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Japan no longer to organise 2021 FIFA Club World Cup!

FIFA can confirm that it has been informed today, September 9 by the Japan Football Association (JFA) that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and hosting situation in the country, they are no longer in a position to host the 2021 FIFA Club World Cup. FIFA would like to thank …

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Global consultation key as FIFA president Infantino welcomes calendar debate!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has welcomed prominent former footballers and coaches to a debate on the future of football’s international match calendar in Doha, saying that the status quo is unsustainable for the health of the global game and its players. Stars with an aggregate of over 300 FIFA World …

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FIFA publishes International Transfer Snapshot (June – August 2021)!

FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot (June – August 2021), an analysis of player transfer activity during the last transfer window. According to the report, the number of transfers for men remained at the same level as last year with only a slight decrease in the total amount of …

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FIFA’s Future of men’s football consultation continues!

A group of top footballers and coaches from six continents is joining FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger this week as part of the ongoing consultation process on the future of global football. The group is part of a new Technical Advisory Group (TAG) on the future of …

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FIFA president Infantino calls for stakeholder input at ECA general assembly!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has advocated solidarity among the football community as a means of fostering a stronger future for the sport, during his address to the 26th General Assembly of the European Club Association. The speech, delivered by video to the event in Geneva, focused on the need for …

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Brazilian health officials force abandonment of Brazil vs Argentina game!

FIFA & CONMEBOL has confirmed that following a decision by the match officials, the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar qualifying match between Brazil and Argentina in Sao Paulo was first suspended and then postponed. This happened after Brazilian health officials objected to the participation of four Argentina players, three …

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Coup in Guinea forces postponement of 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Morocco!

The current political and security situation in Guinea is quite volatile and is being closely monitored by FIFA and CAF. To ensure the safety and security of all players and to protect all match officials, FIFA and CAF have decided to postpone the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifying match Guinea …

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Jill Ellis to lead FIFA’s Technical Advisory Group!

FIFA has named Jill Ellis to lead the Technical Advisory Group on the future of women’s football, bringing together a group of thought leaders to consider the future of the women’s game. The double FIFA Women’s World Cup-winning coach will work with stakeholders from all platforms to examine and explore …

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FIFA president Infantino meets Afghan refugees at FIFA World Cup famility in Doha!

FIFA President Gianni Infantino emphasised the important role football can play in tough times when meeting refugees from Afghanistan being housed at the Park View Villas complex in Doha on Saturday. The FIFA President joined Lolwah-Al Khater, Assistant Foreign Minister and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, …

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Applications open for FIFA Women’s Coach Mentorship programme!

Coinciding with the one-year anniversary since the launch of the FIFA Women’s Development Programme, FIFA has announced on Friday, September 3 that applications are now open for the 2021/22 edition of Coach Mentorship. As one of the eight programmes available under the FIFA Women’s Development Programme, Coach Mentorship aims to …

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