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This database provides an overview of health-related guidelines published by confederations, member associations and leagues and medical research projects undertaken by or in collaboration with, or funded by, confederations, member associations...

Health-related guidelines and medical research projects

Suspect and Protect will highlight risks of concussion and provide educational resources for everyone involved at every level of football

FIFA and World Health Organization launch global concussion awareness campaign

Suspect and Protect: Concussion awareness campaign

Málaga midfielder Luismi: "If there's a blow to the head, the first thing to do is leave the match"

Luis Miguel Sánchez, better known as Luismi, plays for Málaga CF in Spain's Segunda División. Like all of his peers, the 32-year-old strives weekly to achieve his side’s objectives – in their case to build upon last season’s promotion to the second tie

Luismi Sánchez during his presentation as new Málaga CF player playing with a headguard during a match with Málaga CF this season

IFAB advisory panels review progress in trials aimed at improving participant behaviour in football

At today’s virtual meeting of The IFAB’s Football and Technical Advisory Panels (FAP-TAP), chaired by the Chief Executive of the Irish Football Association, Patrick Nelson, a number of key topics were discussed.

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Arsène Wenger to lead Task Force on Player Welfare

Following a decision of the FIFA Council and the entry into force of the revised FIFA Statutes in July this year, FIFA is formalising the Task Force on Player Welfare to promote further global dialogue on welfare matters with key stakeholders.

FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger

Player welfare remains constant FIFA focus on World Health Day

Players' physical and mental health will remain front and centre of FIFA's thinking going forward as it continues its close collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), which is marking World Health Day on 7 April.

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The IFAB approves permanent concussion substitutes among several changes to the Laws of the Game

The IFAB approved several changes to and clarifications of the Laws of the Game relating to players in relation to permanent concussion substitutes, player equipment, fouls and misconduct, and penalty kicks during its 138th Annual General Meeting (AGM).

 A meeting view of the 138th IFAB Annual General Meeting 

FIFA Legend Wanchope Watson encourages players to speak out about mental health

FIFA Legend Paulo Wanchope Watson has highlighted the need for more dialogue about mental health for professional players by encouraging players to #ReachOut when they need help.

FIFA Legend Paulo Wanchope Watson of Costa Rica

FIFA closes landmark Medical Conference in Boston

The FIFA Medical Conference brought together medical professionals from around the world in a landmark gathering, giving them a chance to share knowledge and exchange ideas as part of FIFA’s efforts to make football medicine accessible to all member FAs.

FIFA Director of Medical Andrew Massey on stage during the FIFA Medical Conference 2024

Gianni Infantino speaks of the importance of players’ welfare as he opens FIFA Medical Conference in Boston

Gianni Infantino spoke of the importance that FIFA places on welfare of players as he opened the FIFA Medical Conference, a landmark gathering of medical professionals from FIFA Member Associations and confederations taking place in Boston, United States.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Patriots and New England Revolution owner Robert Kraft during the FIFA Medical Conference 2024

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ will inspire the next generation in Chile

Speaking at the FIFA Football Summit 2023, the President of the Chilean Football Association, Pablo Milad, said the country was proud to host the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2025™ after the South American nation was announced as hosts.

Football Federation of Chile President Pablo Milad during FIFA Football Summit 2023

Víctor Camarasa: "It's important that FIFA is trying to help"

The message that FIFA share with its #ReachOut camapaign was exemplified recently by Real Oviedo player Víctor Camarasa. On 12 September 2023, the club announced that the player was taking a break from football.

Víctor Camarasa, Real Oviedo player

World of football continues to take strides to raise mental health awareness

World Mental Health Day 2023 takes place on 10 October

Captains Khadija Shaw of Jamaica and Marta of Brazil shakes hands at the coin toss prior to the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group F match between Jamaica and Brazil

FIFA President meets WHO Director-General to assess collaboration’s progress

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has met the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, to evaluate the progress made in their ground-breaking joint-effort to promote healthy lifestyles through football.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino meets with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

FIFA Launches the Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Performance Project: Empowering Women in Sports

FIFA's Women’s Football Division, in collaboration with leading experts from around the globe, is proud to unveil the FIFA Women’s Health, Wellbeing, and Performance project. 

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Awareness and education in the spotlight as FIFA focus on heart health 

FIFA is promoting heart health during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™ with cardiac health one of four main health pillars for football’s world governing body.

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