Federation Internationale De Football Association World Cup Research Articles

FIFA World Cup 2022 and the Risk of Emergence of Zoonotic Diseases

The 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup will take place in Qatar and will be a one-of-a-kind mega-crowd gathering. This is the first time in history that people from all over the world would gather in such a concentrated place. There is a higher chance of spreading zoonotic illnesses from one community to another among those who travel internationally, therefore tourists should be aware of the dangers they may face and take precautions. The public health system of the country hosting the event must be equipped to avoid the spread of zoonotic diseases considering the current global climate. The potential for an increase in cases of COVID-19 and monkeypox is notably heightened by this event. Possible exotic diseases such as the Marburg virus disease could also be spread. Due to Qatar’s inexperience in hosting such major events, it is crucial to invest heavily in training for the early identification of infectious illnesses and the prevention of their spread among event attendees. Visitors to Qatar 2022 should acquire the most up-to-date information available and be aware of the usual precautions that should be followed. Your immunization record must be up to date. Hospitals and other medical facilities in Qatar would be wise to increase their readiness for mass casualty occurrences given that this small location is hosting such an event for the first time. To better meet the health needs of its population, the government of Qatar should promote health advice materials in different languages and keep an adequate supply on hand. The potential for the emergence of zoonotic diseases is briefly reviewed here considering the upcoming FIFA World Cup in 2022.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil: the promised legacy was dribbled past

This work evaluates the legacy left by the 2014 FIFA World-Cup held in Brazil, demonstrating the differences between the proposed and actual costs, construction projects and investments. This documentary study used statistical data provided by the Brazilian Government and the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The results were analysed through descriptive statistics. From the results, the magnitude of benefits was not fulfilled due to the failure to carry out all the projects and actions judged necessary and justified by the mega-event, even so, it brought some development for the country.

Does Massage Help Athletes After Exercise?

During the 2018 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup, France's national football team—the eventual champions—played 7 soccer matches in 30 days.[1][1] Similarly, the Union of European Football Associations teams regularly compete in 9 or more games per month.[2][2

Sony-FIFA Partnership Marketing Program: The Value of Sponsorship

On April 6, 2005, Sony Corporation announced the signing of a global partnership program contract with the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and the organizer of the FIFA World Cup. The contract, which represented the first global marketing and communications platform for the Sony Group, would run from 2007 to 2014 with a contract value (excluding services and product leases) of 33.0 billion yen (approximately $305 million). This was a very significant marketing investment for Sony, since the cost of event sponsorship with advertising was typically two or three times the cost of the sponsorship rights; hence, Sony was potentially investing a billion dollars or more on FIFA-related marketing campaigns over the next several years. Many Sony senior executives were questioning the return on investment (ROI) of the FIFA sponsorship opportunity.To define key metrics and articulate a methodology for campaign measurement pre- and post-campaign to quantify ROI. To design a new Sony marketing campaign to activate the FIFA sponsorship opportunity, define metrics for measurement, and learn to use a balanced scorecard approach. Since the FIFA sponsorship is a brand campaign, nonfinancial metrics are primarily used. The key to success is to have a clearly defined sponsorship marketing strategy and business objectives.

Emergency department volumes and "mass events"

When it comes to events that can occupy much of a country, sports largely dominate. On a global level, soccer is probably the best example. There have been sporadic reports of the timing of emergency department (ED) visits in regard to sporting events such as the Super Bowl, but soccer tournaments can consume an entire month. How should an institution plan to staff an ED in the course of such a hugely time-consuming mass gathering? Some fascinating data are provided in the current issue of The Journal by Levin et al, based on the 2010 Soccer World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa. During the 31 days of this tournament, there were one-third less pediatric injuries seen in EDs than in the weeks prior or after, and less than the similar period in the previous two years. Mortality was not affected. The greatest reduction in injury visits occurred during the conduct of individual matches, with a slight spike after they were completed. In addition to providing some insights into the epidemiology of accidental injuries in children, these data may inform staffing patterns for pediatric trauma services in areas in which such events are taking place. Article page 306▶ Impact of the 2010 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup on Pediatric Injury and Mortality in Cape Town, South AfricaThe Journal of PediatricsVol. 164Issue 2PreviewTo examine how a mass-gathering event (the Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup, 2010, South Africa) impacts trauma and mortality in the pediatric (≤18 years) population. Full-Text PDF

Impact of the 2010 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup on Pediatric Injury and Mortality in Cape Town, South Africa

