In recent years, FIFA has been implementing a series of concrete measures aimed at fighting all forms of discrimination and promoting diversity in football. An important milestone for the work carried out to date will be the 2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia, when, for the first time in the …
Read More »FIFA signs DIKING as Regional Supporter of the 2018 FIFA World Cup – Russia for Asia!
FIFA has announces that DIKING, leading brand in men’s business attire in China, has been added to their line-up of Asian Regional Supporters for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Thanks to this collaboration, DIKING will enjoy a range of rights including brand association rights in Asia, LED board …
Read More »2018 FIFA World Cup: More than 2.4 million tickets allocated, additional inventory on sale at FIFA.com!
With just seven days to go until the opening match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA can confirm that 2,403,116 tickets have been allocated to football fans all around the world since sales started in September 2017. Most of them have gone to Russian fans (871,797), followed …
Read More »FIFA World Rankings: India stay 97th, Germany retain top spot!
Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the June rankings, India remain in 97th position behind Georgia, but ahead of Qatar; while Germany stay top. India have 350 points, four less than last month and …
Read More »FIFA files criminal complaint against viagogo!
As part of its efforts to protect the fans and prevent unauthorised ticket resales for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, FIFA filed a criminal complaint on June 4, 2018 based on a breach of the law on unfair competition against viagogo AG with the public prosecutor’s office in …
Read More »2026 FIFA World Cup: evaluation report published – bids submitted to FIFA Council!
After a thorough assessment of the respective bid books and visits to the relevant member associations, the 2026 Bid Evaluation Task Force had yesterday, June 1 confirmed that, in line with the Bidding Regulations, the following bids have achieved the required score and will be submitted to the FIFA Council: …
Read More »FIFA opens new Regional Development Office for Caribbean!
As part of its commitment to drive global football development and further strengthen and enhance ties with confederations and member associations, FIFA has announced the official opening of a new Regional Development Office in the Caribbean to help support football development activities across the region. Located in Christ Church, Barbados, …
Read More »Saudi Arabian referee Fahad Al Mirdasi off 2018 FIFA World Cup roaster!
Due to allegations of match fixing, the FIFA Referees Committee has deroastered Saudi Arabian referee Fahad Al Mirdasi from the list of 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament officials. In a statement, the world football governing body said, with reference to the current situation of the Saudi referee Mr. Fahad Al …
Read More »The Best FIFA Football Awards and stars of the game to return to London in 2018!
The Best FIFA Football Awards – a star-studded night celebrating football’s greatest – will return to London on September 24, 2018. Legends of the game from across the world will gather later this year in the iconic city for the third edition of the prestigious event. The awards return to …
Read More »FIFA launches complaints mechanism for human rights defenders & journalists!
Today, May 29, FIFA launched a complaints mechanism for human rights defenders and media representatives who consider their rights to have been violated while performing work related to FIFA’s activities. The mechanism is complemented by a detailed statement, specifying the commitment outlined in paragraph 11 of FIFA’s Human Rights Policy …
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