Category: FOOTBALL
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Three venues for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016
Zurich, Jan 29, 2016: Making a four-day visit to Colombia this week, FIFA representatives have engaged in discussions with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) on preparations for the upcoming FIFA Futsal World Cup, to be held in the country between 10 September and 1 October. The inspection visit began on Tuesday in Ibague, where FIFA…
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Top international experts join the new FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine
Zurich, Jan 28, 2016: With the support of some of the most recognized international experts in sports medicine, FIFA is launching a new initiative to help disseminate the latest knowledge in sports science and improve the care of players around the globe. The FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine is a free online course, accessible to…
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Messi, Lloyd, Luis Enrique and Ellis triumph at FIFA Ballon d’Or 2015
Zurich, Jan 12, 2016: Lionel Messi has won the FIFA Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world for the fifth time, while US midfielder Carli Lloyd has claimed her first-ever FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award. FC Barcelona coach Luis Enrique Martínez and US national team coach Jill Ellis have also…
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The 90-day provisional suspension imposed on Michel Platini remains in force, but FIFA is ordered not to extend it
Lausanne, Dec 11, 2015: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has partially upheld the request for provisional measures filed by Michel Platini requesting that his 90-day provisional suspension from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at national and international levels be lifted until a final decision on the merits of the dispute…
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Media accreditation process for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2015 now open, deadline is 16 December
FIFA is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for the FIFA Ballon d’Or 2015, which will take place at the Zurich Kongresshaus on 11 January 2016, has been launched. The deadline for submitting accreditation requests is 16 December 2015. Media accreditation process Media accreditation for written press, websites, photographers and Non-Rrights Holders (NRHs)…
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Ten Metropolitan Areas from Across the United States Selected to Host Copa America Centenario
Miami, Nov 19, 2015: The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) and the Copa America Centenario Local Organizing Committee (LOC) announced today the 10 U.S. metropolitan areas which have been selected to host matches during the historic Copa America Centenario to be played from June…
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Nigeria claim crown; Nwakali, Osimhen and Diarra strike gold
Chile, Nov 9, 2015: Nigeria lived up to their tag of pre-tournament favorites by overcoming a spirited Mali side 2-0 in the final of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile, thereby retaining the crown they secured so impressively two years ago in the United Arab Emirates. Belgium had earlier finished third, after seeing off…
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Football legend Cafu becomes newest Laureus world sports academy member
Sao Paulo, Nov 3, 2015: Brazilian football legend Cafu has been elected the newest member of the Laureus World Sports Academy. Over a period of 16 years, Cafu played a record 149 games for Brazil, including 20 World Cup matches. He is the only player from any country to appear in four consecutive World Cups.…
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Media accreditation opens for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2015
Zurich, Oct 15, 2015: FIFA is pleased to announce that the accreditation process for media representatives wishing to cover the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2015 has been launched via the FIFA Media Channel. The competition will be held in Yokohama and Osaka from 10 to 20 December 2015. The deadline for applications is Sunday,…
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ICSS Statement on media reports regarding provisional suspension of FIFA President
By Will Shand, Oct 9, 2015: Chris Eaton, Executive Director of Sport Integrity at the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) has released the following statement: “If media reports are correct, the decision to provisionally suspend the FIFA President is a significant move by the FIFA Ethics Committee and represents a defining moment for world…