IFSJM would like to hold the First Soccer 6v6 World Championships of TV Channels (Men’s) in Phuket, Thailand from 27 – 30 April of 2023 with the motto saying, “Become World Champion with Your Media”.                 All TV Channels can participate ...

  Tennis star Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic cauldron and Japan's Emperor Naruhito officially declared Tokyo 2020 open, meaning the Games that were delayed by a year due to the coronavirus pandemic are now underway. The emperor made a short declaration following speeches by International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach and Japanese ...

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted and named Brisbane the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Host City. The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games proposal involved cooperation from all levels of government. Council has been a partner in the Brisbane 2032 proposal, starting in 2015 when the Council of Mayors (SEQ) agreed to investigate ...

Due to the unprecedented global coronavirus pandemic, the International Federation of Sport for Journalists and Media (IFSJM) stopped its activities to resume programs steadily as conditions improve. We are pleased now to announce that we are planning to hold the first international sports event for the media this year and we will be sharing the news ...

The world of football mourns the passing of Paolo Rossi   © Getty Images FIFA and the world of the football has learned today with much sadness and emotion the terrible news of the passing of Paolo Rossi at the age of 64 years. Football loses another true legend, a symbol, and another great footballer, who made the generation dream and ...

THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS Finalists announced for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2020   © imago images   The finalists for The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2020, world football’s premium awards event, were announced today during an online media event with FIFA Legends Hope Powell, Christie Pearce Rampone, Gilberto ...

© FIFA.com   Football is in mourning after one of the sport’s most prodigious talents, Diego Maradona, passed away at the age of 60 in his native Buenos Aires. FIFA President Gianni Infantino paid a personal tribute: “Today is an unbelievably sad day. Our Diego left us. Our hearts – of all of us who loved him for how ...

QATAR 2022 Two years to go: FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ countdown draws closer 20 Nov 2020 Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar © LOC   FIFA and host country Qatar will celebrate the milestone on Saturday, 21 November Compact and modern, the tournament is set to offer fans unique experiences Infrastructure projects remain on track, while three ...

THE BEST FIFA FOOTBALL AWARDS The Best FIFA Football Awards™ 2020 to be held on 17 December (FIFA.com) 20 Nov 2020     Awards ceremony will be staged on 17 December Voting process kicks off on 25 November and ends on 9 December Special circumstances due to COVID-19 pandemic FIFA is happy to announce that The Best FIFA Football ...

The FIFA World Cup 2022™ First Sustainability Progress Report provides an update on the progress made by FIFA, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 LLC in 2019 regarding their five sustainability commitments, including human rights, diversity and environmental protection.   “We are ...

Preliminary draw to be held in Zurich at 18:00 CET on 7 December Road to Qatar 2022 to be mapped out for 55 European member associations Ceremony to be live-streamed on FIFA.com With FIFA World Cup 2022™ preliminary-competition action already under way in Africa, Asia and South America, UEFA’s 55 member associations are eagerly looking ...

3rd FIFA Compliance Summit concludes In line with FIFA’s ongoing commitment to promoting compliance and good governance in football, the 3rd FIFA Compliance Summit concluded today following the opening session and a series of online follow-up working sessions, that took place with the participation of over 150 member associations, from each ...

© Getty Images South American qualifiers for Qatar 2022 began last week Some famous names fired their teams to success Neymar, Alexis Sanchez, Luis Suarez and Radamel Falcao all starred Every FIFA World Cup™ qualifying competition throws up new names, reveals the players who represent the future of their respective national teams, ...

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti will be “honoured” to host Liverpool with his side top of the table when the two teams meet in the Merseyside derby after the international break.   The two sides meet at Goodison Park on October 17 in the Premier League’s first match back after the international fixtures, but the defending champions’...

Moreno: I want to play my part for Mexico in 2022 © Getty Images Hector Moreno reflects on his adventures with El Tri Mexican defender explains decision to play in Qatari League "We have a wonderful mix of experience and great talent" Hector Moreno is a household name in Mexican football, and one of only 15 players to represent ...

France of France Emmanuel Macron with FIFA President Gianni Infantino © Others   On 5 October 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron met FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the presence of French Football Association (FFF) President Noël Le Graët.   During this working meeting, they agreed on the principle of opening a ...

Bayern Munich claimed their fifth title of the year on Wednesday as a late Joshua Kimmich goal sealed their 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund to land the German Super Cup.  Hosts Bayern built a 2-0 lead with first-half goals by Corentin Tolisso and Thomas Mueller, only for Erling Braut Haaland to equalise early in the second half after Julian Brandt ...

Pep Guardiola admitted it was vital to keep a clean-sheet as League Cup holders Manchester City got back on track with a 3-0 win against Burnley, while Manchester United joined their rivals in the quarter-finals after beating Brighton 3-0 on Wednesday. Guardiola's side suffered their heaviest home Premier League loss under the Spaniard on Sunday ...

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent out a message of encouragement to all 211 of FIFA’s member associations (MAs) via videoconference today as the FIFA Congress convened remotely for the first time ever.   Meeting online during the global pandemic, with the football landscape looking very different to the backdrop to the ...

Gareth Bale has rejoined Tottenham seven years after his world record move to Real Madrid Tottenham have gambled on the homecoming of Gareth Bale as the shot in the arm they badly need to arrest an alarming slide in the 15 months since reaching their first Champions League final. Bale alone has more experience than Spurs on European football'...