FIFA has struck a multi-year agreement with digital consultant and software provider Globant to supercharge the growth of the FIFA+ streaming platform and support football’s flagship events, starting with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Globant will be the Global Platform Supporter of FIFA+, the game-changing digital destination launched earlier this year. As part of […]
FIFA suspends All India Football Federation due to undue influence from third parties
The Bureau of the FIFA Council has unanimously decided to suspend the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties, which constitutes a serious violation of the FIFA Statutes. The suspension will be lifted once an order to set up a committee of administrators to assume the […]
ORF and ServusTV inks sublicensing deals for Fifa World Cup and Euro 2024
ServusTV and ORF are cooperating on the two upcoming major football events and will broadcast all 64 games of the FIFA World Cup 2022 TM and all 51 games of the UEFA EURO 2024 live on Austrian free TV. To this end, ServusTV and the public broadcaster have concluded corresponding sub-license agreements. As the […]
FIFA signs The Look Company as regional supporter of the Qatar World Cup 2022
The Look Company, an award-winning visual engagement solutions provider for sport, events and brands, has been confirmed as a Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™, in an agreement covering North and Central America. The company has provided branding and signage solutions at various high-profile international and national sporting events, including the […]
FIFA to launch tender for media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
FIFA has announced that it will launch an invitation to tender (ITT) on 28 April 2022 for the sale of media rights to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ in selected territories across Asia. Interested parties will be invited to make an offer in one or more of the following territories: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, […]
Byju’s becomes first Indian ed-tech company to sponsor FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022
BYJU’S, a world-leading EdTech company, has been announced as an Official Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Through this partnership, BYJU’S will leverage its rights to the FIFA World Cup 2022™ marks, emblem and assets, and run unique promotions to connect with passionate football fans around the world. It will also create […]
FIFA/UEFA suspends Russian teams and sponsors
Following the initial decisions adopted by the FIFA Council and the UEFA Executive Committee, which envisaged the adoption of additional measures, FIFA and UEFA have decided together that all Russian teams, whether national representative teams or club teams, shall be suspended from participation in both FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice. These decisions […]
Chris Canetti, President of Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee: “Our strategy is based around legacy as to how the World Cup can positively impact the local community”
Houston’s Bid Committee is working relentlessly to get the 2026 FIFA World Cup to town. The Playknox spoke with the man who’s leading these efforts – Chris Canetti who is the President of the Houston 2026 World Cup Bid Committee. He previously spent 19 seasons as an MLS club executive in New York and Houston. […]
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 names Claro as regional supporter
Telecommunications provider Claro has been unveiled as a Regional Supporter of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The agreement spans South America and covers fixed-line and wireless telecommunication services, as well as wireless telecommunication end-user services, in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. As a Regional Supporter, Claro will leverage […]
City Football Group collaborates with Blue United Corporation in Japan
City Football Group has announced a collaboration with Blue United Corporation, the owners and operators of FIFA Esports team Blue United eFC in Japan. Blue United eFC is the current Asian Champion in FIFA and has qualified for three out of the last four FIFAe World Cups, breaking industry records, and were crowned Champions […]