FIFA President Gianni Infantino was present as the seventh edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) got under way with a spectacular opening ceremony and a victory for the hosts at the brand-new Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers, Algeria. Earlier in the week President Infantino had been present at the …
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has taken the following disciplinary decisions following the end of the 2022 FIFA World Cup! Ecuadorian Football Association The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Ecuadorian Football Association with a fine of CHF 20,000 and a partial stadium closure (the stands behind the goals) at the …
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The 2022 FIFA Club World Cup – Morocco official emblem has been unveiled. With the competition returning to Morocco for the first time since 2014, the official emblem captures the prestige of reaching the pinnacle of global club football. It is inspired by the glittering trophy lifted annually by the …
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FIFA has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in Germany for the sale of media rights to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Since its creation in 1991, the FIFA Women’s World Cup has grown exponentially to claim the crown of the most-watched single-sport event for women globally. The most …
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The draw for the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup delivered an exciting series of fixtures for the seven clubs who will compete for the title of club world champions in Morocco from February 1-11, 2023. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was present for the draw and addressed delegates before proceedings got …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has completed a day of engagements in Algeria, which included the inauguration ceremony to officially open the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers – and a meeting with the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Tebboune. “There are important developments taking place across Algerian football, not least the opening …
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FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2022. FIFA will announce the three finalists in each of the seven categories listed above in early February 2023. Two expert panels – one for women’s football and one for men’s football – selected the candidates for each …
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FIFA has today unveiled the first of a stellar team of local stars to be known as ‘Beyond Greatness Champions’ to support and promote the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. The Beyond Greatness Champions are a group of inspirational trailblazers who represent the best …
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On behalf of FIFA and the global football community, FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his condolences following the passing of FIFA Council member and Asian Football Confederation (AFC) vice-president Saoud Al Mohannadi. “Saoud Al Mohannadi truly loved football and dedicated a great deal of his life to the beautiful …
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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has informed its constituents about a FIFA imposed transfer ban on East Bengal FC effective from January 1, 2023. The AIFF circular signed by Secretary General Dr. Shaji Prabhakaran amongst other things reads, “This circular is to notify all Member Associations and stakeholders of …
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