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 …
Read More »FIFA Appeal Committee passes eligibility of Ecuador’s Byron Castillo!
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 …
Read More »FIFA mourn passing of FA Singapore president Lim Kia Tong!
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 …
Read More »AIFF thanks India PM Narendra Modi on 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup guarantees!
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 …
Read More »India’s Cabinet approves Signing of Guarantees for hosting 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India!
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 …
Read More »Kick-off for first edition of FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency!
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 …
Read More »FIFA planning for the future with European associations in Paris!
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 …
Read More »FIFA and AFC to send joint delegation to Syria!
FIFA and the AFC are to send a joint delegation to Syria to conduct a security assessment with regard to the possibility of hosting international friendly games in the country. Following a meeting between FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Syrian Football Association (SFA) President Salah Edeen Ramadan in Doha, FIFA …
Read More »FIFA publishes International Transfer Snapshot!
FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot (June 1 – September 1, 2022), an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the transfer window that recently closed. According to the report, transfers showed a strong recovery with the number of transfers for men at a new all-time high and …
Read More »FIFA president Infantino wishes Sebastien Haller a full & speedy recovery!
Côte d’Ivoire and Borussia Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller was diagnosed with testicular cancer in July 2022. After announcing the sad news, the 28-year-old forward received many messages of sympathy and encouragement from around the world, including a letter from FIFA president Gianni Infantino, enclosed with a shirt and ball. “On …
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