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FIFA Congress rescheduled due to COVID-19

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Football stakeholders agree further steps in the reform of the transfer sys...

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FIFA Council meeting agenda now available

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FIFA and football stakeholders recommend cap on agents’ commissions and lim...

President Gianni Infantino addresses the 68th FIFA Congress

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Agenda for 69th FIFA Congress now available

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Joint statement from FIFA and CONMEBOL regarding Colombia

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Task force holds inaugural meeting to discuss possible changes to FIFA tour...

The trophy for the FIFA Women's World Cup

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Organising Committee takes important decisions on FIFA Women’s World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to the media

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Relive the post-FIFA Congress press conference

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Relive the 68th FIFA Congress

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Vote on the designation of the host(s) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

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Agenda for the 68th FIFA Congress announced

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Organising Committee for FIFA Competitions: Updates on the FIFA World Cup™ ...

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - OCTOBER 14: FIFA Council member Victor Montagliani poses during a Portrait session at the FIFA headquaters on October 14, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

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Victor Montagliani elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of FIFA Ti...

Members of FIFA attend the 67th FIFA Congress in the Bahraini capital Manama

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FIFA Congress confirms next steps of the bidding process for the 2026 FIFA ...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino speaks during the 67th FIFA Congress

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Relive 67th FIFA Congress and post-Congress media briefing

Flags of FIFA Member Associations at the 66th FIFA Congress

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Agenda for the 67th FIFA Congress announced

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Bureau of the Council recommends slot allocation for the 2026 FIFA World Cu...

The FIFA Governance Committee meets in March 2017

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FIFA Development Committee meet in Zurich

The first meeting of FIFA's Football Stakeholder Committee is held at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.

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First meeting of FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee

Zvonimir Boban at FIFA’s first "offline" VAR test at Stadio San Nicola

Q&A with FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura poses

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Q&A with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura

FIFA standing committee members appointed

FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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Post-FIFA Council meeting quotes

General view prior to part II of the FIFA Council Meeting 2016 at the FIFA headquarters

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FIFA Council meeting agenda available now on FIFA.com

FIFA President Gianni Infantino talks to the media

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Relive the post-FIFA Congress press conference

68th FIFA Congress

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Relive the 68th FIFA Congress

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Vote on the designation of the host(s) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™

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Agenda for the 68th FIFA Congress announced

Zvonimir Boban at FIFA’s first "offline" VAR test at Stadio San Nicola

Q&A with FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura poses

2018 FIFA World Cup™

Q&A with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura

FIFA standing committee members appointed

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura as the new FIFA General Secretary

FIFA Congress drives football forward, first female secretary general appoi...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino addresses the FIFA Legends during a FIFA Legends Thinktank meeting at the Hyatt hotel on May 12, 2016 in Mexico City, . (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

FIFA engages legends on football matters

A general view as President of the Mexican Football Federation Decio de Maria

Relive the 66th FIFA Congress

FIFA Legends and Mexican Allstars at the Azteca stadium

Football fiesta as World Stars spark Azteca Stadium anniversary

Ronaldinho holds the Confederations Cup Trophy

FIFA Confederations Cup reflects on Mexico 1999, looks ahead to Russia 2017

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) opens the FIFA Council meeting ahead of the 66th FIFA Congress at Presidente InterContinental Hotel Mexico City on May 09, 2016 in Mexico City, . (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/F

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FIFA Council agrees on four-phase bidding process for 2026 FIFA World Cup

General view of the Hallenstadion Zurich event centre

Plenty to look out for in FIFA Congress week in Mexico

Revised FIFA Statutes available on FIFA.com

66th FIFA Congress - Mexico

Agenda for the 66th FIFA Congress now available on FIFA.com

Zvonimir Boban at FIFA’s first "offline" VAR test at Stadio San Nicola

Q&A with FIFA Deputy Secretary General Zvonimir Boban

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura poses

2018 FIFA World Cup™

Q&A with FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura

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Request for admission of the Football Federation of Kosovo

FIFA Presidential candidate Gianni Infantino gives the thumbs up

Gianni Infantino elected FIFA President

A general view during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress at Hallenstadion

FIFA Congress approves landmark reforms

Acting FIFA President Issa Hayatou attends a FIFA Executive Committee Meeting Press Conference

Acting President Hayatou attends confederation meetings, urges support for ...

