Speaking at a hearing of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), members of FIFA’s senior management team have restated the global governing body of football’s stance in calling for a multi-sport, multi-stakeholder international solution. The hearing, which took place at Portcullis House in Westminster, UK, followed an …
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Palestine has joined the growing band of FIFA member associations to have taken up the suggestion of FIFA President Gianni Infantino to name a pitch in honour of the late Brazilian legend Pelé. A pitch in the town of Al-Khader near Bethlehem in the West Bank will now be known …
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“We need you to lead us to where you think we 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 …
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OFC Women’s Football Manager Emma Evans made the long journey last week to Lisbon, Portugal, where she was an important part of FIFA’s Coach Mentorship Programme. The programme saw 39 men and women from around the world gather at the Portugal Football Federation’s Cidade do Futebol, the second physical workshop …
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“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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