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Latin America: start of three new editions of the FIFA/CIES Programme

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:23:00 GMT

CIES has recently had the pleasure to participate in the selection of candidates and to inaugurate three new editions of its Programme in Sport Management in Argentina, Chile and Peru.

Wolfsburg stun Lyon to secure historic treble

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:33:00 GMT

Lyon were denied their third consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League title after Wolfsburg shocked the French favourites with a 1-0 win, which also secured a historic treble for the German side.

Holders Lyon still hungry for more

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:00 GMT

Ahead of Thursday's UEFA Women's Champions League final, FIFA.com caught up with Lyon coach Patrice Lair and midfielder Louis Necib to discuss Lyon's impressive winning streak and the team's mentality behind their success.

New faces sign up to 11 for Health

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT

Five more international football stars have been recruited to the FIFA 11 for Health programme, as the campaign to educate youngsters about major health concerns takes its messages worldwide.

Treble-chasing Wolfsburg eye Lyon upset

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:06:00 GMT

Though undefeated throughout the entire season French champions Lyon face a tough challenge from treble-chasing Wolfsburg if they are to claim a record third successive UEFA Women's Champions League crown.

Xavi: Trusting your medical services is vital

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT

Xavi was among those present as Barcelona’s Medical Services was granted FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence status. Afterwards, he told FIFA.com the significance of having a medical centre of such calibre available to those at the club.

Football development to set the tone for 63rd FIFA Congress

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:04:00 GMT

Football development, through initiatives such as Goal and 11 For Health, will set the tone for the next FIFA Congress in Mauritius.

Double joy for Wolfsburg, Sky Blue fly high

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a big week of women’s club football as Wolfsburg continued their recent dominance in Germany, there are new leaders Stateside and a perfect finale to the maiden Belgium/Netherlands season looms large.

Barcelona's medical services get FIFA approval

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:11:00 GMT

Stars such as Lionel Messi, Carles Puyol, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba and Victor Valdes were in attendance as Barcelona's Medical Services were granted FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence status

Pohlers: Lyon are only human

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:34:00 GMT

With a Women's Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and UEFA Champions League treble in sight for VfL Wolfsburg this season, FIFA.com chatted exclusively with forward Conny Pohlers.

Live Your Goals thrills Northern Ireland

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:16:00 GMT

The Football Association of Ireland last week staged two Girls Festival Days in Fivemiletown and Belfast in an event funded by FIFA as part of the Live Your Goals programme.

Development boost for the women’s game in Oceania

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:33:00 GMT

Each of Oceania’s Member Associations were in attendance this week for the FIFA/OFC Women’s Football Development Seminar with collaborative growth of the game in the region a key focus.

Wolfsburg crowned, Swedish struggle continues

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:37:00 GMT

Wolfsburg celebrated a maiden Bundesliga triumph and FC Zurich retained the Swiss crown, while Malmo and Tyreso continued their personal duel in Sweden. FIFA.com reviews the latest from the club scene.

First 70 graduates from the FIFA/CIES programme in Brazil

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:29:00 GMT

The Fundacao Getulio Vargas, a CIES academic partner since 2010, has awarded diplomas to 70 students of the first FIFA/CIES Programme in sport management organised in Brazil.

Dreaming of a FIFA World Cup

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:10:00 GMT

The road to the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015™ is gradually getting under way, both for the teams aiming to qualify and for the female referees.

Registration for the 7th NMMU/FIFA/CIES Programme in South Africa

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:07:00 GMT

The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University of Port Elizabeth has officially launched the registration process for the seventh edition of the NMMU/FIFA/CIES Sports Management Programme to start on 23 September 2013.

League queens crowned, big guns fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 03:21:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a massive week in the women's game highlighted by huge interest as Barcelona edged Athletic Bilbao in a stunning Spanish season finale, champions crowned in Italy, plus the latest from Germany and USA.

Sermanni: Squad regeneration is important

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:22:00 GMT

New USA boss Tom Sermanni talks with FIFA.com about the difference between coaching Australia and Olympic champions USA, the need for change in a football team, and the winning start to his tenure at the Algarve Cup.

Chad sets sights on progress

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:38:00 GMT

Without a FIFA World Cup™ or CAF Africa Cup of Nations appearance to their name, Chad are using funds from FIFA's Goal and PERFORMANCE programmes to build for the future.

Kairat land historic first European crown

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:01:00 GMT

Kazakhstan's Kairat Almaty have made history in the UEFA Futsal Cup, winning Europe's premier club competition for the very first time by defeating 2012 runners-up Dinamo Moscow 4-3 in the final.

Ahmed: Football’s the Maldives' No1 sport

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:59:00 GMT

Ilham Ahmed, the President of the Football Association of the Maldives, tells FIFA.com about how the country is trying to develop players, thanks to FIFA's and the AFC's assistance.

Women’s round-up: April 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 07:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over an action-packed month of women's football, which witnessed the qualifying campaign for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2015™ gather pace and the dawn of a new era in the USA.

New development priorities for FIFA member associations

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Following up on the approval of the new development regulations by FIFA’s Executive Committee in March 2013, football development activities are set to reach a new milestone through PERFORMANCE.

Exciting finales and early frontrunners

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:59:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the latest women’s club action amid some tough early season jousting in USA and Japan, while Wolfsburg are on the verge of ending a long hegemony and Spain is set for a remarkable climax to the title race.

FIFA Master again named best postgraduate sports management course

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:18:00 GMT

The International Centre for Sports Studies’ (CIES) FIFA Master has been named Europe’s best postgraduate sports management course by SportBusiness International magazine for the second year running.

