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Istanbul begins second CIES programme
Thursday 19 November 2009The Bahçeşehir University in Istanbul officially opened the second session of the FIFA/CIES Sport Management Programme on 11 November.

Beach soccer goes back to its roots
Wednesday 18 November 2009FIFA and CONMEBOL have held a conference on the development of beach soccer in South America.

Situation of the Iraqi Football Association (IFA)
Tuesday 17 November 2009FIFA has learnt that the Iraqi Olympic Committee announced the dissolution of the governing board of the IFA. The basis on which such a decision could be taken is incomprehensible to FIFA.

Two-month ban for Maradona
Sunday 15 November 2009The FIFA Disciplinary Committee decided impose a two-month ban on taking part in any football related activity and a fine on Diego Maradona.

Namibia working for the Galz
Friday 13 November 2009The Namibian Football Association is launching a new women's football Development programme this year, called the 'Galz & Goals programme'.

Blatter, Calderon and Pele in Santos Laguna
Thursday 12 November 2009The FIFA delegation have rounded off their trip to Mexico by unveiling Santos Laguna’s new sports complex, which is also set to feature at the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2011.
Historic day for Somalia
Thursday 12 November 2009FIFA and CCTV announce landmark broadcasting deal
Thursday 12 November 2009Arsenal's Akers' enduring legacy
Thursday 12 November 2009Blatter Sports Centre unveiled in Pachuca
Wednesday 11 November 2009Nigerian football's latest asset
Tuesday 10 November 20092010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Disciplinary hearing regarding Argentina coach to take place on Sunday
Tuesday 10 November 2009Blatter meets President Calderon
Tuesday 10 November 2009International federations discuss H1N1 pandemic
Friday 6 November 2009Getting to the heart of cardiac problems
Thursday 5 November 2009Night falls on Twilight Football
Saturday 31 October 2009FIFA and WADA pledge mutual respect and trust
Thursday 29 October 2009Women's round-up: October 2009
Thursday 29 October 2009FIFA's concern about Iraqi football
Wednesday 28 October 2009FIFA ensuring a level playing field for all
Wednesday 28 October 2009President marks Mbulo's death
Sunday 25 October 2009FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
Two days to learn how to save lives
Saturday 24 October 2009Grassroots planted in Zurich
Saturday 24 October 2009Caught by the wrists
Thursday 22 October 2009Kiev: The first FIFA/CIES Progamme kicks off
Thursday 22 October 2009'6+5' and specificity of sport
Pál Schmitt '6+5 ambassador' to the European Parliament
Wednesday 21 October 2009Blatter meets managers of tomorrow in Cairo
Wednesday 21 October 2009Spain and Portugal present World Cup bid
Tuesday 20 October 2009Blatter accepts Sheffield role
Monday 19 October 2009Inaugural FIFA Medical Conference: Working together for healthy footballers and healthy communities
Sunday 18 October 2009Launch of second FIFA/CIES Programme in Cairo
Friday 16 October 2009FIFA President inaugurates two football projects in Cairo
Friday 16 October 2009Spiegler: We need to be consistent
Wednesday 14 October 2009FIFA reaches milestone in the regulation of international football transfers
Tuesday 13 October 2009Balancing the odds
Friday 9 October 2009Swedish Prime Minister and Danish Minister of Culture meet FIFA President
Wednesday 7 October 2009Blatter: Artificial turf is the future
Wednesday 7 October 2009Prevention the key to Nedved longevity
Tuesday 6 October 20092010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Anzur Ismailov found guilty of anti-doping rule violation
Friday 2 October 2009FIFA scores landmark legal victory
Thursday 1 October 2009Seven stops on Twilight tour
Thursday 1 October 2009Goal – a decade of achievement
Thursday 1 October 2009Key decisions reached in Rio
Tuesday 29 September 2009Re-live the Ex-Co from Rio
Tuesday 29 September 2009World football mourns passing of David Will CBE
Friday 25 September 2009FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009
President Mubarak opens the show
Friday 25 September 2009Teen star on the rise
Friday 25 September 2009Blatter: A love affair with Africa
Thursday 24 September 2009Women’s round-up: September 2009
Thursday 24 September 2009FIFA Medical Conference, 17 and 18 October 2009
Tuesday 22 September 2009