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Record service bookings for FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:46:55 GMT

FIFA TV and its appointed host broadcaster HBS have secured record service bookings for broadcast coverage of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

Limited number of FIFA Confederations Cup tickets to be made available

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:37:00 GMT

A limited number of coveted tickets for the FIFA Confederations Cup matches – including the opening match and the final will be made available for sale exclusively on FIFA.com on Tuesday, 11 June at 09.00 local time (14.00 CET).

Host Cities announced for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Canada 2014

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 22:25:00 GMT

Edmonton, Moncton, Montreal and Toronto were named as the four Host Cities for the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Canada 2014 on Sunday where the Official Emblem of the tournament was also unveiled.

Overwhelming support for FIFA reforms and resolution on the fight against racism and discrimination; first woman elected to Executive Committee

Fri, 31 May 2013 17:36:48 GMT

With 198 votes (99%) in favour of the amendments to the FIFA Statutes presented today, the 63rd FIFA Congress convening today in Mauritius, confirmed its overwhelming support for the governance reform process started in 2011.

ARAMARK and Convivas Brasil named Food and Beverage Concessionaire for 2014 FIFA World Cup™

Wed, 29 May 2013 13:24:00 GMT

ARAMARK and Convivas Brasil have been selected as the Food and Beverage Concessionaire for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

FIFA Executive Committee fully backs resolution on the fight against racism and discrimination

Tue, 28 May 2013 15:52:00 GMT

Racism and discrimination, the destination of some FIFA tournaments and the appointment were on the agenda during the FIFA Executive Committee’s second meeting of 2013.

FIFA Executive Committee meeting agenda available on FIFA.com

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:08:09 GMT

The agenda for the next FIFA Executive Committee meeting is now available on FIFA.com.

INTERSPORT appointed Official Event Shop of Brazil 2014

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:59:00 GMT

FIFA and INTERSPORT International Corp. GmbH have today announced an agreement which sees INTERSPORT become the Official Event Shop of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

Delivery of Arena de Sao Paulo confirmed for December 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:32:00 GMT

The delivery of the Arena de Sao Paulo, venue of the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, has been confirmed for 31 December 2013.

Worldwide sanctions imposed on players from Estonia, Lebanon

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:18:00 GMT

FIFA can today confirm the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed on eight players by the Estonian Football Association and one player by the Lebanese Football Association relating to match-manipulation and fraud investigations.

Match officials appointed for FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:58:00 GMT

With only a month to go before the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 kicks off in Brasilia on 15 June, the ten referee trios have been appointed.

Bruce Grannec claims second FIFA Interactive World Cup title

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:12:00 GMT

The 2013 FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) has wrapped up in dramatic fashion with Bruce Grannec of France claiming a second world title after beating Mexico’s Andrei Torres Vivero 1-0 in a tense finale.

EA SPORTS and FIFA extend licensing agreement until 2022

Wed, 08 May 2013 07:43:00 GMT

FIFA and EA SPORTS™, which released the first FIFA-branded video game in 1993, have announced an extension of their existing licensing agreement until the end of 2022.

More than 588,178 tickets sold for the FIFA Confederations Cup

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:02:00 GMT

More than 588,178 tickets, or 71.2 per cent of the total inventory of 826,628, have been sold to date for Brazil 2013.

FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer provisionally banned

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:46:00 GMT

FIFA Executive Committee member Chuck Blazer has been provisionally suspended from taking part in any kind of football-related activity at national and international level for a maximum period of 90 days.

FIFA task force requests stronger sanctions against racism and discrimination

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:12:00 GMT

In the first meeting of the newly created FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination, outlining proposals for how to tackle racist and discriminative acts, focussing on the application of sanctions.

2013 FIFA Interactive World Cup Grand Final kicks off in Madrid

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:25:00 GMT

From a record 2.5 million competitors, only 21 finalists remain to compete for the coveted title of FIFA Interactive World Champion 2013 at the Grand Final in Madrid this week.

FIFA Executive Committee member banned for eight years

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:38:00 GMT

The adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee has banned FIFA Executive Committee member Vernon Manilal Fernando from taking part in any kind of football-related activity for a period of eight years.

Reaction from Joseph S. Blatter on the report on the ISL case

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Read the reaction from FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter on the report from the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee, Hans-Joachim Eckert, regarding the examination of the ISL case.

ISL: Report from the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 09:23:00 GMT

Hans-Joachim Eckert, the chairman of the adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee, has submitted his report on the ISL-ISMM case to FIFA.

FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination to hold its first meeting on 6 May

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:59:00 GMT

The newly created FIFA Task Force Against Racism and Discrimination will hold its first meeting next Monday, 6 May, at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

Publication of the agenda for the 2013 FIFA Congress

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:54:00 GMT

The complete agenda for the 2013 FIFA Congress has now been published on FIFA.com and can be read by clicking the link on the right.

Symbolic act from FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter launches FIFA museum project

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:23:00 GMT

FIFA, world football’s governing body, is going ahead with its museum project. Instead of being built in FIFA’s grounds on the “Zurichberg” as originally planned, the new cultural attraction will be constructed in the “Haus zur Enge” in Zurich-Enge.

Record-breaking 2.5 million players take part in FIWC13

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:04:00 GMT

The 2013 edition of the FIFA Interactive World Cup has attracted 2.5 million players, making it the most popular FIWC in the tournament's history.

FIFA extends Lebanese match-fixing sanctions

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:00:00 GMT

FIFA can today confirm the worldwide extension of disciplinary sanctions imposed by the Lebanese Football Association against 23 players and one official following match-fixing investigations conducted in Lebanon this year.

FIFA takes note of the resignation of Nicolás Leoz

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

FIFA has taken note of the formal resignation of Nicolás Leoz as a member of the FIFA Executive Committee and as President of CONMEBOL.

