Following the exciting 64 matches of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, FIFA has invited the head coaches and technical directors of all 211 member associations, as well as the technical experts of all six confederations, to the FIFA Football Conference to be held on September 23, 2018 in London, the …
Read More »CAS dismisses appeal of former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke!
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed the appeal filed by Jérôme Valcke, former Secretary General of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), against the decision issued by the FIFA Appeal Committee (FIFA AC decision) dated June 24, 2016 (with reasons notified on February 3, 2017), in …
Read More »The Best FIFA Football Awards reveals 2018 nominees!
FIFA has today revealed the shortlisted candidates for four of the individual trophies, which will be presented at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on September 24, 2018. The announcement comes after a spectacular 2018 FIFA World Cup, where football’s finest showcased their immense passion and unrivalled skill …
Read More »Six clubs face bans from registering players following FIFA Disciplinary Committee meeting!
Following the publication in May 2018 of FIFA Circular no. 1628, which informed all FIFA member associations of a new approach with respect to the application of art. 64 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code to debtor clubs, the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken a series of decisions in application of …
Read More »Journey to 2022: FIFA president meets leadership of Qatar’s Supreme Committee!
As soon as referee Nestor Pitana blows the final whistle and the trophy is lifted by Croatia’s Luka Modric or France’s Hugo Lloris, the fireworks lighting up the Luzhniki Stadium will announce an epic end to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, as well as the beginning of a …
Read More »Qatar Airways brings FIFA World Cup excitement to the skies with FIFA-branded aircraft!
Qatar Airways, an Official Partner and the Official Airline of FIFA, has taken its celebration of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia to the skies with a specially-branded Boeing 777 aircraft painted in FIFA livery. The bespoke aircraft, which features distinctive FIFA branding, was hand-painted in Ireland and flown to …
Read More »‘High noon’ at Moscow’s Red Square with FIFA Legends and Russian stars!
On Wednesday, July 11, the FIFA Football Park will be stage for a very special encounter. Nine FIFA Legends and three famous Russian players will meet for a spectacular game at Red Square in Moscow. The match will kick off at 12.00h noon. The line-ups are as follows: Team A …
Read More »FIFA World Cup quarterfinalists kick-off Anti-Discrimination Days!
FIFA’s Anti-Discrimination Days at the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked-off yesterday, with the national teams of Uruguay, France, Brazil and Belgium, conveying a message to the world about respect and diversity. The Anti-Discrimination Days have been in place since 2002 and consist of a special pre-match protocol during the quarterfinals …
Read More »FIFA eWorld Cup 2018 Grand Final will be held at The O2 in London!
The EA SPORTS FIFA 18 Global Series, virtual football’s equivalent of the FIFA World Cup, will reach its climax with the FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final. The event takes place at one of the world’s most popular music and entertainment venues, The O2 in London, from August 2-4. Over 20 …
Read More »FIFA Foundation Festival shows power of football to change lives!
For some people, playing football completes them. Just ask 16-year-old Abu Sesey from Freetown who tragically lost his right leg when he was five years old during a conflict in his native Sierra Leone, “Football is what I love. When I’m playing, I feel complete. I feel like I have …
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