The FIFA Council met in advance of the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, and adopted several key decisions, particularly in relation to the future of men’s and women’s competitions, for which the respective international match calendars were unanimously approved following a detailed consultation process. Men’s International Match Calendar 2025-2030 …
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Designated as one of FIFA’s and President Gianni Infantino’s key goals, football development is also one of Rwanda’s principal concerns, as demonstrated by the substantial work carried out in this sphere by its national football federation, FERWAFA. The strategic development plan for women’s football that it unveiled recently is an …
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New Zealand’s Dunedin / Ōtepoti is just a few months away from becoming the most southerly city to host a men’s or women’s FIFA World Cup match. While that slice of history awaits, for now the locals had their appetites whetted for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met United Arab Emirates Football Association (UAEFA) President Sheikh Rashid Al Nuaimi in Dubai where they discussed football development and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup™ which will take place in the Gulf nation. The FIFA President, who will stand unopposed for re-election in the …
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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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