Drop the secret ballot says FIFA ExCo Moya Dodd
The influential ExCo member Moya Dodd, told HOST CITY that FIFA needs to make its host city election process more transparent by removing the secrecy around voting.
Read More »FIFA: We must counter damaging allegations
Three of FIFA’s most influential figures voiced concerns at Soccerex Global Convention about the media crisis that has engulfed football’s governing body in recent times, expressing a need for acti
Read More »Indian Super League to be launched in Manchester
Plans for the eagerly anticipated Indian Super League (ISL) and the 2017 U17 FIFA World Cup will be officially presented to the global football industry at the Soccerex Global Convention, held in M
Read More »Respect cultural differences, Qatar 2022 implores
Qatar is looking forward to welcoming in the world in 2022 but international football fans must return this hospitality by respecting the culture of the host nation, a senior organiser told HOST CI
Read More »Soccerex heads for Barbados to support the Americas
On 21-22 October, the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre on the tropical island of Barbados will be the venue of the Soccerex Americas Forum.
Read More »Blatter takes high ground and aims for interplanetary World Cup
FIFA’s embattled president Sepp Blatter took the opportunity of addressing his organisation’s congress in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to speak up for integrity in football and highlight the universal re
Read More »Brazil is a victim of prejudice, says deputy sports minister
The international media expresses prejudice within developed nations against the capacity of developing countries like Brazil to host global sports events, the country’s deputy sports minister said
Read More »Yaya Toure convinced by Qatar 2022 plans
Manchester City star Yaya Toure got more than the hospital treatment he was visiting Doha for this week.
Read More »Host city Belo Horizonte reveals fan fest plans
The World Cup host city of Belo Horizonte has revealed plans for its fan fe
Read More »Russia’s road to smarter transport
Russia, with a population of just over 140 million, spans continents.
Read More »The world’s most sustainable stadiums
Sustainable construction has not historically been a leading concern when developers confront the challenge of erecting an arena from scratch to a pressing deadline.
Read More »Qatar World Cup stadiums to be confirmed in 2015
The number of stadiums that will feature in the 2022 World Cup still hangs in the balance and will not be finalised until next year, according to Nasser Al Khater, executive director for marketing
Read More »31 countries declare interest in FIFA World Cup events
FIFA has sent bidding documents to 31 member associations that have declared their interest in hosting eight tournaments.
Read More »Al Wakrah groundwork contract awarded to local firm HBK
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy has awarded HBK Contracting Company the enabling works contract for
Read More »Qatar stadium build steps up with major congress
As Qatar’s preparations for the 2022 FIFA World Cup enter the construc
Read More »Brazil 2014 World Cup visitors to offset carbon
Fans holding tickets for the World Cup in Brazil are being encouraged to offset the carbon emissions caused by their travel to the tournament.
Read More »Moscow ready to host the World Cup, says Mayor
Moscow’s urban systems could cope with hosting an event on the scale of the FIFA World Cup “tomorrow”, Sergei Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow said on Saturday in an interview with TV channel Moscow
Read More »Qatar’s size is a factor in reducing number of venues
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has confirmed that the size of the host nation is a factor in the decision to consider
Read More »Valcke and Felli to discuss Brazil’s legacy in Lausanne
Gilbert Felli, the IOC Olympic Games executive director and Jérôme Valcke, the General Secretary of FIFA, are to share the stage with other major figures in sports events to discuss the legacy of t
Read More »São Paulo World Cup stadium faces tight deadlines
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke met with key figures in delivering the
Read More »Qatar World Cup could be hosted in three cities
The number of host cities and venues scheduled to host World Cup matches in 2022 is under review and may not be confirmed until September, a spokesperson for the Supreme Committee Delivery and Lega
Read More »Brazil World Cup host cities hit by police strikes
In a major blow to the organisers of the World Cup, police strikes have led
Read More »Soccerex Asian Forum attracts 12 FA presidents
The presidents of 12 national football associations have so far confirmed their attendance at the Soccerex Asian Forum, which takes place on 13-14 May on the banks of the Dead Sea in Jordan. <
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