Category: FOOTBALL
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Important information and documentation for media wishing to cover the FIFA Club World Cup
Zurich, January 19, 2021: FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) would like to thank you for your interest in accreditation for the FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2020™. Due to the impact of COVID-19, stringent health and safety protocols will be adhered to for the duration of the competition to ensure the safety of…
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FIFA President supports African football’s restart in Cameroon
YAOUNDE, Cameroon, January 18, 2021: FIFA President Gianni Infantino concluded a two-day trip to Cameroon, where he has met with dignitaries of the country and key officials from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Cameroonian Football Association (Fecafoot). The trip coincided with the start of the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is being…
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Education City and Ahmad Bin Ali stadiums to host FIFA Club World Cup 2020™
Zurich, January 18, 2021: Following confirmation that, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and related quarantine measures required by the New Zealand authorities, Auckland City FC will be unable to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup 2020™, FIFA has adapted the competition’s match schedule. The competition format remains unchanged, with the opening match forfeited.…
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FIFA and UNODC join forces to encourage football to speak out against match-fixing
Zurich, December 10, 2020: FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) have joined forces today, International Anti-Corruption Day, for a new campaign encouraging football to speak out against match-fixing and to raise awareness about FIFA’s confidential reporting platforms. Against the backdrop of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on football,…
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FIFA launches new global volunteer programme to mark International Volunteer Day
Zurich, December 5, 2020: Recognising the vital contribution that volunteers make to football and FIFA tournaments, and to mark International Volunteer Day, FIFA has today announced the launch of a brand-new global volunteer programme, aimed at harnessing the passion for and interest in football around the world. Aligned with FIFA’s overall vision of bringing football…
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First women Medical Officers appointed in AFC men’s club competition
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 24, 2020: Dr. Zohreh Haratian and Dr. Bahar Hassanmiraei from the Islamic Republic of Iran, Dr. Janis Ann Figueroa Espino-De Vera from the Philippines and Dr. Liesel Geertsema from New Zealand have joined the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) history books by becoming the first women Medical Officers to be appointed in an…
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Two years to go: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ countdown draws closer
Zurich, November 20, 2020: Saturday, 21 November, marks exactly two years until the next and groundbreaking edition of the FIFA World Cup™. The compact nature, modern landscape and fascinating culture offered by the first edition of the event to be held in the Middle East and Arab world will guarantee a unique experience in 2022.…
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FIFA steps up protection of female players and football coaches
Zurich, November 19, 2020: The FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee (FSC) has backed two sets of landmark reforms to strengthen the protection of female players, as well as football coaches. The reforms, developed in close cooperation with stakeholders, will establish new global minimum standards for female players, particularly in relation to maternity. “Following the recent phenomenal…
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Update on FIFA Club World Cup 2020 and women’s youth tournaments following decisions by the Bureau of the Council
Zurich, November 17, 2020: In light of the current global COVID-19 pandemic and its continuing impact on football, the Bureau of the FIFA Council has taken a number of decisions related to FIFA competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup 2020 as well as the women’s youth tournaments planned for 2020. Following discussion and approval…
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Football Federation Australia congratulates South Australia Govt on FIFA Women’s World Cup Bid decision
By Daniel Rollinson, Adelaide, Australia, Nov 12, 2019: Football Federation Australia (FFA) today congratulated the South Australian Government and Premier Steven Marshall MP for their decision to fully back the Bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. FFA Chief Executive David Gallop AM said he was delighted that South Australia has got onside…