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David Beckham returns to Old Trafford as his AC Milan side try to overcome Man Utd and reach the Champions League quarter-finals, while Burnley host Stoke in the Premier League.

Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus

Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.

France make two changes for Italy

France make two changes to their starting XV for Sunday's Six Nations match against Italy.

Bolt scoops second Laureus award

Athletics superstar Usain Bolt has been named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year running.

About the FMA - FIFA Master Alumni - Association

The FMA Association was officially founded on Wednesday 9th July 2003. It is an independent association, administered by voluntary alumni of the www.fifamaster.org. The FMA aim is to connect FIFA Master Alumni and the post graduate students with a lifelong bond to the FIFA Master, the International Centre of Sport Studies (CIES) and the sport community, through social and networking events.

Public News

Global Sports Forum Barcelona 2010

Posted by: Pau Martrat, March 08, 2010

Dear Alumni, The Second Edition of the Global Sports Forum Barcelona will take place between 8 and 10 March 2010 at the Palau de Congresos de Cata... more

Launching of the Demographic Study of Footballers in Europe (2nd Edition)

Posted by: Marcelo Orchis, January 25, 2010

The Demographic Study: a close-up of European football The Professional Football Players Observatory (PFPO) of the CIES has the pleasure in annou... more

Press Release : The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) reflects on football in Africa

Posted by: Marcelo Orchis, January 21, 2010

International conference: “Visualising the Game. Global Perspectives on Football in Africa” 28th-30th of January 2010 University of Basel, Englische... more

Press Release : CIES launches Sports Strategy Development Programme

Posted by: Marcelo Orchis, January 13, 2010

CIES launches first-ever Sports Strategy Development Programme for public sector officials The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) h... more