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A key decision in relation to players’ well-being was taken at today’s Annual Business Meeting (ABM) of The International Football Association Board (The IFAB). Namely, it was agreed that a recommendation should be presented to The IFAB’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in March 2022 with a view to permanently extending …

FIFA and the World Health Organization have teamed up to raise awareness about domestic violence and support those at risk, during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. The campaign kicks off during today’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and will run until Human Rights …

The report focuses on key issues such as good governance, safe sport, inclusiveness and anti-discrimination; FIFA’s transfer system reform gains support as part of improving good governance and integrity. FIFA has welcomed the report on EU sports policy, prepared by Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and former professional football …

FIFA has revealed the candidates shortlisted for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021, the winners of which will be revealed at an online ceremony on January 17, 2022. Two expert panels – one for women’s football and one for men’s football – selected the candidates for each category. The nominees …

The 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar Official Countdown Clock, powered by Hublot, was unveiled on Sunday, November 21 at Doha’s picturesque Corniche Fishing Spot, marking one year to go to the big kick-off. The striking timepiece was revealed to fans worldwide who tuned in live to ‘Join the Beat’ …

The European Parliament’s (EP) Committee on Culture and Education has published a report recalling “the need to regulate the activities of agents” and acknowledging the importance of the “recent reforms in the football transfer market”. While urging “the relevant sports authorities to ensure the prompt implementation of these reforms”, the …

In 2007, FIFA published a first commentary to supplement the Regulations on Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP), which were adopted in 2001 following cooperation and negotiations between FIFA and the European Commission. To mark the event and in order to celebrate the launch of the new Commentary edition, FIFA …

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, …

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 …

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 …