FIFA signs up NTPC Limited for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Oct 04, 2017, at 03:59 am

New Delhi, Oct 3 (IBNS): The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 has added another National Supporter to its portfolio, with NTPC Limited coming on board for the tournament.

FIFA U-17 World Cup : Host city logo unveils in Guwahati

Aug 27, 2017, at 12:46 am

Guwahati, Aug 26 (IBNS) : The host city logo of Guwahati for the forthcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup was unveiled by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal here on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma's Twitter account is followed by 7 million fans now

Jul 31, 2017, at 02:22 am

Mumbai, July 30 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is happy that his Twitter account is now being followed by 7 million netizens.

AIFF President Praful Patel visits training session of U17 WC team

Jul 25, 2017, at 01:12 am

New Delhi, July 24 (IBNS): All India Football Federation President Praful Patel along with the AIFF’s General Secretary Kushal Das met the Indian U-17 World Cup Squad on the sidelines of a training session at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in the Capital on Monday.

FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 ticket sales crosses 100,000 mark

Jul 17, 2017, at 11:20 pm

New Delhi, July 17 (IBNS): 100,000 of the 139,760 sales put up on sale so far have been snapped up for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017, confirming the country’s huge interest in the first FIFA tournament in India.

Bayern Munich signs James Rodriguez

Jul 12, 2017, at 12:52 am

New Delhi, July 11 (IBNS): 2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner James Rodriguez has joined German side Bayern Munich.

FIFA to step up anti-discrimination mechanisms at Confederations Cup

Jun 17, 2017, at 12:22 am

Zurich,June 16 (IBNS): For the first time in an official tournament, FIFA will use a three-step procedure in case of discriminatory incidents and also deploy anti-discrimination observers at all matches of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017.

Xi Jinping meets FIFA president Gianni Infantino

Jun 15, 2017, at 01:45 am

Women's WC: The nine host cities confirmed

Jun 15, 2017, at 12:52 am

Zurich, June 14 (IBNS): In consultation with FIFA, the Executive Committee of the French Football Association (FFF) has selected the nine Host Cities that will stage the matches of the next FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2019.

FIFA keeps close eye on Qatar's preparations for 2022 World Cup

Jun 06, 2017, at 03:48 am

Zurich, June 5 (IBNS): The world governing body of football, FIFA, is keeping a close eye on Qatar's preparations for 2022 World Cup, following the recent developments that took place centering the country, according to media reports on Monday.

FIFA selects Hawk-Eye as VAR technology provider

May 20, 2017, at 02:44 pm

Zurich, May 20 (IBNS): FIFA will continue the testing of video assistant technology during the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 (May 20 – June 11), the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 (June 17 – July 2) and the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 (Dec 6 - 16), an official release stated.

Megalicense Entertainment to manage FIFA’s retail and licensing programme for Russia

May 18, 2017, at 06:59 pm

Zurich, May 18 (IBNS): FIFA and Russian company Megalicense Entertainment have signed an agreement for the latter to manage the retail and licensing programme of the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 FIFA World Cup, an official release stated.

Countdown to FIFA U-17 Football World Cup begins, Mini-Football Fest Delhi tomorrow

May 18, 2017, at 12:32 am

New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): The countdown to FIFA U-17 Football World Cup has already begun and even as the football fever rises, ticket sales are already on in the presence of legendary footballer Carles Puyol.

Vijay Goel, Carles Puyol hand over First Ticket of FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

May 16, 2017, at 03:06 am

New Delhi, May 15 (IBNS): Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Vijay Goel attended an event to promote the ticketing launch for FIFA Under-17 World Cup India 2017 at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, here on Monday.

FIFA President congratulates Aizawl FC

May 07, 2017, at 01:24 am

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulated Aizawl FC who were recently-crowned Hero I-League 2016-17 champions.

FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on Lionel Messi

May 06, 2017, at 02:32 am

Munich, May 5 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee has upheld the appeal lodged by the Argentinian Football Association, on behalf of the player Lionel Messi, against the decision taken by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result.

