Adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee sanctions former and incumbent football officials

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned three individuals as a result of their conduct whilst serving in football.

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FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Tour in New York and New Jersey

FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicks off in New York City

FIFA President celebrates start of FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour in New York City

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has described the new FIFA Club World Cup™ trophy as a as the “start of a new history” an event in New York, United States to mark the official launch of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour. 

FIFA Club World Cup Presentation at Tiffany & Co. in New York City

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Tiffany & Co. CEO Anthony Ledru pose next to the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour launch in New York, United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to Tiffany & Co. CEO Anthony Ledru at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour launch in New York, United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour launch in New York, United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Robbie Williams on stage during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour launch in New York, United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses next to the FIFA Club World Cup trophy at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour launch in New York, United States

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and music icon Robbie Williams pose for a group photo at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ Trophy Tour launch in New York, United States

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger with Bahrain Football Association Vice-President H.R.H. Shaikh Khalifa Al Khalifa during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

Milestone event at FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

FIFA President praises Bahrain Football Association as FIFA Talent Academy milestone celebrated

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger and FIFA Chief Football Officer Jill Ellis have all praised the Bahrain Football Association (BFA) at a milestone event to celebrate the country’s FIFA Talent Academy.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivers a video message during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA President Gianni Infantino encourages fans to be “part of football history"

Gianni Infantino says fans can “be part of football history” as all FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ tickets go on sale

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has encouraged fans to take the “unique chance” to be “part of football history” as tickets for every match at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ go on general sale via FIFA.com/tickets.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks next to the FIFA Club World Cup Trophy

Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in Macau Special Administrative Region

FIFA has officially launched Invitations to Tender (ITTs) for the media rights in Macau SAR for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

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Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

FIFA has officially launched Invitations to Tender (ITTs) for the media rights in Hong Kong SAR for the FIFA World Cup 26™ and the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™. 

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FIFA Talent Development Scheme takes major step forward with milestone event at FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

A milestone event has been held in Manama (Bahrain) to celebrate the progress and development of the country’s FIFA Talent Academy, a prime example of an institution that has gone from strength to strength under the FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS).

FIFA Talent Academy in Bahrain

FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain | FIFA President Gianni Infantino

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger is interviewed during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger presents a pennant to Bahrain Football Association Vice-President H.R.H. Shaikh Khalifa Al Khalifa during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) H.E Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa (L) and President of Bahrain Football Association H.E. Sheikh Ali Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

A group photo during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

President of Bahrain Football Association H.E. Sheikh Ali Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa speaks during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone

FIFA Talent Coach Conor Marlin speaks during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

A group photo during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger speaks during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

Players form a guard of honour during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

FIFA Legend Esteban Cambiasso speaks with players during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

FIFA Legend Esteban Cambiasso during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

A player wearing a FIFA Talent Academy polo shirt during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event

Players pose for a selfie during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

General view of a training session during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

Training session during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger signs a book during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

FIFA Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger during the FIFA Talent Academy Bahrain Milestone Event 

FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour kicks off with star-studded event at the Tiffany & Co. Landmark in New York City

The FIFA Club World Cup™ Trophy Tour was launched at Tiffany & Co.’s iconic Fifth Avenue flagship store, marking the start of a historic five-month global journey that will see the new, shimmering prize visit the home cities of all 32 competing clubs.  

FIFA President tells Host Cities FIFA World Cup 26™ “will lift the global mood” 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has told representatives of the 16 Host Cities for the FIFA World Cup 26™ that the “joyful atmosphere” they create for fans at the tournament will have a positive impact on the world.

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FIFA President speaks during the FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities Workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities Workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities Workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a group photo at the FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities Workshop

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends FIFA World Cup 26™ Host Cities Workshop

Invitation to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ officially launched in Spain

FIFA has officially launched the invitation to tender (ITT) for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™ in Spain. The bid submission deadline is 10:00 CET on Tuesday, 18 February 2025. 

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FIFA launches second edition of Executive Programme in Football Agency

FIFA is launching a second edition of the Executive Programme in Football Agency, which aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the current regulatory, commercial and institutional aspects relating to football agents.

FIFA Secretary General celebrates Portuguese Football Federation’s 110th anniversary

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Gräfstrom has congratulated the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on its 110th anniversary, praising the organisation’s “impact on the global football stage over the years”.

FIFA Secretary General Mattias Gräfstrom speaks at the Portuguese Football Federation's 110th anniversary gala in Lisbon, Portugal

Record number of NGOs to participate in the FIFA Foundation Community Programme

The FIFA Foundation Community Programme will work with a record 139  non-governmental organisations (NGOs) across 2025 and 2026, supporting local football-related social development projects in 58 countries across six continents.

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Invitations to tender for media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™, FIFA World Cup 2030™ and FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ officially launched in Germany

FIFA has officially launched two invitations to tender (ITTs) in Germany, for the media rights to FIFA World Cup 26™ and FIFA World Cup 2030™, as well as for the FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™.

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Tarciane looking ahead to FIFA Women's World Cup Brazil 2027™ with As Canarinhas

Seleçao defender Tarciane talks with Inside FIFA after a big year for Brazil, who were selected as hosts for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup™.

