Discover FIFA’s findings six months after the launch of the Concussion: Suspect and Protect campagin.
Coca-Cola resolves FIFA dispute, sponsors Club World Cup
Long-standing FIFA partner Coca-Cola has settled a legal dispute with the international football governing body and will now sponsor the …
FIFA set new global benchmark for Women’s Football Development
FIFA’s Bold Plan: 60 Million Women Footballers by 2027 – Can They Pull It Off?
DAZN gains free-to-view exclusivity deal for FIFA Club World Cup
Game-Changer! DAZN Lands Exclusive Deal with FIFA for Free Club World Cup 2025 Streaming!
Hawk-Eye sets sights on next-gen football technology
FIFA and Hawk-Eye’s Bold New Venture Will Revolutionise Football Forever!
Hisense Announced as First Partner for FIFA Club World Cup
FIFA has unveiled Hisense as their first partner of the new FIFA Club World Cup, which will kick off for …
100+ Women footballers demand FIFA ditch Saudi Aramco deal
Over 100 female football stars unite to challenge FIFA’s controversial Saudi Aramco sponsorship—find out why!
Lenovo partners with FIFA to revolutionise fan experience
Lenovo Makes Waves: Officially Crowned FIFA Technology Partner at the Tech World Event!
FIFPRO and European Leagues condemn FIFA’s schedule
FIFPRO and Major European Leagues Take a Stand Against FIFA’s ‘Abusive’ Match Calendar—What This Means for Players!
FIFA to help stream Homeless World Cup as part of agreement
FIFA has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to support the Homeless World Cup Foundation (HWCF) in supplying materials and …
FIFA aiming to raise funds to grow its streaming service
FIFA is looking to raise up to $2.97 billion AUD in order to expand its streaming service FIFA+ by working …
FIFA outlines future plans with media rights sales in Asia
FIFA has unveiled its new strategy with Infront Sports & Media to directly sell tournament media rights in the South …
Graduates congratulated after completing FIFA Diploma in Club Management program
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has congratulated the 2024 graduates of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management course at FIFA headquarters, …
FIFA implement measures to protect female players and coaches
FIFA has announced several amendments to the current Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP). These changes have …
FIFA and GIZ Sport present the new Women’s Empowerment programme
FIFA has joined in a collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) to fund 16 global organisations through …
FIFA trialling Video Support challenge technology
Football Video Support (VS) has been introduced by FIFA as another means of technology to review decisions. VS is a …
2023 FIFA review underlines incredible Women’s World Cup impact
FIFA has released their ‘2023 Financials in Review’ statement which highlights the incredible financial and cultural impact of the 2023 …
FIFA+ delivering valuable exposure for Oceania football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) is partnering with FIFA’s football streaming platform, FIFA+, to broadcast its international and club competitions …
FIFA renews with Qatar Airways as Global Airline Partner until 2030
Qatar Airways has been extended as the airline sponsor for the FIFA Men’s World Cup in North America in 2026, …
Cisco digital technology plays a huge role in success of 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup
Cisco and FIFA partnered up for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with one goal in mind; to produce a …
Australia to target 2034 FIFA World Cup following Matildas success
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has come to a conclusion, with the Matildas doing Australia proud by reaching the …
FIFA Football for Schools Programme starts in Northern Territory
The FIFA Football for Schools Programme has commenced in the Northern Territory, hosting a suite of initiatives that will see …
Hyundai and Kia stay loyal with FIFA until 2030 to extend past two decades
Hyundai Motor Group affiliates Hyundai and Kia have jointly announced the renewal of their long term partnerships with FIFA until …
Sydney Harbour Bridge to hold festival of football for the FIFA Women’s World Cup
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 and Destination NSW have teamed up to transform Sydney’s iconic landmark on Sunday, June 25. …
Victoria University researcher Robert Aughey on football technology: “It will be an accepted part of the game very quickly”
Robert Aughey, a researcher and professor from Victoria University, has collaborated with FIFA for several years on leading-edge football technologies. …
Victoria University the inaugural FIFA Research Institute for Football Technology
Victoria University (VU) has been confirmed as the first university in the world to be an official FIFA Research Institute …
Sports commentator Ben Homer: “There’s a really good foundation this year for the A-Leagues to take off”
Varied and adaptable in his work as a sports broadcaster, Ben Homer’s professional journey through the world of Australian sport …
EA Sports sign multi-year deal with UEFA Women’s Football
EA Sports, the leader that develops and publishes sports video games, has signed a multi-year deal to partner with UEFA …
FIFA pens multi-year deal with software development company Globant
FIFA has announced a multi-year partnership with digital consultant and software developer Globant – a move looking to accelerate the …
Strikerz Inc. prepares for Ultimate Football League launch in 2023
