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FIFA President Gianni Infantino stressed the importance of raising the standards of club administration globally as he addressed 40 participants at a session of the second FIFA Diploma in Club Management course, saying it was key to improving competitive balance. “Clubs need to be performing at better and better standards, …

A Javanese rhinoceros called Bacuya enjoyed a thumping introduction to the public as the Official Mascot of the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup – Indonesia on Sunday on September 18, 2022. Children and fans of all ages were able to catch a glimpse of Bacuya when he was unveiled at …

FIFA’s Head of Women’s Football Development Arijana Demirovic and AIFF Secretary General, Shaji Prabhakaran, inaugurated the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup legacy initiative, Referee Education Scholarship Programme at the Cooperage Football Ground on Saturday. Arijana, who is on a special visit to India ahead of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s …

FIFA has launched an Invitation To Tender (ITT) in Spain 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 …

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged by the Chilean Football Association (FFCH) and the Peruvian Football Association (FPF) against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on the potential ineligibility of the player Byron David Castillo Segura with regard to his participation in …

FIFA is deeply saddened following the passing of Lim Kia Tong, President of the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) and a dear friend of all involved in world football. Mr Lim was a devoted servant to our sport in Singapore and across the wider south-east Asia region. He became the …

The All India Football Federation thanks the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi for his approval in the Signing of Guarantees for hosting the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India, after the Union Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. The Government’s financial assistance of ₹10 crore …

The Indian Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Signing of Guarantees for hosting the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled to be held in India between October 11 to 30, 2022. The seventh edition …

As part of FIFA’s ongoing modernisation of the football regulatory framework, the first edition of the landmark FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency kicks off today. Following almost 140 applications, 24 participants from around the world will be starting the programme, which aims to provide an in-depth insight into the …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino opened the first of three FIFA workshops with European member associations in Paris, informing General Secretaries and leading administrators of ongoing projects and inviting feedback and input as to how those programmes can be optimised for global benefit. The workshop – led by the Member Associations …