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Welcoming a new cohort of coaches to the FIFA Talent Development Scheme! 🤝 The Talent Development Scheme seeks to create a sustainable legacy for long-term player development, maximising the opportunities provided in each participating member association with the aim of raising standards for national teams. 14 new tacticians joined colleagues for a workshop at FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich to build personal and professional connections before being assigned to a member association. FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, said: “It is moving football forward in every single country. Let’s not forget that the core of our thinking is to give every talent in the whole world a chance. “I would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this project because they have worked very, very hard and things look very positive. The Talent Development Scheme has been rolled out in 176 member associations to date. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dVRQ77CF

A new era for club football! 🏆 FIFA has unveiled the emblem for the inaugural FIFA Club World Cup™, the most inclusive competition in the history of club football. The FIFA Club World Cup 2025™, to be played from 15 June to 13 July 2025, will include representatives from each of the six continental confederations — redefining how, when and where true club world champions are crowned. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: "What a special moment. Today, we launched the brand of the new FIFA Club World Cup — the start of a new era in club football." "Thirty-two of the best clubs from all corners of the world will be competing in the United States in June and July 2025. They are at the heart of the tournament and we cannot wait."

📈 Number of international transfers in men’s and women’s football reaches historic high 🤝 More than USD 6.4 billion spent on international transfer fees ⚽️ Spending on women’s international transfers more than doubled compared to 2023   FIFA has released its International Transfer Snapshot, an analysis of the international player transfer activity during the 2024 mid-year transfer window, which reveals a number of record-breaking figures in both men’s and women’s football. For the first time, the report has been published on a new dynamic and engaging platform, which provides in-depth analysis of the most recent transfer window in international football. FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero said: “We are delighted to present this dynamic report, which has been produced by our team in Miami and provides a unique understanding of the key dynamics of the mid-year transfer window.”

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Colombia 2024™ is here! 🙌 Over the next 22 days, 24 teams across six groups will be in action across the host cities of Bogotá, Cali and Medellín. The top two teams in each group will qualify for the round of 16, along with the four best third-placed teams. This year’s tournament will be the first time that 24 teams take part – an increase from 16 in previous editions. Four teams will be making their FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup debut as Austria, Cameroon, Fiji and Morocco prepare to take to the stage for the first time. Full match schedule:

Getting settled in the United States! 🇺🇸 Earlier this month, FIFA's Legal & Compliance Division completed their move from Zurich to Miami — a switch in line with FIFA's vision to be truly global. The Legal & Compliance Division has made the trans-Atlantic switch to facilitate preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26, which will be the most inclusive yet with an unprecedented 48 teams and three co-hosts, Canada, Mexico and the United States. Laura Corica, Team Lead of the Education, Support and Communication Team within the Football Regulatory Subdivision, said: "The advantage is, for sure, to have a global presence here. We are… From Zurich to Miami, we are present in the North American and American continent. And, secondly, for sure, we are a global organisation, so we want to have [a bit of] presence everywhere, and what else than having Miami as a hub as well for football and (the) development of football in this region." Senior Legal Counsel Cameron Scullen added: "Miami has really become a great place for companies – every industry – to come down and be a part of. The three main things that Miami, I think, over the last five years that have really taken off are the technology, innovation and entertainment space. So, for FIFA to be based here for the long term is going to be a great opportunity, I think, for the organisation."

Hello, Miami! 👋🇺🇸   In line with FIFA’s global vision to better serve its member associations around the world, FIFA’s Legal & Compliance Division have recently completed their move to Miami. Previously housed at FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, the Legal & Compliance Division has made the trans-Atlantic switch to facilitate preparations for the FIFA World Cup 26, which will be the most inclusive yet with an unprecedented 48 teams and three co-hosts, Canada, Mexico and the United States. The Legal & Compliance Division’s work covers a range of fields, including the revision of the FIFA Statutes, the reform of the transfer system, the FIFA Clearing House and FIFA’s judicial bodies, among others. It also plays a central role in the daily collaboration between FIFA and its 211 MAs, guiding educational projects and the National Dispute Resolution Chambers among other responsibilities. Other specialists cover areas such as match-fixing or competition manipulation, digital and technology, and regulatory compliance. FIFA Chief Legal & Compliance Officer Emilio Garcia Silvero said: “By opening this office in Miami, we are moving forward with this project of making football truly global. “The idea of being in Miami is to be closer to our MAs. Almost 50 FIFA MAs are in this time zone, in the Americas – South America, Central America, Caribbean, but also North America with the United States and Canada, and that’s why, you know, this is highly relevant for FIFA. Being close to the MAs, and being helpful for the MAs.”

