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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/UEFA statement on Poland
Tuesday 30 September 2008FIFA and UEFA have stated that they do not recognise either the decision by the arbitration court of the Polish National Olympic Committee.
South Africa's new President pledges full support and commitment
Friday 26 September 2008South Africa's newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe has pledged his full support to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a conversation with the FIFA President.
FIFA fines Croatian FA
Thursday 25 September 2008The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has fined the Croatia Football Federation CHF 30,000 for the racist behaviour of some of their supporters.
Zakumi - Official Mascot unveiled
Monday 22 September 2008626 days before the start of the first African finals, the veil of secrecy surrounding the Official Mascot has been lifted. Meet Zakumi!
FIFA celebrates fair play
Friday 19 September 2008Once again in 2008, FIFA is calling on football fans around the globe to unite on 21 September to celebrate the 12th FIFA Fair Play Day.
Blatter 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 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 Chad football association lifted
Wednesday 7 May 2008
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