U-17 WC: FIFA Commercial Affiliates pledge full support for India 2017
Mar 30, 2017, at 03:19 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.
We have utmost respect for Myanmar: Constantine
Mar 27, 2017, at 10:08 pm
Yangon, Mar 27 (IBNS): In pursuit of their Asian dream, India open their campaign in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers UAE 2019 on Tuesday when Stephen Constantine’s men take on Myanmar in Yangon.
FIFA: Match official banned for life due to match manipulation
Mar 21, 2017, at 03:37 pm
Zurich, Mar 21 (IBNS): The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to ban the Ghanaian match official Joseph Odartei Lamptey from taking part in any kind of football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) at national and international level for life, an official release stated.
FIFA suspends Malian Football Association
Mar 20, 2017, at 03:39 pm
Zurich, Mar 20 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to suspend the Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT) with immediate effect as of Friday, Mar 17, 2017, and until further notice as a result of government interference, an official release said.
FIFA: Independent advisory board of human rights experts to meet on March 13
Mar 12, 2017, at 01:55 am
Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS): To further strengthen its work to ensure respect for human rights, FIFA has set up an independent advisory body composed of international experts from the United Nations, trade unions, civil society and business, an official release stated.
FIFA welcomes CAS award recognising compatibility of TPO ban with EU law
Mar 12, 2017, at 01:53 am
Zurich, Mar 11 (IBNS): FIFA welcomed the award given on Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case involving the Belgian club FC Seraing, who were sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee (as confirmed by the FIFA Appeal Committee) for breaches relating to the third-party ownership of players’ economic rights (TPO) and third-party influence (articles 18ter and 18bis of the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players), an official release stated.
Volunteer programme launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017
Mar 07, 2017, at 03:53 pm
Zurich, Mar 7 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 has launched its volunteer programme, providing an opportunity for thousands of Indian and international volunteers to be part of India’s first-ever global football tournament, which will take place across six cities between Oct 6 and 28, 2017, an official release said.
FIFA welcomes CAS decision involving Gordon Derrick
Mar 02, 2017, at 06:33 pm
Zurich, Mar 2 (IBNS): FIFA has welcomed the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to dismiss the appeal filed by Gordon Derrick, General Secretary of the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) and President of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), against a decision of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee on April 12, 2016, an official release said.
FIFA extends ban of Korea Republic official
Feb 10, 2017, at 04:36 pm
Zurich, Feb 10 (IBNS): FIFA on Thursday confirmed the worldwide extension of two sanctions imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee against the Korea Republic official Kim Sangwoo for breaches of the AFC Code of Ethics, an official release stated.
FIFA extends ban of Timor-Leste FA General Secretary
Feb 08, 2017, at 06:14 pm
Zurich, Feb 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Tuesday confirmed the worldwide extension of the ban imposed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Disciplinary Committee on the General Secretary of the Timor-Leste Football Association, who was found guilty of using falsified documents in connection with the fielding of ineligible players by Timor-Leste, an official release stated.
FIFA extends ban of five Nigerian officials
Feb 08, 2017, at 06:13 pm
Zurich, Feb 8 (IBNS): FIFA on Tuesday confirm the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed by the Nigerian Football Federation’s (NFF) Disciplinary Committee on May 12, 2016, against the officials Christopher Giwa, Muazu Suleyman, Yahaya Adama, Sani Fema and Johnson Effiong for breaches of the NFF Statutes and the FIFA Code of Ethics, an official release said.
FIFA signs deal with Sportradar to enhance transparency
Feb 04, 2017, at 05:21 pm
Zurich, Feb 4 (IBNS): FIFA has concluded an agreement with Sportradar Integrity Services that will provide world football’s governing body with a full suite of monitoring, education and intelligence services to further strengthen the integrity of football around the globe, an official release stated.
Ineligible player suspension: FIFA rejects Bolivia appeal
Feb 04, 2017, at 05:09 pm
Zurich, Feb 4 (IBNS): The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected the appeals lodged by the Bolivian Football Association (FBF) in the cases relating to the fielding of an ineligible player – Nelson Cabrera – in the preliminary competition matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, an official release said.
FIFA confirms agenda for 131st IFAB annual meeting
Feb 02, 2017, at 07:12 pm
Zurich, Feb 2 (IBNS): The 131st Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The IFAB will take place at Wembley Stadium on Friday, Mar 3, and will be chaired by Greg Clarke, Chairman of The Football Association, an official release stated.
