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Men’s Olympic Football Tournaments and 2009 and 2010 FIFA competitions on the agenda

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:53:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee will convene in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 29 September 2009 for its third meeting of the year.

Brazil gets its party started

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:09:00 GMT

There were plenty of fireworks and music as the 12 host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup celebrated their selection with typical colour.

Brazil 2014 host cities confirmed

Sun, 31 May 2009 22:40:00 GMT

Meeting in Nassau (Bahamas), the FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by Joseph S. Blatter, confirmed the 12 Host Cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Brazil 2014 venues unveiled

Sun, 31 May 2009 19:46:00 GMT

The 12 host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil were officially unveiled after the FIFA Ex-Co meeting in Nassau, Bahamas on Sunday 31 May.

2014 FIFA World Cup Host City designation on the agenda

Mon, 25 May 2009 16:24:00 GMT

The FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by President Joseph S. Blatter, will convene in Nassau (Bahamas) on Saturday and Sunday, 30-31 May 2009.

Meet the Candidate Cities

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 08:54:00 GMT

Seventeen cities are in competing to host matches at Brazil 2014. FIFA.com is here to tell you about their histories, attractions and football.

Host Cities for Brazil 2014 to be announced in May

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:02:00 GMT

The selection of the 12 host cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be made at the FIFA Executive Committee meeting taking place at the end of May.

Blatter meets Brazilian President

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:44:00 GMT

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has continued his visit to South America with a trip to Brasilia to meet Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

FIFA and Panini kick-off new agreement

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 14:05:00 GMT

FIFA and Panini [the world's largest publisher of collectibles] have today signed a joint agreement for the next six years.

Palmeiras to double stadium capacity

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:56:00 GMT

Palmeiras have announced plans to double the capacity of the Estadio Palestra Italia to 60,000 in a bid to stage matches at Brazil 2014.

Celebration time in Brazil

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:33:00 GMT

Who would have thought it? On the birthday of Argentinian legend Diego Maradona, the biggest celebrations were to be found in Brazil.

Worthy Brazil rejoices over prize

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:27:00 GMT

Five world titles, a galaxy of stars and a burning desire to erase the memory of Maracanazo - Brazilians have good cause for celebration.

A victory for football

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:39:00 GMT

Following the announcement that Brazil will host the 2014 FIFA Word Cup, President Lula, Romario and Dunga have spoken of a victory for football.

Brazil confirmed as 2014 hosts

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:28:00 GMT

Brazil have this afternoon been confirmed as the Host Nation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by FIFA's Executive Committee in Zurich.

Decision time draws near

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:03:00 GMT

On Tuesday at FIFA House in Zurich, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) will present its application to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.