FIFA restructures its administration to build a stronger and more sustainable organisation
To create a more efficient, streamlined and purposeful operation that reflects the global reach, diversity and unifying nature of FIFA, world football’s governing body is currently undergoing a comprehensive restructuring of its administration
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Cannavaro relives 2006 Final, enjoys it more than ever
We sat down with 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany winning captain Fabio Cannavaro to talk about that historic night for Italy, recalling the final and the key moments that ended with him lifting the trophy in Berlin.
Draw sets out Oceania’s road to Russia
Ledley looking onwards and upwards
Following their exit from UEFA EURO 2016 after a 2-0 semi-final loss to Portugal, Wales midfielder Joe Ledley spoke with FIFA.com about his team’s historic performance and how it can have a lasting impact on Welsh football.
Francescoli assesses Zidane’s moment of madness
Enzo Francescoli, Zinedine Zidane’s childhood idol, shares his memories of watching Zizou headbutting Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup Final, and a similar mistake of his own.
Miami Beach braced for Hexagonal Draw
The Official Draw for the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia will take place at CONCACAF headquarters in Miami on Friday 8 July.
Kaliningrad readying for tourist influx
In summer 2018, Kaliningrad can expect a particularly large number of fans from Western Europe due to its location as the most western Host City of the FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Improving France braced for toughest test
FIFA.com previews the UEFA EURO semi-final between hosts France and Germany, who have seemingly had Les Bleus’ number for the past half-century or so, dating back to the last time France beat Germany in a tournament which came at the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
The piece of paper that helped Germany turn the page
The Germany 2006 quarter-final between the hosts and Argentina is most famous for Jens Lehmann’s ‘cheat sheet’-inspired penalty heroics. Here, FIFA.com hears from some of those involved and the head of the museum where the sheet now rests.
Jacquet: This France team is full of potential
Aime Jacquet, who led France to FIFA World Cup glory on home soil in 1998, speaks to FIFA.com about the pressure of being hosts, the job being done by the current coach and his former captain, and Les Bleus’ chances against Germany.
Speedy strikes and a Uruguayan wanderer
Seconds, minutes and years… they all feature as FIFA.com’s latest stats review takes you to Argentina, Brazil, Canada, El Salvador and, of course, France.
Semi-finalists resume Copa campaigns
As little as 180 minutes separate the likes of Sao Paulo, Atletico Nacional, Independiente del Valle and Boca Juniors from a Copa Libertadores final. We size up their semi-final clashes.
Canada’s laser-focused Labbe ready for her moment
Canada goalkeeper Stephanie Labbe talks with FIFA.com about the importance of being in the moment and how the practice of meditation helps her become a better player as she prepares for the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament Rio 2016.
Kazakhstan’s “Higuita” excited for Colombia trip
Ahead of the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia, we caught up with Kazakhstan’s Brazilian-born goalkeeper Leonardo De Melo Vieira Leite, better known as “Higuita”, an alias given to him in honour of the legendary Colombian custodian Rene Higuita.
Bale versus Ronaldo, a duel for the ages
FIFA.com takes an in-depth look at the intriguing duel between Real Madrid stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale ahead of Wednesday’s Portugal-Wales UEFA EURO 2016 semi-final.
Martino leaves Argentina post
Head coach Gerardo Martino announced his resignation from the Argentina national team just over a week after losing the Copa America Centenario final against Chile.
The journey to Korea Republic begins
With it already less than a year until the FIFA U-20 World Cup Korea Republic 2017, it is getting to that time when tickets to the finals start getting booked. We look at how and when the 23 remaining spots are going to get filled.
More than 60,000 volunteer applications received in the first month
The campaign to recruit volunteers for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 and 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ is off to an impressive start with more than 62,500 people applying to participate in the first month alone.
Slovakian hospital designated as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence
The Kosice-Saca hospital in East Slovakia has joined the ranks of the world’s leading sports medical centres after being inaugurated as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence on Friday 1 July 2016.
Samoura: Russia 2018 will be a great treat for every visitor
Preparations are well underway for the FIFA Confederations Cup and with less than a year until the competition kicks off, FIFA’s new Secretary General Fatma Samoura visited Russia to discuss progress.
Earthquake inspiration driving Independiente’s Sornoza
Independiente del Valle’s Junior Sornoza tells FIFA.com about the quest to bring joy to the people of Ecuador, including his parents, impacted by the recent earthquake as his side prepare to face Boca Juniors in the Copa Liberadores semi-finals.
