FIFA and UEFA are closely monitoring the situation surrounding Spain’s RFEF with great concern. FIFA and UEFA will seek additional information to assess the extent to which the CSD’s appointment of the so-called “Supervision, Normalisation and Representation Commission” may affect the RFEF’s obligation to manage its affairs independently and without …
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Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has signed a four-year global partnership with FIFA. The company becomes FIFA’s Major Worldwide Partner exclusive in the energy category, with sponsorship rights for multiple events including the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women’s World Cup …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the new Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ) President Thorvaldur Örlygsson on his recent election to the role and discussed how the north European nation is building its football future. Iceland men’s national team reached the UEFA EURO 2016 quarter-finals and qualified for the FIFA …
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Columbus Crew (USA), Club América (MEX) and CF Pachuca (MEX) continue their quest to qualify for the inaugural Mundial de Clubes FIFA 25 (FIFA Club World Cup 2025) this week as they head into their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal first legs while the final qualifiers from Asia and Africa could …
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The three Host Cities for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024, the first FIFA event to be staged in a Central Asian country, have been decided, with the capital, Tashkent, being joined by the ancient Silk Road trading centre of Bukhara and the city of Andijan in the Fergana Valley. …
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FIFA has launched an invitation to tender (ITT) in Indonesia for the media rights to the FIFA World Cup 26, FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, FIFA World Cup 2030 and FIFA Women’s World Cup 2031. The ITT comes as Indonesia continue to perform well in the AFC qualification process for …
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Gianni Infantino has welcomed the opening of a high-performance centre for Paraguay’s best young footballers, saying the facility is “creating a pathway” to the top of the game for the South American country’s most talented young players. The FIFA President was joined by Paraguay’s Vice-President Pedro Alliana, Sports Minister César …
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FIFA will be running the first of four Data Protection & Risk Networking Events in 2024 on Tuesday, April 9 in Zurich and online. Made up of two expert sessions, the event is focussed on privacy and cybersecurity risks in the world of sports and will be attended by sports …
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Players’ physical and mental health will remain front and centre of FIFA’s thinking going forward as it continues its close collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), which is marking World Health Day on April 7. Reinforcing FIFA’s commitment to player welfare, The International Football Association Board (The IFAB) during …
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FIFA has unveiled the official emblem and brand identity of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024 with a vibrant design inspired by the stunning nature and colour of host nation Colombia as well as the tournament’s fundamental role in forging the Future Stars of Football. Using the South …
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