Category: FOOTBALL

  • Media accreditation opens for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan 2012

    Media accreditation opens for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan 2012

    Zurich-Switzerland, May 21, 2012: FIFA U20 Womens World Cup, FIFA is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for media representatives wishing to cover the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan 2012 (19 August – 8 September 2012) is now open. Media can access the online application via the FIFA Media Channel from 21…

  • 62nd FIFA Congress Media programme and services

    62nd FIFA Congress Media programme and services

    Zurich-Switzerland, May 20, 2012: 62nd FIFA Congress, We are pleased to provide you with the following information on the media programme, the media facilities and other services. Media programme: Tuesday, 22 May 14.30 (TBC) Press conference following the meeting of the FIFA Executive Committee Media centre, Sofitel Hotel Thursday, 24 May 08.30 Medical conference Hungexpo…

  • Chelsea crowned kings of Europe 2012

    Chelsea crowned kings of Europe 2012

    Munich-Germany, May 19, 2012: Didier Drogba was the Chelsea hero as Roman Abramovich finally completed his UEFA Champions League odyssey in Munich tonight. Trailing to Thomas Muller’s late header, Drogba first saved the Blues by heading them level in the 88th minute. Then, after Arjen Robben has missed from the spot in extra time, Drogba…

  • Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS, appointed as UEFA Security Officer

    Helmut Spahn, Executive Director of the ICSS, appointed as UEFA Security Officer

    Munich-Germany, May 17, 2012: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS), the not-for-profit institution that specializes in sport security and integrity, has announced today that Executive Director, Helmut Spahn, has been appointed as UEFA Security Officer for the men’s and women’s UEFA Champions League finals. Spahn, a former Head of Security for the 2006 FIFA…

  • Alnakba International Football Tournament

    Alnakba International Football Tournament

    Lahore-Pakistan, May 17, 2012: Alnakba International Football, The match between Pakistan and Vietnam ended in a goal-less draw in their Group A opener of the Al-Nakba International Football Tournament at the Majed Asad Stadium in Palestine on Wednesday. According to the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), enjoying the bulk of possession initially, Pakistan came close to…

  • Hyundai-Kia unveil UEFA EURO 2012 fleet

    Hyundai-Kia unveil UEFA EURO 2012 fleet

    Lausanne, May 16, 2012: Hyundai-Kia have handed over the keys to the fleet of vehicles which will transport teams, guests and officials at UEFA EURO 2012, including the 16 team coaches. A total of 366 Hyundai vehicles and over 350 more from sister company Kia will be deployed in Poland and Ukraine, with Hyundai Motor…

  • New Total Euro 2012 iPhone App Provides Best Player and Team Stats

    New Total Euro 2012 iPhone App Provides Best Player and Team Stats

    London, United Kingdom, May 15, 2012: The newly released iPhone app Total Euro 2012 ups the game for other Euro 2012 apps by providing an unrivaled depth of statistics about every team and individual players. Users are able to compare teams side by side ahead of the game and check the results of the last…

  • Pakistan team left for Palestine to take part in Al Nakba International Football Tournament

    Pakistan team left for Palestine to take part in Al Nakba International Football Tournament

    Lahore-Pakistan, May 13, 2012: Pakistan National U-22 football team has left for Palestine on today via EY-242 at 0425 hours PST from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore to take part in Al Nakba International Football Tournament in Palestine to be held from 13th May to 24th May, 2012. Pakistan has sent their Under-22 team for…

  • VERO’s Brazilian company appointed by the City of Belo Horizonte for the 2014 FIFA World Cup

    VERO’s Brazilian company appointed by the City of Belo Horizonte for the 2014 FIFA World Cup

    Belo Horizonte-Brazil, May 11, 2012: MLA True Communications, the Brazilian sister company of VERO Communications, a leading international sports marketing and communications agency, has been appointed by the City of Belo Horizonte to support its promotional and communications plans and international outreach ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. As the third largest metropolitan area…

  • Invitation to public tender for 2018 accommodation service provider(s)

    Invitation to public tender for 2018 accommodation service provider(s)

    Invitation to public tender for 2018 accommodation service provider(s) Invitation to public tender for 2018 accommodation service provider(s) public tender Zurich-Switzerland, May 10, 2012: In line with its new approach to accommodate all market players, FIFA has decided to launch a public tender for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ accommodation project. Interested parties will be…