Fabio Paratici was unsuccessful with an appeal against his Italian Football Federation (FIGC) ban on certain football related activities. FIFA ruled to extend the ban worldwide and, whilst there continues to be a dispute as to the scope and extent of the ban, the current worldwide ban prevents Fabio from …
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The virtual presence of Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was the highlight of the FIFA/CONMEBOL Coach Educators course, which took place in Buenos Aires from April 11 to 15, 2023. Scaloni, who steered La Albiceleste to glory at the recent FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, and who subsequently won FIFA’s The …
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The FIFA Referees Committee has selected 25 referees and 38 assistant referees for the forthcoming 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup – Argentina. In addition, 18 video match officials have been appointed for this tournament. “It is a particular joy to be able to hold the FIFA U-20 World Cup in …
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Already assured of receiving the warmest of welcomes for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, teams visiting Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand will feel right at home with the unveiling of an innovative Community Champions programme. The multicultural fan engagement programme, which is designed to maximise community participation, increase awareness …
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The Bureau of the FIFA Council has confirmed Argentina as the host of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The decision follows the removal of the original tournament host, Indonesia, as well as a subsequent bid submitted by the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) and an on-site inspection by a FIFA …
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Wellington / Te Whanganui-a-Tara has enjoyed a taste of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand this week, and the indications are that locals and visitors alike are in for some delicious treats when the football extravaganza rolls into town during July and August. Tuesday witnessed …
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Gianni Infantino and the President of the Republic of the Seychelles, Wavel Ramkalawan, talked about how to get more young people playing football and boost the sport further in the country during the FIFA President’s visit to the Indian Ocean nation. The FIFA President, who was welcomed by Seychelles Football …
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FIFA and the German Football Association (DFB) have met to talk about the increasing investments being made in women’s football and the need to protect and enhance its commercial value to reflect the growth being seen in the game. Fatma Samoura, the FIFA Secretary General, participated in the discussions at …
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Quito, the capital of Ecuador, was the setting for the country’s first U-15 women’s football festival at the start of April. Organised by the Ecuadorian Football Association (FEF) and Fundación de las Américas (FUDELA), the event was supported by FIFA through the Women’s Football Campaign, one of its eight women’s …
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The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned Abu Nayeem Shohag, General Secretary of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) and former member of the FIFA Dispute Resolution Chamber. Mr Shohag has been issued with a two-year ban from taking part in all football-related activities and ordered to pay …
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