Gianni Infantino celebrates after being elected as the new FIFA President during the Extraordinary FIFA Congress at Hallenstadion on February 26, 2016 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIF

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Meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 24 February 2016

FIFA executive calls on Member Associations to approve reforms in full

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FIFA Executive Committee meeting agenda now available

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Agenda for the Extraordinary FIFA Congress now available on FIFA.com

The FIFA sign is seen at the entrance of world football's governing body

Ad-hoc Electoral Committee admits five candidates for FIFA presidential ele...

FIFA sign is seen on the top of the headquarters

Ad-hoc Electoral Committee receives seven candidatures for FIFA presidentia...

Chairwoman Moya Dodd during the meeting of the Task Force for Women's Football at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 10 February 2015

Chair of the FIFA Task Force for Women’s Football submits proposals to the ...

FIFA ExCo confirms February election, approves more transparency for ethics...

Chairman of the 2016 FIFA Reform Committee, Swiss lawyer Francois Carrard

2016 FIFA Reform Committee consolidates reform proposals

Domenico Scala Chairman of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Comittee

Audit and Compliance Committee Chairman’s reform proposals

A general view during the 65th FIFA Congress

65th FIFA Congress, Zurich 2015

FIFA Congress in Tokyo, 1964

The FIFA Congress: Ten milestones

A general view during the 65th FIFA Congress

65th FIFA Congress, Zurich 2015

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter celebrates his election

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter re-elected

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - MAY 28: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter talks during the 65th FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony at Theatre 11 of the Hallenstadion on May 28, 2015 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

President Blatter opens the 65th FIFA Congress

Prof Jiri Dvorak, the FIFA Chief Medical Officer talks

Development

Third Medical Conference focuses on prevention

A general view during the 64th FIFA Congress

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General view during the Executive Committee meeting at the FIFA Headquarter

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Executive Committee meets ahead of 65th FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress in Tokyo, 1964

The FIFA Congress: Ten milestones

A general view during the 64th FIFA Congress

Agenda for the 65th FIFA Congress now available on FIFA.com

FIFA headquarters in Zurich

Governance

FIFA extends 27 sanctions in relation to match manipulation to have worldwi...

Meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 19 March 2015

FIFA World Cup 2022™

2022 FIFA World Cup to be played in November/December

Markus Kattner, FIFA Deputy Secretary General and Director of Finance and Administration during a press conference at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 20 March 2015

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FIFA Financial Report 2014: Frequently Asked Questions

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks on 64th FIFA Congress

Football as a catalyst for social change: no football without ethics and in...

The 2014 FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy is displayed during 64th FIFA Congress

Relive: 64th FIFA Congress in Sao Paulo

FIFA Vice-President Geoff Thompson speaks during the 64th FIFA Congress

Third-party ownership – a complex topic

Khaled Mortagy, member of the working group on intermediaries addresses the delegates during the 61st FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress supports implementation of new Regulations on Working with In...

Handshake for Peace

Handshake for Peace to feature at all 2014 World Cup matches

Flag bearers on stage during the Opening Ceremony of the 64th FIFA Congress

Brazil & Fontaine headline opening ceremony

Fans of Brazil

FAQ: Setting the record straight

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter looks on as Secretary General Jérôme Valcke,addresses member of the FIFA Executive Committee

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Executive fully backs Brazil to host a great 2014 FIFA World Cup™

A general view during the 61st FIFA Congress

FIFA Executive Committee meeting agenda available now on FIFA.com

A general view during the 61st FIFA Congress

Agenda for the 2014 FIFA Congress now available on FIFA.com

Moya Dodd, AFC Vice-President speaks during the 63th FIFA Congress.

