Odisha Tourism, Hero MotoCorp, NTPC Limited, Power Grid Corporation of India and United Phosphorus Limited (UPL) were announced on Friday, October 7, 2022, as the National Supporters of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup – India in the presence of AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, FIFA Director of Youth Tournaments …
Read More »VAR implementation aids Singapore referee’s FIFA World Cup dream!
Enter the corridors of the Singapore Football Association [FAS] and it is clear they take great pride in their achievements – and with good reason too. Lining the walls are plaques honouring the landmarks and history-makers of local football, be it players, administrators or referees. A new name is now …
Read More »Bright future beckons for Liberia!
In late September, a FIFA delegation travelled to Liberia to tour the new facilities that the Liberia Football Association (LFA) has worked hard to put in place, with the assistance of world football’s governing body and its FIFA Forward Programme. “On behalf of the people of Liberia, I would like …
Read More »FIFA President condoles the death of former referee Sumanta Ghosh!
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of former referee Mr Sumanta Ghosh, who passed away last week in Kolkata. In a letter to AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey, Mr Infantino wrote, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of former FIFA referee, Sumanta …
Read More »AIFF to host Coach Educator Development Pathway Project 2022 with FIFA!
The All India Football Federation has announced that it has been selected by the FIFA Technical Development Division for the Coach Educator Development Pathway Project, India 2022, a Coach Education programme for its member associations. The project will comprise of activities like e-learning, online and on-site modules, as well as …
Read More »French banking supervisory authority grants licence to FIFA Clearing House!
On Friday, September 23, the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, ACPR) granted the FIFA Clearing House (FCH) a licence to operate as a payment institution. The authorisation from the ACPR enables the FCH to collect and process payments on behalf of clubs, …
Read More »FIFA+ launches Captain Fantastic documentary on India’s Sunil Chhetri!
FIFA and RISE Worldwide have announced the launch of Captain Fantastic, their second collaborative docu-series for FIFA+, the global football body’s exclusive digital streaming platform. Captain Fantastic chronicles the life of India’s talismanic captain who’s been a legendary footballer and also one of the world’s top international goalscorers – Sunil …
Read More »FIFAe Finals return for 2023 as new FIFA eSports season is announced!
After the success of the first-ever FIFAe Finals 2022 this summer, FIFAe has announced the return of the pinnacle events in summer 2023. More nations, clubs and players than ever before are expected to enrol in the FIFAe competitions – which will start at the end of September 2022 – …
Read More »Oceania host FIFA Football for Schools Regional Workshop!
Members from FIFA were welcomed to the OFC Home of Football in Auckland to deliver a FIFA Football for Schools Programme regional workshop between September 28-30. FIFA Council Member Johanna Wood, FIFA Regional Development Manager David Firisua and FIFA Football for Schools staff Alexandre Gros, Alexandra Huete, Antonio Buenaño were …
Read More »2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup: Legends Talk Ft. Bhaichung Bhutia!
The 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup is the start of widespread support for women’s football in India. Bhaichung Bhutia has a message for the fans ahead of the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, so hear him out and buy your tickets from fifa.com/tickets
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