Beach Soccer WC: Official Match Ball revealed in The Bahamas
Jan 30, 2017, at 07:21 pm
Zurich, Jan 30 (IBNS): The Official Match Ball for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 was revealed to the public on Friday, Jan 27, 2017, on a beach in the host city of Nassau, an official release stated.
FIFA World Cup to expand to 48 teams from 2026
Jan 11, 2017, at 12:56 am
Zurich, Jan 10 (IBNS): The FIFA Council has unanimously decided in favour of expanding the FIFA World Cup to a 48-team competition as of the 2026 edition.
Cristiano Ronaldo wins Fifa best player award
Jan 10, 2017, at 03:36 pm
Zurich, Jan 10 (IBNS): Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has been named 'The Best FIFA Men’s Player 2016' at the Best Fifa Football Awards in Zurich.
Several member associations sanctioned for incidents during FIFA World Cup qualifiers and friendlies
Dec 21, 2016, at 04:19 pm
Zurich, Dec 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday confirm sanctions imposed on several football associations for incidents during 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches and international friendlies, an official release said.
Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo wins 2016 Ballon d'Or, the Golden Ball
Dec 13, 2016, at 07:17 pm
Paris, Dec 13 (IBNS): Real Madrid forward, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal, won one of European Club Football's prestigious awards, the Ballon d’Or 2016, or the Golden Ball for 2016, his fourth, beating FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi of Spain, reported the media on Tuesday. live roulette online in India
Video Assistant Referees to be tested at FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016
Dec 08, 2016, at 04:03 pm
Zurich, Dec 8 (IBNS): An important piece of history will be made at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016 (Dec 8-18 in Yokohama and Osaka) with video assistance being used to support referees with “match-changing†decisions for the first time in a FIFA competition, an official release stated.
Nominees for The Best FIFA Football Awards revealed
Dec 03, 2016, at 04:38 pm
Zurich, Dec 3 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday announced the final contenders for The Best FIFA Football Awards, an official release stated.
55 names revealed for FIFA FIFPro World11 2016
Dec 02, 2016, at 04:44 pm
Zurich, Dec 2 (IBNS): FIFPro, the worldwide players’ union, and FIFA on Thursday announced the final 55-player shortlist for the FIFA FIFPro World11 2016, an official release stated.
FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 tickets to go on public sale on Dec 1 2016
Dec 01, 2016, at 06:23 pm
Zurich, Dec 1 (IBNS): With the eight participating countries' routes to glory at the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 now mapped out, as of Thursday, Dec 1 2016, 12.00 CET/14.00 MSK time, fans will be able to apply for tickets with just a few mouse clicks on the exclusive sales website FIFA.com/tickets, an official release stated.
FIFA launches Forward Programme workshops with member associations and confederations
Nov 25, 2016, at 06:28 pm
Zurich, Nov 25 (IBNS): The implementation of FIFA Forward – FIFA’s overhauled development programme – at member association and confederation level will be at the core of a series of workshops organised by world’s football governing body that started this week in Asunción with the participation of all ten South American member associations along with CONMEBOL representatives, an official release stated.
FIFA Monitoring Committee meets with Israeli and Palestinian authorities
Nov 23, 2016, at 11:21 pm
Zurich, Nov 23 (IBNS): Chairman of the FIFA Monitoring Committee Israel-Palestine, Tokyo Sexwale, had separate important meetings with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, over the last two days, an official release stated.
FIFA Puskás Award 2016: Ten best goals of the year announced
Nov 22, 2016, at 02:08 am
Zurich, Nov 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Monday announced the 10 best goals for the upcoming FIFA Puskás Award 2016, an official release stated.
Match officials for the FIFA Club World Japan 2016 appointed
Nov 16, 2016, at 03:40 pm
Zurich, Nov 16 (IBNS): FIFA has announced the match officials who will be in charge at the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016, an official release stated.
FIFA sets strict compliance standards for development projects
Nov 12, 2016, at 04:28 pm
Zurich, Nov 12 (IBNS): Following the approval by the FIFA Development Committee, FIFA on Friday published a circular outlining the contract of agreed objectives which sets the scene for the implementation of Forward, FIFA’s overhauled development programme, an official release stated.
FIFA reveals candidates for Best Men's Player
Nov 05, 2016, at 03:53 pm
Zurich, Nov 5 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday revealed the candidates for the Best Men's Player in the upcoming The Best FIFA Football Awards.
FIFA announces candidates for The Best Women's Player
Nov 04, 2016, at 04:00 pm
Zurich, Nov 4 (IBNS): FIFA on Thursday announced the list of candidates for the Best Female player of the year 2016, an official release stated.