10 Questions
Who is responsible for issuing regulations for organising international matches and competitions?
The Council
Which body may take the final decision on the authorization of any international match or competition?
FIFA
What is required before any international match or competition can take place?
Permission from FIFA, Confederations, and Member Associations
Who determines the criteria for authorizing line-ups not covered by the Regulations Governing International Matches?
The Council
Which body compiles the international match calendar that is binding upon various entities?
The Council
What is the role of the Council concerning international matches and competitions?
Issuing regulations
Who may issue further provisions for international matches and competitions?
The Council
What happens if an international match or competition takes place without prior permission?
No consequences mentioned in the text
Who are restricted from playing matches or making sporting contacts according to the text?
Teams affiliated with member associations or provisional confederation members specifically
What can happen if a line-up is not authorized according to the Regulations Governing International Matches?
Game result declared void
Study Notes
Membership
- Existing member associations are not affected by this article.
- A new member association acquires membership rights and duties immediately after admission.
Request and Procedure for Application
- The Council requests the Congress to admit or not admit an association.
- The association can state reasons for its application to the Congress.
Member Associations' Rights
- Participate in the Congress
- Draw up proposals for the Congress agenda
- Nominate candidates for FIFA presidency and Council
- Participate in and cast votes at FIFA elections
- Take part in FIFA-organised competitions and assistance/development programmes
- Exercise all other rights arising from these Statutes and regulations
Member Associations' Obligations
- Candidates for chairperson, deputy chairperson, and judicial bodies must pass an eligibility check
- Exercise of rights is subject to provisions in these Statutes and regulations
Ordinary Congress Agenda
- The Secretary General prepares the agenda based on Council and member association proposals
- Mandatory agenda items include:
- Declaration of Congress composition
- Approval of the agenda
- Address by the President
- Appointment of scrutineers and minute-checkers
- Suspension or expulsion of a member association (if applicable)
- Approval of previous Congress minutes
- Activity report since the last Congress
Council Powers
- Defines FIFA's mission, strategic direction, policies, and values
- Oversees overall management of FIFA by the general secretariat
- Delegates execution and management of business/finance matters to the general secretariat
- Finance Committee prepares FIFA's budget and analyzes accounts
Development Committee
- Consists of at least three members, with at least half fulfilling independence criteria
- Deals with FIFA's global development programmes
- Devises and proposes strategies, checks strategies, and analyzes support and programmes for member associations and confederations
International Matches and Competitions
- Council compiles an international match calendar, binding upon confederations, member associations, and leagues
- Council issues regulations for organising international matches and competitions
- FIFA may take the final decision on authorising international matches or competitions
Learn about the request and procedure for applying for membership in an association, as well as the rights and duties of member associations. Understand the process of admission, voting rights, and responsibilities within the association.
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