Media Releases

Combined bidding confirmed
Saturday 20 December 2008At its meeting in Tokyo, the Executive Committee confirmed that FIFA will open a simultaneous bidding process for two World Cup tournaments.

Duo sanctioned for anti-doping rule violations during FIFA competitions
Thursday 18 December 2008The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has decided to sanction Eduardo Carlos Morgado Oliveira and Melvin King for anti-doping rule violations during FIFA competitions.

Gala nominees revealed
Friday 12 December 2008The remaining ten contenders for the 2008 FIFA World Player and FIFA Women's World Player awards were announced by FIFA on Friday.

'11+' reduces severe female football injuries by almost a half
Thursday 11 December 2008The new injury prevention programme of the FIFA Medical Assessment and Research Centre (F-MARC) has been proven to reduce football injuries significantly according to an extensive nine-month study.

FIFA decides on minimum requirements for professional footballers’ contracts
Wednesday 10 December 2008FIFA has informed its member associations of a new set of guidelines aimed at establishing minimum international standards for footballers' employment contracts.

Protection of minors and FIFA competitions on the agenda
Tuesday 9 December 2008The FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by President Joseph S. Blatter, will convene in Tokyo on Friday and Saturday, 19-20 December 2008.
Le Football et l'Afrique - a historical book
Monday 8 December 2008Training programme launched for African media
Tuesday 2 December 2008FIFA Anti-Discrimination Day to be held in Chile
Tuesday 2 December 2008FIFA satisfied with meeting of the sports ministers of the European Union
Monday 1 December 2008Media accreditation process launched
Friday 28 November 2008Establishment of Football Kenya Ltd.
Thursday 27 November 2008FIFA President to defend specificity of sport
Wednesday 26 November 2008Commercial hospitality packages approach record sales
Tuesday 25 November 2008FIFA completes worldwide distribution of 2010 TV rights
Tuesday 25 November 2008Suspension of the Peruvian FA
Tuesday 25 November 2008Confederations Cup ticket sale opens on 23 November
Friday 21 November 2008Chilean President and FIFA President to kick off Chile 2008
Monday 17 November 2008Final phase of ticket sales will kick off on 15 November on FIFA.com
Tuesday 4 November 2008Official Emblem for Egypt 2009 unveiled
Sunday 2 November 2008AUB-FIFA Broadcast Academy launched to enhance broadcast quality in Africa
Thursday 30 October 2008Shortlists for FIFA awards revealed
Wednesday 29 October 2008All matches in sub-Saharan Africa on free TV through strategic alliance with AUB
Wednesday 29 October 2008Blatter: A victory for football
Sunday 26 October 2008FIFA's finances solid
Friday 24 October 2008List of referees preselected for South Africa 2010
Friday 24 October 2008Brazil 2008's top ten
Friday 17 October 2008FIFA President to visit Jordan, Palestine and Israel
Friday 17 October 2008Spain's late goal v. Italy
Friday 17 October 20082010 FIFA World Cup™ and bidding processes
Thursday 16 October 2008FIFA, UEFA and Polish authorities reach agreement on Polish FA elections
Friday 10 October 2008Polish FA: FIFA notes positive evolution but will continue to monitor situation
Monday 6 October 2008FIFA/UEFA statement on Poland
Tuesday 30 September 2008South Africa's new President pledges full support and commitment
Friday 26 September 2008FIFA fines Croatian FA
Thursday 25 September 2008Zakumi - Official Mascot unveiled
Monday 22 September 2008FIFA celebrates fair play
Friday 19 September 2008Blatter pleased with preparations
Wednesday 17 September 2008FIFA World Cup ticket reward for stadium construction workers
Wednesday 17 September 2008FIFA President pays courtesy visit to ANC President Jacob Zuma
Wednesday 17 September 2008Blatter presents Mandela with a special FIFA World Cup Trophy
Tuesday 16 September 2008Upbeat Blatter thanks Mbeki for government's tremendous support
Sunday 14 September 2008Ethiopia excluded from the preliminary competition
Friday 12 September 2008FIFA welcomes CAS decision regarding Brazilian player Dodo
Friday 12 September 2008Fifth season to kick off in October
Friday 12 September 2008First 'FIFA World Champions Badge' presented to Italy
Tuesday 2 September 2008Georgia-Republic of Ireland to take place in Mainz
Thursday 28 August 2008Football attendance figures reach new record
Thursday 21 August 2008Korea DPR-Korea Republic to take place in Shanghai
Wednesday 20 August 2008Fewer eligible players in the main European leagues
Thursday 14 August 2008