Since the implementation of the third transfer reform package in October 2021, and in line with the objective to modernise football’s regulatory framework, FIFA has incorporated possible recourse to mediation in disputes before the Football Tribunal. Following an extensive consultation process with the appointed FIFA mediators and other relevant stakeholders, …
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How Technical Directors and General Secretaries work together as a ‘leadership team’ was the theme of the FIFA Technical Leadership Introductory Course for new Technical Directors in Rabat, Morocco, between March 6-10. 40 participants representing AFC, CAF and CONCACAF member associations explored the importance of collaborative relationships, the role of …
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FIFA welcomes the decision of the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG), which has closed the investigation against FIFA President Gianni Infantino related to a private jet being chartered to fly from Suriname to Switzerland in 2017. It has been confirmed that the travel arrangements, made by the …
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Following the landmark entry into force of the new FIFA Football Agent Regulations (FFAR) in January 2023, FIFA will organise an open online conference on April 4 to present their key principles, explain their application in practice and answer questions from the audience. The webinar will be live-streamed on FIFA.com …
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International Women’s Day is taking on added meaning Down Under this year as Australia and New Zealand prepare to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Despite a long history of hosting major international events, Australia & New Zealand 2023 is set to be the biggest stand-alone women’s sporting event to …
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand kicks off on July 20 and its official slogan is Beyond Greatness. This edition of the tournament will be the first FIFA Women’s World Cup in which 32 teams will participate. Seven nations have maintained their ever-present record at …
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The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand promises to be a tournament of highs. The recent Play-Off Tournament in New Zealand once again underscored the growing depth and quality of women’s football in all corners of the world. While the players are readying themselves to be …
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“To achieve results on the pitch and enable Colombia to win trophies,” said Colombian Football Association (FCF) Development Director Ivan Novella, setting out the ambitious objectives of Futbol con Futuro (Football with a Future), a project that the FCF presented at a seminar held in Bogota on February 28, with …
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Three years after joining FIFA as Director of Medical from Liverpool FC, Dr Andrew Massey looks back on an eventful time while identifying the current medical challenges and objectives as part of FIFA’s commitment to regard the health of all individuals involved in football as the key priority. Dr Massey’s …
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Be it football or in broader society, Singapore’s output has long been greater than the sum of its parts. The city-state located at the bottom tip of Malay Peninsula has managed to achieve great things despite limited landmass and resources. Planning and execution are the two bookends of that success, …
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