FIFA President proposes new initiatives for upgrading African football

Feb 02, 2020, at 12:23 pm

Rabat/Xinhua: FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday proposed a range of new initiatives for the elevation of African football.

FIFA team express satisfaction with the preparation at Kalinga stadium to host U-17 Women’s WC

Nov 29, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Bhubaneswar, Nov 29 (UNI) A FIFA delegation and the members of the Local Organising Committee today expressed their satisfaction with the preparation made at the Kalinga stadium here to host the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2020.

FIFA President congratulates Hero I-League campions Aizawl FC

May 06, 2017, at 08:12 pm

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

Match officials for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017 appointed

Apr 06, 2017, at 03:17 pm

Zurich, Apr 6 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the forthcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, an official release stated.

FIFA rejects appeal of Sevilla FC against sanctions under third-party influence rules

Mar 06, 2017, at 04:05 pm

Zurich, Mar 6 (IBNS): FIFA’s Appeal Committee has decided to reject the appeal lodged by the Spanish club Sevilla FC and to confirm in its entirety the decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee sanctioning the club for breaches of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (2012 edition) (the “Regulations”) relating to, inter alia, the prohibition of third-party influence on clubs, an official release stated.

FIFA President Infantino unveils new AIFF logo

Sep 28, 2016, at 07:44 pm

Margao, Goa, Sept 28 (IBNS): The new logo of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) was launched by FIFA President Gianni Infantino recently.

Bureau of the FIFA Council lifts suspension of Benin Football Association (FBF)

Jun 11, 2016, at 05:59 pm

Zurich, Jun 11 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has lifted the suspension that was imposed on the Benin Football Association (FBF) on May 9, 2016, in accordance with article 16 of the FIFA Statutes for failing to hold elections within a set deadline because of a judicial ruling by a local court, an official release said.

Cementos Argos signs on as a national supporter of the FIFA Futsal World Cup

May 19, 2016, at 11:34 pm

Zurich, May 19 (IBNS) The Colombian international cement company Cementos Argos announce their commitment with sports in Colombia as it becomes the first National Supporter for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016, an official release said.

FIFA Congress drives football forward, first female secretary general appointed

May 14, 2016, at 06:42 pm

Zurich, May 14 (IBNS) The 66th FIFA Congress kicked off a new era for FIFA and global football with the announcement of a “step change” in FIFA’s investment in football development, new FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura, progress on the implementation of the reforms, and the FIFA Legends programme.

88 match officials appointed for Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016

May 06, 2016, at 03:16 pm

Zurich, May 6 (IBNS) The FIFA Referees Committee has confirmed the appointment of 88 match officials from over 40 countries to officiate at the Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016.

FIFA extends provisional sanction against Mamadou Sakho for anti-doping rule violation

May 03, 2016, at 03:36 pm

Zurich, May 3 (IBNS) The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the sanction imposed on April 28, 2016, by the chairman of the Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body of UEFA on the French player Mamadou Sakho for an anti-doping rule violation to have worldwide effect in accordance with article 136 ff. of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, an official release said.

Report by Harvard expert Professor Ruggie to support development of FIFA’s human rights policies

Apr 15, 2016, at 07:25 pm

Zurich, Apr 15 (IBNS) An independent report by human rights expert and Harvard Kennedy School Professor John Ruggie published on Thursday, will help strengthen FIFA’s institutional approach to human rights, including the ongoing development of a “FIFA Human Rights Policy”, an official statement said.

My determination to restore football's reputation is even stronger: Gianni Infantino

Apr 08, 2016, at 05:42 pm

Zurich, Apr 8 (IBNS) Speaking on the UEFA/ Cross Trading matter, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his determination to restore the sports' reputation is stronger than ever.

Four finalists determined at landmark FIWC

Mar 22, 2016, at 06:31 pm

Zurich, Mar 22 (IBNS) There were a lot of firsts on Day 1 of the FIFA Interactive World Cup 2016 Grand Final

Robin, Ganesh summoned to camp to get themselves assessed

Mar 19, 2016, at 09:22 pm

New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): For the first time perhaps in recent times the National Camp has seen two Players on rehab being summoned by the National Coach to monitor and assess the recovery process which Robin Singh and Dhanpal Ganesh are presently undergoing.

