Later on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, CAF will host a round-table discussion on Club Licensing. The round table will be part of a three-day Club Licensing and Stadia online workshop organized by CAF with its member associations with the presence of the General Secretary, National Technical Director and the Club …
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The Council of Europe, based on the work of its Group of States against Corruption (GRECO), has recognised FIFA’s ongoing efforts to reform the transfer system, stating that the soon‑to‑be‑operational FIFA Clearing House “will represent a milestone in achieving comprehensiveness, transparency and integrity of the transfer system for football players around …
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FIFA has announced today that it has awarded the exclusive rights in Australia for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup to Optus Sport. As part of the agreement, Optus will show all 64 matches of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, the biggest event in the international women’s game, on …
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FIFA and the Local Organising Committee have unveiled a striking official poster for the 2021 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup – Russia, which will be held in Moscow from August 19 to 29. The inspired design powerfully evokes Russian culture and iconic landmarks, the tournament’s setting and the magic of …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reinforced the importance of protecting the integrity of sport, while speaking at a special United Nations General Assembly event, highlighting the dangers of corruption. Invited to address a UN delegation, and stakeholder chiefs, President Infantino reiterated how good governance is critical to building sustainable, clean …
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Today, FIFA announced the launch of the Fan Experience Panel, a group of 25 football fans from around the world that will be continuously consulted to help enhance the football experience on and off the pitch leading up to major tournaments and events. The group, which emerged from the FIFA …
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The 2021 FIFA Futsal World Cup – Lithuania draw, held today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, revealed the fate of the 24 participating national teams. Hosts Lithuania were drawn into Group A and will play the opening match of the tournament at Kaunas Arena against fellow debutants Venezuela …
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During an ordinary meeting of The IFAB Board of Directors held by videoconference today, the members agreed to extend the temporary amendment to Law 3 – The Players, which affords competition organisers the option of allowing teams to use up to five substitutes per match, for all top-level competitions scheduled to be …
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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and its President, Alfredo Whittaker, for breaches of articles 16 (Order and security at matches) 12 (Misconduct of players and officials) and 11 (Offensive behaviour and violations of the principles of fair play) of the FIFA Disciplinary Code …
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Following the recent withdrawal of North Korea from the preliminary competition for the 2022 FIFA World Cup – Qatar, the Bureau for the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers has taken a decision in order to ensure the fairness of the competition for the remaining teams. In accordance with this decision, the …
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