“We need to lead us to where you think need to go, rather than where we think we want to take you.” As opening lines to a four-day FIFA workshop go, Belinda Wilson, Senior Technical Development Manager in FIFA Women’s Football Development team could not have issued a clearer invitation. …
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Gianni Infantino has met H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) President Mohammed ben Sulayem and Formula One Group CEO Stefano Domenicali on the sidelines of the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Discussion topics included continued collaboration through mutual learning points for the sports as Mr Infantino …
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The Maldives has become the latest country to name a football stadium after Pelé in response to the suggestion made by FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the Brazilian legend´s passing in December 2022. The Pelé Stadium was inaugurated under its new name with a friendly match between the Maldives national …
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Hyundai Motor Group (the “Group”) affiliates Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have today jointly announced the renewal of their long standing partnerships with FIFA until 2030. The renewed agreement welcomes Group subsidiaries Boston Dynamics and Supernal into the fold. The renewals encompass a wide range of prestigious FIFA competitions, …
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The Football Agent Working Group, established by FIFA to act as a permanent consultative body for football agency matters, including the practical implementation of the new regulatory framework, has held its first meeting at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, Switzerland. A total of 18 representatives of professional football stakeholders …
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Madrid, Spain, was the latest city to welcome the FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy and a FIFA delegation earlier this week, as the iconic women’s football prize reached the penultimate stop of its tour in Europe. Accompanied by FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura and Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman, …
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FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed to extend their collaboration and to continue to use the power of football to promote healthy lifestyles and equal access to health services worldwide. During the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and FIFA …
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy arrived in Paris, France, over the weekend as part of its 32 nation tour, accompanied by a FIFA delegation including Secretary General Fatma Samoura, Chief Women’s Football Officer Sarai Bareman and Chief Member Associations Officer, Kenny Jean Marie. Hot on the heels of its …
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With the support of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Algerian Football Association, FIFA chose Algiers to host Africa’s first Knowledge Exchange workshop, as the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS) enters its full implementation phase. The workshop coincided with the CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Algeria, …
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The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ reached an important milestone as all the member associations that expressed interest in hosting the event have signed the bidding agreement, a document that ensures that the key principles of the bidding process are observed. Four bids representing the same number of confederations remain …
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