Media Releases

Duo sanctioned for anti-doping rule violations during FIFA competitions
Thursday 18 December 2008The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to sanction Eduardo Carlos Morgado Oliveira and Melvin King for anti-doping rule violations during FIFA competitions.

Brazil 2008's top ten
Friday 17 October 2008After analysing the 54 matches played so far, the FIFA Technical Study Group has elected the 10 best players of Brazil 2008.

Spain's late goal v. Italy
Friday 17 October 2008The third Spanish goal in match 54, the semi-final Spain against Italy (3-2 a.e.t) in Rio de Janeiro on 16 October 2008, caused a lot of discussion.

Ex-Co upholds altitude decision, welcomes positive steps
Friday 14 March 2008The FIFA Executive Committee upheld the decision regarding football at high altitude and welcomed better relations with clubs on Friday.

Preparations for Futsal and Beach Soccer World Cups well under way
Thursday 7 February 2008Under the chairmanship of Ricardo Terra Teixeira (Brazil), the FIFA Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee announced preperations for both tournaments were going well.

