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AIFF-FIFA academy will help India achieve its goal, says Arsene Wenger

NEW DELHI: Legendary coach Arsene Wenger on Wednesday expressed optimism about the AIFF-FIFA academy in Bhubaneswar contributing to the achievement of India's football goals in the coming years.

The Times of India · Nov 22, 2023

Hope Sogni: The AI-generated candidate standing to become FIFA president

The hypothetical campaign has been launched to shine a light on "a century of misogyny" at the top of the game

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2023

Transfer rumours: Giovani Lo Celso could replace Barcelona’s Gavi and Arsenal give up on midfielder

LaLiga club are unlikely to look for a permanent replacement after receiving £6m in compensation from Fifa

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023

What was the true nature of the 'Matildas effect'? New research shows it was profound, but uneven

No event in Australian history has captured the country’s imagination like the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. From coast to coast, Australians tuned in to witness the Matilda’s historic tournament run, reaching the semi-finals for the first time in the team’s history.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2023

Sport’s age of excess: tournaments get bigger, but will they get better?

A thirst for increasing revenue means more content for our eyeballs, but do some events now risk killing the golden goose?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023

Consumer rights panel orders firm to compensate artificial turf operator for not delivering turf of promised quality

Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission orders sports, leisure and recreation company to pay ₹25.90 lakh for failure to install FIFA-certified artificial turf as promised. Petitioner, who runs football academy, had paid ₹25.04 lakh for turf installation. Company failed to deliver promised product, leading to injuries and financial losses. Commission…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

FIFA-backed football academy opens in Bhubaneswar

NEW DELHI: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, alongside FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger, inaugurated the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2023

‘Fifa goofed’ – anger over Australian tax on Women’s World Cup match fees

Players from several teams at this year’s Women’s World Cup finals are being paid significantly less than hoped as a result of a significant level of tax imposed on their earnings by the Australian Tax Office

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2023

FIFA World Cup qualifiers | Qatar finds the net thrice as India fails to put up an adequate challenge

India fail to challenge Qatar, lose 3-0 in WC/Asian Cup qualifier. Blue Tigers unable to break through Qatari defense despite offensive forays.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Wenger dedicates FIFA academy to give the right football education to young Indian footballers

.FIFA, AIFF, and Odisha Govt. partner to launch AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy, managed by FIFA. Arsene Wenger, FIFA's global chief of football development, said the academy will focus on scouting talents at the right age and prepare players for future Indian teams. Academy has two dedicated practice grounds and facilities to…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023