Media Releases

Training programme launched for African media
Tuesday 2 December 2008More than 300 African sports journalists will be invited to attend training next year as part of a programme financed by FIFA.

FIFA Anti-Discrimination Day to be held in Chile
Tuesday 2 December 2008The worldwide football family will celebrate the seventh FIFA Anti-Discrimination Day on 4 December 2008, in connection with the semi-finals of the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

FIFA satisfied with meeting of the sports ministers of the European Union
Monday 1 December 2008FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has revealed his satisfaction at the meeting of the European sports ministers that took place in Biarritz, France.

Media accreditation process launched
Friday 28 November 2008FIFA is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Player Gala 2008 has been launched via the FIFA Media Channel.

Establishment of Football Kenya Ltd.
Thursday 27 November 2008The FIFA President has written to Mr Mohammed Hatimy this week to congratulate Kenya on the establishment of Football Kenya Ltd.

FIFA President to defend specificity of sport
Wednesday 26 November 2008There will be an informal meeting of the Sports Ministers of the European Union member states in Biarritz, France on 27 and 28 November.
Commercial 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 2008Georgia-Republic of Ireland to take place at a neutral venue
Tuesday 19 August 2008Fewer eligible players in the main European leagues
Thursday 14 August 2008First phase of ticket sales will kick off on 13 September on FIFA.com
Monday 11 August 2008FIFA disappointed by CAS decision
Wednesday 6 August 2008Single 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 2008Blatter reaffirms Olympic obligation
Wednesday 23 July 2008