Executive Programme between FIFA and Qatar Stars League launched

FIFA and the Qatar Stars League (QSL) have announced the launch of an Executive Programme for the management of football clubs, as part of the implementation of QSL’s development strategy project to upgrade the technical and professional levels of clubs.

FIFA Executive Programme

FIFA Clearing House begins operations

Following the approval of the regulations by the FIFA Council in October 2022, the FIFA Clearing House today began its operations.

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FIFA extends mandates of normalisation committees in Haiti and Chad

On 11 November 2022, the Bureau of the FIFA Council decided to extend the mandate of the normalisation committee of the Haitian Football Association (FHF) until 30 November 2023 at the latest. 

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Meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau sees key transfer system regulations approved

At its meeting in Auckland/Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa New Zealand, the FIFA Council approved the FIFA Clearing House Regulations, a major step in safeguarding transparency and accountability in the global transfer system.

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FIFA concludes Clearing House webinars with member associations

FIFA concluded a series of seven webinars today with 400 representatives from its member associations aimed at explaining the operations of the FIFA Clearing House (FCH), which recently received a licence to operate as a payment institution in France.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions former members of the normalisation committee of the Venezuelan Football Association

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has sanctioned five former members of the normalisation committee (NC) of the Venezuelan Football Association (FVF) as a result of their conduct during their tenure(s) on the NC.

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FIFA World Cup Integrity Task Force holds inaugural meeting in Zurich

The Integrity Task Force established by FIFA to monitor the FIFA World Cup 2022™ held its first meeting at the Home of FIFA in Zurich in preparation for football’s showpiece event due to kick off on 20 November in Qatar.

FIFA World Cup Integrity Task Force – Preliminary Meeting

French banking supervisory authority grants licence to FIFA Clearing House

On Friday, 23 September, the French Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, ACPR) granted the FIFA Clearing House (FCH) a licence to operate as a payment institution.

Relive the 4th FIFA Compliance Summit held in Costa Rica

The 4th FIFA Compliance Summit was successfully held on September 26 and 27 in Costa Rica, opened from Zurich by President Gianni Infantino.

Participants pose for a group photo during the 4th FIFA Compliance Summit 

“Credibility, transparency and accountability” – FIFA President opens fourth Compliance Summit

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reminded delegates attending the fourth FIFA Compliance Summit in Costa Rica of the need to “go beyond best practice and look at compliance in a different way”.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the 4th FIFA Compliance Summit

4th FIFA Compliance Summit

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Honduran player Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July suspended on grounds of doping

Wisdom Niayitey Quaye July has been suspended for a period of 18 months due to an anti-doping rule violation

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4th FIFA Compliance Summit to be held in Costa Rica 

FIFA’s member associations are gearing up for the fourth Compliance Summit that is due to take place in San José, Costa Rica, on 26 and 27 September 2022. The Summit will be opened by FIFA President Gianni Infantino online.

Future of Football online summit with FIFA member associations

FIFA Diploma in Club Management: first module of second edition completed

New York was the venue for the start of the second edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management - 2nd edition

FIFA President stresses importance of raising club administration standards

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stressed the importance of raising the standards of club administration globally as he addressed 40 participants at a session of the second FIFA Diploma in Club Management course.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the participants on Day 3 of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management

FIFA Appeal Committee passes decision on eligibility of player Byron David Castillo Segura

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rendered its decision on the appeals lodged against the decision issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on the potential ineligibility of Byron David Castillo Segura of the Ecuadorian Football Association (FEF). 

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FIFA publishes first Football Tribunal Report

FIFA has today published the first Football Tribunal Report, which covers the period from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

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FIFA launches second edition of Diploma in Club Management

Following the success of the first edition, FIFA today kicked off in New York the second instalment of its Diploma in Club Management.

FIFA Diploma in Club Management 4th Edition - Group Photo

Kick-off for first edition of FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency 

As part of FIFA’s ongoing modernisation of the football regulatory framework, the first edition of the landmark FIFA Executive Programme in Football Agency kicks off today.

Living Football: Crime Fighting, Coach Mentorship & Beach Soccer

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. 

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

FIFA publishes International Transfer Snapshot 

FIFA has published its International Transfer Snapshot (1 June – 1 September 2022), an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the transfer window that recently closed.

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Living Football: second edition of FIFA Diploma in Club Management set for kick-off

In the latest episode of Living Football, we hear about the forthcoming edition of the FIFA Diploma in Club Management and the new Club Benefits Programme, and also get the full lowdown on the FIFA Clearing House.

