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FIFA extends worldwide sanction to 26 football participants

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:43:00 GMT

The Chairman of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee Marcel Mathier has decided to extend the sanctions on 26 football participants worldwide, based on the content of current decisions made by two member associations.

FIFA confirms Japan as host of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2012

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:22:00 GMT

FIFA and the Japan Football Association (JFA) are delighted to announce that the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 2012 will be hosted by Japan.

Tragedy in Port Said – FIFA provides financial support

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:07:00 GMT

FIFA has decided to donate financial aid of $250,000 USD to the families of the victims of last week’s tragedy in Port Said (Egypt) following the football match between Al Masry and Al Ahly.

FIFA mourns deaths at football match in Egypt and offers assistance to the EFA

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:43:00 GMT

FIFA is deeply saddened by the tragic incidents which led to the death of football fans and others at last night’s match in Port Said (Egypt). FIFA is in mourning and our thoughts are with the families of all those who lost their lives.

Invitation to Tender for “FIFA Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme”

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

FIFA announces the opening of the tendering process and wishes to invite parties to submit tenders for the operation of the FIFA food and beverage operations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

Badge of champions awarded to FC Barcelona

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:48:00 GMT

FC Barcelona today received the FIFA Club World Cup Champions Badge, a physical reminder of the club’s emphatic triumph in FIFA’s annual club event in Japan in December.

Messi, Sawa, Guardiola and Sasaki triumph at FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 19:13:00 GMT

Argentina’s Lionel Messi collected the FIFA Ballon d’Or, his third consecutive title while Japan’s Homare Sawa claimed her first FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award at the 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala.

FIFA Emergency Committee decision regarding Swiss Football Association

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:01:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee yesterday decided that the Swiss Football Association not be suspended in relation to the FIFA Executive Committee’s decision of 16 December.

Reform road map speeds up

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 05:54:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee took advantage of the FIFA Club World Cup 2011 currently being played in Japan to stage its last meeting of the year in Tokyo.

FIFA opens tender for European media rights to 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups™

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:10:00 GMT

FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (ITT) for media rights in selected European territories to the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups™.

Joseph S. Blatter confirms ISL file will be published despite objection of involved party

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:02:00 GMT

The FIFA President has confirmed his determination to publish the file on the ISL-ISMM case despite the fact that legal measures have been taken by one of the parties involved.

Nominees announced for FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 awards

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:32:00 GMT

The contenders for this year’s FIFA Ballon d’Or Award for the best player of 2011 and for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year 2011 award were announced today.

Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee begins distribution of international friendly match proceeds to famine victims in Somalia

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:51:00 GMT

The Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee has started the process of distributing all ticketing proceeds from the international friendly match held in Doha last month to famine victims in Somalia.

Fifty-five players shortlisted for FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:01:00 GMT

The worldwide players’ union FIFPro and FIFA today announced the 55 players shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011, which is to be revealed at the FIFA Ballon d’Or in Zurich on 9 January 2012.

Prof. Mark Pieth presented as chairman of Independent Governance Committee

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:05:00 GMT

The renowned governance expert Prof. Mark Pieth was today presented as the chairman of the Independent Governance Committee during a press conference held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich that was opened by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.

FIFA Puskás Award: Ten best goals of the year announced

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:02:00 GMT

The race to determine the winner of the FIFA Puskás Award for the “best goal of the year” has started today, 18 November 2011, on FIFA.com.

Study may open new light on food contamination with clenbuterol

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:32:00 GMT

A current study on the body’s elimination of small doses of clenbuterol may open new perspectives on identifying non-intentional doping after oral ingestion of contaminated food.

FIFA Ethics Committee takes final decisions on ethics proceedings against CFU officials

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:16:00 GMT

The FIFA Ethics Committee, chaired by Claudio Sulser (Switzerland), met in Zurich this week regarding the ethics proceedings that were opened in October against Caribbean Football Union (CFU) officials.

FIFA wins case against Sion players

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:43:00 GMT

The Valais cantonal court in Sion has overturned the decision of the Civil Court of Martigny and St. Maurice of 3 August 2011, which ordered that six FC Sion players be allowed to play with immediate effect.

Team GB fixture dates confirmed and tickets back on sale

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:11:00 GMT

London 2012 have announced Team GB's fixture dates and placed tickets for the football competition back on sale. The Final Draw will also take place on 24 April 2012 at Wembley Stadium.

Myanmar appeal partially upheld

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:48:00 GMT

The FIFA Appeal Committee on 4 November 2011, under the Chairmanship of Mr Francisco Acosta (Ecuador) met at the Home of FIFA to discuss, among others, the case of the Myanmar Football Federation.

Men’s shortlists for FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2011 revealed

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:00:00 GMT

Today, one week after FIFA and France Football announced the names of the candidates for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for Women’s Football awards for 2011, they have also revealed the names for the men’s awards.

FIFA and MATCH Hospitality extend agreement until 2023

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:06:00 GMT

FIFA and MATCH Hospitality today announced an extension to the appointment of MATCH Hospitality as the exclusive hospitality rights holder for the 2018 and the 2022 FIFA World Cups™.

FIFA awards further TV rights for 2015-2022

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:16:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee has decided on sales and distribution of FIFA media rights between 2015 and 2022 in Australia, Canada and the Caribbean, and awarded the sales representation for selected territories in Asia to Infront Sports & Media.

Final phase of ticket sales to kick off on 5 November via FIFA.com

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:04:00 GMT

The final phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by TOYOTA will kick off on 5 November via FIFA.com.

FIFA Ethics Committee opens ethics proceedings against another ten CFU officials

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:45:00 GMT

The FIFA Ethics Committee has opened ethics proceedings against ten more Caribbean Football Union (CFU) officials in regard to possible violations of the FIFA Code of Ethics.

