FIFA President proposes new initiatives for upgrading African football

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.