Women's Football

Dodd: Women’s football deserves a blueprint for growth

Meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee

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FIFA Executive Committee meeting agenda available on FIFA.com

A Japan Football Association staff cleans the winning trophy of 2011 Women's World Cup

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Bidding process opened for eight FIFA competitions

FIFA Medical Emergency Bag

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FIFA Medical Emergency Bag to provide essential care

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter talking

FIFA Congress

Blatter: We’ve made historic decisions

Geoff Thompson, Chairman of the Dispute Resolution Chamber and Member of the Player`s Status Committee

FIFA Congress

Congress endorses new approach on Players’ Agents Regulations

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks during the 62nd FIFA Congress

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Publication of the agenda for the 2013 FIFA Congress

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter talking

FIFA Congress

Blatter: We’ve made historic decisions

Michael J Garcia, Chairman of the investigatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee

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Pieth: Quite spectacular what has been achieved

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter opens the 63th FIFA Congress

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63rd FIFA Congress, Mauritius, 2013

Mark Pieth, Chairman of the Independent Governance Committee speaks

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FIFA’s governance reform process: what has changed in the past two years?

Lydia Nsekera, President of the Burundi Football Federation smiles after being elected as FIFA Executive Committee Member

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Nsekera first woman to be elected to the FIFA Executive Committee

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter hands over a FMEB to Dinnanathlall Persunnoo, President of the Mauritius football association

FIFA Congress

Sudden cardiac arrest emergency bags to be sent worldwide

Geoff Thompson, Chairman of the Dispute Resolution Chamber and Member of the Player`s Status Committee

FIFA Congress

Congress endorses new approach on Players’ Agents Regulations

Domenico Scala Chairman of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Committee talks

FIFA Congress

First Congress report of the newly constituted Audit and Compliance Committ...

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter opens the 63th FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress

Blatter: Sending a strong signal to the racists

PORT LOUIS, MAURITIUS - MAY 30: Performers perform The Four Elements during the 63rd FIFA Congress opening ceremony

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A ceremony extolling universal values

Performers during rehersal for the 63rd FIFA Congress opening ceremony

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Showtime beckons for excited performers

Michael J Garcia, Chairman of the investigatory chamber of the FIFA Ethics Committee

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Relive the post-Congress press Conference

General view of the Swami Vivekananda International Convention Centre Port Louis on May 28, 2013

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Mauritius all set for FIFA Congress

Domenico Scala Chairman of the FIFA Audit and Compliance Comittee

FIFA Congress

Scala: We will continue to make proposals in future

Children of the MCB Sports Academy enjoy a game

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The FIFA Congress in numbers

FIFA Executive Committee Meeting, 28 May 2013

FIFA Congress

FIFA Executive Committee fully backs resolution on the fight against racism...

FIFA President Blatter giving an interview

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Blatter: We will continue adapting our governance and look at sport politic...

Action from the Mauritius FIFA grassroots events

FIFA Congress

Football development to set the tone for 63rd FIFA Congress

A general view of Mauritius, which will host the FIFA Congress 2013. Copyright: Mauritius Tourism

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Heading for clear waters

Mauritius, 12.9.2004

FIFA Congress

The birth of football in Mauritius

FIFA Congress in Tokyo, 1964

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FIFA Congress in pictures

Lydia Nsekera, FIFA Executive Committee co-opted Member

FIFA Congress

Nsekera: Give women decision making powers

Moya Dodd. Photo: Courtesy of Gilbert+Tobin and Gray Noise photography

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Dodd: A fantastic opportunity

Paula Kearns. Photo: Craig Balme. http://www.craigbalme.co.nz/

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Kearns: Women have much to contribute

Sonia Bien-Aime. Photo: Renau Destine

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Bien-Aime: Everyone should be encouraged

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks during the 62nd FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress

62nd FIFA Congress, Budapest 2012

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter speaks during the 62nd FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress fully backs reform process, appoints first woman to Executive...

Sandor Csanyi, President of the Hungary Football Association speaks during the 62nd FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress

FIFA’s CPP brings a harmonised solution for the benefit of the internationa...

