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