The number of video-gamers has accelerated in growth each year, with market research estimating a total of 3.09 billion playing …
Football Australia to implement FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme
With the Subway Socceroos competing at the men’s World Cup in under a month and the CommBank Matildas poised to …
FIFA and Roblox collaborate for a multi year partnership
FIFA, Football’s world governing body, and Roblox, the frontrunner metaverse platform which has seen 50 million daily active users, have …
FIFA and Xero to empower women and change footballing landscape across the globe
FIFA’s redesigned commercial structure for the women’s game to grow and thrive has resulted in a partnership with Xero to …
2023 Women’s World Cup Team Base Camps confirmed by FIFA
FIFA has confirmed the short-listed Team Base Camp options that will be available for selection by participating teams (Participating Member …
Reimagined FIFA Fan Festival experience to debut at Qatar 2022 before heading to Australia and New Zealand
FIFA is set to debut a reimagined fan destination and on-site entertainment experience for fans at future FIFA World Cup …
FIFA+ Collect to rollout ahead of Qatar 2022
FIFA have announced the arrival of FIFA+ Collect, a new platform allowing fans to own and collect digital FIFA World …
Mexican and Ecuadorian Football Associations partner to share refereeing knowledge
The Mexican Football Association (FMF) and the Ecuadorian Football Association (FEF) came together in August to hold a two-day working …
Port Melbourne Sharks President Bill Romanovski: “It’s horrendous what’s happened here – the facility was selected and now it’s not”
Historic National Premier Leagues Victoria side Port Melbourne Sharks have seen their successful application to be a training venue host …
Capital Football hosts referee education sessions with Alex King
Capital Football match officials were given the opportunity to learn from one of Australia’s top officials, as FIFA and A-Leagues …
FIFA and Mexican Football Federation’s Supercopa Femenil to encourage growth in women’s football
With the financial support of FIFA, the Mexican Football Federation has launched the FIFA | FMF Supercopa Femenil (Women’s Super …
A-League Men’s Referee of the Year Alex King joins Football Queensland
Football Queensland has announced the arrival of Alex King, a member of the FIFA Panel of International Referees, to the …
FIFA Technical Expert Karl Dodd: “We need to have a holistic approach to our development”
Karl Dodd’s proficient understanding of the nature of football on and off the pitch is unlike many others. Having undergone …
FIFA-led Talent Development Scheme proceeds in Morocco
Having recently qualified for their sixth FIFA World Cup, Morocco has continually proven itself to be a leading African nation …
Semi-automated VAR to be implemented at Qatar World Cup
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA has announced that it will utilise semi-automated VAR offside technology at …
Bureau of FIFA Council approves World Cup squad increase to 26 players ahead of Qatar 2022
The Bureau of the FIFA Council – composed of the FIFA President and the six confederation presidents – has addressed …
FIFA and FIFPRO rollout social media moderation tool to stamp out online abuse
FIFA and FIFPRO, the global football player’s body, are rolling out a social media moderation tool to combat online abuse …
FIFA Fan Movement partners with adidas to deliver ball donations
With the entire world going into a COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, many football tournaments – including FIFA’s – went …
FIFA and Qatar’s carbon-neutral World Cup claim identified as ‘misleading’ in new report
Carbon Market Watch have released a new report outlining ‘misleading’ claims from the 2022 World Cup’s organisers. In the lead-in …
FIFA and EA Sports end 30-year deal
As reported by the New York Times on Wednesday, gaming giant EA Sports and world football governing body FIFA have parted …
FIFA announces experienced Elkhan Mammadov as Director Member Associations Europe
FIFA has announced the appointment of Elkhan Mammadov as Director Member Associations Europe. From May 1, 2022, Mammadov will assume …
FIFA+ debut to provide greater global connection through football
FIFA have announced the launch of FIFA+, a brand-new digital platform designed to bring football fans together across the globe …
Xero named as FIFA Women’s Football Partner
FIFA has announced Xero as the latest FIFA Women’s Football Partner in a multi-year agreement which covers the FIFA Women’s …
FIFA Talent Development Scheme strengthens support
FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) is an innovative offering to member associations (MAs) that helps them achieve their full potential. …
Economic returns predicted for biennial FIFA World Cup
Two independent studies have suggested that FIFA’s economic situation would be dramatically improved if both men’s and women’s FIFA World …
FIFA’s commercial partnership structure unlocks opportunities
For the first time in eight years, FIFA has introduced a new commercial partnership structure that will provide companies worldwide …
28 Australian Match Officials recognised by FIFA for 2022
Football Australia has announced that 28 of Australia’s Match Officials have been appointed to FIFA’s Panel of International Referees for …
Oceania Football Confederation has a new Home of Football
The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) Home of Football has been completed – based in Auckland, New Zealand. The complex has been gifted the Māori name Te Kahu o Kiwa.
