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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For the first time ever, official information on international transfers of female professional players is presented in a new report entitled Women’s Transfers in ITMS. The report is a summary of global transfer activity since January 1, 2018, when the International Transfer Matching System (ITMS) became mandatory for transfers of …
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A five-day FIFA international refereeing course hosted by the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF) has begun in the capital city of Kabul. The 35 referees and two FIFA instructors from Saudi Arabia and Italy were welcomed by AFF Vice President Mohammad Yosuf Kargar, Din Mohammad Safi, Senior Advisor to the AFF …
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The summer 2018 edition of FIFA’s Big 5 Transfer Window Analysis is now available. The report is a summary of activity in the International Transfer Matching System (ITMS) by clubs from England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain (“the Big 5”) during this year’s summer registration period. Key statistics on transfer …
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FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union, and FIFA have announced the 55 names in contention for the FIFA FIFPro World11 2018. This year’s list includes some familiar names, and standout statistics. >>>CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL LIST The FIFA FIFPro World11 is decided by the players, for the players and …
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FIFA today announced the list of finalists for the third edition of the FIFA Diversity Award, with the winner to be revealed at an award ceremony in London on September 23, 2018. With this award, FIFA recognises an outstanding organisation, group initiative or personality that is standing up for diversity and …
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The finalists for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2018, world football’s premium awards event, have been announced, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Marta, Zinédine Zidane, Asako Takakura and Hugo Lloris named amongst the nominees. The finalists, revealed today at a special media event held in London with FIFA Legends Sol Campbell, Kelly …
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Patricia Guijarro (ESP) was confirmed as the best player at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after the official awards were announced. She won the adidas Golden Ball which is awarded to the best player by the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG). Saori Takarada (JPN) and Moeka Minami (JPN) came …
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the President of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA), Jibril Rajoub, with a 12-month match suspension and a fine of CHF 20,000 for breaching article 53 (Inciting hatred and violence) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, following media statements he gave calling on football fans to …
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Following the decision of the Bureau of the FIFA Council of August 13, 2018 concerning the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), FIFA received confirmations that the legitimate leadership of the NFF under President Amaju Melvin Pinnick and General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi has been given back effective control of the NFF and …
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