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Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will take part in the opening ceremony of Chile 2008 on Wednesday.
" ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:54:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(151) "Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter will take part in the opening ceremony of Chile 2008 on Wednesday.
" } [2]=> 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. " } [3]=> 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. " } [4]=> 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. " } [5]=> 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'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's World Player for 2008. " } [6]=> 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. " } [7]=> 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. " } [8]=> 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'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's recent meeting was dominated by finances, competitions, social responsibility and political and legal matters. " } [9]=> 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. " } [10]=> 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. " } [11]=> 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'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's first home international. " } [12]=> 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. " } [13]=> 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. " } [14]=> 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. " } [15]=> 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. " } [16]=> 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. " } [17]=> 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'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's newly elected President Kgalema Motlanthe has pledged his full support to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in a conversation with the FIFA President. " } [18]=> 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. " } [19]=> 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! " } [20]=> 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. " } [21]=> 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. " } [22]=> 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. " } [23]=> 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. " } [24]=> 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" his friend Madiba" 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" his friend Madiba" at a private audience at the Nelson Mandela Foundation with a very special gift. " } [25]=> 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'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's President Thabo Mbeki. " } [26]=> 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. " } [27]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(58) "FIFA welcomes CAS decision regarding Brazilian player Dodo" ["link"]=> string(100) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/administration/releases/newsid=879368.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(130) "FIFA welcomes yesterday's decision by the CAS to uphold appeals regarding the doping case of Brazilian Ricardo Lucas (Dodo). " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:11:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(130) "FIFA welcomes yesterday's decision by the CAS to uphold appeals regarding the doping case of Brazilian Ricardo Lucas (Dodo). " } [28]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "Fifth season to kick off in October" ["link"]=> string(94) "http://www.fifa.com/interactiveworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=879158.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(161) "FIFA have joined Presenting Partners EA SPORTS™ and PlayStation® in unveiling the new season's calendar for the fifth FIFA Interactive World Cup. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Fri, 12 Sep 2008 09:02:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(161) "FIFA have joined Presenting Partners EA SPORTS™ and PlayStation® in unveiling the new season's calendar for the fifth FIFA Interactive World Cup. " } [29]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(53) "First 'FIFA World Champions Badge' presented to Italy" ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=868119.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(158) "FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter today presented the very first 'FIFA World Champions Badge' to reigning world champions Italy in Coverciano, Italy. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:05:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(158) "FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter today presented the very first 'FIFA World Champions Badge' to reigning world champions Italy in Coverciano, Italy. " } [30]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Georgia-Republic of Ireland to take place in Mainz" ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=863721.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(163) "The South Africa 2010 qualifier between Georgia and Republic of Ireland will take place in the neutral venue of Mainz, Germany due to unrest in Georgia.
" ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:02:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(163) "The South Africa 2010 qualifier between Georgia and Republic of Ireland will take place in the neutral venue of Mainz, Germany due to unrest in Georgia.
" } [31]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(44) "Football attendance figures reach new record" ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/organisation/media/newsid=858088.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(141) "The Olympic Football Tournaments Beijing 2008 have attained a new all-time attendance record after the semi-final stage of the competition. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:40:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(141) "The Olympic Football Tournaments Beijing 2008 have attained a new all-time attendance record after the semi-final stage of the competition. " } [32]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Korea DPR-Korea Republic to take place in Shanghai" ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=857040.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(129) "The South Africa 2010 qualifier between Korea DPR and Korea Republic on 10 September 2008 will take place in Shanghai, China PR. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:52:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(129) "The South Africa 2010 qualifier between Korea DPR and Korea Republic on 10 September 2008 will take place in Shanghai, China PR. " } [33]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(60) "Georgia-Republic of Ireland to take place at a neutral venue" ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=855347.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(146) "FIFA today decided that the 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary match between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland will take place at a neutral venue. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:27:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(146) "FIFA today decided that the 2010 FIFA World Cup preliminary match between Georgia and the Republic of Ireland will take place at a neutral venue. " } [34]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Fewer eligible players in the main European leagues" ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=849543.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(165) "The Professional Football Players Observatory today published the third edition of the 'Annual Review of the European Football Players' Labour Market'. