FIFA Set to Approve Use of VAR for World Cup
(ATR) A big decision on Video Assistant Referees could come at the upcoming FIFA Council meeting in Bogota.
ATR Exclusive: Planning Critical for Sporting Events' Social Programs
(ATR) Early planning is essential to the success of organizing committees in realizing their legacy plans through social programs, a new report from TSE Consulting finds.
Tuesday Talk -- UN Special Adviser on Sport for Peace and Development
(ATR) The UN’s special adviser on sport for peace and development tells Around the Rings the Olympics and FIFA World Cup can play key roles in advancing the dual causes with which he is charged.
Well done, South Africa
On the Scene -- South African Government Vows to Speed Up World Cup Preparations
(ATR) South Africa's deputy president Kgalema Motlanthe acknowledges the need for the 2010 World Cup hosts to increase their pace of preparations to ensure a flawless tournament.
Coke to Use "Green" Machines in 2010; McDonald's, 2010 FIFA Programs
(ATR) Coke will use 100 percent eco-friendly machines at 2010 Vancouver Games... McDonald's announces 2010 FIFA World Cup sponsorship programs
FIFA U-20 World Cup to Kick-Off in Egypt; Executive Probes Transfer Deals
(ATR) Final preparations are being made in Egypt for the FIFA U-20 World Cup, which kicks off in Alexandria on Thursday.
Brazil 2014 World Cup organizers learn lessons from South Africa 2010 leaders
(ATR) A delegation from Brazil visited 2010 World Cup organizers in South Africa on Monday to learn more about the requirements for staging FIFA’s quadrennial showpiece in 2014.
FIFA Report -- Scottish Football: Parliament Should Butt Out
(ATR) Scotland's football officials explicitly tell MPs their interference in the row over a united U.K. Olympic team is unwelcome... South Africa needs more money for World Cup promotion
FIFA Report -- 2010 World Cup Ticket Process; Sportfive Handling Fixed Rights
(ATR) Tickets are available in a range of prices in multiple sales phases...Agency contract includes VHS and DVD rights for FIFA events