FIFA ACTIVITY REPORT FOR 2014
[May 2015]

http://resources.fifa.com/mm/document/affederation/administration/02/60/91/68/fifaactivityreport2014-en_neutral.pdf

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The FIFA Activity Report is now available online on FIFA.com. The Activity Report showcases FIFA’s work in global football development, the governance and administration of the game, organising international competitions, and sustainability and health projects.

Highlights [10] from the latest FIFA Activity Report [2014] include:

I. FIFA’s total football development spending breaking through the USD $2 billion barrier.

II. USD $900 million committed to football development in the 2015-2018 cycle .

III. USD $100 million FIFA World Cup™ Legacy Fund for football in BRAZIL.

IV. Record engagement on FIFA’s digital platforms during the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

V. Record TV viewing figures for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in key markets.

VI. Ground-breaking sustainability programmes in BRAZIL.

VII. Support for social development through football with Football for Hope programmes.

VIII. The 11 against Ebola, Handshake for Peace and Say No To Racism campaigns

IX. The doubling of investment in women’s football development for the 2015-2018 cycle.

X. The expansion of the Live Your Goals campaign to inspire more girls to play football.

DEAR MEMBERS, DEAR FRIENDS OF FOOTBALL,

Welcome to the FIFA Activity Report for 2014: the year of the FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil and the culmination of four years of intense preparations for our flagship event. The FIFA World Cup is the keystone of our mission to develop the game, touch the world and build a better future, and I am happy to say that the tournament delivered in all three areas. Once again, millions of people were thrilled by the spectacular action that unfolded in Brazil and many new fans were attracted to the game.

This success is vital to enable FIFA to further promote football as the number one sport in the world and to raise the funds needed to invest in football development everywhere. To mention just two of FIFA’s many activities to build a better future, FIFA renewed its global appeal for solidarity and fair play through the “Handshake for Peace” campaign with the Nobel Peace Center – a powerful symbol from the football pitch to the world that all of our member associations are encouraged to adopt in their competitions.

Football for Health was also – and always will be – a key part of our commitment to shaping a better world, sharing vital messages through football to promote healthy living in areas where it is most needed. As you will see in this Activity Report, FIFA has been working tirelessly over the past 12 months in pursuit of our mission.

While a great deal has been accomplished in all of our fields of activity, there is always more to be done, and we look forward to taking the game to even greater heights in 2015 – the year of the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Canada – and beyond as we set out on the road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup™ in Russia.

For the Game. For the World.

Joseph S. Blatter

FIFA

GOAL PROGRAMME: DENMARK 2005-2011

[Projetos Sociodesportivos da FIFA na Dinamarca 2005-2011]

SOURCE: FIFA.com

http://www.fifa.com/development/facts-and-figures/association=den/index.html

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[1] TECHNICAL CENTRE: JUTLAND

[2] FOOTBALL PITCH: QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND

[3] FOOTBALL PITCH: COPENHAGEN

FIFA's Goal Programme 2011 - DENMARK, Jutland Technical Center

[1] TECHNICAL CENTRE: JUTLAND

Ø Project approval date: 2011-10-18

Ø Project location: JUTLAND

Ø Project description: Construction of a regional technical centre. The project includes: administrative offices, conference rooms and accommodation

Ø Goal project number: 3

Ø Project status: Active

Ø Objectives:
The objectives of this project are:

- to create a modern facility

- to develop regional football

- to organise courses and training sessions

Goal contribution	500000
FAP contribution	0
MA contribution	5300000
Other contribution	0
Total budget	5800000

Contractors	Total amount
DBU - Dansk Boldspil-Union	500000
Total paid	500000

[2] FOOTBALL PITCH: QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND

Ø Project approval date: 2008-10-22

Ø Project location: QAQORTOQ, GREENLAND

Ø Project description: Installation of an artificial turf pitch in Greenland. The project is supported by the danish federation

Ø Goal project number: 2

Ø Project status: Active

Ø Objectives: The objective of this project is to develop football in remote regions

Goal contribution	398600
FAP contribution	0
MA contribution	0
Other contribution	0
Total budget	398600

