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India make first umpire referral

India captain Anil Kumble makes the first-ever challenge of an umpiring decision during his side's Test match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Federer suffers surprise defeat

World number one Roger Federer crashed out of the Toronto Masters in his first match since his epic battle against Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon.

Mosley wins court case over orgy

World motorsport boss Max Mosley has won his legal action against a newspaper over reports of a Nazi-style orgy.

Murray advances after rain delay

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal both reach round three of the Toronto Masters but top seed Roger Federer suffers a shock loss.

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

First Seminar of the FIFA/ CIES International University Network

Posted by: Marcelo Cordeiro, July 22, 2008

The first seminar of the FIFA/CIES International University network took place from the 14th to the 16th July 2008 at FIFA's Headquarters in Zurich. ... more

"Rival Leagues" wins first Alberto Madella Award

Posted by: Marcelo Cordeiro, July 17, 2008

This award is honor of the late professor Alberto Madella who passed earlier this year. Madella was a much beloved professor and had helped the FIFA ... more

Blatter awards diplomas to FIFA Master Graduates

Posted by: Marcelo Cordeiro, July 14, 2008

Speaking at the Graduation Ceremony for the FIFA Master, held in Neuchatel on July 12th, 2008, Blatter joined high-ranking IOC Member Prof. Denis Oswa... more

FIFA Master Postgraduates 2008-2009 ­ Class Profile

Posted by: Marcelo Cordeiro, July 07, 2008

Twenty-eight postgraduates from 24 different nationalities will take part from Wednesday 17 September 2008 to the 9th edition of the FIFA Master, star... more

FIFA Master - Degree Ceremony - Saturday 12th July 2008 at 09h30 at the Château of Neuchâtel

Posted by: Sue Ingle, July 01, 2008

Further to Marcelo's recent correspondence about the project presentations on Friday 11th July, I just wanted to inform you that you are more than wel... more

FIFA Master Alumni visits the Pope

Posted by: Pedro Trengrouse, June 30, 2008

After attending the FIFA Master World Gathering in Basel, Pedro Trengrouse, FIFA Master Alumni (4th edition), visited the Pope at St. Peter Square las... more

Unbeaten!

Posted by: Yair Scher, June 29, 2008

After 4 consecutive wins against a Greek-Cypriot team, IOC, UEFA and T.E.A.M marketing, The 8th edition football team drew 1-1 against FIFA in Zurich ... more

Ophir Zardok teams up with the Irish Government and the Football Association of Ireland for the Football Village of Hope

Posted by: Sarah O'Shea, June 25, 2008

Great press release emanating from the hard work of Ophir Zardok and his Football Village of Hope project which was initially created as his Final Pro... more

FVH - It is all started here

Posted by: Ophir Zardok, June 23, 2008

The football village of hope started in the 5th edition of the FIFA Master as a final project of Anne Hollensen, Roger Lodewick, Joao Frigerio and mys... more

Second FIFA Master Alumni World Gathering in Switzerland

Posted by: Marcelo Cordeiro, June 23, 2008

Eight editions of Alumni Congregate at UEFA EURO 2008 Quarter-Final Match June 21st – Basel, Switzerland Current students and alumni from eight ... more