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

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

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.

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.

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.

ISL Kicks off Premier Skills Referee Development Programme in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 27 (IBNS): Premier Skills, a partnership between the British Council and the Premier League, launched its hugely successful Referee Development initiative in Mumbai, in partnership with the Indian Super League and All India Football Federation on Monday, an official release stated.

Football: Otto Pfister assumes post as new Afghan coach

Kabul, Feb 13 (IBNS): German Otto Pfister has assumed role as the new coach of the Afghanistan national football team, local Khaama Press reported.

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.

Football: India to play international friendly against Cambodia

New Delhi, Feb 9 (IBNS): The Indian National Team, as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2019 will be playing an International Friendly against Cambodia in Phnom Penh on March 22, 2017, 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.

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.