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30 referees from 28 countries appointed for 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Friday 5 February 2010The FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 30 referees representing 28 different countries for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Fourth ticket sales phase starts on 9 February
Friday 5 February 2010The fourth ticket sales phase will kick off on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 at 12.00 CET and will run for 58 days until 7 April 2010.
Chelsea and Lens settlement endorsed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Friday 5 February 2010The CAS have endorsed by means of an “Award by Consent” the settlement of a dispute announced by Chelsea and Racing Club de Lens.
FIFA provides an additional USD 3 million in support to Haiti
Thursday 4 February 2010The FIFA Finance Committee have approved a proposal to support the Haitian football family with an additional $3 million USD.
Yingli Green Energy announces global sponsorship of 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Wednesday 3 February 2010China's Yingli Green Energy will become the first renewable energy company in history to sponsor the FIFA World Cup.
Two million tickets sold for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Wednesday 27 January 2010After three of five ticketing sales phases for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, two-thirds of the available tickets have already been sold.
Public sentiment ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ remains high in South Africa – poll
Wednesday 27 January 2010Spanish President meets FIFA President in Madrid
Monday 25 January 2010FIFA President attends 18th CIS and Baltic Cup
Sunday 24 January 2010FIFA takes additional measures to facilitate fans’ access to World Cup tickets
Friday 15 January 2010International matches in 2009: 850 men’s matches and 304 women’s matches
Thursday 7 January 2010Season 2 of FIWC10 kicks off with record numbers expected
Tuesday 5 January 2010Agreement between the Hungarian government and FIFA on EU sports issues
Tuesday 22 December 2009Messi takes first award, Marta obtains record-breaking fourth crown
Monday 21 December 2009FIFA E-Shop Launched
Friday 18 December 2009Grammy award winner Laura Pausini to perform at the FIFA World Player Gala 2009
Wednesday 9 December 2009FIFA names World Player nominees
Monday 7 December 2009FIFA and its Partners join forces for social development
Monday 7 December 2009Opening of first Football for Hope Centre heralds a new dawn for Khayelitsha
Saturday 5 December 2009Accommodation service launched for fans
Friday 4 December 2009FIFA Puskás Award: ten best goals of the year announced
Friday 4 December 2009FIFA Executive Committee holds historic meeting in Robben Island
Thursday 3 December 20092010 FIFA World Cup™ to pioneer 3D technology
Thursday 3 December 2009FIFA Executive Committee proposes measures to tackle football issues
Wednesday 2 December 2009Hyundai launches Best Young Player Award for South Africa 2010
Wednesday 2 December 2009FIFA Organising Committee approves Final Draw procedure
Wednesday 2 December 2009Inaara Aga Khan becomes FIFA Football for Hope ambassador
Tuesday 1 December 2009Third ticketing sales phase to kick off on 5 December
Tuesday 1 December 2009New Portuguese channel and FIFA World Cup™ section for FIFA.com
Tuesday 1 December 2009Theron, Beckham and Gebrselassie to star at the Final Draw on 4 December
Tuesday 1 December 2009Lisbon Treaty gives a boost to sport
Monday 30 November 2009FIFA Executive Committee to meet on Robben Island
Wednesday 25 November 2009FIFA and FIFPro agree global measures
Tuesday 24 November 2009FIFA President calls extraordinary meeting of FIFA Executive Committee
Monday 23 November 2009FIFA Fan Fest goes global for the first time
Monday 23 November 2009Preliminary competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ comes to a close
Monday 23 November 2009Bid success for FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2011-2013
Saturday 21 November 2009Iraqi Football Association suspended
Friday 20 November 2009FIFA statement on FAI request
Friday 20 November 2009FIFA/FIFPro World XI award introduced
Thursday 19 November 2009Second 2010 ticket sales phase extended until 20 November 2009
Tuesday 17 November 2009Two-month ban for Maradona
Sunday 15 November 2009Second sales phase for 2010 tickets ends on 20 November
Friday 13 November 2009Match Schedule finalised
Thursday 12 November 2009FIFA and CCTV announce landmark broadcasting deal
Thursday 12 November 2009Grammy award winners to perform at showcase in Cape Town on 4 December
Wednesday 4 November 2009Preparation begins for Dubai qualifier
Tuesday 3 November 2009Short lists for FIFA World Player awards revealed
Friday 30 October 2009FIFA and WADA pledge mutual respect and trust
Thursday 29 October 2009Smisek and Korbel named ambassadors for Frankfurt for 2011
Friday 23 October 2009
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