Media Releases

FIFA extends worldwide sanction to 26 football participants
Thursday 9 February 2012The 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
Wednesday 8 February 2012FIFA 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
Tuesday 7 February 2012FIFA 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
Thursday 2 February 2012FIFA 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”
Monday 30 January 2012FIFA 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 ...

Badge of champions awarded to FC Barcelona
Wednesday 11 January 2012FC 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
Monday 9 January 2012FIFA Emergency Committee decision regarding Swiss Football Association
Friday 6 January 2012Reform road map speeds up
Saturday 17 December 2011FIFA opens tender for European media rights to 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups™
Wednesday 14 December 2011Joseph S. Blatter confirms ISL file will be published despite objection of involved party
Tuesday 6 December 2011Nominees announced for FIFA Ballon d’Or 2011 awards
Monday 5 December 2011Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee begins distribution of international friendly match proceeds to famine victims in Somalia
Monday 5 December 2011Fifty-five players shortlisted for FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011
Thursday 1 December 2011Prof. Mark Pieth presented as chairman of Independent Governance Committee
Wednesday 30 November 2011FIFA Puskás Award: Ten best goals of the year announced
Friday 18 November 2011Study may open new light on food contamination with clenbuterol
Friday 18 November 2011FIFA Ethics Committee takes final decisions on ethics proceedings against CFU officials
Friday 18 November 2011FIFA wins case against Sion players
Friday 18 November 2011Team GB fixture dates confirmed and tickets back on sale
Thursday 10 November 2011Myanmar appeal partially upheld
Monday 7 November 2011Men’s shortlists for FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2011 revealed
Tuesday 1 November 2011FIFA and MATCH Hospitality extend agreement until 2023
Tuesday 1 November 2011FIFA awards further TV rights for 2015-2022
Thursday 27 October 2011Final phase of ticket sales to kick off on 5 November via FIFA.com
Thursday 27 October 2011FIFA Ethics Committee opens ethics proceedings against another ten CFU officials
Wednesday 26 October 2011FIFA Task Force Football 2014 sets outs next proposals
Tuesday 25 October 2011FIFA and Anheuser-Busch InBev announce FIFA World Cup™ sponsorship for 2018 / 2022
Tuesday 25 October 2011Women’s shortlists for 2011 FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala revealed
Tuesday 25 October 2011FIFA awards US TV Rights for 2015-2022
Friday 21 October 2011FIFA confirms its strong commitment to reforms by adopting governance structures and road map
Friday 21 October 2011FIFA Executive Committee adopts a resolution to defend the statutes of football's governing bodies
Thursday 20 October 2011FIFA Ethics Committee takes decisions on ethics proceedings against CFU officials
Friday 14 October 2011FIFA satisfied with WADA decision to withdraw CAS appeal in case of Mexican footballers
Wednesday 12 October 2011FIFA further strengthens its Communications Division
Tuesday 11 October 2011LOC Management Board meetings kick off
Tuesday 11 October 20112014 FIFA World Cup™ match schedule approval on the agenda
Monday 10 October 2011FIFA Emergency Committee directs Swiss FA to execute decision related to transfer ban on FC Sion/Olympique des Alpes
Wednesday 5 October 2011FIFA’s Quality Concept for Football Turf announces four new Preferred Producers
Tuesday 4 October 2011Media accreditation process launched for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2011 presented by TOYOTA
Monday 3 October 2011Myanmar disciplinary sanctions confirmed
Friday 30 September 2011Ethics Committee bans Guyana FA president Colin Klass for 26 months
Friday 23 September 2011Appeal Committee confirms Ethics Committee decision on Bin Hammam
Thursday 15 September 2011Walter De Gregorio appointed as new Director of Communications & Public Affairs
Wednesday 14 September 2011FIFA Fair Play Days 2011 kick off in Ravenna
Thursday 1 September 2011Public 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
Friday 26 August 2011FIFA Disciplinary Committee decisions for Germany 2011
Thursday 25 August 2011Nadeshiko awarded FIFA World Champions Badge
Friday 19 August 2011First Phase ticket sales will kick off on 11 September on FIFA.com
Thursday 18 August 2011The IDB, FIFA and Coca-Cola launch anti-violence initiative Football for Hope
Tuesday 16 August 2011