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FIFA
What is FIFA?
FIFA or the Federation Internationale de Football Association is the highest governing body of football in the world. It is the international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer. FIFA is a non-profit organisation.
Founded in 1904, FIFA was launched to oversee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. FIFA now comprises 211 member nations. It is headquartered in Zurich and the current president is Gianni Infantino.
Objective of FIFA
The primary objective of FIFA is to spread football internationally, making sure that the game is accessible to everyone around the world,
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Latest Updates on FIFA
Norway to protest FIFA, abstain from 2034 World Cup vote for Saudi Arabia
FIFA's 211 member federations are holding an online meeting on Wednesday to rubberstamp the decision to give Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup
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FIFA and Saudi Arabia brace for decade of scrutiny after World Cup rights
The 2030 World Cup also will be awarded to a six-nation, three-continent project led by co-hosts Spain, Portugal Morocco
 "FIFA and Saudi Arabia brace for decade of scrutiny after World Cup rights")
India all set to debut in Fifae World Cup 2024 featuring eFootball
The World Cup, which will be held as part of the FIFAe Finals 2024 in Riyadh, will feature competitions on both console and mobile platforms
 "India all set to debut in Fifae World Cup 2024 featuring eFootball")
FIFA teams up with Spanish league for Barcelona-Atletico match in Miami
The league said its partner in the US, Relevent Sports, is working with FIFA to make sure the league is cleared to host the match outside of Spain
 "FIFA teams up with Spanish league for Barcelona-Atletico match in Miami")
Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA's deal with Saudi Aramco
Former US national team captain Becky Sauerbrunn voiced concern for women who are imprisoned in Saudi Arabia.
 "Over 100 women's soccer players protest FIFA's deal with Saudi Aramco")
Inter Miami will play in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup: FIFA President
The event, which is set to be played every four years, includes 32 teams from FIFA's six soccer confederations. Inter Miami will play in the tournament opener, scheduled for June 15, 2025
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino tours Seattle ahead of next year's Club WC
The Seattle Sounders, which earned a spot in the competition by winning the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League, will host all three of their group matches at their home stadium.
 "FIFA president Gianni Infantino tours Seattle ahead of next year's Club WC")
Interim transfer rules accepted by Fifa to promote 2025 Club World Cup
FIFA's council approved interim transfer market rules that give member federations the option of opening an exceptional transfer window from June 1-10.
FIFA says no to outright suspension of Israel, will investigate claims
The compromise decisions came more than four months after Palestinian officials had urged FIFA to suspend Israel's membership at a meeting in May
 "FIFA says no to outright suspension of Israel, will investigate claims")
AIFF NCE in Kolkata to host FIFA coach capacity building workshop
Toselli, a FIFA women's football technical expert, had previously conducted the women's football strategy workshop in New Delhi in June this year.
 "AIFF NCE in Kolkata to host FIFA coach capacity building workshop")
EA FC 25 game releasing September 27: Price, compatibility and what's new
Standard edition of FC 25 will be available starting September 27, while pre-ordering the ultimate edition will offer early access to the game on September 20 with in-game perks
 "EA FC 25 game releasing September 27: Price, compatibility and what's new")
Euro 2024 Final: Spain, England clash more than just a football game
Football is seldom ever just about sports, and that's especially the case in this tournament
 "Euro 2024 Final: Spain, England clash more than just a football game")
'Oblivious' of Lineker's four-letter criticism of England, says Southgate
Southgate was appointed England manager in 2016 and led the team to the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup
 "'Oblivious' of Lineker's four-letter criticism of England, says Southgate")
Mbappe due for tests on his broken nose as France gets 'positive' news
The French Football Federation said it had received positive news about Mbappe's chances of continuing at the tournament as he will not need immediate surgery
 "Mbappe due for tests on his broken nose as France gets 'positive' news")
Days after World Cup qualifier loss, AIFFS sacks head coach Igor Stimac
India could not make the third round of the World Cup qualifier following a 1-2 defeat against Qatar in their final second round match
 "Days after World Cup qualifier loss, AIFFS sacks head coach Igor Stimac")
FIFA adopts protocols to support players during pregnancy, after birth
While the players' maternity leave was previously adopted in 2020, the new rules extend it to coaches, non-biological and adoptive mothers
 "FIFA adopts protocols to support players during pregnancy, after birth")
Fifa moves towards letting league games to be staged in other countries
Fans are likely to object to their teams' home matches potentially being moved thousands of miles (kilometers) away
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Stimac announces 2nd list for Fifa qualifiers, injured Jhingan misses out
Key defender Jhingan, who sustained a right knee injury during India's Asian Cup group match against Syria in January, missed out of the list
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Apple close to finalizing deal with FIFA over TV rights, says report
The tournament will be held in the United States for the first time next summer, the report said, adding that a deal could be announced as soon as this month
Assam's Nehru Stadium to be rebuilt into world-class football venue: AFA
AFA's general secretary Sangrang Brahma said this ahead of the India-Aghanistan 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier to be played in the city on Tuesday
 "Assam's Nehru Stadium to be rebuilt into world-class football venue: AFA")
