As the clock ticks towards the kick-off of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the world’s attention turns increasingly towards the biggest celebration of its most popular sport. Naturally, this attention will be focused on the football, however FIFA also recognises that our sport should use the unique platform our competition …
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FIFA+, the official digital destination of football fandom that launched earlier this year, is now set to redefine the way in which fans – all over the world – enjoy the FIFA World Cup, as it rolls out its full tournament offering in 11 languages ahead of kick off on …
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After months and days of discussions on the matter, FIFA and the LOC today, November 18 announced that there would be no alcoholic beer sales around stadiums at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The FIFA statement reads: Following discussions between host country authorities and FIFA, a decision has been made …
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Following the call for election issued by the FIFA Council on March 30, 2022, FIFA’s member associations have proposed, in due time and form, the following candidate for the presidential election due to take place at the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 16, 2023: Mr Gianni Infantino …
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The UN’s leading anti-corruption agency, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has released the findings of an important report focused on corruption, crime risks and wrongdoing associated with the transfer of athletes. The document recognises FIFA’s efforts in relation to its transfer system reform and the safeguarding …
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To tackle discrimination and to protect the mental health and well-being of players, FIFA and FIFPRO – the worldwide representative organisation for professional footballers – are launching a social media protection service (SMPS) in advance of the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar. Through SMPS, all players from all 32 …
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino calls upon world leaders to start dialogue as a first step to peace to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict; Mr Infantino was addressing the 2022 G20 Bali summit in Indonesia; FIFA President’s request comes as FIFA launches the Football Unites the World campaign. FIFA President Gianni Infantino …
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A host of international icons have joined forces to launch Football Unites the World, the campaign illustrating football’s unrivalled ability to bring people together that will run throughout the FIFA World Cup. Hassan Al-Haydos, Alisson Becker, Karim Benzema, Lucy Bronze, Didier Drogba, Giulia Gwinn, Kaká, Robert Lewandowski, Carli Lloyd, Édouard …
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18 technical leaders from across Asia were challenged to develop their understanding of pressure, stress and anxiety during the latest FIFA Technical Leadership Development Seminar in the Philippines between November 7-9. Participants from Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Thailand and Qatar, amongst others, were tasked with presenting a 100-day plan to …
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After stops in Brazil, Australia, Senegal and Canada, the coach educators` development pathway programme has made a stop in India. Organised by FIFA’s Coaching Development Department and led by its Senior Manager Mohamed Basir and FIFA Technical Expert Mohamad Bassem, the onsite course further enabled 19 coach educators selected by …
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