FIFA lifts suspension of the Malian FA

May 04, 2017, at 02:45 pm

Zurich, May 4 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided on Apr 28, 2017, to lift the suspension that had been imposed on the Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT) on Mar 17, 2017, an official release stated.

FIFA welcomes outcome of NCP mediation process on workers’ welfare in Qatar

May 04, 2017, at 02:43 pm

Zurich, May 4 (IBNS): FIFA welcomed the Final Statement published on Tuesday by the Swiss National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises (Swiss NCP) in the context of the specific instance that was submitted by the Building and Wood Workers’ International (BWI), an official release stated.

Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers

May 02, 2017, at 12:26 am

Zurich, May 1 (IBNS): FIFA recently confirmed that sanctions have been imposed by its Disciplinary Committee on several football associations for incidents involving, among others, unsporting and discriminatory conduct by fans during recent 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, an official release stated.

US, Canada, Mexico announce intention to submit unified bid to host 2026 WC

Apr 12, 2017, at 12:01 am

New York, Apr 11 (IBNS): In a major development, CONCACAF member nations- the United States, Canada and Mexico-have announced their intention to formally submit a unified bid to host the FIFA World Cup in 2026.

U-17 WC team leaves on exposure tour to Europe

Apr 11, 2017, at 09:34 pm

New Delhi, Apr 11 (IBNS): The U-17 World Cup Team presently preparing for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 left Indian shores for an exposure Tour to Europe where they would be playing a series of practice matches in Portugal, France, Italy and Hungary and a tournament in Italy.

FIFA publishes new annual reports, confirms target result of USD 100 million for cycle

Apr 08, 2017, at 04:07 pm

Zurich, Apr 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday published its Financial, Governance and Activity Reports for 2016, an official release stated.

India reach 101, highest FIFA ranking in two decades

Apr 07, 2017, at 11:25 pm

New Delhi, Apr 7 (IBNS): India have moved up on the FIFA ranking list to the 101 position.

FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on Saoud Al-Mohannadi

Apr 07, 2017, at 04:32 pm

Zurich, Apr 7 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has upheld the appeal lodged by Saoud Al-Mohannadi against the decision taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, lifting the sanctions imposed on him as a result, an official release stated.

FIFA completes internal investigation, shares findings with authorities

Apr 03, 2017, at 06:56 pm

Zurich, Apr 3 (IBNS): FIFA announced on Friday that it has completed the internal investigation it began in June 2015 after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced investigations into allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery and corruption in world football, an official release stated.

FIFA completes internal investigation, shares findings with authorities

Apr 03, 2017, at 02:32 pm

Zurich, Apr 3 (IBNS): FIFA announced on Friday that it has completed the internal investigation it began in June 2015 after the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland (OAG) and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced investigations into allegations of criminal misconduct, bribery and corruption in world football, an official release stated.

FIFA opens tender process in Spain for media rights

Mar 31, 2017, at 06:44 pm

Zurich, Mar 31 (IBNS): FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (“ITT”) in Spain for the media rights to the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017, the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, an official release stated.

Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Mar 31, 2017, at 06:42 pm

Zurich, Mar 31 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council – comprising the FIFA President and the presidents of each of the six confederations – convened this Thursday at the Home of FIFA in Zurich and agreed on a proposed slot allocation for the FIFA World Cup as of the 2026 edition, an official release stated.

FIFA awards 2017-2018 media rights for sub-Saharan Africa

Mar 31, 2017, at 04:52 pm

Zurich, Mar 31 (IBNS): Following an open tender process for 42 territories in sub-Saharan Africa, FIFA has granted media rights to five major broadcasting entities in the region, an official release stated.

U-17 WC: FIFA Commercial Affiliates pledge full support for India 2017

Mar 30, 2017, at 03:34 pm

Zurich, Mar 30 (IBNS): FIFA and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 conducted a workshop for the Commercial Affiliates of the tournament, an official release stated.