A general view of the Lusail Super Cup between Al Hilal and Zamalek

In the latest edition of Living Football, we continue our countdown to the eagerly anticipated FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ kick-off as we report on the grand opening of Lusail Stadium

Living Football – Lusail Stadium official opening

FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme Costa Rica - South Africa Head Coach Desiree Ellis poses with a ball

The latest episode of Living Football deals with the partnership between FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which will be celebrating its two-year anniversary in September.

Living Football | Crime Fighting, Coach Mentorship & Beach Soccer

First edition of FIFA Diploma in Club Management 

We catch up with Ornella Desiree Bellia, director of professional football relations and development at FIFA, who tells us all about the forthcoming edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management.

Living Football | Second edition of FIFA Diploma in Club Management set for kick-off

Aerial Views Of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Venues

The celebrations surrounding the #100daystogo milestone until the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ is the main focus of this special edition of Living Football.

Living Football | 100 days to go episode 

Member of FIFA and the Players during the Africa Subdivision Seminar and Inauguration of Forward Infrastructure Projects

  In the latest episode of Living Football, we travel to Cabo Verde with a FIFA delegation to inaugurate a series of projects carried out with the support of the FIFA Forward Programme. 

Living Football | Cabo Verde, Costa Rica and Leeds episode

The LED tower at Yagan Square displays graphics to celebrate the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 'One Year To Go' event

The countdown to the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, which kicks off on 20 July next year, is well and truly under way. 

Living Football | 1 Year To Go until the FIFA Women's World Cup

Semi-automated offside technology to be used at FIFA World Cup 2022™ 

In the latest episode of Living Football, we take a closer look at the semi-automated offside technology that will be used at the FIFA World Cup 2022™ in Qatar. 

Living Football | Semi Automated Offside Technology

FIFA Football for Schools

In the latest episode of Living Football, we start with the growing implementation of the 'FIFA for Schools' programme. In May alone, there were launches in Guam, Guyana and Puerto Rico, as well as a workshop in Djibouti.

Living Football | Schools, Mentorship, Coach Education & Ball Donations

Costa Rica's Paulo Wanchope at Korea/Japan 2002

In the latest episode of Living Football, six months before the kick-off of Qatar 2022, a World Cup wind blows, with former world champion in 1998, Youri Djorkaeff and 2006, Fabio Cannavaro featuring prominently. 

Living Football with a World Cup flavour 

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Final Draw

The latest episode of Living Football focuses on a special week in Doha, where key events like the 72nd FIFA Congress and the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ took place. 

Living Football - FIFA Congress, Final Draw and legacies of the World Cup episode

cleaning staff disinfects the bench before a match between Venezuela and Chile, a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualifier

In July 2020, FIFA launched an unprecedented FIFA COVID-19 Relief Plan to provide security and support to all 211 FIFA member associations (MAs) as they faced extensive disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Living Football - COVID-19 episode

Excited children in the crowd at the African School Champions Cup in Kinshasa

The latest episode of FIFA’s Living Football magazine turns the spotlight on the inaugural edition of the African School Champions Cup held in Kinshasa, Congo DR.

Living Football - African School Champions Cup

Didier Drogba FIFA & World Health Organization (WHO) #ACTogether Ambassador 

In this episode, we talk to FIFA and WHO #ACTogether Ambassador Didier Drogba. The former Chelsea and Cote d'Ivoire striker has long been a passionate advocate and supporter of various health awareness campaigns.

Living Football - February 2022 

FIFA Grassroots - Senegal

In this episode, we talk to FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger about the launch of the groundbreaking FIFA Talent Development Scheme, offering bespoke assistance to member associations

Living Football - January 2022

Argentina v Portugal: Final - FIFA Futsal World Cup 2021

Portugal made history by lifting their first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup trophy in Lithuania, and their heroics are revisited in this episode of Living Football

Living Football Episode 15

FIFA Legend Yakubu Ayegbeni of Nigeria poses for a portrait

In this, the 14th episode, we hear from legendary Nigeria striker Yakubu Ayegbeni who recalls his journey from the backstreets of Benin City to the FIFA World Cup.

Living Football Episode 14

FIFA Chief Woman's Football Officer Sarai Bareman speaks at the FIFA Women's Football Conference in Rennes, France 

The 13th episode is a women's football special. We hear from FIFA's Chief Women's Football Officer Sarai Bareman. Canada's Tokyo 2020 gold medalist Ashley Lawrence and former USA player and coach, now FIFA Technical Analyst, April Heinrichs

Living Football Episode 13

FIFA Chief Social Responsibility & Education Officer Joyce Cook poses for a portrait during the FIFA Living Football Magazine Show 12 filming

In this, the 12th episode, we hear from FIFA's Chief Social Responsibility & Education Officer Joyce Cook about #ReachOut, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people to seek help when they need it.

Living Football Episode 12

Mario Zagallo, coach of the victorious Brazilian 1970 FIFA World Cup team

The legendary Mario Zagallo celebrates his 90th birthday today.  To commemorate the anniversary, we filmed a four-part docu-series featuring never-seen-before footage and images.

Living Football Episode 11

Living Football Episode 10

In the tenth episode, we talk to Fatma Samoura about women in leadership roles and the unique power of football to unite the world.

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In episode 9, Portugal Legend Nuno Gomes reflects on his career. From playing on the streets of his hometown, to appearing at two FIFA World Cups and FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger on his Global Technical Development Report, 

Living Football Episode 9

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An eighth episode that includes an interview with Isha Johansen about her rise to the top of football administration and Lithuanian football legend Edgaras Jankauskas looks ahead to the FIFA Futsal World Cup later this year.

Living Football Episode 8

Living Football Episode 7

A packed seventh episode, including the impressive story of Marivaldo Francisco da Silva, who was presented with The Best FIFA Fan Award by FIFA Legend Zé Roberto, and we talk to Futsal legend Kike about his successes in the game. 

Living Football Episode 6 

In the sixth episode, we speak to former Czech Republic, Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech and FIFA Director of Medical Andy Massey about future management of head injuries.

Living Football Episode 6

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Including an interview with Chief Executive Officer of the FIFA Foundation, and 1998 FIFA World Cup winner, Youri Djorkaeff. 

Living Football Episode 5

Living Football Episode 4

Living Football Episode 4, including the thoughts of FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger.

Living Football Episode 3

In the third episode of Living Football, we speak to Lothar Matthäus about his record-breaking FIFA World Cup career, as he celebrates his 60th birthday and we also take a look at the impact of FIFA's COVID-19 Relief Fund, this time in Sierra Leone.

Living Football Episode 2

Welcome back to FIFA's new football magazine "Living Football". Episode 2 includes and interview with Brazilian legend Kaka and we take a look at the impact of FIFA's COVID-19 Relief Fund in Thailand.

Living Football Episode 8

10 Jun 2021

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