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Following the escalation of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has led to an ongoing and distressing humanitarian crisis, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided – in coordination with UEFA and after consultation with various stakeholders – to temporarily amend the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players …

FIFA is shocked at the tragic incident that took place at La Corregidora stadium in the city of Queretaro during the fixture between Queretaro and Atlas. The violence was unacceptable and intolerable. FIFA joins the Mexican Football Association and CONCACAF in condemning this barbaric incident and encouraging the local authorities …

Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which envisaged the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA have today decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions …

One of the most important aspects of the 2021 FIFA Arab Cup – Qatar was the tournament’s commitment to sustainability. Here, we run through ten key sustainability features of the event, which took place from 30 November to 18 December and provided Qatar with the perfect opportunity to fine-tune its …

First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what is happening in Ukraine. FIFA calls again for the urgent restoration …

FIFA President Mr. Gianni Infantino has condoled the death of Surajit Sengupta, who passed away in Kolkata last week (February 17, 2022). In a letter to AIFF President Mr. Praful Patel, who is also a FIFA Council Member, Mr. Infantino wrote, “I would like to express my sincerest and heartfelt …

FIFA condemns the use of force by Russia in Ukraine and any type of violence to resolve conflicts. Violence is never a solution and FIFA calls on all parties to restore peace through constructive dialogue. FIFA also continues to express its solidarity to the people affected by this conflict. Regarding …

Dr Patrice Motsepe, the President of CAF, has lauded the successful weekend of the African Schools Cup in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr Motsepe, together with FIFA President, Mr Gianni Infantino attended the weekend festival in Kinshasa that included schools from six African countries. This was a culmination of …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe attended the official opening ceremony of Stade de Senegal, a state of the art stadium located in Diamniadio, 30km from Dakar, presided over by President of Senegal, Macky Sall. The inauguration of the 50,000 capacity venue was made all the more …

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a stunning final day of the African School Champions Cup in Kinshasa, lauding “the beauty of football” and previewing a strong future for a tournament prioritising education and social development through football. Mr Infantino was joined at the Stade des Martyrs by several distinguished guests, …