Tag Archives: FIFA

FIFA’s Collina: We’ve asked referees to calculate stoppage time more accurately!

At the FIFA referees media day prior to the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, the Chairman of the FIFA Referees Committee, Pierluigi Collina, gave notice that time lost due to different specific events that transpire during matches would be compensated for. The aim of this move …

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FIFA pays tribute to ‘veteran’ FIFA World Cup journalists!

Recognising the role that the media plays in making football the most popular sport, FIFA paid tribute on Tuesday to the longevity and commitment of the journalists who have covered eight or more FIFA World Cup tournaments. A special ceremony was held in conjunction with AIPS for the 70-odd journalists …

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Executive Programme between FIFA and Qatar Stars League launched!

During the 2022 FIFA World Cup, FIFA and the Qatar Stars League (QSL) have announced the launch of an Executive Programme for the management of football clubs, as part of the implementation of QSL’s development strategy project to upgrade the technical and professional levels of clubs. The programme aims to …

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FIFA lifts suspension of Football Kenya Federation!

The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to lift the suspension that was imposed on the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) in February 2022 in accordance with article 16 of the FIFA Statutes. The decision was taken following a letter sent by FKF General Secretary Barry Otieno to FIFA, in which …

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FIFA TSG provides its first analysis of Qatar 2022!

At the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, FIFA’s Technical Study Group (TSG) will provide cutting-edge analysis of all 64 matches. FIFA’s Director of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger not only has a more comprehensive set of tools at his disposal than in previous tournaments, he also has a team …

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Early figures suggest the FIFA World Cup is as popular as ever!

The FIFA World Cup is proving as popular as ever around the world with preliminary figures for the opening match of the 2022 tournament in Qatar showing an increase in viewers compared to the corresponding match in Russia four years ago. For example, the opening game between Qatar and Ecuador …

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2022 FIFA World Cup organisers and fans join together to support climate action!

FIFA World Cup fans arriving in Qatar have joined forces with tournament organisers, including FIFA, to support climate action, pledging to reduce their carbon emissions during and after the tournament. FIFA, FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC and Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy have committed to reducing and …

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No Discrimination campaign made available for entire 2022 FIFA World Cup!

Following discussions, FIFA can confirm its No Discrimination campaign has been brought forward from the planned quarterfinals stage in order that all 32 captains will have the opportunity to wear this armband during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This is in line with Article 13.8.1 of the FIFA …

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FIFA President announces additional USD 1 billion investment for football development!

On the morning of the day the 2022 FIFA World Cup -Qatar begins, and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, Secretary General of the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, FIFA Secretary General Fatma …

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2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar Legacy Fund to benefit people most in need!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has announced that the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar Legacy Fund will take a more global approach by focusing on education projects and by supporting the creation of a labour excellence hub. “The legacy of the FIFA World Cup will take a different direction following …

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