On behalf of FC Shakhtar Donetsk, Club Chief Executive Officer, Sergei Palkin, has made the following statement: Ukrainian football club, FC Shakhtar, has today (29 March 2023) filed a complaint under article 7 of the Regulation (EC) no. 1/2003 before the European Union Commission against FIFA regarding the ongoing suspension …
Read More »1.FC Köln to appeal FIFA ruling!
1.FC Köln will appeal the FIFA ruling in the case of the signing of U19 player, Jaka Cuber Potocnik at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The goal is also to suspend the punishment until a final decision is reached in the case. FIFA’s verdict on the case brought …
Read More »Tottenham Hotspur reacts to Fabio Paratici’s FIFA sanction!
Following media reports today regarding the FIFA Disciplinary Committee decision to extend worldwide the sanction imposed by the FIGC Federal Court of Appeals on Fabio Paratici on 20 January 2023, Tottenham Hotspur made urgent enquiries to FIFA. FIFA has late this afternoon responded to Tottenham Hotspur in writing notifying them …
Read More »FIFA removes Indonesia as host of 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup!
Following today’s meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and President of the Football Association of Indonesia (PSSI) Erick Thohir, FIFA has decided, due to the current circumstances, to remove Indonesia as the host of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. A new host will be announced as soon as possible, …
Read More »FIFA Forward helps fund Lebanon stadia regrowth!
Prior to 2019, Lebanon, home to a population of 5.5 million was known in financial circles as the ‘Switzerland of the Middle East.’ Then, everything changed. The ensuing economic and currency collapse led to multiple challenges for the country, and football was not unscathed. The Lebanese Football Association’s plans to …
Read More »FIFA signs renewed MoU with European Club Association!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and European Club Association (ECA) Chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi have today signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between FIFA and ECA at the 29th ECA General Assembly in Budapest, Hungary. The long-term agreement, until 31 December 2030, reinforces the relationship between FIFA and ECA bringing long-term …
Read More »XtraTime VIDEO: Arsene Wenger to support India’s talent development!
As XtraTime reports, AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey has confirmed that FIFA’s chief of global football development Arsene Wenger would support with talent identification and development.
Read More »Women’s football on the menu for concluding day of Fatma Samoura’s visit to Senegal!
Fatma Samoura ended a four-day visit to Senegal on Friday 24 March. Once again, the development of women’s football in Senegal was at the heart of discussions at a seminar which concluded her stay. Accompanied by a FIFA delegation consisting of Sarai Bareman, FIFA Chief Women’s Football Officer, and staff …
Read More »FIFA & Weird Genius tease electrifying Official Song ahead of 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup – Indonesia!
The countdown to the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup – Indonesia is now well and truly under way as Indonesian electronic trio Weird Genius, exciting Indonesian singers Lyodra, Tiara Andini, Ziva Magnolya and FIFA today unveiled a preview of Glorious, the Official Song that will provide the perfect audio backdrop …
Read More »FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India stay 61st, USA retain top spot!
Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the first rankings of 2023, India stay in 61st position behind Greece, but ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina. India have 1,391 points, 14 points less as in the last quarter and moves …
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