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Can anyone explain why the word "Association" in the federation's name is in singular form?

Because "association football" is the name of the sport, as opposed to rugby football, american football, etc. It doesnt mean International Federation of (lots of) Football Associations. Jameswilson 01:20, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

Yup. If it was rendered in English it would be International Federation of Association Football. Erath 10:01, 6 December 2005 (UTC)
That's what I thought... but is it the way the French call the sport? Football Association? If the acronym was FIAF that would make sense...

--212.116.163.254 23:41, 6 December 2005 (UTC)

In the French language, the adjective comes after the noun, as in "Football association" - for example, un voiture bleu ("a car blue", not "a blue car"). Erath 00:18, 7 December 2005 (UTC)
Thats right. Mostly the French just call it "le foot" so lucky we didnt end up with International Foot Federation. Jameswilson 02:54, 9 December 2005 (UTC)

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[edit] Controversy section?

There's plenty of controversy involving FIFA. I think there should be a Controversy section on this page. Otherwise, this article is clearly in violation of NPOV. -DMurphy 21:59, 25 January 2006 (UTC)

Can you give more information on what you think is wrong and what should go in the new section - or be bold and go add it? Erath 10:14, 26 January 2006 (UTC)
I actually don't know that much about FIFA or I would, but for instance isn't their policy regarding China a bit controversial? Also, see this article: Fifa Controversy Q&A. Also, I seem to remember something involving their refusal to allow a FIFA member to play in a non-FIFA nation or something like that... sorry, I can't remember exactly what I read. -DMurphy 00:20, 31 January 2006 (UTC)

Does anybody know who OWNS FIFA or where the profits go?


  • Since I am just watching a Panorama investigation into the alleged corruption and bribery which was occurring at the highest levels of fifa and I am surprised there is not a mention of any of it in this article. There appears to be plenty of substantiation on the whole situation (Swiss police raid on fifa headquarters being just one). SFC9394 21:44, 11 June 2006 (UTC)
  • If you think there should be one, add one - these articles don't write themselves you know. :) Erath 02:09, 12 June 2006 (UTC)
  • I would have, but User:Harryurz has added a few details on the subject. The reason for my lack of boldness was given the subject, allegations of corruption and bribery personally involving the head of FIFA is something which needs to be written by someone who understands the allegations! I was only picking up the trail from the Tv program, but I might seek out the book on the subject, it seems like a very interesting situation. SFC9394 15:53, 12 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] pronunciation??

In English does one say FEE-fuh or FIE-fuh or fee-FAW or eff eye eff ey, or what?--Sonjaaa 17:37, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

We say Fee-fuh. Alias Flood 17:41, 9 June 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Mexico banned from all world cups

How can someone convince FIFA into banning Mexico for all eternity from the World Cup? El Chompiras 23:35, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

They can't: that is nonsense and vandalism. Erath 14:03, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
It is nonsense, but how is it vandalism? El Chompiras 14:54, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
Sorry, I assumed by your comment that this sentence had been placed into the article at some point, although now having checked the history this does not appear to be the case. Why then, are you asking the question? Erath 21:04, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
In the past, Mexico was banned from the 1990 World Cup, so I wonder how could an event take place which would end up with Mexico being removed forever from the organism. Like drugs, political affairs, i.e.,.... El Chompiras 20:54, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
Mexico were disqualified from the 1990 qualifiers as the Federación Mexicana de Fútbol Asociación fielded an overage player in a prior youth tournament. They have since qualified for four consecutive World Cups. -- Alias Flood 02:03, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
Yes I know that, but it was only a temporary ban. What I would like to know is how could Mexico be banned for life/all eternity? It sounds exaggerated but is there really a law on FIFA about that, specially focused on Mexico? El Chompiras 00:54, 5 July 2006 (UTC)
No.--Daduzi talk 01:30, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Governance?

How is the president selected? What's the actual structure and procedures of governance of FIFA?

The president General Secretary is typically selected on the basis of how many lucrative contracts he has offered to the president of CONCACAF. To answer seriously, there's periodic elections where each football association has one vote. --Daduzi talk 01:32, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rebranding of championships

FIFA is rebranding the following tournaments by changing their names to "World Cups":

 

to FIFA U-20 World Cup
to FIFA U-17 World Cup
to FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
to FIFA Club World Cup

If there isn't any opposition, I will move the articles above to the new names, and add explanations in the intros and redirects. The FIFA U-20 Women's World Championship will surely be renamed after this year's edition (August-Sept), while any change on the FIFA Futsal World Championship is unclear (next to be held in 2008, presumably), but I will not change these yet, until FIFA does.--Gabbec 19:01, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

OK, I haven't seen any opposition for some days now, so I'll go on with the changes. --Gabbec 04:01, 12 July 2006 (UTC)
Please, do not forget to move all redirects as well. Regards —Lesfer (talk/@) 04:24, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Infobox

Shouldn't this article have an infobox, maybe like the one in the United Nations article? --ChaChaFut 16:26, 6 January 2007 (UTC) Thank you! --ChaChaFut 14:53, 27 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] rank by size

From the blurb: "FIFA is the 3rd largest sporting governing body behind the International Volleyball Federation (219) and the International Athletics Association (212) and the second largest international organization in the world, after the United Nations..."

The two larger sporting groups both have "International" in their names so how can FIFA be anything more than fourth international organization overall? I don't understand.72.88.162.27 04:39, 15 January 2007 (UTC)

I think it's all a bit of an irrelevance and a misnomer anyway - seems to depend on exactly what constitutes a nation in the eyes of the individual governing bodies. They probably cover a similar (near enough 100%) population of the planet anyways. Erath 11:46, 15 January 2007 (UTC)
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