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter opens the 62nd FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress supports professionalisation of refereeing

FIFA President Joseph S Blatter watches Bente Erichsen Director of Nobel Peace Centre

FIFA Congress

‘Handshake for peace’ between FIFA and Nobel Peace Centre

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter (R) with Simone Farina of Gubbio during the FIFA Ballon d'Or Gala 2011

Farina honoured in Budapest

Performers perform during the 62nd FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony

Opening ceremony offers tour of Budapest

Sandor Csanyi, Hungary FA President

FIFA Congress

Csanyi: It’s a huge organisational effort

FIFA Congress 1930 in Budapest official picture

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Hungary's history of Congress

Lydia Nsekera was coopted FIFA Executive Committee member on 21 May 2012

FIFA Congress

Nsekera: Women want more responsibility

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More issues to be decided at Congress

62nd FIFA Congress 2012, Budapest

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FIFA Congress to tackle first reforms

21st October 1964: Members of the Hungarian football team toss their captain in the air after beating the Czech team in the football final at the Olympic Games

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Hungarians facing future with confidence

Sonia Bien-Aime, Secretary General from the Turks & Caicos FA, is a new member of theOrganising Committee for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.

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New members welcomed onto committees

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Executive Committee agenda revealed

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Check out the Congress agenda

FIFA President Joseph S.Blatter addresses the delegates during the Opening Ceremony of the 61st FIFA Congress

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Blatter extends welcome to Congress

Artists for the FIFA congress opening ceremony

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61st FIFA Congress, Zurich 2011

FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter speaks to the delegates during the 60th FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress

FIFA Congresses: A trip through history

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Congress: working to protect the game

SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 10: Joseph Blatter President of FIFA and Jerome Valcke Secretary Gener

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FIFA President invites Congress to continue working together into the futur...

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter addresses the FIFA delegates during the 2010 FIFA Congress Opening Ceremony

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60th FIFA Congress, Johannesburg 2010

FIFA president Joseph S. Blatter speaks to the delegates during the 60th FIFA Congress

Relive the FIFA Congress

The artist Romero Britto (right) with TV presenter Jennifer Santiago (left)

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Romero Britto: Sport is humanity

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter before the start of the post Congress press conference

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59th FIFA Congress, Nassau 2009

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter on stage during the 59th FIFA Congress

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Protect the game, protect the players, strengthen global football governanc...

Kids at the opening ceremony of the 59th FIFA Congress

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Congress opens on a musical note

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Re-live the FIFA Congress

The 59th FIFA Congress will be held in Nassau

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The Bahamas raring to get started

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The FIFA Statutes: Football's constitution

FIFA Congress

Yes to 6+5 and new WADA Code

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58th FIFA Congress, Sydney 2008

A general view of the entrance to the FIFA headquarters on December

FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress ratifies the 2009 World Anti-Doping Code

FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress opens in Sydney

Newly re-elected FIFA President, Joseph S. Blatter speaks to the media at the post Congress press conference after the 61st FIFA Congress

FIFA Congress

Task Force 'For the Good of the Game': principles approved, discussions to ...

Montenegro is the 208th member of FIFA

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57th FIFA Congress, Zurich 2007

FIFA Congress

New vice-presidents and members of FIFA Executive Committee installed

A general view of the FIFA sign at the headquarters

Media

57th FIFA Congress opens in Zurich

The Home of FIFA

FIFA Congress

All 207 associations in attendance - FIFA announces new vision

A FIFA sign at the entrance of its headquarters

FIFA Congress

56th FIFA Congress, Munich 2006

The FIFA sign is seen at the entrance of world football's governing body

FIFA Congress

German Chancellor Angela Merkel: "FIFA accepts its social responsibility"

FIFA sign is seen on the top of the headquarters

FIFA Congress

Congress to address ethics, governance and transparency

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter during a press conference at the Home of FIFA in Zurich on 30 March 2012

FIFA Congress

Key decisions at FIFA Congress

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter with Francisco Kalbuadi Lay, President of the new Member Association of Timor-Leste in 2005

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55th FIFA Congress, Marrakech 2005

The FIFA sign

FIFA Congress

Green light for FIFA Task Force - Timor-Leste and Comoros join FIFA family

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FIFA Congress

Congress enters the electronic age

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East Timor and Comoros become FIFA's newest members

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Opening of first ever FIFA Congress in Africa