First edition of FIFA Diploma in Club Management 

FIFA publishes 2022 edition of Legal Handbook

FIFA has today published the 2022 edition of its Legal Handbook, which features a unique overview of the latest regulations, statutory documents and circulars issued by world football’s governing body.

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Adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee sanctions Obert Zhoya

The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee has banned Mr Obert Zhoya, former secretary general of the Referees Committee of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) from all football-related activities for a duration of five years.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspends players on grounds of doping

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed a four-year period of ineligibility on two players 

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FIFA and UNODC wrap up year-long global programme 

FIFA and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) concluded its first-ever international integrity education programme, designed to support all 211 member associations in their efforts to tackle match manipulation in football. 

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FIFA appoints normalisation committee in El Salvador

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Salvadoran Football Association (FESFUT) following the suspension of the entire FESFUT Executive Committee and the General Secretary.

Latest disciplinary sanctions from recent men’s international window (June 2022) 

FIFA has today published the sanctions imposed by its Disciplinary Committee for incidents that took place during the recent men’s international window in June 2022, including the intercontinental playoffs for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. 

Australia vs Peru - Intercontinental playoffs for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

FIFA publishes Disciplinary and Ethics Report 2021/2022

Today, FIFA published the third annual report (2021/2022) on the activities of its independent judicial bodies, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committees, with the aim of promoting transparency and full disclosure in relation to their activities.

FIFA meets with European Parliament (EP) Sports Group

As part of its commitment to working with international organisations around the world, FIFA and leading members of the European Parliament (MEPs) in sport have met to discuss ongoing collaboration and several key topics affecting football and society.

Visit of EP Sports Group to FIFA

FIFA to host 4th Compliance Summit

FIFA is due to host its 4th Compliance Summit from 26 to 27 September 2022 in San José, Costa Rica.

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FIFA again among the international federations with the best governance standards

FIFA has again been rated among the international sporting federations with the best standards of governance following a review conducted by the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF).

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FIFA announces second edition of Diploma in Club Management

Following the hugely successful inaugural edition that got under way in 2021, FIFA has launched the second instalment of the Diploma in Club Management, covering key areas related to successful club management.

FIFA extends temporary employment rules to address issues relating to war in Ukraine

The Bureau of the FIFA Council has decided to extend the temporary employment rules established in the Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) with the aim of effectively assisting players, clubs and coaches impacted by the war in Ukraine.

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FIFA Disciplinary Committee suspends Ivorian player Sylvain Gbohouo on grounds of doping

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has imposed an 18-month period of ineligibility on the Ivorian player Sylvain Gbohouo after he tested positive for the substance trimetazidine.

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Qatar Stars League partners with FIFA to deliver new era of club professionalism

HE Sheikh Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Stars League (QSL), and Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, have announced a strategic partnership

Qatar Stars League Partners with FIFA to Deliver New Era Of Club Professionalism

FIFA Disciplinary Committee passes decision on eligibility of Byron David Castillo Segura

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has rendered its decision in relation to the potential ineligibility of the player Byron David Castillo Segura in the preliminary competition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

UEFA member associations poised for FIFA Global Integrity Programme workshops

UEFA’s member associations will gather this week as part of the closing series of workshops under the FIFA Global Integrity Programme, which was launched in March 2021 in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

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Second Module of FIFA’s Diploma in Law concludes in Miami

Participants on the second edition of FIFA’s Diploma in Law met in Miami this week at the headquarters of Concacaf.

Participants on FIFA Law Diploma in Miami

FIFA hosts Confederation compliance heads

FIFA hosted the heads of compliance from each of the six confederations for a special two-day roundtable workshop, held on 12 and 13 of May 2022 at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

FIFA Compliance Confederation Heads Roundtable in Zurich

FIFA statement on complaint made by Chilean Football Association

FIFA has decided to open disciplinary proceedings in relation to the potential ineligibility of Ecuador defender Byron David Castillo Segura to participate in eight qualifying matches in the preliminary competition of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.

Byron Castillo of Ecuador and Jean Meneses of Chile fight for the ball 

FIFA Appeal Committee passes decisions on Brazil v. Argentina

The FIFA Appeal Committee has taken decisions on the appeals lodged by the Brazilian Football Association (CBF) and the Argentinian Football Association (AFA) against the decisions issued by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee.