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Football attendance figures reach new record
Thursday 21 August 2008The Olympic Football Tournaments Beijing 2008 have attained a new all-time attendance record after the semi-final stage of the competition.
Korea DPR-Korea Republic to take place in Shanghai
Wednesday 20 August 2008The South Africa 2010 qualifier between Korea DPR and Korea Republic on 10 September 2008 will take place in Shanghai, China PR.
Georgia-Republic of Ireland to take place at a neutral venue
Tuesday 19 August 2008FIFA today decided that the 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary match between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland will take place at a neutral venue.
Fewer eligible players in the main European leagues
Thursday 14 August 2008The Professional Football Players Observatory today published the third edition of the 'Annual Review of the European Football Players' Labour Market'.
First phase of ticket sales will kick off on 13 September on FIFA.com
Monday 11 August 2008The first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 presented by TOYOTA will kick off on 13 September exclusively on FIFA.com.
FIFA disappointed by CAS decision
Wednesday 6 August 2008FIFA is disappointed by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the mandatory release of U-23 players for Beijing 2008.
Single judge rules on release
Wednesday 30 July 2008Ethiopian Football Federation suspended
Tuesday 29 July 20086+5: Jeannot Krecke, Luxembourg's Minister of Sport, visits FIFA
Friday 25 July 2008Organisation of sport not the responsibility of politics
Thursday 24 July 2008Blatter reaffirms Olympic obligation
Wednesday 23 July 2008FIFA and EPFL meeting regarding 6+5
Tuesday 22 July 2008Blatter congratulates Mandela on his 90th birthday
Friday 18 July 2008Castrol joins forces with FIFA World Cup until 2014
Monday 30 June 2008IOC and team sports federations discuss objectives of 6+5
Wednesday 25 June 2008Strong support shown for "6+5" at meeting with French sports minister
Friday 20 June 2008FIFA to establish a normalisation committee at the Samoa FA
Thursday 12 June 2008FIFA President holds talks on '6+5' ahead of EURO 2008 matches
Thursday 12 June 2008FIFA supports the protection of young African players
Monday 9 June 2008Talks held on "6+5" with European Parliament President and Belgian Prime Minister
Friday 6 June 2008FIFA investigating tragic incidents at Liberia-Gambia qualifier
Monday 2 June 2008Yes to 6+5 and new WADA Code
Friday 30 May 2008FIFA Congress supports objectives of 6+5
Friday 30 May 2008FIFA Congress ratifies the 2009 World Anti-Doping Code
Friday 30 May 2008FIFA Congress opens in Sydney
Thursday 29 May 2008Sudan-Chad suspended
Thursday 29 May 2008IFA suspension provisionally lifted
Thursday 29 May 2008FIFA Activity Report published as e-magazine for first time
Wednesday 28 May 2008Unanimous support for 6+5, FIFA Club World Cup hosts revealed
Tuesday 27 May 2008Iraqi Football Association suspended
Monday 26 May 2008Ramos wins fourth Grand Final
Saturday 24 May 200858th FIFA Congress, 2010 FIFA World Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and other FIFA competitions on the agenda
Wednesday 21 May 2008Continental signs up again as FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2010
Tuesday 20 May 2008Suspension of the Madagascan football association lifted
Monday 19 May 2008Suspension of the Chad football association lifted
Wednesday 7 May 2008Senegalese football association (FSF): installation of normalisation committee
Wednesday 30 April 2008Suspension of The Football Association of Albania lifted
Tuesday 29 April 2008Top 32 virtual football players lined up
Monday 28 April 2008Last qualifying match and official draw in Beijing on 19 and 20 April
Friday 18 April 2008Win in India with India: FIFA, AFC and All India Football Federation specify contents of initiative
Tuesday 8 April 2008FIFA appoints new Director of Communications & Public Affairs
Thursday 3 April 2008CESSM at Wits University is first FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence in Africa
Monday 31 March 2008Chadian football association suspended
Friday 28 March 2008FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008 qualifiers to kick off in Durban
Thursday 20 March 2008Malagasy Football Association suspended
Wednesday 19 March 2008FIFA-endorsed project tells extraordinary tales of ordinary people
Wednesday 19 March 2008Medical Committee focuses on player health
Monday 17 March 2008Ex-Co upholds altitude decision, welcomes positive steps
Friday 14 March 2008Positive results despite unexpected items - equity increased to USD 643 million
Friday 14 March 2008Organising committee approves tournament format with reintroduction of match for fifth place
Wednesday 12 March 2008
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