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Situation of the Iraqi Football Association (IFA)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:20:00 GMT

FIFA has learnt that the Iraqi Olympic Committee announced the dissolution of the governing board of the IFA. The basis on which such a decision could be taken is incomprehensible to FIFA.

Two-month ban for Maradona

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:31:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided impose a two-month ban on taking part in any football related activity and a fine on Diego Maradona.

Blatter’s badge of approval for Nigeria

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:12:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has offered his congratulations to representatives from the Nigerian FA and the Nigeria 2009 organising committee.

Blatter, Calderon and Pele in Santos Laguna

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:38:00 GMT

The FIFA delegation have rounded off their trip to Mexico by unveiling Santos Laguna’s new sports complex, which is also set to feature at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011.

Blatter Sports Centre unveiled in Pachuca

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:35:00 GMT

The second day of FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter’s trip to Mexico has taken the delegation to Pachuca, 60 kilometres north of Mexico City.

Disciplinary hearing regarding Argentina coach to take place on Sunday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:11:00 GMT

The disciplinary hearing related to the head coach of Argentina, Diego Armando Maradona will be held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Sunday 15 November.

Blatter meets President Calderon

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:59:00 GMT

The FIFA President began his three-day visit to Mexico on Monday with a meeting with the country's head of state, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa.

FIFA and WADA pledge mutual respect and trust

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:43:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and his WADA counterpart John Fahey have met to discuss the joint fight of the two organisations against doping worldwide.

FIFA's concern about Iraqi football

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:34:00 GMT

FIFA appeals to all stakeholders in Iraq to respect the autonomy of sport in general and the IFA in particular.

President marks Mbulo's death

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written a condolence letter to the Zambia FA after learning of the death of ex-Zambia keeper Collins Mbulo.

Pál Schmitt '6+5 ambassador' to the European Parliament

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:59:00 GMT

The European Parliament Vice-President, Pál Schmitt (Hungary), and the FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter, have met for key discussions.