Host Cities to create a smoke-free environment
The creation of a tobacco-free environment during the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ and other major sporting events to be held in Russia was discussed in a conference held in Moscow on Tuesday 28 June.
Nigeria Football Federation adopts FIFA TMS Domestic Transfer Matching System
FIFA TMS announced today that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is the first Member Association (MA) in Africa to implement the FIFA TMS Domestic Transfer Matching System (DTMS).
Russia expecting “Tournament of champions. Dream of fans”
Preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2017 was one of the main topics up for discussion at the ninth meeting of the Russia 2018 LOC Management Board with FIFA participation, which took place in Moscow on 5 July.
FIFA legacy programmes launched in Papua New Guinea
There have been a monumental few days in terms of football in Papua New Guinea, as several projects have been officially launched within the framework of the FIFA and Papua New Guinea Football Association’s Legacy programme.
Big guns and dark horses face last-four challenge
In just a few days, new European champions will be crowned and celebrated, and that victorious country will have the honour of representing the continent at the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017.
A club to support in Lesotho
With help from FIFA’s Football for Hope movement and the ’20 Centres for 2010′ legacy, Kick4Life FC has become the world’s first football club dedicated exclusively to driving social change.
Leaders make move at the summit
Slutsky steps down as Russia coach
2018 hosts Russia will be looking for a new coach to lead them into the next World Cup after Leonid Slutsky stepped down after UEFA EURO 2016.
Iceland bid emotional farewell and prepare for new chapter
After Iceland won the hearts of many across the globe with their valiant showing at UEFA EURO 2016, we hear from four of their stars who reflect on their fairytale journey and look to the future.
The wall, the wizard & the watchman: Italy’s 2006 triumph
Three of the key figures in Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph take centre stage at the FIFA World Football Museum.
Memories of an unforgettable World Cup
FIFA.com runs through the exclusive interviews, videos and photos that we have brought you as the clock has been turned all the way back to that remarkable month at Mexico 1986.
Okazaki: I’m hungry for World Cup redemption
FIFA.com spoke with Shinji Okazaki to hear about his experiences with Leicester City, and Japan’s prospects of qualifying for Russia 2018 via a tough group.
Live Your Goals continues spreading the word
While the eyes of the footballing world were focused on tournaments such as UEFA EURO 2016 in France and the Copa America Centenario in the USA, promoting young female talent globally remained as vital as ever in June.
Koulibaly focuses on World Cup glory after tumultuous year
A rising star in European club football, Kalidou Koulibaly talks to FIFA.com about a run of success with Senegal, his time with Napoli and standing up to racism in football.
In-sync Iceland out to slay another giant
Iceland’s run to the quarter-finals of UEFA EURO 2016 has got the world of football talking, and ahead of their meeting with hosts France, FIFA.com looks at the contributing factors which have led to the island nation’s football boom.
Happy Birthday to you!
A prolific goalscorer for Argentina, a Kiwi hero, a 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup winner, a two-time FIFA Futsal World Cup winner and a member of Bulgaria’s golden generation from USA 1994 all feature in our weekly round-up of birthdays from the world of football.
Elizondo: Three years of hard work went into that Final
For the tenth anniversary of Germany 2006, Argentinian referee Horacio Elizondo relives some of his memories of the tournament with FIFA.com, including the sending-off of France’s Zinedine Zidane in the Final.
Next week on FIFA.com
Just like every Sunday, we whet your appetite with a preview of what FIFA.com will be serving up in the coming days.
Anderson, Argentina’s prophetic pioneer
FIFA.com recalls the story of James Oswald Anderson, Argentina’s first captain, who was not only the inaugural skipper of the Albiceleste, but also helped establish football in the country.
Ivanov: It was the toughest match of my career
We caught up with referee Valentin Ivanov, who took charge of the infamous ‘Battle of Nuremberg’ at the 2006 FIFA World Cup between Netherlands and Portugal, which saw 16 yellow and four red cards issued.
Pauw: Our aim is to make an impact
FIFA.com caught up with South Africa coach Vera Pauw ahead of Banyana Banyana’s return to the Women’s Olympic Football Tournament at Rio de Janeiro 2016, to discuss the grand plans she has put in place for women’s football in the country.
Lizarazu: Who knows what France can achieve?
Bixente Lizarazau, a FIFA World Cup winner on home soil in 1998, speaks to FIFA.com about the current crop of French talent, hoping to replicate his generation’s achievements – on a continental stage – at UEFA EURO 2016.
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