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New members welcomed onto committees

Fri, 18 May 2012 14:59:00 GMT

FIFA’s decision-making bodies have become more representative than ever, with a recent major restructuring ensuring that all 208 member associations have at least one delegate on a FIFA committee.

Executive Committee: agenda and press conference live

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:52:00 GMT

FIFA.com reveals the agenda of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on 21-22 May in Budapest, to be followed by a press conference broadcast live on the site.

FIFA President supports Stefano Borgonovo

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:37:00 GMT

Former Fiorentina and AC Milan striker Stefano Borgonovo has been presented with a personal and private gift from the FIFA President: the German and English translations of Borgonovo’s book ‘Born striker’.

FIFA President praises development work in Uzbekistan

Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter expressed his admiration for the ongoing development of football in Uzbekistan after visiting the country's capital on Wednesday 16 May 2012.

GLT ‘tests’ set for Danish Superligaen

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:03:00 GMT

The two live matches in which GoalRef’s system will be tested are two Danish Superligaen matches: Silkeborg IF-SønderjyskE on Sunday and FC Nordsjælland-AC Horsens on 23 May.

e-Activity Report scoops coveted prize

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:04:00 GMT

FIFA has won Germany’s coveted prize in online communications for the FIFA e-Activity Report, beating out some tough competition from German industry giants.

Wadie Jary, a man in a hurry

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:27:00 GMT

The 39-year-old President of the Tunisian Football Federation (FTF), Wadie Jary, discussed various projects with Joseph S. Blatter at the Home of FIFA on Friday.

Goal-line testing nears conclusion

Thu, 10 May 2012 18:04:00 GMT

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) will meet in Kiev on 2 July for a Special Meeting to potentially make an historic decision; whether to approve the usage of Goal-line Technology.

Blatter backs women’s football in Canada

Sun, 06 May 2012 22:15:00 GMT

The FIFA President has made a two-day visit to Canada, attending the announcement of the six Host Cities of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015 and joining in the Canadian FA’s centenary celebrations.

Blatter opens new Algerian FA headquarters

Tue, 01 May 2012 19:53:00 GMT

Tuesday saw the FIFA President open the Algerian FA’s new headquarters in Algiers, built with the support of the Goal project and FIFA’s Financial Assistance Programme.

FIFA President receives Algerian distinction

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:22:00 GMT

President Blatter was awarded Algeria’s National Order of Merit upon arriving in the North African country on Monday as part of a three-day visit to the region.

FIFA extends further sanctions for match-fixing

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:35:00 GMT

The Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has extended sanctions imposed by the Disciplinary Committee of the Finland Football Federation on six players to have worldwide effect.

Blatter inaugurates two Goal projects in Morocco

Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:11:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter inaugurated two artificial pitches at Morocco's National Football Centre in Mâamora as part of the Goal Project.

Check out the Congress agenda

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:53:00 GMT

The complete agenda for the 2012 FIFA Congress has now been confirmed and can be read in full right here on FIFA.com.

Blatter attends Rome awards ceremony

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:20:00 GMT

The FIFA President was the guest of honour in Rome on Monday 23 April at the sixth Ali della Vittoria awards ceremony, organised by the Lega Nazionale Dilettanti, Italy’s national amateur league.

President Blatter pays courtesy visit to CBF leadership

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:39:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter paid a visit to the Brazil 2014 LOC Chairman and CBF Preisdent Jose Maria Marin and FIFA Ex-Co Member Marco Polo Del Nero while in Rio de Janeiro.

FIFA President to visit Morocco and Algeria

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 23:07:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter is to visit Morocco and Algeria from 29 April-2 May. There, he will unveil Goal and other projects, and meet dignitaries from the two countries.

Blatter saddened by Morosini’s death

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:42:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter was devastated upon hearing the news of the passing of young Italian player Piermario Morosini at the weekend.

Iraq dreaming of Brazil 2014

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:17:00 GMT

FIFA have been visited by a delegation from the Iraqi Football Association, with President Al-Obaidi Najeh and national coach Zico speaking with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter about football's role in the nation.

Blatter pays tribute to the late Gerard Enault

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:41:00 GMT

The FIFA President has offered his condolences to the French FA following the death of its former general director Gerard Enault.

FIFA Fan Fest locations confirmed

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:03:00 GMT

After the huge successes of the FIFA Fan Fest in Germany 2006 and South Africa 2010, the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ LOC have announced the 12 dedicated zones for fans to congregate and feel the passion of the tournament.

Official Match Ball display unveiled at FIFA

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:41:00 GMT

On Wednesday 4 April at the Home of FIFA, adidas unveiled an Official Match Ball display, showcasing the various FIFA World Cup™ balls produced and used throughout its history.

Development Committee to play key role

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:05:00 GMT

On Tuesday 27 March, the Development Committee met for the first time at FIFA’s headquarters. FIFA.com outlines the crucial part the Committee will play in football development – one of FIFA’s top priorities.

Blatter sends condolences to Somalia

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:59:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has sent his condolences to Somalia after a bombing in Mogadishu killed several people, including Somali Football Federation Chief, Said Mohamed Nur.

Making stadia safer

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:30:00 GMT

FIFA’s Stadium and Security Committee recently met to discuss their ongoing improvement of FIFA’s Safety Regulations.

Van Hattum: A very public first step

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:50:00 GMT

After the meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee today, FIFA.com spoke with the chairman of the Task Force Transparency and Compliance, Frank van Hattum about his views on the progress made.

Sulser: Two-chamber structure will clarify

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:55:00 GMT

Chair of both the FIFA Ethics Committee and the Task Force Ethics Committee, Claudio Sulser told FIFA.com about FIFA’s Executive Committee’s decision to adopt proposals made by the Ethics Committee.

Zwanziger: I'm very happy

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:32:00 GMT

Dr Theo Zwanziger, Chairman of the Task Force Revision of Statutes, spoke to FIFA.com about the key decisions made at today’s FIFA Executive Committee meeting.

Download the IGC report

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 14:30:00 GMT

The Independent Governance Committee (IGC), has delivered on Friday 30 March 2012 a report to the FIFA Executive Committee based on its work started in December 2011. You can now download this report.

Blatter: Confident and committed

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:33:00 GMT

Ahead of the second day of the FIFA Executive Committee (ExCo) meeting, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter sat down for a chat with FIFA.com.

Relive the Post-ExCo press conference

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:42:00 GMT

Watch the media conference which took place following the conclusion of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting on Friday 30 March 2012.

Blatter offers his condolences to Congo DR

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 13:17:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his condolences to the Federation Congolaise de Football-Association following the death of 20 club players in a boat accident last Sunday.

Guinea primed for Goal II project

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:30:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and President of the Guinean Football Association (FGF) Salifou Camara signed an agreement for the African country’s Goal II project today.

Del Nero joins FIFA Executive Committee

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:17:00 GMT

FIFA can confirm that CONMEBOL has appointed Marco Polo del Nero as the confederation's successor to Ricardo Terra Teixeira on the FIFA Executive Committee.

FIFA President a hit on Twitter

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:09:00 GMT

More than 200 million people are now using the Twitter short messaging service, including FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, who already has the third most popular Twitter account in Switzerland.

Executive Committee agenda available on FIFA.com

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:15:00 GMT

The agenda of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting which will take place on 29 and 30 March 2012 in Zurich, Switzerland, is now available.

Resignation of Ricardo Terra Teixeira

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:38:00 GMT

FIFA has taken note today of CONMEBOL’s announcement that Ricardo Terra Teixeira has resigned as a member of the FIFA Executive Committee.

Blatter writes to Bolton chairman

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:34:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written to Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside to assure him of the football family’s thoughts and prayers as Fabrice Muamba continues to fight for his life.

FIFA to support Borgonovo tournament

Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:49:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has announced that FIFA will sponsor the youth tournament of Stefano Borgonovo, the former European Cup winner who now suffers from ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis).

FIFA President expresses his support and condolences

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:34:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his condolences to the victims, for the most part children, of the horrific coach accident that occurred in Switzerland on Tuesday

FIFA acknowledges Teixeira resignation

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:38:00 GMT

FIFA has taken note of the official confirmation of Ricardo Terra Teixeira’s resignation from his functions as chairman of the LOC for Brazil 2014 and president of the CBF.

Statement following recent CAS decisions in cases of Adamu, Diakite and Fusimalohi vs. FIFA

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:18:00 GMT

FIFA has taken note and is satisfied by the decisions rendered by CAS in the cases of Amadou Diakite vs. FIFA and Ahongalu Fusimalohi vs. FIFA, by means of which the appeals of both Diakite and Fusimalohi have been rejected.

Blatter marks remembrance of Japan tragedy

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 20:56:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has sent a letter to the Japanese Football Association to mark the first anniversary of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the country.

Blatter: The sleeping giant is awakening

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:00:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has been praising the development of Indian football in a visit to New Delhi, which concluded his successful Asian tour.

Sad farewell bid to Marquitos and Smolarek

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:39:00 GMT

It has been a sad week for football following the deaths of Real Madrid stalwart Marcos Alonso Imaz, better known as Marquitos, and former Poland striker Wlodimierz Smolarek.

FIFA President touched by Nepal welcome

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:06:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter enjoyed a packed visit to Nepal, where he met with the country's President and Prime Minister, inaugurated the AFC Challenge Cup and pledged his support to the growth of the game in the country.

Blatter concludes Bhutan visit

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:26:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter concluded his maiden two-day visit to Bhutan on Wednesday after meeting with the King and Prime Minister.

Response to 'Good governance and ethics in sport'

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:38:00 GMT

FIFA has addressed certain inaccuracies within the draft resolution published today by the Committee on Culture, Science, Education and Media of the Council of Europe titled "Good governance and ethics in sport".

Blatter: A stronger social dimension

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 14:39:00 GMT

With International Women's Day fast approaching, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks to FIFA.com about women's football, the success of Germany 2011 and this year's tournaments.

Blatter: Bangladeshi football has the potential

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:10:00 GMT

A FIFA delegation led by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter travelled to Bangladesh on Tuesday for a hectic programme of events.

President Blatter set for Asian tour

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:10:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter is set to lead a delegation on an action-packed tour of Asia, visiting Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and India.