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FIFA Secretary General receives Choiseul Grand Prix award in Casablanca

Appointed in 2016 and the first female, African and Muslim Secretary General in over a century of FIFA history, Ms Samoura has since worked tirelessly alongside President Gianni Infantino to rehabilitate FIFA’s image and increase transparency

Fatma Samoura honoured in recognition of her achievements as Secretary General; Progress in women’s football and development schemes central themes of speech; Vows to continue work against discrimination after stepping down at the end of the year. Fatma Samoura has received the Choiseul Grand Prix award at a ceremony in…

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Football has sent a message of unity with FIFA World Cup hosting decisions

The FIFA Council agreed at its meeting on 4 October that the sole candidate for hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2030 would be the combined bid of Morocco, Portugal, and Spain

FIFA President (www.FIFA.com) addressed the 77th CONMEBOL Congress in Rio de Janeiro; Hosting decisions were based on “consensus and unity” after consultation and constructive dialogue; Gianni Infantino thanked Presidents of the confederations for their agreement. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, in his address to the 77th CONMEBOL Congress in Rio de…

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Following extensive consultation with all confederations and given the importance of marking the centenary of the FIFA World Cup™ (www.FIFA.com), the FIFA Council took key decisions in relation to the bidding and hosting of the Centenary edition of the FIFA World Cup in 2030 during its meeting held by videoconference from…

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FIFA World Cup set to return to Africa in 2030

In 2030, the FIFA World Cup will unite three continents and six countries, inviting the entire world to join in the celebration of the beautiful game, the Centenary and the FIFA World Cup itself

FIFA World Cup (www.FIFA.com) in 2030 set to unite the world in unique global celebration; Morocco, Portugal and Spain joint bid is the sole candidate to host FIFA World Cup 2030™; Centenary celebration and celebratory games to take place in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay; Member associations from AFC and OFC…

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FIFA Legends bring smiles during Rabat visits

The FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™ was the platform for football to provide some hope to future generations

Laura Georges and Christian Karembeu visit Rabat’s Lalla Meriem Orphanage; Zico, Sávio Bortolini and Mikaël Silvestre meet patients at the Children’s Hospital; Atlas Lion Legend Houssine Kharja also in attendance in the Moroccan capital. The FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™ was the platform for football to provide some hope…

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B-roll Video Release: Live communication of video assistant referee (VAR)-related decisions is being trialled at the FIFA Club World Cup in Morocco

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At its Annual Business Meeting (ABM) held at Wembley Stadium in London on 18 January 2023, The IFAB followed up on the recommendations made by its Football and Technical Advisory Panels in October 2022. It agreed that referees’ live communication of video assistant referee (VAR) related decisions to the public…

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Collina: We want to make video assistant referee (VAR) interventions more understandable for spectators

Referees’ live communication of video assistant referee (VAR) related decisions to the public - both in the stadium and via broadcasters - would be trialled for 12 months in international competitions

Live communication of VAR-related decisions is being trialled at the FIFA (www.FIFA.com) Club World Cup in Morocco. The trial was approved by the IFAB Annual Business Meeting in January 2023. FIFA’s Referees Committee Chairman Pierluigi Collina is encouraged by the technology’s usage in other sports. Whether a game of football…

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FIFA and RedOne bring top musical talents together in Welcome to Morocco, the FIFA Club World Cup 2022™ anthem

Executive Producer RedOne has brought together Asma Lmnawar, RYM, Douzi, Hatim Ammor, Aminux, Nouamane Belaiachi, Zouhair Bahaoui and Dizzy Dros for the track

The uplifting official song celebrates the cream of Morocco’s musical talent and the world’s leading clubs playing the star‑studded tournament. Executive Producer RedOne has brought together Asma Lmnawar, RYM, Douzi, Hatim Ammor, Aminux, Nouamane Belaiachi, Zouhair Bahaoui and Dizzy Dros for the track.The tournament, which runs until 11 February, will conclude…

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At the FIFA (www.FIFA.com) World Cup Qatar 2022™, American Assistant Referee Kathryn Nesbitt helped create history as part of a sextet of women – three referees, three assistant referees – who were selected to officiate on football’s biggest global stage. A first in the 92-year history of the tournament. With…

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Media accreditation process launched for the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™

The competition will be held in Rabat and Tangiers from 1 to 11 February 2023. The deadline for media applications is Monday, 30 January 2023

FIFA (www.FIFA.com) is pleased to announce that the accreditation process for media representatives wishing to cover the FIFA Club World Cup Morocco 2022™ is now open. The competition will be held in Rabat and Tangiers from 1 to 11 February 2023. The deadline for media applications is Monday, 30 January 2023. Click here…