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FIFA expresses sadness at Riehl’s death

Tuesday 26 March 2013

FIFA has sent a letter of condolence to the widow of Michael Riehl, adidas Head of Global Sport and Brand Relations, who died on Sunday at the age of 56.

President sends condolences after Gaga death
Friday 15 March 2013
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written to the Pakistan Football Federation to express his sorrow at hearing of the sudden death of former Pakistan international forward Iftikhar Gaga.
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Uruguayan legend Luis Cubilla dies
Monday 4 March 2013
Legendary Uruguayan footballer and coach Luis Cubilla has died from stomach cancer at the age of 72, family members said.
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Blatter shocked after Syrian player killed
Friday 22 February 2013
After the death of a young Syrian footballer in Damascus, President Joseph S. Blatter has written to the Syrian Football Association President relaying his shock and heartfelt condolences to the player's loved ones.
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FIFA President mourns Zikan death
Wednesday 20 February 2013
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his sadness at the passing of former Czechoslovakia forward Zdenek Zikan.
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Blatter mourns death of seven Turkish amateur footballers
Thursday 31 January 2013
The worldwide football family has been shocked to learn of the death of seven amateur footballers from Turkey. The FIFA President has sent a condolence letter to the President of the Turkish FA to express his condolences.
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FIFA President pays tribute to Payne
Thursday 31 January 2013
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his condolences after learning of the death of former Everton and Liverpool winger Jimmy Payne at the age of 86.
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Blatter: May Brodie's legend continue to inspire
Wednesday 30 January 2013
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has written to the Irish Football Association to salute legendary sports reporter Dr Malcolm Brodie MBE following his recent passing.
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Sampdoria saddened by Garrone passing
Thursday 24 January 2013
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has led the tributes to Sampdoria President Riccardo Garrone, who recently passed away aged 76.
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FIFA President mourns Celtic legend Fallon
Wednesday 23 January 2013
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has expressed his sympathy over the loss of Celtic legend Sean Fallon, who passed away aged 90.
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Uruguay legend Mazurkiewicz passes away
Friday 4 January 2013
Former Uruguay goalkeeper Ladislao Mazurkiewicz, regarded as one of the finest custodians the game has ever seen, has died at the age of 67.
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