U-20 World Cup 2021. "The incident that we regret will undoubtedly have a more or less impact on our bid. Hopefully, the impact is not too large," Chief of PSSI Media Relations and Digital Promotion Gatot Widakdo said in Jakarta on Sunday. To lessen the impact of the incident on Indonesia's bid to host the U-20 World Cup 2021, PSSI will explain the chronology of the incident to the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), he said. Related news: PSSI prepared for sanctions over violence by supporters He said PSSI will accept what the world's soccer governing body will decide following the incident, including sanctions. "We are waiting for what FIFA will decide. Once again, I hope the impact is not big," he said The incident happened when Indonesia played against Malaysia in the qualifying round of Group G of World Cup 2022 for Asian zone. The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has reported the incident to FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation … [Read more...] about Violence at GBK may affect Indonesia’s bid for U-20 World Cup
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FIFA World Cup 2022 logo revealed
In a spectacular synchronised show around the world, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo has been unveiled. The logo was projected and displayed in 24 iconic locations around the world. The emblem has curves which represent sand dunes, since the tournament will be held in Qatar. Floral and geometric patterns on the logo resembles the number eight or the infinite symbol. According to FIFA, the emblem symbolises the eight stadiums where the matches will take place as well as the interconnection of the world. The design also integrates a tradition Arab shawl which is worn during winters, which is symbolic since this will be the first World Cup to be held in the winter.The thoughtfully designed emblem was projected onto the Burj Doha, Katara Cultural Village Amphitheatre, Ministry of Interior, Souq Waqif and Msheireb, and Al Zubarah Fort in Qatar. From around the world, Al Jazeera shared pictures of the logo being unveiled in Moscow (Russia), Rabat (Morocco), Bagdad (Afghanistan), Madrid … [Read more...] about FIFA World Cup 2022 logo revealed
Michel Platini detained in 2022 Qatar World Cup corruption probe
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained by authorities probing corruption around the 2022 World Cup, financial prosecutors said Tuesday. He was taken into custody as part of an investigation into the awarding of the tournament to Qatar, a spokesman for the Parquet National Financier confirmed to Euronews. The 1980s French football legend served as UEFA president until 2015 when he was banned by FIFA over separate ethics violations. However, he was later cleared by Swiss authorities of any criminal wrongdoing. Platini is currently being held at the PNF offices just outside Paris. The organisation specialises in investigating economic crimes and corruption and since 2016 has been leading a probe into the awarding of the 2022 tournament to the Gulf emirate. It is looking into possible offences including private corruption, conspiracy and influence-peddling. UEFA declined to comment, while officials with Qatar's organising committee could not immediately be reached. The … [Read more...] about Michel Platini detained in 2022 Qatar World Cup corruption probe
Northern Ireland ‘can reap economic windfall’ if 2022 World Cup is moved from Qatar
Gary McDonald Business Editor 02 January, 2019 01:00 NORTHERN Ireland stands to reap a lucrative economic windfall if the 2022 FIFA World Cup is moved away from Qatar, according to a confidential report seen by the Irish News.London-based strategy and management consultancy Cornerstone Global Associates has produced a detailed document examining the readiness of England to stage the soccer showpiece should the current hosts voluntarily withdraw or are stripped from hosting it as a result of corruption allegations.It suggests team training bases are likely to be held in Northern Ireland, raising the possibility of a global footballing power like Brazil or Argentina setting up camp in Belfast.And it suggests Northern Ireland as a UK region "would have the greatest benefit after England" in terms of economic and political spin-offs.The report says: "It is difficult to estimate the direct economic benefit for Northern Ireland being used as a training camp for participating … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland ‘can reap economic windfall’ if 2022 World Cup is moved from Qatar
Record audience watched ‘best World Cup ever’
(Reuters) - A record audience of more than 3.5 billion people watched this year's World Cup in Russia, with the final between France and Croatia attracting 1.12 billion viewers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday. FIFA said 3.572 billion viewers - more than half of the global population aged four and over - watched some part of the official coverage, which was broadcast live in every territory worldwide from June 14 to July 15. gi The global in-home TV audience watching at least one minute of the coverage accounted for almost 3.3 billion viewers, a 2.2 percent increase on the 2014 edition hosted in Brazil, according to FIFA's audit of audience data published on Friday.A further 309.7 million caught the action on digital platforms, public viewing areas or in bars and restaurants.France's 4-2 victory in the final, which gave them their second World Cup title following their triumph in 1998, was the most watched game of the competition.It was followed by England's semi-final … [Read more...] about Record audience watched ‘best World Cup ever’