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          string(137) "The FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by President Joseph S. Blatter, will convene in Tokyo on Friday and Saturday, 19-20 December 2008.
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        }
        [6]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(44) "Le Football et l'Afrique - a historical book"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=970829.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(160) "FIFA and the Editions E/P/A publishing house unveiled the book Le Football et l&#39;Afrique today at a press conference at the Dapper museum in Paris, France. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:53:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(160) "FIFA and the Editions E/P/A publishing house unveiled the book Le Football et l&#39;Afrique today at a press conference at the Dapper museum in Paris, France. 
"
        }
        [7]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(45) "Training programme launched for African media"
          ["link"]=>
          string(92) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/worldwideprograms/releases/newsid=966953.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(128) "More than 300 African sports journalists will be invited to attend training next year as part of a programme financed by FIFA. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:54:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(128) "More than 300 African sports journalists will be invited to attend training next year as part of a programme financed by FIFA. 
"
        }
        [8]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(49) "FIFA Anti-Discrimination Day to be held in Chile "
          ["link"]=>
          string(92) "http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=966821.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(181) "The 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&#39;s World Cup.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:33:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(181) "The 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&#39;s World Cup.
"
        }
        [9]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(73) "FIFA satisfied with meeting of the sports ministers of the European Union"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=965966.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(158) "<p>
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has revealed his satisfaction at the meeting of the European sports ministers that took place in Biarritz, France.
</p>
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:28:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(158) "<p>
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has revealed his satisfaction at the meeting of the European sports ministers that took place in Biarritz, France.
</p>
"
        }
        [10]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(36) "Media accreditation process launched"
          ["link"]=>
          string(80) "http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/releases/newsid=962387.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(148) "FIFA is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Player Gala 2008 has been launched via the FIFA Media Channel. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:36:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(148) "FIFA is pleased to announce that the media accreditation process for the FIFA World Player Gala 2008 has been launched via the FIFA Media Channel. 
"
        }
        [11]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(37) "Establishment of Football Kenya Ltd. "
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=962363.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(130) "The FIFA President has written to Mr Mohammed Hatimy this week to congratulate Kenya on the establishment of Football Kenya Ltd.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Thu, 27 Nov 2008 10:37:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(130) "The FIFA President has written to Mr Mohammed Hatimy this week to congratulate Kenya on the establishment of Football Kenya Ltd.
"
        }
        [12]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(46) "FIFA President to defend specificity of sport "
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=960669.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(138) "There will be an informal meeting of the Sports Ministers of the European Union member states in Biarritz, France on 27 and 28 November. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:55:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(138) "There will be an informal meeting of the Sports Ministers of the European Union member states in Biarritz, France on 27 and 28 November. 
"
        }
        [13]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(53) "Commercial hospitality packages approach record sales"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=959324.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(147) "The commercial hospitality programme for South Africa 2010  has already hit record-setting levels with over &#36;115 million USD worth of sales.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:29:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(147) "The commercial hospitality programme for South Africa 2010  has already hit record-setting levels with over &#36;115 million USD worth of sales.
"
        }
        [14]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(55) "FIFA completes worldwide distribution of 2010 TV rights"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=959168.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(175) "FIFA has completed its worldwide placement and distribution structure of the 2010 media rights by awarding terrestrial TV rights to the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:56:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(175) "FIFA has completed its worldwide placement and distribution structure of the 2010 media rights by awarding terrestrial TV rights to the Broadcasting Organisation of Nigeria.
"
        }
        [15]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(29) "Suspension of the Peruvian FA"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=959151.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(129) "FIFA has suspended the Peruvian football association with immediate effect, in accordance with article 14 of the FIFA Statutes. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:56:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(129) "FIFA has suspended the Peruvian football association with immediate effect, in accordance with article 14 of the FIFA Statutes. 
"
        }
        [16]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(51) "Confederations Cup ticket sale opens on 23 November"
          ["link"]=>
          string(79) "http://www.fifa.com/confederationscup/media/newsid=955186.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(157) "The ticketing sale for the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, football&#39;s continental showdown, opens on 23 November, the day after the draw. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:35:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(157) "The ticketing sale for the FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009, football&#39;s continental showdown, opens on 23 November, the day after the draw. 
"
        }
        [17]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(59) "Chilean President and FIFA President to kick off Chile 2008"
          ["link"]=>
          string(92) "http://www.fifa.com/u20womensworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=949917.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(151) "<p>
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will take part in the opening ceremony of Chile 2008 on Wednesday. 
</p>
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:54:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(151) "<p>
Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will take part in the opening ceremony of Chile 2008 on Wednesday. 
