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INTERSPORT appointed Official Event Shop of Brazil 2014

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:59:00 GMT

FIFA and INTERSPORT International Corp. GmbH have today announced an agreement which sees INTERSPORT become the Official Event Shop of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

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

Centauro complete 2014 sponsorship line-up

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:00 GMT

With more than a year to go until the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ kicks off in Brazil, FIFA’s sponsorship line-up is now complete with the addition of Brazilian sports retailer Centauro.

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.

Heading for clear waters

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:35:00 GMT

The 63rd FIFA Congress will convene at the end of the month in Mauritius to discuss the ongoing governance reform process, FIFA World Cup™ bidding, election of a female member to the Executive Committee and much more.

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.

Worldwide sanctions imposed on players from Estonia, Lebanon

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT

FIFA can today confirm the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed on eight players by the Estonian Football Association and one player by the Lebanese Football Association relating to match-manipulation and fraud investigations.

Blatter: Lessons have not been learned

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:57:00 GMT

After racist chanting during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Roma on Sunday, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter underlined his fight against racism in an interview with FIFA.com.

Ramazzotti: Football is music

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:26:00 GMT

With global album sales of more than 55 million, Eros Ramazzotti is one of Italy's most successful recording artists. The singer talked to FIFA.com about his love for football and his youth idols.

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.

Online store launched for FIFA World Cup™ merchandise

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:00 GMT

From today, football fans all over the world will have the opportunity to embrace the excitement of the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and 2014 FIFA World Cup on FIFA's new e-commerce platform.

Blatter gives condolences on Yazici passing

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:23:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has paid his respects to Bursaspor president Ibrahim Yazici, who has died at the age of 65.

EA SPORTS and FIFA extend licensing agreement until 2022

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:43:00 GMT

FIFA and EA SPORTS™, which released the first FIFA-branded video game in 1993, have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until the end of 2022.

Blatter meets Turkish Prime Minister

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:23:00 GMT

Six weeks before the start of the FIFA U-20 World Cup Turkey 2013, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has met with the Turkish Prime Minister to discuss the tournament, the 2020 Olympic Games bid and football development.

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.

FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer provisionally banned

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer has been provisionally suspended from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at national and international level for a maximum period of 90 days.

FIFA task force requests stronger sanctions against racism and discrimination

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT

In the first meeting of the newly created FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination, outlining proposals for how to tackle racist and discriminative acts, focussing on the application of sanctions.

Blatter expresses sadness at Turina death

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written a letter of condolence to the Presidents of the Swedish and Croatian Football Associations after learning of the death of the Croatian AIK goalkeeper Ivan Turina at the age of 32.

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.

Statement of the FIFA President after today's AFC President election held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:48:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter congratulates Shaikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa following his election as the new AFC President.

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.

FIFA Executive Committee member banned for eight years

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:38:00 GMT

The adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee has banned FIFA Executive Committee member Vernon Manilal Fernando from taking part in any kind of football-related activity for a period of eight years.

Reaction from Joseph S. Blatter on the report on the ISL case

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Read the reaction from FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter on the report from the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee, Hans-Joachim Eckert, regarding the examination of the ISL case.

ISL: Report from the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:23:00 GMT

Hans-Joachim Eckert, the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee, has submitted his report on the ISL-ISMM case to FIFA.

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 Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination to hold its first meeting on 6 May

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:59:00 GMT

The newly created FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination will hold its first meeting next Monday, 6 May, at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

Publication of the agenda for the 2013 FIFA Congress

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:54:00 GMT

The complete agenda for the 2013 FIFA Congress has now been published on FIFA.com and can be read by clicking the link on the right.

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.

FIFA TV and Sony announce 4K visual technology test run at Festival of Champions

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:36:00 GMT

FIFA showcased a dazzling palette of Brazil 2014 multimedia services at the first World Broadcaster Meeting in Rio on 24-25 April, giving a mouth-watering taste of how the tournament will come to life for millions of football fans across the globe.

Symbolic act from FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter launches FIFA museum project

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:23:00 GMT

FIFA, world football’s governing body, is going ahead with its museum project. Instead of being built in FIFA’s grounds on the “Zurichberg” as originally planned, the new cultural attraction will be constructed in the “Haus zur Enge” in Zurich-Enge.

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.

FIFA extends Lebanese match-fixing sanctions

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA can today confirm the worldwide extension of disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Lebanese Football Association against 23 players and one official following match-fixing investigations conducted in Lebanon this year.

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.

FIFA takes note of the resignation of Nicolás Leoz

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

FIFA has taken note of the formal resignation of Nicolás Leoz as a member of the FIFA Executive Committee and as President of CONMEBOL.

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".

FIFA investigating hacking of Twitter accounts

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:01:00 GMT

FIFA can confirm that some of FIFA’s Twitter accounts, including the account of the FIFA President and @fifaworldcup, have been hacked.

FIFA statement on AFC Presidential election media report

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 10:53:00 GMT

FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter, has at no time provided his backing to any of the candidates for the upcoming election to the AFC Presidency.