Contractors	Total amount
Installation ATP Greenland by Edel Grass BV	398600
E. Harrison	1200
Total paid	399800

[3] FOOTBALL PITCH: COPENHAGEN

Ø Project approval date: 2005-02-17

Ø Project location: COPENHAGEN

Ø Project description: Installation of an artificial turf pitch at the national headquarters

Ø Goal project number: 1

Ø Project status: Active

Ø Objectives: The objective of this project is to organise courses and educational activities in one venue

Goal contribution	400000
FAP contribution	83830
MA contribution	400000
Other contribution	0
Total budget	883830

Contractors	Total amount
Edel Grass BV	483830
Total paid	483830

FIFA's GREENLAND Development Project [Qaqortoq village]

Historic moment in Qaqortoq [Greenland, Denmark]

(FIFA.com) 14 Sep 2010

http://www.fifa.com/development/news/y=2010/m=9/news=historic-moment-qaqortoq-1302055.html

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GOAL PROGRAMME IN DENMARK

1. The enthusiasm which football manages to generate the world over is unparalleled. Its popularity seemingly knows no bounds, including in GREENLAND, where over ten per cent of the 56,000 inhabitants enjoy playing – this despite the fact that the islanders have various obstacles to overcome.

2. The sheer size of the world’s largest island, which is 2,650 kilometres long and 1,000 kilometres at its widest, makes it almost impossible to organize a championship, since away matches would quite simply be a bridge too far for most teams in term of time and costs. The national league championship is held within the space of a few short weeks therefore and played in a modified format: five groups of eight teams take part in regional tournaments, with the best qualifying for two groups of four in the final tournament to vie for the title.

3. The distances involved may be a real hurdle, but they are nothing compared with the problems posed by the weather. Greenland has a polar and a sub-polar climate, with milder weather on the west coast thanks to the West Greenland Current. Gigantic ice deposits mean that only 410,000 square kilometres, or 19% of the total surface area, are ice-free, and even they are subject to strong winds and snow fall.

4. These extreme weather conditions mean that football can only be played outdoors in Greenland between the end of May and mid-September, on sand and ash pitches since it is impossible to grow grass. The good news is that a solution to one of these problems has been found. In September 2009 in the southern town of QAQORTOQ, the country’s first ever artificial grass pitch was laid, the result of an initiative launched by the Danish Football Association (DBU) and financed by the FIFA Goal programme.

5. GOAL PROJECT MAKES HISTORY

6. The construction of this ultra-modern pitch cost around USD 500,000, with USD 400,000 covered by the Goal programme. “This new pitch is historic,” said Nuka Kleemann, president of the Greenland Sports Federation (GIF), “and we are eternally grateful to FIFA and to the DBU for their generous support.”

7. The inauguration of the venue, which is located in a picturesque rocky landscape, was also memorable, with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, on his first ever trip to Greenland, and DBU president Allan Hansen officially handing over the artificial pitch to Lars Lundblad, president of the Greenland Football Association, on Monday 13 September 2010.

8. “I am both proud and delighted to be here today to inaugurate this wonderful pitch,“ said Blatter, who had been given a rousing reception by the many locals who had come to see the inauguration and also the friendly match between two youth teams, which the FIFA President got under way. The local youngsters showcased their footballing skills, cheered on by the crowd which massed on the nearby rocks to enjoy an excellent view of the spectacular new facilities.

9. Lundblad was an emotional spectator at the match, as he underlined just how important the day had been. “Our thanks go to FIFA and to the Danish Football Association,” he said. “This is just what I always dreamed of. This is a unique moment and hopefully the beginning of a successful future. Young and old will be able to play here every day, and this will play a decisive role in promoting the development of football in our country.”

10. Allan Hansen, who had been in close contact with Lundblad for a number of years and had presented the project to FIFA along with his colleague Poul Gilling, head of the training and development department at the Danish FA, expressed similar hopes. “This fantastic artificial pitch will have a real say in how football in Greenland continues to develop,” the DBU president said. “This project is already a great success.”

