World Football Insider

World Football Insider

World Football Insider logo
Launched June 2009
Country Europe/United States
Language English
Headquarters Atlanta, Georgia
Website WorldFootballInsider.com

World Football INSIDER (WFI) is a primary source of news about preparations for the FIFA World Cups. In addition, INSIDER delivers the inside line on FIFA's 208 member associations and the business of the six continental confederations, coverage of the world’s leading football industry conferences, as well as the sponsors of the "beautiful game".

History

World Football INSIDER is the first online publication devoted to the business of football. It was launched by Around the Rings, the number-one publication in the world covering the business and politics of the Olympic Movement, in June 2009. The company launched INSIDER after realizing the need for a reputable publication about the business of international football. World Football INSIDER has become a leader in coverage of the multi-billion dollar international football industry and is frequently quoted across international media.[1][2][3][4][5]

“We saw the need for a reputable publication about the business of international football,” says Publisher Sheila Scott Hula about the formation of World Football Insider. “Because football is an Olympic sport, it was a logical extension of our brand, which is already accepted as the industry leader worldwide.”[6]

The publication’s growing readership includes: FIFA members, officials from the six confederations (CAF, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, OFC, UEFA and AFC); organizers of the next three World Cups in Brazil, Russia and Qatar; England's Premier League and other leagues from around the world; football clubs; football agents and consultants; sponsors and sports marketing companies; officials from sports ministries; and national governing bodies.

Publications

World Football INSIDER sends out daily news bulletins focusing on the biggest stories in the international football business. WFI also produces special printed magazine editions to coincide with major football events globally.

Soccerex Global Convention Special Editions: The magazine targets attendees of the world's largest football expo, held in different cities around the world each year. INSIDER is one of a few select media partners, chosen for the respect it commands and for its global audience.[7] INSIDER also produced a Soccerex Rio Special Edition in 2010.

INSIDER’s 10 to watch:[8] INSIDER’s ’10 to watch’ is a ranking of those people expected to have the biggest influence in the global football business in the coming year. The series began in 2010 and starts in December of every year.

Coverage

Since its inception, correspondents have reported from Zurich, South Africa, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro, Nassau and many other locations to provide on-the scene reporting of major football events.

INSIDER reporters provided comprehensive coverage of the 2010 edition in South Africa, the first World Cup on African soil, and are reporting week in week out on the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cups in Brazil Russia and Qatar. Their coverage extends to reporting the key decisions affecting the game made by the International Football Association Board,[9] custodians of the Laws of the Game, the FIFA Executive and the decision-making bodies of the continental confederations;[10] AFC,[11] CAF,[12] CONCACAF,[13] CONMEBOL,[14] OFC,[15] and UEFA.[16] INSIDER is also covering the build-up to the Women's World Cup[17] in Germany in summer 2011 and the UEFA 2012 European Championships[18] in Poland and Ukraine.

Online

Most of WFI’s content is disseminated via its website.[19] Traffic to WorldFootballinsider.com comes from all corners of the globe: Europe 42%, North America 25% and Asia 23%.

Correspondents, contributors, and staff

References

  1. ↑ "Fink: Is Blatter all show, no substance?". Espnstar.com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  2. ↑ Michaelis, Vicki (1 December 2010). "Various factors distinguish USA's bid for 2022 World Cup". USA Today. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  3. ↑ 5 Minutes 10 Minutes. "Crushed by political beast that is FIFA". The Australian. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  4. ↑ "Mersiades gets her due". Theworldgame.sbs.com.au. 6 October 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  5. ↑ "FIFA takes steps to oust Nurdin Halid". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  6. ↑ "About Us: FIFA, UEFA, Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, Qatar 2022, Sepp Blatter, World Cup, business of football, soccer business, FIFA scandal". Worldfootballinsider.com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  7. ↑ "Media Supporters". Soccerex.com. 26 November 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  8. ↑ "2011 Most Influential – No. 1 FIFA President, No. 2 Asian Football Chief". Worldfootballinsider.com. 4 January 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  9. ↑ "International Football Association Board to Re-examine Goal-line Technology". Worldfootballinsider.com. 21 October 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  10. ↑ Dann, Uzi (22 February 2011). "FIFA hopeful vows to pressure Israel over travel permits for Palestinian soccer players". Haaretz. Israel. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  11. ↑ "Al Ittihad and Sepahan Seek Last 16 Places in AFC Champions League". Worldfootballinsider.com. 19 April 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  12. ↑ "European Commission Endorses UEFA's Tough Financial Rules; Race for African FIFA Seats". Worldfootballinsider.com. 18 January 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  13. ↑ "World Football in Focus – Warner the Kingmaker in FIFA Presidency Battle". Worldfootballinsider.com. 18 March 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  14. ↑ "Bin Hammam: Qatar-Spain Deal in Place, But No Collusion". Worldfootballinsider.com. 26 November 2010. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  15. ↑ "Chung Replaces Banned Temarii as Oceania Chief, Supports Blatter's Re-election". Worldfootballinsider.com. 17 January 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  16. ↑ "Platini Set to Make Clear UEFA's FIFA Presidential Intentions". Worldfootballinsider.com. 20 April 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  17. ↑ "The Big Interview – FIFA Women's World Cup CEO Steffi Jones". Worldfootballinsider.com. 3 February 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  18. ↑ "UEFA Unveils First Polish Sponsor of 2012 European Championships". Worldfootballinsider.com. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
  19. ↑ "World Football Insider Website". Worldfootballinsider.com. Retrieved 26 January 2012.
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