</p>
"
        }
        [18]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(68) "Final phase of ticket sales will kick off on 15 November on FIFA.com"
          ["link"]=>
          string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=935099.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(150) "FIFA announced today that the final phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 will begin on 15 November exclusively on FIFA.com. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 04 Nov 2008 09:02:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(150) "FIFA announced today that the final phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 will begin on 15 November exclusively on FIFA.com. 
"
        }
        [19]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(39) "Official Emblem for Egypt 2009 unveiled"
          ["link"]=>
          string(86) "http://www.fifa.com/u20worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=930091.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(112) "The Official Emblem for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 was unveiled today during a ceremony held in Cairo. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Sun, 02 Nov 2008 11:05:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(112) "The Official Emblem for the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009 was unveiled today during a ceremony held in Cairo. 
"
        }
        [20]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(74) "AUB-FIFA Broadcast Academy launched to enhance broadcast quality in Africa"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=930053.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(166) "A joint Broadcast Academy to enhance the quality of football coverage and to assist in the better commercialisation of sports rights in Africa has been established.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:09:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(166) "A joint Broadcast Academy to enhance the quality of football coverage and to assist in the better commercialisation of sports rights in Africa has been established.
"
        }
        [21]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(35) "Shortlists for FIFA awards revealed"
          ["link"]=>
          string(88) "http://www.fifa.com/classicfootball/awards/gala/news/newsid=928558.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(122) "FIFA has today announced the names of the nominees for the FIFA World Player and FIFA Women&#39;s World Player for 2008. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:08:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(122) "FIFA has today announced the names of the nominees for the FIFA World Player and FIFA Women&#39;s World Player for 2008. 
"
        }
        [22]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(80) "All matches in sub-Saharan Africa on free TV through strategic alliance with AUB"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=928395.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(154) "An agreement has been reached for the distribution and broadcasting of all 64 FIFA World Cup matches live on free-to-air television and radio in Africa. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:20:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(154) "An agreement has been reached for the distribution and broadcasting of all 64 FIFA World Cup matches live on free-to-air television and radio in Africa. 
"
        }
        [23]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(31) "Blatter: A victory for football"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=925819.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(148) "Joseph S. Blatter attended the first international match played by Palestine in the Palestinian territories since its affiliation to FIFA in 1998. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Sun, 26 Oct 2008 20:23:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(148) "Joseph S. Blatter attended the first international match played by Palestine in the Palestinian territories since its affiliation to FIFA in 1998. 
"
        }
        [24]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(21) "FIFA's finances solid"
          ["link"]=>
          string(89) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/bodies/media/newsid=924258.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(143) "The Executive Committee&#39;s recent meeting was dominated by finances, competitions, social responsibility and political and legal matters. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 24 Oct 2008 17:32:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(143) "The Executive Committee&#39;s recent meeting was dominated by finances, competitions, social responsibility and political and legal matters. 
"
        }
        [25]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(50) "List of referees preselected for South Africa 2010"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=924086.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(147) "The FIFA Referees Committee has selected a group of 38 referees from which the definitive list of referees for South Africa 2010 will be chosen. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:15:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(147) "The FIFA Referees Committee has selected a group of 38 referees from which the definitive list of referees for South Africa 2010 will be chosen. 
"
        }
        [26]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(21) "Brazil 2008's top ten"
          ["link"]=>
          string(89) "http://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=917133.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(126) "After analysing the 54 matches played so far, the FIFA Technical Study Group has elected the 10 best players of Brazil 2008. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:31:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(126) "After analysing the 54 matches played so far, the FIFA Technical Study Group has elected the 10 best players of Brazil 2008. 
"
        }
        [27]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(53) "FIFA President to visit Jordan, Palestine and Israel "
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=917076.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(153) "The FIFA President will make a four-day visit to Jordan, Palestine and Israel in October, where he will see Palestine&#39;s first home international. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:37:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(153) "The FIFA President will make a four-day visit to Jordan, Palestine and Israel in October, where he will see Palestine&#39;s first home international. 
"
        }
        [28]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(26) "Spain's late goal v. Italy"
          ["link"]=>
          string(89) "http://www.fifa.com/futsalworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=916652.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(151) "The third Spanish goal in match 54, the semi-final Spain against Italy (3-2 a.e.t) in Rio de Janeiro on 16 October 2008, caused a lot of discussion. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 17 Oct 2008 01:48:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(151) "The third Spanish goal in match 54, the semi-final Spain against Italy (3-2 a.e.t) in Rio de Janeiro on 16 October 2008, caused a lot of discussion. 
"
        }
        [29]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(44) "2010 FIFA World Cup™ and bidding processes"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=916074.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(138) "The FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by President Joseph S. Blatter, will convene on Thursday and Friday for its third meeting in 2008. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:11:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(138) "The FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by President Joseph S. Blatter, will convene on Thursday and Friday for its third meeting in 2008. 
