Following the success of the inaugural programme, FIFA has today launched the second edition of its Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration. Information about applications, which are open from October 15 to December 15, 2021, can be found at legal.fifa.com. FIFA has a long standing and extensive practice before the Court …
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Following the first venue visits that took place in September, FIFA is due to start the second leg of its inspection tour of the 2026 FIFA World Cup candidate host cities. Between October 21 and November 1, a delegation led by CONCACAF president and FIFA vice-president Victor Montagliani will visit …
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Celebrating football is a time-honoured tradition in Ecuador. Thanks to FIFA’s support, generations to come will benefit from increased competitiveness and more opportunities to get involved in the game. The recent construction of a new technical centre in the province of Guayas represents an additional space to the Casa de …
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) are launching the Sport for Mental Health and Social Cohesion (SMHSC) programme. Through the SMHSC programme, AFD, FIFA and GIZ are joining forces …
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After taking note that the Chadian government authorities have reinstated the powers delegated to the Chadian FA (FTFA) and repealed their decision to establish a national committee for the temporary management of football, as well as that the FTFA’s premises are once again under the control of President Moctar Mahamoud, …
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A host of MA Grassroots Coaching Certificate and MA Youth Coaching Certificate courses will be rolled out through the remainder of the year across seven locations in Papua New Guinea. Six editions of each course will be on offer before the end of the year, with the goal of equipping …
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Today marks World Mental Health Day, October 10, and the conclusion of #ReachOut, FIFA’s campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health conditions. The campaign was supported by the World Health Organization, ASEAN, the European Commission, FIFA member associations, FIFA Legends, footballers and campaign contributors including Teresa Enke, FIFA’s Fan …
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On World Mental Health Day, October 10, it will have been more than 18 months since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. In some countries, life is returning to some semblance of normality; in others, rates of transmission and hospital admissions remain high, disrupting the lives of families and communities. …
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FIFA has invited all its member associations to express their interest in bidding to host the 2023 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. The bidding process is kicking off just over one month after the most recent edition of the tournament concluded in Russia, featuring a record number of goals – …
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During the most challenging period for global health in living memory, FIFA and the World Health Organization (WHO) today mark the two-year anniversary of a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of people worldwide. The signing of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in …
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