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On This Day: FIFA was established in 1904

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On This Day: FIFA was established in 1904

On May 21, major events included the establishment of FIFA in 1904, Charles Lindbergh becoming the first pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1927, and Amelia Earhart becoming the first woman to do the same in 1932. Sirhan B. Sirhan was sentenced to death for the murder of Robert Kennedy in 1969, later commuted to life imprisonment. In 1972, Michaelangelo’s Pieta statue was smashed in Rome, and in 1989, one million people in Hong Kong demonstrated in support of rebellious students in Beijing. Rajiv Gandhi was killed by a bomb in 1991, and in 1996, a Tanzanian ferry capsized on Lake Victoria. An earthquake in Algeria in 2003 killed thousands, while in 2004, Chris Cairns set a world record for test match sixes. The Republic of Montenegro held a referendum for independence from Serbia and Montenegro in 2006.

FIFA orders legal review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel from competitions

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FIFA orders legal review of Palestinian call to suspend Israel from competitions

FIFA has ordered a legal evaluation of a proposal by the Palestinian Football Association to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza. The Palestinian proposal accuses the Israel Football Association of complicity in violations of international law and discrimination against Arab players. The request for sanctions comes two years after FIFA suspended Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed shock over the situation and promised to address the issue at an extraordinary meeting in July.

‘, Mediterranean Consultancy of the Year’ win for Action Global

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‘, Mediterranean Consultancy of the Year’ win for Action Global

Action Global Communications was recognized as the “Mediterranean Consultancy of the Year” at the 2024 EMEA SABRE Awards.

Football clubs spent record $9.63 billion on international transfers in 2023

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Clubs worldwide spent a record .63 billion on international transfers in 2023, an increase of nearly 50% compared to 2022. English clubs spent the most with a new high of .96 billion. Saudi Arabian clubs also spent significantly more on transfers, with a total outlay of 0 million in 2023 compared to .4 million in 2022. German clubs were the number one recipients of transfer fees, receiving almost .21 billion. France, England, and Italy also received more than billion in transfer fees. The top men’s transfers included Jude Bellingham, Enzo Fernandez, and Harry Kane. Women’s football saw a 20% increase in international transfers, with a record 131 associations involved in 1,888 transfers. The annual outlay for women’s transfers reached .1 million, an 84.2% increase from 2022. The majority of transfers for women’s players were for out-of-contract players. Over 50,000 amateur players moved across borders to join a club in a new association, with the majority being male players.