FIFA concussion campaign reaches 835 million people

Jack Huggett25/03/2025 5:55 am23/03/2025

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FIFA has revealed key figures from the Concussion: Suspect and Protect campaign, six months after the campaign’s launch.

Releasing the results on World Head Injury Awareness Day, FIFA found that the campaign – developed in conjunction with the World Health Organisation (WHO) – had reached approximately 835 million people worldwide.

Across the world, FIFA detailed how the campaign had engaged 482,700 people online, including 2,070 toolkit downloads.

Launched in September 2024, the campaign has been adopted by more than 90 Member Associations (MAs) across all of the confederations in differing capacities.

One of the prolific adopters of the Concussion: Suspect and Protect campaign has been the Federation of Ugandan Football Associations (FUFA). FUFA has been extremely committed to the cause, delivering numerous briefings to all of its national teams and resharing the campaign across its media channels.

Additionally, FUFA has worked tirelessly with their medical teams to set up the FIFA Concussion Protocol for Medical Staff and the FIFA Concussion Protocol for Grassroots Football across the country’s football tiers.

FUFA Head of Medical, Dr Apollo Ahimbisibwe emphasised FUFA’s dedication to adopting concussion prevention measures.

“The Federation of Uganda Football Associations is proud to support the concussion awareness campaign, a joint initiative by FIFA and the World Health Organization,” he said in a press release.

“We are committed to raising awareness about concussion among Uganda Premier and FUFA Women Super League players, national teams, coaches, medical staff and all stakeholders involved in the beautiful game.

“Through education and training, we emphasise that no match is worth the risk. To ensure a safe playing environment, we will extend this critical message to every corner of the country, reaching schools, non-league football clubs and all football enthusiasts. The safety and well-being of our players are paramount, and we are dedicated to making the game safe for all participants.”

As the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup approaches, FIFA has already begun to deliver courses and concussion prevention measures in preparation for the new tournament.

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Manchester City Charges Put Financial Governance Under Spotlight

Oliver Van Bronswijk29/09/2026 1:00 am29/09/2026

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Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges has created a major business and administration challenge for the club. An independent commission reportedly reached its findings after a lengthy hearing into alleged financial-rule breaches between 2009 and 2018 last week.

The Premier League has not confirmed the verdict publicly, while City says the process remains ongoing and is expected to appeal. The next decision could have significant financial consequences.

No punishment has been announced; however, potential sanctions include a points deduction, financial penalties and/or expulsion from the Premier League, all of which would have significant and varied financial impact. The club must continue operating while it awaits the commission’s full decision and any appeal process, which could affect recruitment, player contracts, budgets and long-term investment decisions.

City generates substantial income through broadcasting, commercial partnerships and matchday operations – as of 2026, Manchester City’s revenue sits at $1.56 billion (894 million pounds). A significant change to the club’s Premier League status could therefore affect several revenue streams at once.

Commercial partners will also be watching the next weeks closely, and must assess how any sanction could affect their association with the club. City’s global commercial operation has become an important part of its business model during its period of sustained success. Other Premier League clubs have discussed potential compensation claims linked to the alleged breaches. Any successful claims would create another financial liability for City beyond a league sanction.

City has consistently denied wrongdoing and says it has respected due process, and its expected appeal means the forthcoming sanctions may not represent the final outcome. That leaves the club managing two priorities at once: defending its position through the regulatory process, and protecting its commercial and operational stability.

For the Premier League, the case also tests the strength of its financial regulations. The final sanction, and any appeal that follows, will shape the financial and administrative consequences for Manchester City and could influence how clubs approach financial compliance in the future.

Queensland Football Convention adds high-profile speakers to 2026 lineup

Oliver Van Bronswijk28/09/2026 10:00 am28/09/2026

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The 2026 Queensland Football Convention has expanded its speaker lineup. Robbie Kruse, Emma McKeon, Jon Moss and Tony Wilson are joining previously confirmed headliner Mark Bosnich. The four new additions will bring experience from football, elite sport, refereeing and high performance to the two-day convention at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on the 10th and 11th of October.

Bosnich was announced in August as the event’s featured speaker. The former Socceroo and Premier League goalkeeper will take part in an exclusive Q&A covering his career, life in football and the pathways available to Australia’s next generation of players. Robbie Kruse adds another strong football voice to the program. Queensland’s most-capped Socceroo will share lessons from a career that took him from local football to the FIFA World Cup and UEFA Champions League. Now working in coaching and player development, Kruse will focus on pathways, talent development and the challenge of making the step into elite football.

McKeon – Australia’s most decorated Olympian – will bring a different perspective in exploring the principles behind high performance. Her session will cover teamwork, resilience, goal setting and the value of small improvements when competing at the highest level.

Former Premier League referee and current-Football Australia Head of Referees Jon Moss will also return, examining the relationship between coaches and match officials. He will focus on communication, mutual respect and collaboration, while also looking at the future of refereeing in Australia and the role coaches and clubs can play in supporting officials.

Tony Wilson, founder of Performance Lab, completes the newly announced group. As keynote speaker, Wilson will examine mindset, leadership, culture and resilience, drawing on his work with elite athletes, teams and organisations across Australia and the United States. The expanded program gives coaches, administrators and football professionals access to perspectives from across the sporting landscape.

The Queensland Football Convention will take place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. The convention takes place from the 9th to the 11th of October.

To purchase tickets to the 2026 Queensland Football Convention, click the link here.