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:36:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(165) "The Professional Football Players Observatory today published the third edition of the 'Annual Review of the European Football Players' Labour Market'. " } [35]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(69) "First phase of ticket sales will kick off on 13 September on FIFA.com" ["link"]=> string(87) "http://www.fifa.com/clubworldcup/organisation/media/newsid=845439.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(146) "The first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 presented by TOYOTA will kick off on 13 September exclusively on FIFA.com. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Mon, 11 Aug 2008 09:01:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(146) "The first phase of ticket sales for the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2008 presented by TOYOTA will kick off on 13 September exclusively on FIFA.com. " } [36]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(33) "FIFA disappointed by CAS decision" ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/organisation/media/newsid=839287.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(141) "FIFA is disappointed by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the mandatory release of U-23 players for Beijing 2008. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:10:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(141) "FIFA is disappointed by the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the mandatory release of U-23 players for Beijing 2008. " } [37]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(29) "Single judge rules on release" ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/organisation/media/newsid=835660.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(144) "The single judge has decided today that the release of players under the age of 23 for the Men's Olympic Football Tournament is mandatory. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:49:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(144) "The single judge has decided today that the release of players under the age of 23 for the Men's Olympic Football Tournament is mandatory. " } [38]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(39) "Ethiopian Football Federation suspended" ["link"]=> string(90) "http://www.fifa.com/associations/association=eth/media/newsid=835129.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(130) "The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided to suspend the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) due to the non-compliance of the EFF. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Tue, 29 Jul 2008 10:51:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(130) "The FIFA Emergency Committee has decided to suspend the Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) due to the non-compliance of the EFF. " } [39]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(64) "6+5: Jeannot Krecke, Luxembourg's Minister of Sport, visits FIFA" ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=833343.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(137) "The Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade and Minister of Sport of Luxembourg, Jeannot Krecke met FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:23:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(137) "The Minister of the Economy and Foreign Trade and Minister of Sport of Luxembourg, Jeannot Krecke met FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter. " } [40]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(56) "Organisation of sport not the responsibility of politics" ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=832313.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(142) "The 6+5 resolution was the main topic at a meeting between FIFA, the IOC and German Minister of the Interior Dr Wolfgang Schauble.
" ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:53:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(142) "The 6+5 resolution was the main topic at a meeting between FIFA, the IOC and German Minister of the Interior Dr Wolfgang Schauble.
" } [41]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(37) "Blatter reaffirms Olympic obligation " ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.fifa.com/mensolympic/organisation/media/newsid=831563.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(152) "The FIFA President has today sent a circular letter to all FIFA member associations to clarify the subject of the release of players for Beijing 2008. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:50:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(152) "The FIFA President has today sent a circular letter to all FIFA member associations to clarify the subject of the release of players for Beijing 2008. " } [42]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(35) "FIFA and EPFL meeting regarding 6+5" ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=830914.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(139) "The FIFA President has explained the philosophy and format of 6+5 to representatives of the European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL). " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:31:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(139) "The FIFA President has explained the philosophy and format of 6+5 to representatives of the European Professional Football Leagues (EPFL). " } [43]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(50) "Blatter congratulates Mandela on his 90th birthday" ["link"]=> string(83) "http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=827006.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(138) "Today the football world celebrates the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela, a man who has dedicated his life to human rights and democracy. " ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:12:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(138) "Today the football world celebrates the 90th birthday of Nelson Mandela, a man who has dedicated his life to human rights and democracy. " } [44]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(51) "Castrol joins forces with FIFA World Cup until 2014" ["link"]=> string(86) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/marketingtv/releases/newsid=819436.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(144) "FIFA is proud to announce that, with Castrol, today (30 June) another major global company has joined up as a FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2014." ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:04:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(144) "FIFA is proud to announce that, with Castrol, today (30 June) another major global company has joined up as a FIFA World Cup Sponsor until 2014." } [45]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(57) "IOC and team sports federations discuss objectives of 6+5" ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=816031.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(136) "Delegations from the IOC and major international team sports federations met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich to discuss key common issues." ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:54:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(136) "Delegations from the IOC and major international team sports federations met at the Home of FIFA in Zurich to discuss key common issues." } [46]=> array(5) { ["title"]=> string(69) "Strong support shown for "6+5" at meeting with French sports minister" ["link"]=> string(85) "http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federation/releases/newsid=811055.html?cid=rssfeed&att=" ["description"]=> string(133) "FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter held very productive meetings regarding "6+5" with French sports minister Bernard Laporte this week." ["pubdate"]=> string(29) "Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:50:00 GMT" ["summary"]=> string(133) "FIFA President Joseph S. 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