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Northeast I-League clubs meet FIFA/AFC delegation about Indian football club structure!

The FIFA and AFC deputed representatives, Nic Coward and Alex Philips, held a discussion about the I-League and ISL merger with the three I-League Clubs from the Northeast on Tuesday, September 12 in Guwahati. The I-league and Indian Super League merger discussion with the three I-League slubs from the Northeast …

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino condoles Ahmed Khan’s demise…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent his condolence message after the unfortunate demise of former India International and legend Ahmed Khan, who passed away after a prolonged illness in Bengaluru on August 27, 2017. In his condolence message to All India Football Federation President Praful Patel, Gianni Infantino conveyed his “deepest …

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Spencer “GORILLA” Ealing crowned new FIFA Interactive World Cup champion!

England’s Spencer “GORILLA” Ealing was crowned the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) Champion last evening, after beating Germany’s Kai “DETO” Wollin in the Grand Final event at the Central Hall Westminster, London, with a score of 7-3 on aggregate. Spencer was presented with his trophy by 1988 European Champion …

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FIFA announce shortlisted candidates for The Best FIFA Football Awards!

Today, FIFA announced the shortlisted candidates for four individual trophies, which will be presented at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony in London on October 23, 2017. Two panels of renowned experts from across the six confederations have decided upon the shortlisted candidates for the top performers of the 2016/17 …

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FIFA receives expressions of interest from USA/Canada/Mexico & Morocco for 2026 FIFA World Cup bidding!

On May 11, 2017, the 67th FIFA Congress approved a timeline for the next steps of the bidding process that will select the host(s) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to the approved motion, Member Associations from CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL and the OFC had three months – until August …

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FIFA World Rankings: India drop to 97th, Brazil regain 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 August rankings, India dropped a place to be in 97th position behind Zambia, but ahead of Estonia. India have 341 points, the same number of points like …

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Trophy Experience for 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India to kick off mid-August!

The Local Organising Committee and FIFA have today announced the dates of a unique Trophy Experience for India’s first major footballing event: the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. The Trophy Experience will cover almost 9,000km over a 40-day period between August 17 and September 26. Fans will be able to …

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The Best FIFA Football Awards of the season to be crowned in London on October 23!

The second edition of The Best FIFA Football Awards is steadily taking shape, leading up to the celebration of football’s greatest performers in London on October 23. All updated information about the awards is now available in a dedicated section on FIFA.com, and the first shortlists are set to be …

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Why did FA Malaysia have to cancel their first game against the India Women team?

The Indian national women’s football team is currently in Malaysia for a planned two match international friendly series, which on Friday was reduced to a one match encounter due to a mistake by the two federations involved. The Football Association of Malaysia did not consider a FIFA rule which states …

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FIFA lifts suspension of Sudan Football Association!

The Bureau of the FIFA Council yesterday, July 14 lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Sudan Football Association (SFA) for its failure to comply with its obligations stipulated in articles 14 and 19 of the FIFA Statutes following a decree issued by Sudan’s Undersecretary of the Ministry of …

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