To examine how a mass-gathering event (the Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup, 2010, South Africa) impacts trauma and mortality in the pediatric (≤ 18 years) population. We investigated pediatric emergency visits at Cape Town's 3 largest public trauma centers and 3 private hospital groups, as well as deaths investigated by the 3 city mortuaries. We compared the 31 days of World Cup with equivalent periods from 2007-2009, and with the 2 weeks before and after the event. We also looked at the World Cup period in isolation and compared days with and without games in Cape Town. There was significantly decreased pediatric trauma volume during the World Cup, approximately 2/100,000 (37%) fewer injuries per day, compared with 2009 and to both pre- and post-World Cup control periods (P < .001). This decrease occurred within a majority of injury subtypes, but did not change mortality. There were temporal fluctuations in emergency visits corresponding with local match start time, with fewer all-cause emergency visits during the 5 hours surrounding this time (-16.4%, P = .01), followed by a subsequent spike (+26.2%, P = .02). There was an increase in trauma 12 hours following matches (+15.6%, P = .06). In Cape Town, during the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association World Cup, there were fewer emergency department visits for traumatic injury. Furthermore, there were fewer all-cause pediatric emergency department visits during hometown matches. These results will assist in planning for future mass-gathering events.

Tourist considerations in hosting a mega sport event: 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa

Hosting a mega sport event has the potential to raise the profile of a destination. Being an experience good, the demand increases after the first consumption, if the destination delivers on the desired experience. In preparation for a mega-event it is thus necessary to ascertain the perception of the host country and challenges it needs to overcome from a sport tourist perspective, prior to the event. South Africa (SA) is to host the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) 2010 World Cup, and this study seeks to elicit the perceptions of a similar target market namely spectators to the FIFA Confederations Cup, SA 2009, about SA’s ability to do so, and compares the findings with a variety of related studies. Almost all respondents were of the opinion that SA had the ability, that the matches were well organised, but that the services provided by the private sector was better than those provided by the public sector such as transport. For them it was a very emotional experience in that it generated excitement and a sense of belonging, thus enabled them to celebrate a subculture sport spectators uniquely share. However, SA must get the basics right in terms of world-class facilities and services if it wants to reduce the legacy of Afro-pessimism. Key words: Mega sport event; FIFA World Cup; Sport event motivation; Sport event attraction; Hyper-experiences; Spectator perceptions.

Piggery and Predictability: An Exploration of the Hog in Football’s Limelight

Piggery and Predictability: An Exploration of the Hog in Football’s Limelight

Homing in(n) on the Economic Benefits of 2010 FIFA World Cup: Opportunities for and Misgivings of Bed-and-Breakfast Operators in Gauteng, South Africa

This study examines the perceived potential benefits of the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Football Tournament for bed-and-breakfast (B&B) establishments—an integral part of the tourism accommodation sector in South Africa. From responses to a questionnaire sent to a sample of B&B proprietors in Gauteng, the major centre for the tournament, it is clear that they have serious reservations. The basis for their misgivings appears to be the manner in which FIFA has managed accommodation–provision agreements and the role played by South African government agencies, the Local Organising Committee and the tourism sector.

Mega-events as a Response to Poverty Reduction: The 2010 FIFA World Cup and its Urban Development Implications

This paper reflects on the trajectory that urban development associated with the 2010 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup has taken in South Africa. The argument suggests that a unique moment has been lost regarding the ability of the World Cup to serve as a catalyst for urban development. This notion is supported by a digest of the international literature which takes a cautious stance in its assessment of the benefits of mega-events. Hence, this paper posits that it is unlikely that poverty alleviation, as a result of fast-tracking South Africa’s urban development impetus, will constitute a significant outcome of the World Cup. Rather, development benefits in cities are likely to be fairly circumscribed. Legacy, the paper argues, should therefore advance beyond an exclusively pro-poor language. In this regard, vigorous public debate is required to arrive at a national consensus of what kind of legacy the 2010 FIFA World Cup is realistically able to achieve.

Advertising Insertion in Sports Webcasts

Sports content continues to generate a global appeal that transcends national, cultural, religious, and gender boundaries. Historically, TV technology's success has been intertwined with the development of televised In the famous words of pioneering TV sports director Harry Coyle, television got off the ground because of sports. Sports showcases offer a splendid platform to promote new media technologies. During the 2006 FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) World Cup tournament in Germany, major mobile companies launched a plethora of mobile TV services with such offerings as video streaming, text-based services, ring-tone downloads, and mobile blogging proposes a new way of enhancing the commercial value of sports video Webcasts. Clearly, the amount of advertising exposures must be managed to avoid viewers' perceiving them as unnecessary clutter in the video. As with legacy video broadcasting systems staffed by human operators, this check can be easily managed manually. Automatic machine detection techniques, however, can further facilitate advertising content insertion