Media Releases

Experts gather at inaugural Football for Hope Forum
Tuesday 23 June 2009Over 100 experts in the field of social development through football are meeting at the inaugural Football for Hope Forum in South Africa.

Eighth FIFA Anti-Discrimination Days on 24 and 25 June 2009
Monday 22 June 2009The FIFA Confederations Cup will provide the platform to deliver a clear statement to the world about football's united stance against racism.

Arabic becomes FIFA.com's fifth language
Thursday 18 June 2009The Arabic version of FIFA.com has been officially launched today (Thursday 18 June 2009), becoming the fifth language of FIFA's Official Website.

FIFA’s Technical Study Group – out and about for the game
Saturday 13 June 2009For the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, FIFA's Technical Study Group will be made up of six internationally renowned football experts.

President Zuma receives FIFA Confederations Cup trophy in Parliament
Tuesday 9 June 2009For the first time in the history of the FIFA Confederations Cup, the trophy was received in the Parliament of a hosting country today.

Two referees replaced due to injury
Friday 5 June 2009Two of the ten referees selected to officiate at the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 have been requested to return home from the event before it has kicked off.
Will Spain set a new record?
Thursday 4 June 2009Protect the game, protect the players, strengthen global football governance
Wednesday 3 June 2009New Goal projects approved
Tuesday 2 June 2009Intercontinental play-off dates confirmed
Tuesday 2 June 2009Presentation of Official Emblem, Official Match Ball and FIFA.com Beach Soccer website in Arabic
Tuesday 2 June 2009Brazil 2014 host cities confirmed
Sunday 31 May 20092008-2009 FIFA Activity Report now online
Friday 29 May 20092014 FIFA World Cup Host City designation on the agenda
Monday 25 May 2009First Football for Hope Centre breaks new ground
Monday 25 May 2009Yellow card for Nigeria
Thursday 21 May 2009Matuzalem case: CAS decision fully backs FIFA regulations
Wednesday 20 May 2009Talks between FIFA and WADA Presidents
Tuesday 19 May 2009Bosnia-Herzegovina and Poland fined for serious crowd disturbances
Friday 15 May 20092010 FIFA World Cup™ media training programme kicks off in Senegal
Friday 15 May 2009FIFA World Cup boosts South African pride
Thursday 14 May 2009Mauritius joins Southern African countries gearing up for 2010
Sunday 10 May 2009FIFA appoints match officials
Tuesday 5 May 2009Auckland City first to qualify
Monday 4 May 2009Grannec wins virtual Grand Final
Saturday 2 May 2009Second ticketing phase starts 4 May
Thursday 30 April 2009FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifier in Mexico postponed
Tuesday 28 April 2009FIFA National Security Officers Workshops confirmed
Monday 27 April 20096+5 to be argued in European Parliament
Friday 24 April 2009Virtual football champion to be crowned in Barcelona
Wednesday 22 April 20096+5: FIFA President's statement
Tuesday 21 April 2009German women honoured by FIFA
Friday 17 April 2009Random selection draw for the first phase of ticket sales completed
Thursday 16 April 2009Blatter urges fair play in election
Wednesday 15 April 2009AUB-FIFA Broadcast Academy kicks off in Ghana
Tuesday 14 April 2009FIFA and WADA meet to discuss anti-doping regulations
Wednesday 8 April 2009Countdown to FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 kicks off
Tuesday 7 April 2009More than 1.6 million tickets requested for 2010 FIFA World Cup
Wednesday 1 April 2009FIFA asks for a minute's silence
Tuesday 31 March 2009FIFA extends condolences to Ivorian football community
Monday 30 March 2009FIFA and UEFA reject WADA "whereabouts" rule
Tuesday 24 March 2009FIFA supports member associations in monitoring sports betting
Monday 23 March 2009FIFA commits to protecting minors
Friday 20 March 2009Confirmation of bids received
Tuesday 17 March 2009FIFA competitions, 6+5 on agenda
Friday 13 March 2009CAS decision backs FIFA’s efforts in the protection of minors
Thursday 12 March 2009Qualifiers to kick off
Tuesday 10 March 2009FIFA President honours Manchester United
Tuesday 10 March 2009University Medical Centre Regensburg named FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence
Friday 6 March 2009According to legal experts, 6+5 is compatible with European law
Thursday 26 February 2009