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Source: FIFA | Feb 17, 2023

FIFA Foundation to provide USD 1 million in aid to Türkiye and Syria earthquake victims

The aid will be used to purchase and distribute essential humanitarian items, as well as to provide emergency and temporary shelter and protection

Football unites to help victims in Türkiye and Syria. Donation is for immediate humanitarian assistance in both countries. Collaboration will continue with both member associations. The FIFA Foundation is to provide USD 1 million in emergency humanitarian aid following the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria which have claimed the lives…

Source: FIFA | Feb 03, 2023

Match Officials on track for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

The first to head to Doha were match officials from UEFA for a four-day seminar running from 24 to 28 January

Doha hosted the second of three preparatory seminars for the referees on duty at the FIFA (www.FIFA.com) Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™; Event attended by match officials from the AFC, CAF and OFC ; Kari Seitz: It’s a pit-stop on the road to Australia & New Zealand 2023.…

Source: FIFA | Jan 24, 2023

FIFA launches education initiative designed to develop digital skills of member associations

Representatives from FIFA’s 211 member associations now have access to masterclasses from some of the world’s biggest and most innovative brands

A knowledge-sharing initiative focused on developing the digital skills of professionals worldwide; tailored case studies available to member associations; associations gain access to masterclasses from some of the world’s biggest and most innovative brands. FIFA has launched FIFA Digital Skills (https://FIFADigitalSkills.org/), an educational programme designed to develop the expertise of professionals…

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- FIFA World Cup 2022™ praised for its “unique cohesive power”
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Source: FIFA | Dec 16, 2022

FIFA World Cup 2022™ praised for its “unique cohesive power”

The FIFA Council took a major step towards the establishment of a fairer and more transparent football transfer system by approving the FIFA Football Agent Regulations

Budget for the 2023-2026 cycle to see USD 9.7 billion invested in football; 32-team FIFA Club World Cup (https://www.FIFA.com) for June 2025 launch among several agreed calendar principles; FIFA Football Agent Regulations approved. The FIFA Council met today in advance of the FIFA World Cup™ final in Doha, Qatar, which FIFA…

Source: FIFA | Dec 09, 2022

Join the Beat: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Official Soundtrack Launches Today!

Football fans, music lovers and people everywhere can join the beat and get closer to the greatest football show on Earth with today’s launch of the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ Official Soundtrack

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) Sound has spearheaded the launch of the first-ever multi-song collection to be created specifically for football’s biggest global celebration; Released by Universal Arabic Music, Universal Music Group, Republic Records, the soundtrack includes the anthems that have set the tone for the first-ever FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle…

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- Gianni Infantino praises ‘best group stage ever' at a FIFA World Cup™
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Source: FIFA | Dec 07, 2022

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FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino speaking as the knock-out rounds of the FIFA World Cup™ are underway. The video submission includes FIFA President Gianni Infantino giving an interview in Doha on December 6. Access the B-roll and dopesheet: https://bit.ly/3Y1orPU

Source: FIFA | Dec 05, 2022

World Football Celebrates the Tournament’s Biggest Team on International Volunteer Day

In a tournament of firsts, the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle East and Arab world sees International Volunteer Day fall for the first time ever on a match day this December 5th

Legends and ambassadors deliver special messages of gratitude and encouragement; FIFA (www.FIFA.com) World Cup Winner’s Trophy and special activities today at Doha’s Volunteer Hub; 20,000 volunteers from 150 nationalities were recruited to support the tournament in Qatar In a tournament of firsts, the first FIFA World Cup™ in the Middle…

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- FIFA Honours Nigerian Journalist, Kunle Solaja at AIPS Press Awards for Attending 9 World Cups
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Source: FIFA | Nov 29, 2022

B-roll Video Release: Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) Honours Nigerian Journalist, Kunle Solaja at AIPS Press Awards for Attending 9 World Cups

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Today, FIFA (https://www.FIFA.com) and AIPS recognised many of the journalists and members of the media who have attended multiple FIFA World Cups and have told stories from the world's biggest sporting event for generations of fans, watching, reading and listening from home. Nigerian journalist, Kunle Solaja was recognized having attended 9 FIFA…

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- FIFA President, Gianni Infantino on FIFA Women’s World Cup, Governance and the FIFA Clearing House at the FIFA Global Summit in Doha
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Source: FIFA | Nov 20, 2022

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FIFA (www.FIFA.com) President Gianni Infantino delivered his opening remarks at the FIFA Global Summit in Doha on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2022™ that begins later on Sunday. Qatar kick-off the FIFA World Cup 2022™ against Ecuador on Sunday November 20. The video submission includes FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s speech,…