The FIFA Club World Cup 2025: everything you need to know! ℹ️ Next year, a new era for club football will commence with the FIFA Club World Cup. Commencing on 15 June 2025 in the USA, the 32-team format will feature 63 matches over 29 days with the final taking place on 13 July 2025. A group stage composed of eight groups of four teams will play against each other, with the top two teams per group progressing into the knockout rounds. Find out more:

There is exactly one week left to apply for FIFA's International Player Transfer Course! 🚨 The deadline for applications for the second edition — which will take place from 4-6 December 2024 in Miami — is on 30 August. More than 20,000 professional players (men and women) every year move across 5,000 clubs from different countries. The international transfer process, although largely simplified by FIFA in recent years to facilitate its implementation in an expedited manner, still demands knowledge of the transfer system, including the different stages and aspects of international transfers. The International Player Transfer Course is designed especially for people who operate or will be carrying out international transfers. You can apply here: https://fifa.fans/4fQtXxH

Welcome on board, Bank of America! 👋   FIFA is proud to announce Bank of America as its Official Bank Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States.   The historic partnership underscores the global financial institution’s commitment to promoting wellness, supporting the pursuit of excellence and making a human connection and community impact through the power of sport.    Through this new partnership, FIFA and Bank of America will work together to support the growth of the global game and the tournament’s impact on football fans of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.   Celebrating the agreement, FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, said: “We are extremely excited to welcome Bank of America as a global sponsor of this groundbreaking FIFA World Cup. Bank of America’s commitment to community engagement both domestically and globally aligns with our goals for the tournament and beyond, while its support of FIFA on an international basis is a major milestone for our organisation as we continue to serve our game for the benefit of the entire world.”    

The FIFA Global Football Development Division and a delegation of the Technical Study Group (TSG) were invited to the Olympique de Marseille La Commanderie centre Robert Louis Dreyfus, as part of their work of analysing the growth of the game. Arsène Wenger, Steven Martens, Ulf Schott, Pascal Zuberbühler and Tom Gardner were joined by a number of key figures from Olympique de Marseille, including first team head coach Roberto de Zerbi, Jean-Pierre Papin, Fabrizio Ravanelli, Marco Otero and President Pablo Longoria. The Technical Study Group, which studies trends and benchmarks for the future of the game and the impact on coach education and talent development, is in France for the 2024 Olympic Games, with the Men’s and Women’s Olympic Football Tournaments underway across the country. FIFA Chief of Global Football Development, Arsène Wenger, said: “One of the purposes of the visit is to strengthen and favour relationships between FIFA and Olympique de Marseille. We are ensuring players talent development all over the world and it’s important for us to see what’s in place in France. “France is one of the top nations in terms of developing and training the youth and Marseille is an important club, so we are grateful to have been invited by the club for a great day of exchange. The facilities and staff are great add we will follow what’s happening here closely.” Head Coach of Olympique de Marseille Pro Team 2, Jean-Pierre Papin, said: “It’s always beneficial to meet with such great football people who truly understand football. Their view is important and being able to also show them what we are doing is great.” Former Switzerland International Goalkeeper, and current FIFA Football expert Pascal Zuberbühler, commented: “FIFA TSG is tasked with ensuring we have the best approach possible to using data to improve football education and development across the world. "Having the opportunity to visit the facilities and training sites major club's such as Olympique de Marseille is a valuable experience for all involved, and we thank everyone there for the warm welcome, as well sharing some of their invaluable insights and expertise.”