Feddermann: Fewer serious head injuries

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:14:00 GMT

Head injuries may have serious consequences, in football as in life. FIFA F-MARC researcher Dr Nina Feddermann spoke to dfb.de on the subject.

Winners of the Network Award visit Switzerland

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:39:00 GMT

The four winners of the Network Award 2013 paid an official visit to CIES and FIFA Headquarters last week.

FIFA 11+ presented at key London conference

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:10:00 GMT

FIFA's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Jiri Dvorak, spoke about the success of the FIFA 11+ in terms of injury prevention at the largest Football Medicine conference of 2013.

Delie: All teams now fear France

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:28:00 GMT

France striker Marie-Laure Delie speaks to FIFA.com about Les Bleues' steady improvement, her own scoring record and the key to success at the UEFA Women's EURO.

Rodrigo: I want to change the mentality from war to sports

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:15:00 GMT

Recently appointed FFSL President Ranjith Rodrigo chats to FIFA.com about his intense desire to popularise football in Sri Lanka and see the national team thrive.

Mijovic: In football, David can beat Goliath

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 08:21:00 GMT

After Montenegro made history by reaching the qualifying round for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015™, FIFA.com spoke exclusively to coach Zoran Mijovic about the achievement and his love of the women’s game.

Seminar for Brazil 2014 referees kicks-off in Dubai

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:50:00 GMT

AFC and OFC refereeing teams shortlisted for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ began a training seminar organised by FIFA in Dubai on Monday which will continue until Thursday.

Wolfsburg and Lyon to battle for European crown

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the latest from the women’s club game, where VfL Wolfsburg will meet defending titleholders Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League final, with the action also hotting up in the German and Swedish leagues.

Miyamoto: Japan could be world champions within 20 years

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:33:00 GMT

Former Japan captain and current FIFA Master student Tsuneyasu Miyamoto talked to FIFA.com about his studies and football's remarkable development in his homeland, saying "Japan could be world champions within 20 years".

Busacca: Consistency is crucial for referees

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Referees shortlisted for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ attended an intensive four-day seminar in Zurich with FIFA’s Head of Refereeing, Massimo Busacca, detailing to FIFA.com some of the key areas that were focussed upon.

Inspirational keeper takes road less travelled

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:18:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the inspiring story of Australian goalkeeper Lydia Williams who has travelled the world seeking to fulfil her dreams, having grown up in the outback where she remains a role-model in the Aboriginal community.

Clairefontaine gains FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence status

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:35:00 GMT

Clairefontaine Medical Centre in France is the latest entity to be included in the global network of FIFA Medical Centres of Excellence.

Wolfsburg take lead, NWSL kicks off

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 08:58:00 GMT

The National Women's Soccer League roared into action in the USA, while Wolfsburg and Lyon closed in on the UEFA Women's Champions League final in Europe. FIFA.com has the latest from the women's game at club level.

Development tops agenda of Blatter’s CONCACAF trip

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:46:00 GMT

Football development will top the agenda when FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter visits Dominican Republic, Haiti, Cuba and Panama as part of a six-day tour over the coming week.

Guest speakers from the International University Network: a brief introduction

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:11:00 GMT

In accordance with its core mission, CIES is proposing two to three conferences in the context of each FIFA/CIES Programme in sport management organised by its academic partners.

USA league aiming for third time lucky

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:07:00 GMT

After two unsuccessful attempts to maintain a professional women’s football league in the USA, hopes are high that the new National Women’s Soccer League, which commences on Saturday, can flourish where its predecessors failed.

Elite duo shine, Euro contenders joust

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 06:57:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews a big week of women’s international action as USA and Germany again displayed their quality, Canada continued FIFA Women’s World Cup™ preparations while UEFA Women’s EURO aspirants also kept busy.

FIFA’s investment in Afghanistan pays-off

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:32:00 GMT

An impressive climb in the latest Ranking, a consistent increase in registered players, a newly created football league and a wider recognition for women’s football stand out amid Afghanistan’s promising development.

Sundhage: We can create Swedish stars

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 07:15:00 GMT

FIFA.com chatted exclusively to Sweden coach Pia Sundhage about preparations for the UEFA Women's EURO on home soil, as well as her ‘American’ attitude.

Women’s round-up: March 2013

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:29:00 GMT

FIFA.com's look at the main events in women's football during March features international trophies for Costa Rica, England and USA, and the UEFA Women's Champions League quarter-finals.

Lithuania, Malta first stops on road to Canada

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:00:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks ahead to the Canada 2015 qualifiers, with global qualifying commencing on Thursday with a mini-tournament involving Europe's eight lowest-ranked teams.

Two students from the FIFA/CIES Programme take part in the ICSS Conference

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:27:00 GMT

Two former students who took part in the FIFA/CIES Programme were invited to participate in a conference of the International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) held recently in Doha.

No change at the top

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:53:00 GMT

The leaders in two of Europe’s strongest leagues continue to forge ahead, both on the home front and in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.

Heads of the finance module hold a seminar in Trinidad and Tobago

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:03:00 GMT

The heads of the finance module, offered to students in the framework of the FIFA/CIES Programme in sport management, have been holding a seminar in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

Tenth FIFA/CIES Programme in Argentina

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:01:00 GMT

The Universidad Católica Argentina (UCA), first academic partner of CIES, is now accepting applications for the tenth edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme in Argentina, scheduled to begin in late April.

Morgan: The World Cup is always on our minds

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:27:00 GMT

USA striker Alex Morgan spoke to FIFA.com about becoming an indispensable member of the Stars and Stripes' team, as well as the challenges that lie ahead including Canada 2015.