European Club Association members discuss key football topics
Members of the European Club Association (ECA) got together virtually to hear updates, exchange opinions and express views on a number of important topics relating to the future of professional football.
Football Coaches Australia presents ‘The Football Coaching Life Podcast’ S3 Ep 4 with Gary Cole interviewing Belinda Wilson
Belinda Wilson began her football journey in Byron Bay on the far north coast of NSW. She is currently enjoying autumn in Zurich, Switzerland where she is the Senior Technical Development Manager, Women’s Football with FIFA.
FIFA meets to discuss transfer system and match calendar
FIFA has remained committed to the ongoing reform of the transfer system in a recent meeting with leading stakeholders and the global football community.
Is Australia ready for a two-year World Cup cycle?
Battle lines are being drawn between FIFA and key stakeholders, as it remains to be seen whether Australia will support the push for a two-year World Cup cycle.
FIFA’s mission to expand the World Cup will only damage it
With 166 member nations of FIFA voting to explore the concept of a two-year cycle for the World Cup, questions need to be asked whether too much of a good thing will destroy what makes the competition special.
Afghan female footballers evacuated by Australian Government
The Australian Government has evacuated a number of female footballers, athletes and their dependents from Afghanistan following an appeal by world bodies FIFA and FIFPRO.
FIFA and UN working towards strategic goals
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed have agreed to work on plans to implement …
U-17 and U-19 2021 FIFA World Cups cancelled
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of both the U-17 and U-19 FIFA World Cups in 2021. Indonesia was …
FCA’s Belinda Wilson scores new role with FIFA
Football Coaches Australia (FCA) is pleased to congratulate Executive Member Belinda Wilson on her appointment as Senior Technical Development Manager …
22 national teams set for FIFA Arab Cup 2021
22 national teams from the Middle East and Arab regions have signed up to participate in the FIFA Arab Cup …
New standard launched for FIFA Quality Programme
‘FIFA Basic’ has been launched as the lowest standard of the FIFA Quality Programme which sets industry standards for football …
FIFA launches anti-doping programme
FIFA has launched an Executive Programme in Anti-Doping, which aims to provide analysis on the regulatory, institutional and scientific aspects …
FIFA begins host city selection process for 2023 Women’s World Cup
FIFA has begun its process to examine the 12 candidate host cities for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, through …
FIFA digital campaign wins industry award
FIFA’s #WorldCupAtHome digital campaign has won the Content Creation Award at the 2020 Leaders Sports Awards. The #WorldCupAtHome campaign was …
Equal pay in football is one thing, but fair prize money is much harder to achieve
After the stunning success of the 2019 Women’s World Cup in France, continued calls for equal pay rang loudly across …
$1.5 Billion FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan Approved
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has approved the FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan regulations which aim to financially support member …
Peter Filopoulos: Hosting the Women’s World Cup will turbocharge the growth of women’s football
Peter Filopoulos, CEO of Football Victoria believes Australia’s successful FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC) bid will fast-track the sport’s growth …
Japan withdraws: Australia-NZ bid in the box seat to host Women’s World Cup
Japan have withdrawn their bid to host the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, in a boost for the joint Australian …
FIFA ranks Australia-NZ bid as best for 2023 Women’s World Cup
The Australia-New Zealand bid to co-host the 2023 Women’s World Cup has been rated the best by FIFA, according to …
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The coach speaks: One on one with Alen Stajcic
It was perhaps apt that my chat with former Matildas and now Central Coast Mariners manager Alen Stajcic was interrupted …
FIFA roll out their $150m support package for member associations
FIFA, football’s global governing body, has introduced its first step of a major relief plan by releasing operational funding to …
Can E-Sports Captalise on this Monumental Opportunity?
The world has been brought to a near standstill as a result of the coronavirus. Many businesses across the globe, …
Football West launches FIFA 20 E-Series Club Cup
Football West has announced it will launch its first virtual cup competition, with clubs from around the state competing. The …
2021 FIFA Club World Cup to move due to rescheduled Euro 2020
The inaugural 24-team FIFA Club World Cup originally for next year is set to move to accommodate the rescheduled UEFA …
FIFA Considering Ban on Domestic Fixtures Being Played Overseas
On February 27th, soccer’s worldwide governing body FIFA held a meeting to discuss the potential of banning domestic league fixtures …
Football Victoria conducts 2020 Referees Seminar
Over 300 referees were in attendance at the recent Football Victoria Referees Seminar at Monash University’s Caulfield campus. Speakers included: …
First female match commissioner selected for AFC Cup final
Kanya Keomany of Laos will be the first woman to take charge of an AFC Cup final, after being appointed …
Are the Joeys’ slow starts evidence of a vacuum of opportunity for young Australian footballers?
With the Joeys currently involved in the FIFA U-17’s World Cup, some of Australia’s best young footballers are on show …