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The FIFA President's stadium trek

The football action has come thick and fast for FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter in the last week. On Monday 15 June, he travelled to the Free State Stadium to attend Brazil's thrilling 4-3 win over Egypt, before which he held a press conference at the Mangaung/Bloemfontein venue. "I couldn't say everything I'd planned to in my opening speech at Ellis Park because the supporters were too noisy," he pointed out with a smile. "I wanted to add that ...

Social

Drogba fights xenophobia

Under the watchful eye of Didier Drogba, the Youth African Soccer Cup kicked-off to build cultural sensitivity among Johannesburg youth.

Political

Blatter: Trust and confidence

The FIFA President has complemented everyone involved in the organisation of the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009.

Cultural

Romero Britto: Sport is humanity

FIFA.com caught up with esteemed painter Romero Britto, who is taking part in the campaign for the Official Art Poster Edition for South Africa 2010.

Organisation

NMMU: launch of the third edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme

NMMU in Port Elizabeth (South Africa) has officially launched the 3rd edition of the FIFA/CIES Programme of sport management.

FIFA Magazine

The second issue of FIFA World, the new official magazine of FIFA, focuses on the preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup and the FIFA World Cup.

Calendar

2009
20-21 May
Blue Stars/FIFA Youth Cup 2009 (Zurich)
14-28 June
FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 (South Africa)

FIFA President

Blatter: More than a game

Friday 8 May 2009

Our new magazine FIFA World, in its fresh and attractive guise, will offer all the latest news each month from world football's governing body as well as providing background information about FIFA's various projects, members and competitions. Football is of course more than just a game and this magazine will help demonstrate the important work FIFA continues to carry out beyond our flagship tournaments. Our unrelenting efforts to promote the game at all levels and to all ages, our determination to utilise football to combat discrimination and social inequalities, our passion to ...

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