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New AFC Stadium in collaboration with FIFA to build on Asian football’s strong momentum!

The future of Asian football is set to usher in greater success and progress as the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa and FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the collaborative project of a new AFC Stadium in a ground-breaking ceremony held in Putrajaya, Malaysia on …

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FIFA announces partnership with Globant to wide-ranging FIFA+ & multi-tournament agreement!

FIFA has struck a multi-year agreement with digital consultant and software provider Globant to supercharge the growth of the FIFA+ streaming platform and support football’s flagship events, starting with the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. Globant will be the Global Platform Supporter of FIFA+, the game-changing digital destination launched …

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FIFA welcomes Council of Europe report on ending discrimination against women in sport!

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) has approved the report entitled “The fight for a level playing field – ending discrimination against women in the world of sport” prepared by Edite Estrela, a member of the Portuguese delegation to PACE (Socialists, Democrats and Greens Group). The report …

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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Play-Off Tournament draw throws up intriguing clashes!

The draw for the Play-Off Tournament, which will determine the final three qualifiers for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand, has been made at the Home of FIFA in Zurich. The respective winners of Paths A, B and C will complete the global finals. Cameroon …

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UEFA Working Group update on Human & Labour Rights following FIFA meeting!

A delegation from the UEFA Working Group on Human and Labour Rights met with a delegation from FIFA in Zurich on Wednesday, October 12. The Working Group thanks FIFA for the constructive and positive exchange, in which the following key topics were addressed as part of the ongoing dialogue around …

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions former members of the Venezuelan FA normalisation committee!

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five former members of the normalisation committee (NC) of the Venezuelan Football Association (FVF) as a result of their conduct during their tenure(s) on the NC, as follows: Laureano González, former president of the FVF and subsequently the chairman of …

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FIFA Women’s World Rankings: India down to 61st, USA retain top spot!

Earlier today the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the fourth rankings of 2022, India dropped three spots to 61st position behind Panama, but ahead of Cameroon. India have 1406 points, a total of 20 points less than last quarter and …

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CONMEBOL member associations confirm election support for Gianni Infantino!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has received the unanimous backing of all ten member associations of CONMEBOL ahead of the elective 73rd FIFA Congress – which takes places in Kigali, Rwanda on March 16, 2023. The confirmation of support came as the FIFA President attended the CONMEBOL Council meeting in Luque, …

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FIFA to collaborate with eight leading artists to showcase “Spotlight: Your Dreams” campaign ahead of 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Today, FIFA unveiled a panel of local artists from across the world as part of its “Spotlight: Your Dreams” campaign. FIFA will collaborate with these eight artists to shine a light on emerging talent, untold stories and unsung heroes, in and out of football, one community at a time. FIFA, …

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FIFA & Roblox announce landmark partnership as FIFA World officially launches!

FIFA and Roblox today announced a new ground-breaking partnership that will offer the Roblox community, as well football fans around the world, free-to-play access to FIFA World – a virtual environment that celebrates the power of football and the rich history of its pinnacle events. As part of its commitment …

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