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Polish FA: FIFA notes positive evolution but will continue to monitor situation
Monday 6 October 2008FIFA has received an exchange of communications between the Polish sports ministry and Polish FA that indicates a positive evolution in the situation.

FIFA letter sets Poland deadline
Thursday 2 October 2008FIFA has today sent a letter to the Polish FA (PZPN) to stress the fact that the internationally-recognised authorities of the PZPN must be restored.

FIFA welcomes CAS decision on Iraq appeal
Tuesday 30 September 2008FIFA has welcomed yesterday's decision by CAS to dismiss an appeal filed by the Iraqi FA regarding a decision made by the FIFA Appeal Committee.

FIFA welcomes CAS decision regarding Brazilian player Dodo
Friday 12 September 2008FIFA welcomes yesterday's decision by the CAS to uphold appeals regarding the doping case of Brazilian Ricardo Lucas (Dodo).

Rajkovic given 12-month ban
Friday 5 September 2008Serbian defender Slobodan Rajkovic has been banned from football for 12 months by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for spitting at a referee.

Normalization Committee named in El Salvador
Thursday 4 September 2008The Normalization Committee will start work in September and is scheduled to be in place for one year. The goal is to bring back stability to the FA.
DRC reaches decision on Mutu
Friday 15 August 2008CAS's Razek ruling supports FIFA principles
Friday 15 August 2008Six-game suspension for Guerrero
Tuesday 12 August 2008CAS confirm FIFA decision over Soto
Friday 18 July 2008Statement from FIFA regarding ISMM/ISL
Wednesday 2 July 2008CAS Bayal Sall decision favours contractual stability
Wednesday 2 July 2008ASOIF - 25 not out
Monday 16 June 2008FIFA Activity Report published as e-magazine for first time
Wednesday 28 May 2008FIFA appoints new Director of Communications & Public Affairs
Thursday 3 April 2008Rotation ends in 2018
Monday 29 October 2007CAS imposes life ban on Mexican Carmona for doping offences
Monday 28 May 2007FIFA and UEFA require FYR Macedonia to comply with statutory obligations
Friday 20 April 2007FYR Macedonia (FYRM): FIFA and UEFA assure association of their full support
Thursday 22 March 2007Criteria set down for goal-line technology experiments
Saturday 3 March 2007Disciplinary cases in 2006
Monday 29 January 2007Iran cleared to play in Asian Games
Tuesday 28 November 2006FIFA suspends the Kenya Football Federation
Wednesday 25 October 2006Mexes case: FIFA suspends players' agent's licence for six months
Monday 25 September 2006Togolese FA fined CHF 100,000 in connection with threat of strike action
Friday 25 August 2006Disciplinary proceedings opened against Croatian Football Federation
Friday 18 August 2006Zidane/Materazzi disciplinary proceedings: suspensions, fines, community service and regret
Thursday 20 July 2006No cause of action for G-14 in Charleroi case
Wednesday 17 May 2006"Foul!" book: FIFA withdraws request for precautionary measures
Thursday 11 May 2006German federal supreme court rejects protection of German "Fußball WM 2006" mark - decision on "WM 2006" postponed - protection upheld for the time being
Thursday 27 April 2006Court of Arbitration for Sport confirms FIFA's individual case management in doping matters
Monday 24 April 2006FIFA Appeal Committee maintains disciplinary decisions re incidents at Turkey–Switzerland FIFA World Cup™ qualifier
Friday 7 April 2006Implementation of Art. 55 FIFA Disciplinary Code (Non-discrimination)
Thursday 6 April 2006No disciplinary action against Fatih Terim
Friday 10 February 2006Turkey to play next six official home matches behind closed doors on neutral ground – Sanctions imposed on various individuals
Tuesday 7 February 2006FIFA Disciplinary Committee to convene on 6-7 February 2006
Wednesday 11 January 2006Racism in football: FIFA demands file on Di Canio case
Thursday 22 December 2005First round of hearings completed
Wednesday 30 November 2005FIFA to launch investigations into incidents relating to World Cup play-offs
Thursday 17 November 2005FIFA suspends the Yemen Football Association
Friday 12 August 2005Mexican football association fined CHF 750,000
Wednesday 27 July 2005Korea DPR to play next home game on neutral ground and behind closed doors, Iran and Georgia also sanctioned
Friday 29 April 2005FIFA suspends the Macau Football Association
Tuesday 15 February 2005Fight against doping: warnings and fines for disciplinary infringements by the associations of France, Italy, and Netherlands
Wednesday 6 October 2004Philippe Mexes: FIFA grants issuance of transfer certificate, but suspends player for six weeks
Thursday 2 September 2004FIFA launches initiative regarding Kenya - Kipchoge Keino accepts chair of KFF Normalisation Committee
Friday 9 July 2004Cameroon disciplinary matter: explanation of decision
Thursday 29 April 2004Disciplinary Committee imposes sporting and financial sanctions on Cameroon
Friday 16 April 2004Roberto Carlos’ appeal rejected
Tuesday 15 April 2003Roberto Carlos’ appeal rejected
Tuesday 15 April 2003Roberto Carlos provisionally suspended from all Brazil matches
Monday 7 April 2003FIFA suspends financial support for national associations of Somalia, Burundi and Puerto Rico
Wednesday 12 March 2003Farah Addo ordered to pay damages to FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter
Wednesday 12 March 2003Three decisions by the FIFA Appeal Committee
Tuesday 1 October 2002Skander Souayah, player [TUN] / positive doping test after friendly match TUN-NOR, 27 March 2002,
Friday 6 September 2002The case of João Pinto, player [POR] / match POR-KOR, 14.06.02
Friday 12 July 2002Only red cards to entail sanctions beyond the 2002 FIFA World Cup™
Sunday 30 June 2002The case of Mr Farah W. Addo [SOM]
Monday 6 May 2002Insufficient security provision / entry of supporters onto the pitch / match : SUI-YUG, 01.09.01
Friday 30 November 2001Insufficient security measures, endangering safety / pitch invasion / friendly match: FRA-ALG, 06.10.01
Tuesday 13 November 2001Three nations under investigation
Wednesday 28 February 2001