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Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards 2021 revealed!

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 …

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2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar Official Countdown Clock unveiled with one year to go!

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’ …

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FIFA transfer reforms gain additional support!

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 …

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Launch of the 2021 FIFA Commentary on the Regulations on the Status & Transfer of Players!

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 …

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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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