FIFA+ debut to provide greater global connection through football

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FIFA have announced the launch of FIFA+, a brand-new digital platform designed to bring football fans together across the globe through having access to the game they love, for free.

FIFA+ delivers live domestic league games from around the globe, match stats, the greatest archive in international football, premium original content, immersive global storytelling, and much more.

Over 29,000 men’s matches and over 11,000 women’s matches will be streamed on FIFA+ in 2022, totalling over 40,000 matches.

“FIFA+ represents the next step in our vision to make football truly global and inclusive, and it underpins FIFA’s core mission of expanding and developing football globally,” FIFA President Gianni Infantino said.

“This project represents a cultural shift in the way different types of football fans want to connect with and explore the global game and has been a fundamental part of my Vision 2020-2023. It will accelerate the democratisation of football and we are delighted to share it with fans.”

FIFA+ offers live coverage from Europe’s top flight leagues to previously unserved competitions from around the world in men’s, women’s and youth football.  From launch, 1,400 matches will be live streamed monthly on FIFA+, and rising rapidly.

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, FIFA+ will be home to every FIFA World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup™ match ever recorded on camera, totalling more than 2,000 hours of archived content. For the first time ever, this entire archive will be available to fans.

Fans will have the ability to watch full-match replays, highlights, goals and magical moments all in one place. The FIFA+ Archive will launch with more than 2,500 videos dating back to the 1950s, with many more to come throughout the year.

The Match Centre will allow football fans to immerse themselves in rich football data across 400 men’s competitions and 65 women’s competitions. A daily feed of news from around the world of men’s and women’s football will also complement and offer additional updates. Throughout the year, fans will enjoy interactive games including votes, quizzes, fantasy games and predictors.

From launch, FIFA+ will bring the game to life through exclusive, world-class titles including:

  • Ronaldinho: The Happiest Man in the World - An exclusive, feature-length documentary offering extensive access to and never-seen-before archive of one of the most iconic players to have played the game.
  • Captains: Season 1 - A ground-breaking 8-part series from Fulwell 73 (Sunderland ‘Til I Die, All or Nothing: Juventus) following six captains as they lead their countries through qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The series, which will explore each individual’s leadership traits, features Luka Modrić (Croatia), Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Brian Kaltak (Vanuatu), Andre Blake (Jamaica), Hassan Maatouk (Lebanon) and Thiago Silva (Brazil).
  • Croatia: Defining a Nation – This original feature-length documentary tells the story of how football unites and binds this nation and a group of friends who reached global recognition against the backdrop of the most extreme adversity.
  • Icons – A 5 x 26-minute docuseries showcasing five of the biggest game-changers of the women’s game: Wendie Renard, Lucy Bronze, Asisat Oshoala, Carli Lloyd and Sam Kerr telling their stories in their own words. Produced by Noah Media Group (14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible, Finding Jack Charlton).
  • Academies – The inside story of some of the greatest talent production lines in world football from Shoot the Company. Season 1 tells the story of RSC Anderlecht across 3 x 30-minute episodes.

FIFA+ will be available across all web and mobile devices, and across a range of connected devices soon. It will be available in five language editions (English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish), alongside an additional six languages to follow in June of 2022.

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Football NSW: South Coast grassroots clubs receive welcome funding boost

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Three Football South Coast clubs are the latest recipients of the NSW Government’s ‘Active Regional Communities’ package, a community program which seeks to invest in facilities in the hope that safer, more accessible playing environments will lead to increased participation across the board.

The purpose of the package, as per Service NSW’s website, is to enhance liveability, resilience and long-term sustainability in rural NSW by championing events that support social cohesion and improve amenities in the region.

It is comprised of 3 streams:

1.⁠ ⁠Regional Events and Partnerships – with grants of up to $2 million available for either the development of new events, or to improve on existing events, via upgraded infrastructure.

2.⁠ ⁠Community Participation – grants of up to $1 million, with a focus on greater accessibility. This funding could go towards sports grounds, safe transport and supervision, or staffing for events that boost local wellbeing and connection.

3.⁠ ⁠Local Priorities – Covers grants of up to $100,000, targeted at upgrading safety and equipment, hiring and training skilled staff, introducing and funding new groups, and/or increasing the frequency and range of existing activities.

On October 9, Football NSW announced upgrades would be received by Fairy Meadow United FC, Woonona Football Club and Albion Park White Eagles Soccer Club, as part of a comprehensive $7 million investment which will support a total of 24 community-led projects across the South Coast.

The clubs have secured $177,566, $18,182 and $46,297 respectively, which will support improvements to club awnings, goalposts and ball stop fences  in a bid to enhance matchday experience safety.

Football NSW’s Infrastructure and Club Development Coordinator Lachlan Mainwaring congratulated the clubs on this essential period of growth.

Mainwaring described the regional funding projects as ‘fantastic examples’ of how the impact of grassroots investments can reverberate through wider communities, assisting players, volunteers and families alike.

To ensure the sport remains sustainable for future generations, Football NSW welcomes ongoing partnership between clubs, association, government and councils.

A-Leagues partners with Champion Data to enhance broadcast experience

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The Australian Professional Leagues (APL) has appointed Champion Data as its official broadcast graphics partner in a three-season agreement designed to enhance coverage of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women. The partnership will introduce Champion Data’s live graphics technology across broadcasts on Network 10 and Paramount+, delivering real-time statistics, scores and visual insights to help fans follow the action.

Champion Data will use its proprietary GGi platform to connect match data with broadcast graphics and production workflows. The system will support the delivery of clear, engaging information throughout matches, giving viewers greater insight into key moments and performances. The agreement also strengthens the APL’s commitment to improving the broadcast presentation of women’s football. Champion Data will bring the Ninja A-League Women’s production standards into alignment with the men’s competition, supporting a more consistent viewing experience across both leagues.

The APL expects the partnership to enrich its broadcast offering as audiences seek deeper insights and more engaging ways to follow Australian football. The new graphics package will help viewers understand match developments, track statistics and connect with the stories unfolding on the pitch. Champion Data will manage technical delivery, train broadcast operators and provide live matchday support throughout the agreement. This end-to-end approach will help production teams deliver accurate information and consistent graphics across both competitions.

The partnership builds on Champion Data’s experience in sports data collection, analytics and broadcast technology. They currently provide statistics for the AFL, V8 Supercars and Tennis Australia alongside many others. By integrating live match information with on-screen graphics, the company will help bring the tactical detail and drama of A-Leagues football to television and streaming audiences.

As the APL continues to develop its broadcast product across television and digital platforms. The partnership positions Champion Data as a key technology provider for the next three seasons. The collaboration will combine data expertise and broadcast innovation to improve how fans experience Australian football, bringing greater clarity, context and insight to every match.

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