Organisation: Players’ Status Committee

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Messi: 'I will go to Beijing'

Barcelona star Lionel Messi is set to fly out to Beijing to join up with the Argentina squad ahead of the Olympics after FIFA confirmed clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 and under.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2008

FIFA rule clubs must release Olympic stars

A FIFA-appointed judge has confirmed clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 and under for next month’s Olympics football tournament in Beijing.

Wed, 30 Jul, 2008

Fulham forced to pay Valencia for botched Carew deal

Fulham tonight pledged to appeal after FIFA ordered them to pay Valencia almost £500,000 (€710,000) – because they broke transfer laws by making John Carew’s January 2002 move subject to a medical, which he failed.

Wed, 18 Jun, 2003

FIFA to experiment with assistant refs

FIFA are to test an experimental scheme suggested by the legendary French forward Michael Platini where extra assistant referees will be stationed behind each goal.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2002