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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
Infantino set to visit Japan to seek Asian backing for FIFA re-election bid
The planned meeting with Asian soccer leaders is to be held in a five-star hotel in Tokyo with the media largely excluded
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FIFA chief Infantino apologises for World Cup row, fails to appease critics
Infantino provided no documents about the $4.2 billion World Cup sell-off plan he launched and quickly dropped in July
 "FIFA chief Infantino apologises for World Cup row, fails to appease critics")
FIFA plans to double development funding; India could receive $25 million
The plan also includes $99 million for each of FIFA's six continental confederations over the same period
 "FIFA plans to double development funding; India could receive $25 million")
UEFA sets criteria for candidate to challenge Infantino and overhaul FIFA
A candidate that "represents FIFA globally and provides leadership without exercising management functions," UEFA said on Thursday
 "UEFA sets criteria for candidate to challenge Infantino and overhaul FIFA")
FIFA leadership battle looms as European football chiefs discuss Infantino
UEFA has called its 55 member federations to a previously scheduled summit Thursday in Berlin that arrives in the midst of European efforts to get a new leader for soccer's world body
Saudi Arabia shelves $2.5 billion Neom Stadium plan for 2034 World Cup
The Neom Stadium was billed as an elevated arena in a glitzy 100-mile (160-km) steel and glass structure known as The Line, in turn part of the broader development known as Neom
 "Saudi Arabia shelves $2.5 billion Neom Stadium plan for 2034 World Cup")
FIFA challengers seek $10m grants for federations from post-World Cup funds
The letter says FIFA should have cash reserves of USD 6 billion after the World Cup and can afford such a "one-off release" - which would total USD 2.1 billion to the 211 federations
UEFA vs Infantino: How the battle for FIFA's future is escalating
According to media reports, UEFA has launched legal proceedings in the US and Switzerland over Infantino's handling of a controversial proposal to bring private-equity investment into FIFA
What to know about the backlash against Fifa President Gianni Infantino
UEFA, the European soccer confederation, is spearheading the backlash against Infantino over his failed World Cup sell-off plan that created a deep rift in the sport one month ago
 "What to know about the backlash against Fifa President Gianni Infantino")
New York City area saw $3.5 billion in economic impact from Fifa World Cup
The global sporting event generated $1.9 billion in direct spending on lodging, restaurants, bars, shopping and transportation in the states
 "New York City area saw $3.5 billion in economic impact from Fifa World Cup")
Ceferin says no FIFA challenge but urges Infantino to step down from post
Infantino has come under increasing pressure to step down over his plan, now aborted, to sell stakes in soccer's biggest tournament
 "Ceferin says no FIFA challenge but urges Infantino to step down from post")
Trump warns FIFA of 'terrible mistake' if Gianni Infantino is replaced
Trump's intervention comes after Infantino faced widespread criticism over a controversial proposal to sell stakes in future World Cup and Club World Cup revenues to private investors.
 "Trump warns FIFA of 'terrible mistake' if Gianni Infantino is replaced")
UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust' over WC plans
UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC believe that FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions.
 "UEFA, CONCACAF, AFC accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust' over WC plans")
FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA
FIFA has issued a statement defending its president, Gianni Infantino, against what it calls a "concerted and ongoing effort" to undermine his leadership of the organization.
 "FIFA defends Infantino against allegations tied to his time at UEFA")
Gianni Infantino gets internal support to stay on as Fifa president
Football's governing body acknowledged mistakes in handling the proposed World Cup commercial venture, while senior officials reaffirmed their support for president Gianni Infantino
JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal
After the failed European Super League, JPMorgan is once again facing scrutiny for its role in a controversial Fifa investment proposal that triggered boycott threats and criticism
 "JPMorgan at centre of another global football controversy after Fifa deal")
Fifa drops World Cup stake sale plan after backlash from federations
Fifa President Infantino scrapped plans for a commercial entity to attract private investment in World Cup media rights after strong opposition from UEFA, Concacaf and Asian Football Confederation
Fifa's private equity push opens new front in power struggle with Europe
The global governing body led by Gianni Infantino plans to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and other FIFA events, offering stakes of up to 20% to external investors
 "Fifa's private equity push opens new front in power struggle with Europe")
UEFA considering boycott of Fifa events in brewing fued over investment
The two nonprofit organizations have long had an uneasy relationship, exacerbated recently as Fifa encroached on UEFA's turf
Mexico sees tourism boost as 3 mn foreign visitors attend Fifa World Cup
Foreign tourists accounted for about 40% of the 7.5 million total trips to Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey between June 8 and July 12, with the rest made up of domestic travelers
 "Mexico sees tourism boost as 3 mn foreign visitors attend Fifa World Cup")