FIFA Task Force Football 2014 sets outs next proposals

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:28:00 GMT

The FIFA Task Force Football 2014 convened for the second time under the chairmanship of Franz Beckenbauer at the Home of FIFA in Zurich today.

FIFA and Anheuser-Busch InBev announce FIFA World Cup™ sponsorship for 2018 / 2022

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:19:00 GMT

FIFA and Anheuser-Busch InBev are pleased to announce the extension of the Official Beer sponsorship for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia and the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.

Women’s shortlists for 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala revealed

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

FIFA and France Football have today announced the names of the players and coaches on the shortlists for the FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year and the FIFA World Coach of the Year for 2011.

FIFA awards US TV Rights for 2015-2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:00:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee today (21 October 2011) ratified the bids from two US media companies for the TV rights for the period 2015-2022.

FIFA confirms its strong commitment to reforms by adopting governance structures and road map

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:21:00 GMT

Following the proposals made by the FIFA President at the last FIFA Congress, the FIFA Executive Committee, met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, and agreed on a series of major measures.

FIFA Executive Committee adopts a resolution to defend the statutes of football's governing bodies

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:28:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee has unanimously made a resolution in relation with the case of the Swiss club FC Sion/Olympique des Alpes.

FIFA Ethics Committee takes decisions on ethics proceedings against CFU officials

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:48:00 GMT

The FIFA Ethics Committee has today (14 October 2011) taken decisions regarding the ethics proceedings that had been opened in August against several Caribbean Football Union (CFU) officials.

FIFA satisfied with WADA decision to withdraw CAS appeal in case of Mexican footballers

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:10:00 GMT

FIFA would like to express its satisfaction with the decision taken by WADA to withdraw its appeal at the CAS regarding the decision not to sanction five Mexican footballers who tested positive for clenbuterol.

FIFA further strengthens its Communications Division

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Following the appointment of Walter De Gregorio as the new Director of Communications & Public Affairs, FIFA has further strengthened its Communications Division.

LOC Management Board meetings kick off

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:06:00 GMT

The FIFA-LOC Management Board for Russia 2018 has held its first meeting at the Ministry of Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy in Moscow.

2014 FIFA World Cup™ match schedule approval on the agenda

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:54:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee will hold its third meeting of the year at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 October 2011.

FIFA Emergency Committee directs Swiss FA to execute decision related to transfer ban on FC Sion/Olympique des Alpes

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 18:26:00 GMT

The FIFA Emergency Committee has directed the Swiss FA (SFA) to immediately execute the decision of the Swiss Football League’s appeal body which became final and binding after the club FC Sion/Olympique des Alpes SA (OLA) withdrew its appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

FIFA’s Quality Concept for Football Turf announces four new Preferred Producers

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:52:00 GMT

FIFA has announced that four of its FIFA Quality Concept for Football Turf Licensees have qualified as a 'FIFA Preferred Producer for Football Turf'.

Media accreditation process launched for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by TOYOTA

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:15:00 GMT

The media accreditation process for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by TOYOTA is now open. The competition will be held in Toyota City and Yokohama from 8-18 December 2011.

Myanmar disciplinary sanctions confirmed

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:14:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee have confirmed a number of sanctions on the Myanmar Football Federation for the events surrounding the game with Oman on 28 July 2011.

Ethics Committee bans Guyana FA president Colin Klass for 26 months

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:27:00 GMT

The FIFA Ethics Committee has today decided to ban Guyana FA president Colin Klass from taking part in any football-related activity for a period of 26 months.

Appeal Committee confirms Ethics Committee decision on Bin Hammam

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:26:00 GMT

The FIFA Appeal Committee, under the chairmanship of Francisco Acosta (Ecuador), has confirmed today the decisions taken by the FIFA Ethics Committee on 23 July 2011.

Walter De Gregorio appointed as new Director of Communications & Public Affairs

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 18:29:00 GMT

As of 1 October 2011, Walter De Gregorio, 46, will join FIFA as Director of Communications & Public Affairs.

FIFA Fair Play Days 2011 kick off in Ravenna

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:18:00 GMT

FIFA’s 15th annual FIFA Fair Play Days campaign will kick off at the third match of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011 this afternoon, when hosts Italy took on Iran in Ravenna/Italy.

Public prosecutor of canton of Vaud decides not to enter into substance of claim lodged by OLYMPIQUE DES ALPES SA against FIFA Secretary General and UEFA General Secretary

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:28:00 GMT

FIFA has noted the decision of the public prosecutor of the canton of Vaud.

FIFA Disciplinary Committee decisions for Germany 2011

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:59:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee took the following decisions regarding the cases related to the adverse analytical findings in the anti-doping tests conducted during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011.

Nadeshiko awarded FIFA World Champions Badge

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:33:00 GMT

Japan’s success at the FIFA Women’s World Cup Germany 2011™ has been recognised with the presentation of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions Badge.

First Phase ticket sales will kick off on 11 September on FIFA.com

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:40:00 GMT

FIFA announced today that the first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by TOYOTA will kick off on 11 September exclusively on FIFA.com.

The IDB, FIFA and Coca-Cola launch anti-violence initiative Football for Hope

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:40:00 GMT

In collaboration with Bogota City Council, Cali City Council and the Colombian government, the IDB, FIFA and Coca-Cola have joined forces to donate approximately $1.1m USD to 1,400 children in both cities.

FIFA acknowledges report by TI

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:11:00 GMT

FIFA has read with interest the report “Safe Hands: Building integrity and transparency at FIFA” published today by Transparency International (TI).