Tarciane of Brazil looks on

Southeast Asian boost as FIFA Forward support helps launch Cambodia’s generation next 

The ASEAN Championship is one of the most popular regional international competitions in the world. The biennial tournament is followed widely across Southeast Asia’s massive population. FIFA provides various types of funding to all competing nations.

Cambodia v Malaysia, National Olympic Stadium, 2024 ASEAN Championship

FIFA Member Associations in focus (December 2024)

FIFA support to its 211 member associations during December 2024 in review.

FIFA Technical Leadership Diploma

FIFA appoints BEYOND Hospitality as Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™

FIFA has announced BEYOND Hospitality as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, the groundbreaking and most inclusive club competition ever that is set to take place in 12 venues across the Unites States.

Beyond Official Hospitality FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Bureau of the Council adopts interim regulatory framework concerning RSTP

Following FIFA’s fruitful consultation with key football stakeholders in relation to the transfer system and possible amendments to article 17 of the RSTP, the Bureau of the Council has adopted an interim regulatory framework.

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FIFA Foundation establishes Safe Football Support Unit 

The FIFA Foundation has confirmed the establishment of the Safe Football Support Unit (SFSU); an impartial dedicated unit that will offer specialist guidance and support services to victims of violence, harassment and abuse in football.

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FIFA and Netflix sign historic broadcast deal for 2027 and 2031 editions of FIFA Women’s World Cup™

FIFA and Netflix have signed a historic agreement relating to the exclusive rights in the United States to the 2027 and 2031 instalments of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in what represents a landmark announcement for women’s football.

Fifth FIFA Compliance Summit to be held in Rio de Janeiro in April 2025

Following the success of the first four editions of the FIFA Compliance Summit, the fifth FIFA Compliance Summit is set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from 9 to 10 April 2025.

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Growing the women’s game (December 2024)

Inside FIFA looks back at just some of the significant recent activity which has helped build the footprint of women’s football globally during November and December 2024. 

FIFA Women's Football Campaign, Puerto Rico

FIFA President welcomes growing presence of women in football stadiums in IR Iran

 FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken of his optimism after a female-only crowd of 45,000 spectators attended a Persian Gulf Pro League fixture in Isfahan, IR Iran, in another significant step towards making football more inclusive.

Thousands of women dressed in red wave flags and chant at Naqsh-e Jahan Stadium

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ ticket sales launched

Fans of the 32 clubs that have qualified for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™ and followers of the beautiful game in general can now take their passion to the world by securing a coveted seat at the historic tournament.

FIFA publishes 2024 annual report on football agents

The total spending on club agent service fees in men’s professional football reached USD 709.6 million, less than the USD 889.5 million spent in 2023, according to FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024.

FIFA’s Football Agents Report 2024

Annual FIFA/Coca-Cola Men's World Ranking™ glee for Argentina and Angola

Just as they did in 2023, Argentina (1st) sign off for the year in top spot, with France (2nd) and Spain (3rd) joining them on the podium.

Zini of Angola celebrates

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino picks up the FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy 

Luis Rodriguez of CF Pachuca is presented with his runner up medal by FIFA President Gianni Infantino after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses for a photo with the match officials after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

FIFA President Gianni Infantino congratulates Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid after the FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

Luka Modric of Real Madrid lifts the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy

Real Madrid players pose for a photo with the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy 

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, congratulates Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid

CF Pachuca players pose for a photo with their runner up medals

Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, congratulates Luka Modric of Real Madrid 

Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid poses for a photo after receiving the FIFA Intercontinental Cup Golden Ball trophy

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, celebrates victory with his coaching staff 

Former footballer and politician Bebeto waves to fans ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

Rodrygo of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's second goal

Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammate Lucas Vazquez after scoring 

Eduardo Camavinga of Real Madrid battles for possession with Elias Montiel of CF Pachuca

Carlo Ancelotti, Head Coach of Real Madrid, greets Guillermo Almada, Head Coach of CF Pachuca, ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental final

Real Madrid players pose for a team photo on the pitch ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

Fans in the stands take photos ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

A CF Pachuca fan shows their support ahead of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final

FIFA Intercontinental Cup 2024 final

Real Madrid claim FIFA Intercontinental Cup™ crown in Lusail

Los Blancos reclaim FIFA’s annual global title after overcoming a determined Pachuca side. The 15-time European champions defeated the Concacaf Champions Cup winners. The match was played at Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

 Luka Modric of Real Madrid lifts the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup trophy

“Resilience personified”: Ten-year-old Brazilian suffering from rare condition voted world’s best fan

A 10-year-old Brazilian supporter suffering from the rare and painful genetic condition epidermolysis bullosa has won the FIFA Fan Award 2024 for his extraordinary courage and his devotion to his club CR Vasco da Gama.

FIFA Fan Award winner Guilherme Gandra Moura

FIFA Fan Award

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 | FIFA Fan Award winner Guilherme Gandra Moura

FIFA Fair Play Award

The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 | FIFA Fair Play Award winner Thiago Maia

FIFA Fair Play award winner Thiago Maia: “I don’t feel like a hero”

Thiago Maia said “I don’t feel like a hero” after winning the FIFA Fair Play Award at The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2024 for his actions during the devastating floods that afflicted the Rio Grande do Sul region of Brazil.

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