Tag: FIFA
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Ramos wins FIFA Interactive World Cup on penalties
Zurich-Switzerland, May 24, 2012: Spain’s Alfonso Ramos is the new FIFA Interactive World Cup (FIWC) champion after triumphing over Bruce Grannec to win the thrilling final in Dubai. Ramos has now netted himself a cool 20,000USD grand prize, a ticket to the Ballon d’Or Gala and the prestigious accolade of being crowned the 2012 FIFA…
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Budapest talks and CONCACAF congress
Budapest-Hungary, May 23, 2012: UEFA President Michel Platini has met with UEFA’s 53 associations in Budapest and attended the Congress of CONCACAF, where Jeffrey Webb became the confederation’s new president. Mr Platini chaired the meeting of all of the European federations in preparation for the 62nd FIFA Congress, which will take place in the Hungarian…
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FIFA ExCo makes reform progress and Audit and Compliance Committee
Zurich-Switzerland, May 23, 2012: Compliance, Chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, the FIFA Executive Committee convened in Budapest ahead of the 62nd FIFA Congress to be held in Hungary’s capital on 24 and 25 May. Regarding the governance reform road map, the Executive Committee took another major step with the appointment of Mr Domenico…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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2014 summit plots FIFA, LOC and government road map
Zurich-Switzerland, May 08, 2012: 2014 summit, The respective heads of FIFA, the Local Organising Committee and the Brazilian government as represented by the Ministry of Sport today successfully concluded the first joint summit on preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Zurich. “Today was a historic day at the Home of FIFA in Zurich.…