FIFA’s Women’s Football Conference in Mexico City. “Balance for better” could not have been a better theme for a day that recognises women around the world, …
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On the important occasion of International Women’s Day, FIFA yesterday announce that a Global Women’s Football Convention will be held this June in Paris, ahead of the kick-off of the eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in France. Taking place on June 6/7, the first FIFA Women’s Football …
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Further to the statement by the Colombian Football Association (FCF) on February 27, 2019, FIFA and CONMEBOL have strongly condemned all forms of sexual abuse, harassment at work, gender-based violence and/or violation of women’s or children’s rights and, following a request by the FCF, have offered their full assistance and …
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More than 100 senior executives from across Europe enjoyed insider perspectives and insights at the first Leadership Masterclass today at the headquarters of EY in London. Today’s event blended thought-leadership presentations and interviews with interactive audience discussion in four hours of stimulating industry dialogue that made for a great launch …
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The Organising Committee (OC) for FIFA Competitions, chaired by Aleksander Ceferin, met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today. The OC received an update on the advanced stage of preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019, as well as …
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The All India Football Federation President Mr. Praful Patel launched AIFF’s 2nd Strategic Plan in Mumbai on Saturday, March 2, 2019 along with Theodore Giannikos, FIFA Director, Member Association Services, and Sanjeevan Balasingham, FIFA Director, Member Associations Asia & Oceania. The first copy was handed over to both the FIFA …
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The moment has almost arrived. Ever since the curtain fell on the previous tournament in Canada in 2015, the women’s football community has looked forward to one thing and one thing only: the kick-off of the FIFA Women’s World Cup – France 2019. The good news for all concerned is …
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