Bureau of the FIFA Council takes initial measures with regard to war in Ukraine
First and foremost, FIFA would like to reiterate its condemnation of the use of force by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. Violence is never a solution and FIFA expresses its deepest solidarity to all people affected by what...
FIFA expresses hope for rapid cessation of hostilities and peace in Ukraine
FIFA Council approves 72nd FIFA Congress agenda which will take place in Doha, Qatar, on 31 March 2022FIFA Annual Report published with financial statements for 2021 and the budget for 2023
FIFA condemns the use of force by Russia in...
Florian Wirtz – one of the Bundesliga’s most exciting talents
A goal-filled Sunday rounded out Matchday 23 as FC Bayern München, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig cruised to big wins. Once again, the Bundesliga matchday was the highest scoring of all top European leagues, providing excitement, action and surprises...
FIFA President hails “beauty of football” at thrilling conclusion to Schools’ Cup in Kinshasa
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended a stunning final day of the African School Champions Cup in Kinshasa, lauding “the beauty of football” and previewing a strong future for a tournament prioritising education and social development through football. Morocco won...
DR Congo boys and Morocco girls lift African Schools Champions Cup
It was a massive boost for African football development Sunday as hosts, DR Congo defeated Senegal 3-1 and Morocco's impressive girls team beat South Africa 1-0 in a hard fought game as both emerged Champions of Africa for...
African Schools Cup magic: the skills, the pride and the goals
Youth Football talent and lots of goals were centre stage at Stade des Martyrs in Kinshasa, as the African Schools Champions cup got off to a great start on Saturday, February 19, 2022. The event was organised by FIFA to...
Morocco girls on rampage at School Champions Cup
The African Schools Championship, a competition organized by FIFA to support grassroots football development on the African continent, kicked off on the 19th of February 2022 in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The two-day invitational tournament...
FIFA Secretary-General joins social development sessions in Kinshasa
A social development programme involving all participant teams has kicked off the activities at the Africa Schools Champions Cup in Kinshasa, with FIFA (FIFA.com) Secretary General Fatma Samoura lending her encouragement during a visit to the sessions.
In collaboration with...
Legends, Boys and Girls take centerstage as African Schools Champions Cup ignites Kinshasa
African School Boys and Girls teams from eight African countries, Benin, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Morocco, Senegal and South Africa arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo for the heart of the inaugural Africa Schools Champions Cup.
Social development is at...
Bundesliga Wrap, Matchday 21
Bayern Munich have stretched their lead at the summit of the German Bundesliga standings to nine points as they came out on top in a five-goal thriller against RasenBallsport Leipzig in the standout fixture of matchday 21 of the 2021-22 campaign.