For everyone who loves the beautiful game, this is the day we never wanted to come. The day we lost Pelé. “O Rei” was unique in so many ways. He was the only player to have won the FIFA World Cup three times and his skill and imagination were incomparable. …
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They called him ‘The King’, and his face is one of the most recognisable in world football. The man in question is, of course, Pele, who was once named by FIFA as the greatest player of the 20th century. The legendary Brazilian passed away on December 29, 2022. Pele’s star …
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2022 ended with a spectacular final at the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, as Argentina were crowned champions. Women’s football also enjoyed a banner year, with two major youth tournaments held – the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India and the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa …
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The multi-stakeholder Integrity Task Force established by FIFA to monitor all matches played during the 2022 FIFA World Cup for match-manipulation incidents and integrity-related issues successfully completed its work on December 22, 2022. No cases were identified. As part of its work, the Task Force analysed monitoring reports of legal …
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FIFA worked with the world’s top broadcasters to create new ways for fans to consume 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. FIFA has a long history of world-class broadcast production, as well as a commitment to utilise emerging technologies to engage and attract new audiences to the world’s game. This …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that football is becoming truly global and emphasised how fans from all over the world enjoyed the 2022 FIFA World Cup peacefully together in Qatar. Describing the tournament as the best FIFA World Cup ever, Gianni Infantino congratulated winners Argentina, runners-up France, third-placed Croatia …
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Before every kick-off at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, two fans in the accessibility seats have been invited to meet their heroes and be a part of the pre match ceremony. It is a small gesture – but one which means an incredible amount for those lucky enough …
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Argentina are the new World Champions after a remarkable 2022 FIFA World Cup final in which they beat France on penalties at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar on Sunday, December 18 night. Argentina were in firm control of this game after Lionel Messi scored the first goal of the …
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As the climax of 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar approaches, the FIFA Fan Festival at Al Bidda Park in Doha has seen more than 1.8 million fans enjoy the live broadcast of games and the vibrant entertainment on offer at the venue. Opening on Saturday, November 19, 2022, the …
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The curtain is about to fall on the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, with the stage now set for Saturday’s match for third place between Morocco and Croatia, and Sunday’s final between France and Argentina. Ahead of the tournament’s last two acts, the FIFA Technical Study Group (TSG) gave …
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