Tag: Football
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UN Special Adviser on Sport Supports Initiative to Allow Safe Headscarf in Football
Geneva, Feb 29, 2012: In the context of recent developments in the football world regarding the issue of female players wearing headscarves while on the field, Wilfried Lemke, the United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace, has expressed his support for the initiative driven by FIFA Vice-President HRH Prince Ali Bin Al…
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Brazilian broadcaster Globo buys broadcast rights to 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups™
Zurich, Feb 28, 2012: FIFA is pleased to announce the extension of its broadcast rights agreement with Brazilian broadcaster Globo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™. The agreement with Brazil’s largest media company covers cable, satellite, terrestrial, mobile and broadband internet transmission across the country. “Globo’s strength…
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THE CAS CONFIRMS THE FIFA DECISION TO SANCTION FORMER EXCO MEMBER AMOS ADAMU
Lausanne, Feb 24, 2012 – The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its final decision in the arbitration between Amos Adamu (Nigeria), a former member of the FIFA Executive Committee, and the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The CAS has confirmed the decision of the FIFA Appeals Committee of 3 February 2011. As…
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FIFA extends worldwide sanction to 26 football participants
FIFA extends worldwide sanction, The prevalence of match-fixing around the globe means that currently there are up to 50 active national investigations. In accordance with article 136 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, in the case of serious infringements, including unlawfully influencing match results, member associations, confederations and other organising sports bodies are obligated to contact…
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AFC Referees Committee has selected and approved the full panel of Pakistani Referees
Lahore-Pakistan Feb 20, 2012: AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Referees Committee has selected and approved Khurram Shahzad as Elite Referees, Waheed Murad and Muhammad Shafat Habib as Elite Assistant Referee and Rana Naseer Ahmed as Elite Fourth Official of the final list of AFC Elite Referees, Assistant Referees and Fourth Officials for 2012. According to the…
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FIFA and the Japan Football Association are delighted to announce that the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup
Japan Football Association: Japan was proposed as the new host for the competition at the FIFA Executive Committee meeting held in Tokyo on 16 and 17 December after it was decided that Uzbekistan could no longer organise the tournament due to a number of logistical and technical issues. Japan was formally confirmed as the 2012…
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126th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB)
The 126th Annual General Meeting of the International Football Association Board (IFAB) will take place on Saturday 3 March under the chairmanship of The Football Association in Surrey, England. On the agenda this year are eight proposals and amendments to the Laws of the Game. These include a proposal for a fourth substitution to be…
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President FIFA assured President PFF for his commitment to expedite and start the process for the construction of Five FIFA Goal Projects
Lahore-Pakistan, Feb 18, 2012: FIFA Goal Projects, Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, President Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) met Joseph S. Blatter, President Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). In a meeting Joseph S. Blatter, President has directed the concern department of FIFA to expedite and start the process for the construction of FIFA Five Goal…
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President PFF awarding U-14 Football Championship-2012 trophy
Islamabad-Pakistan Feb 14, 2012: Islamabad Football Association: Islamabad lift the National U-14 Football Championship-2012 trophy after edging out Sindh on Wednesday in the final played at Jinnah Stadium, Pakistan Sports Board in Islamabad. According to the press release issued here by Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), the final was really a treat to watch between two…
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AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2012 Qualifiers draw
Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, Feb 09, 2012: The draw for the AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2012 qualifiers will be held on February 14, 2012, at 1100 hrs, at AFC House. Forty-one teams will be involved in qualifying action for 16 places in the Finals, which is expected to be held in June 2013. Media who wish to cover…