Tag: Gianni Infantino
FOUR MORE YEARS: Infantino re-elected FIFA president
Gianni Infantino was re-elected unopposed as FIFA president for another four years, during the 73rd FIFA Congress in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday.
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THE RICH GET RICHER: FIFA made $7.6B from 2019-22, projects $11B earnings between now and 2026
The FIFA Council has approved the Annual Report 2022 , which highlighted the organization’s record‑breaking revenue of $7.6 billion during the 2019‑2022 cycle and the $11 billion that is expected to be earned during the 2023‑2026 period, it was announced on Tuesday.
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GUEST COLUMN: FIFA President on Pele: Immortal – forever with us
For everyone who loves the beautiful game, this is the day we never wanted to come. The day we lost Pelé.
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MOROCCO BOUND: Sounders to play in Club World Cup in February
FIFA announced Friday that the 2022 FIFA Club World Cup will be held in Morocco from Feb. 1-11, 2023.
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WAHL’S PASSING: FIFA’s Infantino sends his condolences to friends and family
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of sportswriter Grant Wahl.
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‘A DARK DAY:’ At least 125 fans die at Indonesia match
At least 125 people died and about 180 others were hurt in in a crush of fans at a soccer game in Indonesia on Saturday.
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SOME ELECTRONIC HELP: Semi-automated offside tech will help referees at World Cup
FIFA on Friday announced that semi-automated offside technology will be used at the World Cup in Qatar, starting on Nov. 21.
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OFFSIDE REMARKS: New York/New Jersey has got some competition
OK, I admit. I am biased.
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LEADERSHIP ROLE: FIFA names Jill Ellis to head Technical Advisory Group for women’s soccer
Former U.S. women’s national team head coach Jill Ellis has been appointed by FIFA to lead a Technical Advisory Group on the future of women’s soccer, which will consider the future of the women’s game.
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THE HOSTS WITH THE MOST: Women’s World Cup will include 9 cities, 10 stadiums in Australia, New Zealand
FIFA Wednesday announced the nine host cities and 10 stadiums that will host the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
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REACHING THE SUMMIT: Former attorney general Lynch to be a keynote speak at FIFA Compliance Summit
FIFA Thursday announced the agenda and keynote speakers that will participate in the third edition of the FIFA Compliance Summit. It will be held in a virtual format from Oct. 12-16.
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A YEAR LATER: French soccer body, organizing committee on social, economic, environmental benefits of Women’s World Cup
A report published Monday by the French Football Association and the Local Organizing Committee for the Women’s World Cup 2019, has highlighted the positive social, economic and environmental benefits left by France 2019.
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