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Premier League statement on FIFA calendar reforms!

All 20 Premier League clubs have discussed the post-2024 International Match Calendar reform process and are unanimously opposed to FIFA’s proposal for biennial men’s World Cups, along with any plans involving significantly extended international windows. Clubs raised concerns about the negative impacts FIFA’s current proposals would have on player welfare, …

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Innovative FIFA Training Centre launched!

The FIFA Training Centre has been launched as an innovative tool that is available to players and coaches all across the world. With a comprehensive bank of technical football information, the online academy features insightful resources developed by the sport’s leading experts and illustrates FIFA’s goal to harness technology for …

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FIFA Climate Strategy builds on long-standing commitment to sustainability!

Earlier this week, FIFA presented its Climate Strategy at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland, taking a leading role in the world of sport by confirming its pledge to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change − Sports for Climate Action Framework. This includes a commitment to …

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FIFA commits to net-zero emission by 2040 and launches FIFA Climate Strategy!

Joining the calls for action as world leaders meet at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Scotland, FIFA is taking a leading role in the world of sport by confirming its pledge to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change − Sports for Climate Action Framework. This includes …

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FIFA launches pioneering education programme for former players!

FIFA Legends have announced the beginning of a new project, The Next 90, aimed at providing former footballers with the skills, tools and confidence to succeed in careers beyond football, when their playing days are over. The Next 90 will empower former players to become the CEO of their new …

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Doha hosts women’s candidate Referee and VAR seminar!

As preparations continue for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup – Australia & New Zealand, the first physical refereeing seminar in 20 months has been delivered in Qatar, following almost two years of cancellations and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In attendance for the seminar in Doha, which blended …

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IFAB advisory panels recommend making five-substitute option permanent!

Various key footballing matters and proposals for potential Law changes were the focus of discussions at today’s FIFA-chaired virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), at which particular attention was devoted to the temporary amendment to Law 3 – The Players. In May 2021, due to the …

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European Leagues reject FIFA’s proposal for changes in the International Match Calendar!

The European Leagues met for a two-days event in Milan on occasion of their General Assembly co-hosted by Lega Serie A. During the meeting the Leagues discussed and agreed on the following matters, among others: International Match Calendar The European Leagues unanimous strongly reject all the proposals of FIFA for …

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Another 57 people linked to football & sport evacuated from Afghanistan!

Following another round of complex negotiations, FIFA can confirm that it has supported Qatar with the evacuation from Afghanistan of a second group of refugees linked to women’s football and basketball. A total of 57 individuals, mostly women and children, safely landed in Doha on Wednesday, October 20, on a …

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UAE to host next FIFA Club World Cup in early 2022!

The United Arab Emirates will host the next FIFA Club World Cup early in 2022, FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced on Wednesday. The latest edition of the tournament – which features the champions of the six continental Confederations along with the top team in the host nation – was due …

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