FIFA Appeal Committee dismisses appeals from investigatory chamber

Feb 26, 2016, at 12:26 am

Zurich, Feb 25 (IBNS) The FIFA Appeal Committee, chaired by Larry Mussenden (Bermuda), has partially confirmed the decisions taken by the adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee on Dec 17 and 18, 2015 regarding Joseph S. Blatter and Michel Platini respectively, whose bans have been reduced from eight to six years.

Iraqi Football Association adopts FIFA TMS's Intermediary Regulations Tool

Feb 20, 2016, at 01:53 am

Zurich, Feb 19 (IBNS) The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has become the second member association (MA) from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to adopt FIFA TMS's Intermediary Regulations Tool (IRT).

FIFA extends sanction for anti-doping rule violation against Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos

Feb 08, 2016, at 06:20 pm

Zurich, Feb 8 (IBNS) The chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to extend the sanction imposed on December 14, 2015 by the disciplinary committee of the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) on the Brazilian player Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos for an anti-doping rule violation to have worldwide effect in accordance with article 136 ff. of the FIFA Disciplinary Code.

FIFA Confederations Cup emblem gives life to Russian dream

Feb 04, 2016, at 07:54 pm

Zurich, Feb 4 (IBNS) The FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 in Russia is now just 500 days away.

Jerome Valcke dismissed as FIFA Secretary General

Jan 14, 2016, at 02:56 am

Zurich, Jan 13 (IBNS) The FIFA Emergency Committee on Jan 9 decided to dismiss Jerome Valcke from the position of FIFA Secretary General with immediate effect, the FIFA said on Wednesday.

India moves up six places in FIFA rankings

Dec 04, 2015, at 12:10 am

Zurich, Dec 3 (IBNS) India jumped up six sports in the latest rankings released by FIFA on Thursday.

FIFA Executive Committee unanimously approves extensive reforms

Dec 03, 2015, at 11:58 pm

Zurich, Dec 3 (IBNS) The Executive Committee has today unanimously approved a set of proposals from the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee to pave the way for significant and much-needed changes to FIFA’s governance structure.

FIFA officials arrested in Zurich

Dec 03, 2015, at 09:59 pm

Zurich, Dec 3 (IBNS) Two FIFA officials have been arrested from Swiss hotel over suspicion of accepting bribes, officials said on Thursday.

Ad-hoc Electoral Committee admits five candidates for FIFA presidential election

Nov 16, 2015, at 05:28 pm

Zurich, Nov 16 (IBNS) The Ad-hoc Electoral Committee on Nov 9,admitted and declared five candidates eligible to stand for election to the office of FIFA President.

FIFA Puskas Award: Ten best goals of the year announced

Nov 08, 2015, at 06:59 pm

Zurich, Nov 8 (IBNS) The race to determine the winner of the FIFA Puskas Award for the "best goal of the year" started on Friday on FIFA.com and francefootball.fr.

AIFF organises FIFA Women's Refresher Course

Sep 14, 2015, at 03:39 am

New Delhi, Sept 13 (IBNS): Following on the heels of FIFA Live Your Goals and keeping in tune with the promotion of Women’s Football while providing a catalyst to the evolution of the Women Coaches in the country, All India Football Federation will kick-off the FIFA Women' Refreshers Course in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh from Monday.

FIFA Women' Refreshers Course to kick-off from Sept 14

Jul 23, 2015, at 04:54 am

New Delhi, July 22 (IBNS) The All India Football Federation will conduct a FIFA Refreshers Coaching Course for Women Coaches from Sept 14 to Sept 18 at Lakshmibai National University of Physical Education in Madhya Pradesh city of Gwalior.

FIFA Executive Committee sets presidential election for Feb 26

Jul 21, 2015, at 03:12 am

Zurich, July 20 (IBNS) Chaired by FIFA President Blatter, the Executive Committee on Monday pushed for a range of important reforms to be submitted for decision to the upcoming extraordinary Congress, underlining FIFA's commitment to better governance and greater accountability.

Participants embrace knowledgeable aura of FIFA MA Instructor Course

Jul 03, 2015, at 10:17 pm

New Delhi, July 3 (IBNS) The ability and dexterity of any Referee to control the volatility of a 90 minute stage is a direct reflection of the competence of his or her tutor -- the Referee Instructor.

USA asks Switzerland to extradite the seven detained FIFA officials

Jul 03, 2015, at 02:21 am

Berne, July 2 (IBNS) The USA has asked Switzerland to extradite the seven FIFA officials arrested in Zurich, officials said on Thursday.