Bidding process opened for five FIFA competitions in 2016 and 2017

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:04:00 GMT

FIFA's member associations have been invited to submit their interest in hosting the FIFA U-20 and U-17 Women’s World Cups in 2016, the FIFA U-20 and U-17 World Cups in 2017 and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in 2017.

TMS annual review gives new insight into global transfer market

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:01:00 GMT

FIFA TMS reports 11,552 transactions with a combined transfer compensation value of more than USD $2.5bn with today's publication of the FIFA Transfer Matching System GmbH (FIFA TMS).

Judicial Commission of Enquiry to be mandated in South Africa

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:23:00 GMT

South Africa's Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula, SAFA President Kirsten Nematandani and FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke reached a concrete conclusion in their meeting held today at the Home of FIFA in Zurich, a new milestone in the fight against match manipulation.

More than 546,000 tickets sold for FIFA Confederations Cup

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:48:00 GMT

Crowds are set to flock to the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 as public interest is proving to be unprecedented compared to previous editions, with 546,000 of the total ticketing inventory already allocated.

FIFA appoints goal-line technology provider for Brazil 2013

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:49:00 GMT

The use of goal-line technology (GLT) at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 moved a step closer today, with FIFA confirming the appointment of GoalControl GmbH as the official GLT provider for the tournament.

Seminars for prospective referees and assistant referees for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:02:00 GMT

FIFA are pleased to inform you that as part of the preparations for the World Cup, the selected match officials are now invited to attend a second seminar.

FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ match schedule unveiled

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 16:11:00 GMT

The official match schedule for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada 2015™ was provisionally approved today by the FIFA Executive Committee during a meeting held in Zurich.

Executive Committee strongly backs further governance reforms and strengthens fight against racism and discrimination

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:17:00 GMT

Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee held its first meeting of the year at the Home of FIFA in Zurich over the last two days.

FIFA’s development programmes for member associations enter a new era: amended regulations approved

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:45:00 GMT

A further landmark step in FIFA’s ongoing reform process was taken today, 21 March, by the FIFA Executive Committee with the approval of the General Regulations for FIFA Development Programmes that will enter into force as of 1 July 2013.

Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup extends its responsibilities to cover 2018 and 2022

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:16:00 GMT

The Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup has decided that its responsibilities will be extended to also cover decisions related to the preparations for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

FIFA opens tender for Spanish media rights to Brazil 2014

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:48:00 GMT

FIFA has opened an invitation to tender for the Brazil 2014 media rights in the territory of Spain.

FIFA Executive Committee meeting agenda available on FIFA.com

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:24:00 GMT

The agenda of the FIFA Executive Committee meeting which will take place on 20 and 21 March 2013 at the Home of FIFA in Zurich is now available on FIFA.com.

Rio confirms readiness of Maracanã to host first test event on 27 April 2013

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:50:00 GMT

Regis Fichtner, Chief of Staff of the State of Rio de Janeiro has reconfirmed that the iconic Maracana stadium will be ready to host a first test event on 27 April 2013.

UAE 2013 emblem unveiled at spectacular ceremony in Abu Dhabi

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:55:00 GMT

The countdown to the biggest international football tournament ever to be held in the United Arab Emirates began today as the official emblem of the FIFA U-17 World Cup UAE 2013 was unveiled at a glittering ceremony at the Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi.

IFAB agree to broaden consultation process

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) under the chairmanship of the Scottish FA President Campbell Ogilvie, convened for its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today (Saturday, 2 March 2013) at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Peruvian player suspended for anti-doping rule violation

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:04:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided today to suspend the Peruvian international footballer Joel Melchor Sánchez Alegría a period of two years after testing positive for Methylhexaneamine.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2014 to be relocated

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:33:00 GMT

Due to a number of unforeseen circumstances leading to a heavy delay in stadium constructions the Costa Rica Football Federation decided to withdraw from hosting the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in 2014.

FIFA extends match-fixing sanctions to 74 individuals

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:20:00 GMT

The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed the worldwide extension of sanctions imposed on 74 players and officials; 70 by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC) and four the Korean Football Association (KFA).

FIFA extends sanctions to 58 football participants in China PR

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:50:00 GMT

FIFA can today confirm the extension of disciplinary sanctions to 58 individuals relating to domestic match-fixing and bribery investigations in China PR that date back to 2010.

FIFA launches e-learning ethics tool

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:08:00 GMT

FIFA has launched a new e-learning tool designed to help football officials across the 209 member associations become more familiar with the provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics 2012 (FCE).

Over 86 per cent of assigned tickets in public hands after first sales phase

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:55:00 GMT

More than 86 per cent of the 426,343 assigned tickets for the FIFA Confederations Cup have been directly distributed to the general public following the ballot triggered by the first public sales phase.

FIFA launches new Reporting Mechanism

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:17:00 GMT

FIFA has launched a new reporting mechanism where infringements of the FIFA Code of Ethics and violations of FIFA’s regulatory framework relating to match manipulation can be securely reported and treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Four female nominees for FIFA Executive Committee election

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 10:43:00 GMT

Four women are candidates to be elected as the 25th member of the FIFA Executive Committee at the FIFA Congress to be held in Mauritius on 30 and 31 May 2013. The mandate will be for a period of four years.

Clubs sanctioned for misuse of FIFA TMS

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:04:00 GMT

FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned CA Independiente of Argentina and Genoa CFC of Italy for misuse of the FIFA Transfer Matching System.

2014 Ambassadors unveil Official Poster

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:24:00 GMT

In their first official mission, the newly appointed ambassadors of the 2014 FIFA World Cup have unveiled the tournament’s Official Poster at a media briefing in Rio de Janeiro.