"
        }
        [30]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(72) "FIFA, UEFA and Polish authorities reach agreement on Polish FA elections"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=905992.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(155) "An agreement on the roadmap to be followed for the elections of the Polish FA and steps to be taken for the future of Polish football has been reached. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:53:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(155) "An agreement on the roadmap to be followed for the elections of the Polish FA and steps to be taken for the future of Polish football has been reached. 
"
        }
        [31]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(79) "Polish FA: FIFA notes positive evolution but will continue to monitor situation"
          ["link"]=>
          string(100) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/administration/releases/newsid=901479.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(151) "FIFA has received an exchange of communications
between the Polish sports ministry and Polish FA that
indicates a positive evolution in the situation.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:27:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(151) "FIFA has received an exchange of communications
between the Polish sports ministry and Polish FA that
indicates a positive evolution in the situation.
"
        }
        [32]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(29) "FIFA/UEFA statement on Poland"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=892757.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(141) "FIFA and UEFA have stated that they do not recognise either the decision by the arbitration court of the Polish National Olympic Committee. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:03:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(141) "FIFA and UEFA have stated that they do not recognise either the decision by the arbitration court of the Polish National Olympic Committee. 
"
        }
        [33]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(65) "South Africa's new President pledges full support and commitment "
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=890557.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(160) "South Africa&#39;s newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe has pledged his full support to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a conversation with the FIFA President.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:30:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(160) "South Africa&#39;s newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe has pledged his full support to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a conversation with the FIFA President.
"
        }
        [34]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(22) "FIFA fines Croatian FA"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=889971.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(140) "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has fined the Croatia Football Federation CHF 30,000 for the racist behaviour of some of their supporters. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:57:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(140) "The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has fined the Croatia Football Federation CHF 30,000 for the racist behaviour of some of their supporters. 
"
        }
        [35]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(33) "Zakumi - Official Mascot unveiled"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=887044.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(139) "626 days before the start of the first African finals, the veil of secrecy surrounding the Official Mascot has been lifted. Meet Zakumi! 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Mon, 22 Sep 2008 21:07:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(139) "626 days before the start of the first African finals, the veil of secrecy surrounding the Official Mascot has been lifted. Meet Zakumi! 
"
        }
        [36]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(26) "FIFA celebrates fair play "
          ["link"]=>
          string(92) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/worldwideprograms/releases/newsid=885139.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(137) "Once 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.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:20:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(137) "Once 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.
"
        }
        [37]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(34) "Blatter pleased with preparations "
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=883553.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(144) "The FIFA President completed his four day visit to South Africa with an encouraging assessment of the preparations of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:35:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(144) "The FIFA President completed his four day visit to South Africa with an encouraging assessment of the preparations of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 
"
        }
        [38]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(61) "FIFA World Cup ticket reward for stadium construction workers"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=884457.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(116) "The workers involved in the constructions of the ten 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums can expect a very special bonus. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:24:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(116) "The workers involved in the constructions of the ten 2010 FIFA World Cup stadiums can expect a very special bonus. 
"
        }
        [39]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(62) "FIFA President pays courtesy visit to ANC President Jacob Zuma"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=883045.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(144) "The FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter today (17 September 2008) concluded his four-day stay in South Africa with a courtesy visit to Jacob Zuma.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:36:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(144) "The FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter today (17 September 2008) concluded his four-day stay in South Africa with a courtesy visit to Jacob Zuma.
"
        }
        [40]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(61) "Blatter presents Mandela with a special FIFA World Cup Trophy"
          ["link"]=>
          string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=881662.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(151) "Joseph S. Blatter today paid tribute to&quot; his friend Madiba&quot; at a private audience at the Nelson Mandela Foundation with a very special gift.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:36:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(151) "Joseph S. Blatter today paid tribute to&quot; his friend Madiba&quot; at a private audience at the Nelson Mandela Foundation with a very special gift.
"
        }
        [41]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(64) "Upbeat Blatter thanks Mbeki for government's tremendous support "
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=880761.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(145) "FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter kicked-off his four-day visit to South Africa with an audience with the country&#39;s President Thabo Mbeki.
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Sun, 14 Sep 2008 22:13:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(145) "FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter kicked-off his four-day visit to South Africa with an audience with the country&#39;s President Thabo Mbeki.
"
        }
        [42]=>
        array(5) {
          ["title"]=>
          string(50) "Ethiopia excluded from the preliminary competition"
          ["link"]=>
          string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=879416.html?cid=rssfeed&att="
          ["description"]=>
          string(137) "The Bureau of the Organising Committee has decided to exclude the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) from the preliminary competition. 
"
          ["pubdate"]=>
          string(29) "Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:57:00 GMT"
          ["summary"]=>
          string(137) "The Bureau of the Organising Committee has decided to exclude the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) from the preliminary competition. 
"
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