Media Releases

Castrol joins forces with FIFA World Cup until 2014
Monday 30 June 2008FIFA is proud to announce that, with Castrol, today (30 June) another major global company has joined up as a FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2014.

IOC and team sports federations discuss objectives of 6+5
Wednesday 25 June 2008Delegations from the IOC and major international team sports federations met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich to discuss key common issues.

Strong support shown for "6+5" at meeting with French sports minister
Friday 20 June 2008FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter held very productive meetings regarding "6+5" with French sports minister Bernard Laporte this week.

FIFA to establish a normalisation committee at the Samoa FA
Thursday 12 June 2008The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided to establish a normalisation committee for the Samoa Football Soccer Federation (SFSF).

FIFA President holds talks on '6+5' ahead of EURO 2008 matches
Thursday 12 June 2008FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has been holding talks ahead of several UEFA EURO 2008 matches with various European ministers and officials.

FIFA supports the protection of young African players
Monday 9 June 2008FIFA hosted a meeting of the NGO "Culture Foot Solidaire", dedicated to the protection of young African football players on Friday 6 June.
Talks 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 2008Match schedule, regulations and prize money approved
Thursday 13 March 2008Organising committee approves tournament format with reintroduction of match for fifth place
Wednesday 12 March 2008FIFA looks forward to Egypt and Nigeria 2009
Tuesday 11 March 2008Builders' unions applaud FIFA's show of solidarity
Tuesday 11 March 2008Goal-line technology put on ice
Saturday 8 March 20082010 FIFA World Cup, FIFA Congress, club football and financial results on agenda
Friday 7 March 2008DPR Korea-Korea Republic to take place in Shanghai
Friday 7 March 2008FIFA and Brazil join forces to combat piracy of intellectual property
Wednesday 5 March 2008Official hospitality programme launched for South Africa
Wednesday 5 March 2008FIFA and WADA hand in hand in the fight against doping
Friday 29 February 2008FIFA and CAF establish a road-map to normalize the Ethiopian FF
Friday 22 February 2008FIFA Executive Committee to look at English Premier League 'International Round' proposal
Friday 8 February 2008FIFA President appeals to clubs to consider release requests favourably
Friday 8 February 2008FIFA awards special 'Club World Champion' badge to AC Milan
Thursday 7 February 2008