11. The effects will be felt not only in footballing but also in social terms, as the town’s mayor Kristine Raahauge explained. "This incredible gift from FIFA and the DBU has already been a great success for our municipality. Local residents can play sport at any time now, and this has already helped us to reduce the crime rate. I hope that we will see more artificial pitches laid down in Greenland in the future.”

FIFA PRESIDENT

Greenland visit thrills Blatter

(FIFA.com) 14 Sep 2010

http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2010/m=9/news=greenland-visit-thrills-blatter-1302057.html

Qaqortoq, a town with 3,500 inhabitants in the south of Greenland, is usually known for its peace and quiet, but on Monday 13 September 2010, the picturesque location was transformed into a veritable hive of activity.
The reason for this was the arrival of FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, who was paying his first-ever visit to the largest island in the world, which is politically self-governing and an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Bright sunshine and hundreds of cheering locals were on hand to greet the head of world football's governing body.
“I am overwhelmed by the warmth of this welcome. I had been intending to come to Greenland for a long time now, and I'm so pleased that I have finally made it. The country and the culture here are absolutely fascinating," said Blatter, who then met representatives of the municipality of Kujalleq in the local town hall.

I had been intending to come to Greenland for a long time now, and I'm so pleased that I have finally made it. The country and the culture here are absolutely fascinating.

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter

"It is a great honour to be able to welcome you here,” said mayor Kristine Raahauge in her speech, which was also attended by Nuka Kleemann and Lars Lundblad, presidents of the Greenland Sports Federation (GIF) and Greenland Football Association (GBU) respectively.
After a brief tour of Qaqortoq, it was time for the highlight of the visit. The FIFA President, along with Allan Hansen, president of the Danish Football Association (DBU), officially inaugurated Greenland’s first artificial pitch. The ultra-modern venue was built on the initiative of the DBU and financed by the FIFA Goal programme, and was handed over to a delighted Lars Lundblad.

FIFA-PReSIDENT

Greenland gripped by football fever

(FIFA.com) 15 Sep 2010

http://www.fifa.com/about-fifa/news/y=2010/m=9/news=greenland-gripped-football-fever-1302517.html

On the second day of his trip to Greenland, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter visited the capital Nuuk, the country's largest city with a population of around 15,000. He was received by Mimi Karlsen, who is Minister for Culture, Education, Research and Church Affairs, who expressed her thanks for the artificial pitch in Qaqortoq which had been officially unveiled the previous day and has been financed by the FIFA Goal programme.

"This incredible venue will motivate people and give them a wonderful opportunity to play football all year round," said Karlsen. "It will be invaluable for the education and training of our youngsters."

"Football is a good school of life. It promotes values such as discipline, respect and fair play which are applicable to society in general. Football brings people together and is an important part of our social co-existence," underlined Blatter, who then went on to have discussions with Deputy Prime minister Jens B. Frederiksen and Parliamentary President Josef Motzfeldt.

After seeing his name included in the honorary guest book of the city and having a tour around the impressive parliament building, the FIFA President then enjoyed a presentation by the city’s mayor, Asii Chemnitz Narup, on the municipal council's plans to build a covered football stadium in Nuuk in the next few years.

From the centre circle to the Arctic Circle
In the press conference which rounded off proceedings, Blatter fielded questions from the many media representatives in attendance and was effusive in his praise of the Greenlanders. "It is great to be here in this wonderful country,” he said. “The enthusiasm that people have here for football is fantastic, as is their hospitality. I have felt right at home here ever since the plane touched down."

The FIFA President then headed north from Nuuk to Ilulissat, the third-largest city in Greenland (population c. 4,500), which is 200 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle and known for its breath-taking landscapes. Football again was the centre of attention, with Blatter enjoying a match between two local teams and receiving a warm welcome from the players involved.

An eventful and football-filled day was then concluded by a meeting with representatives of the Qaasuitsup municipal council.

Comments

DEAR SIR [29may2015]

Greenland deserves the FIFA's gift and Qaqortoq chidren are to be very proud about the new soccer field. Congratulations for the Goal Programme directors and sponsors.

Ronald de A. Silva, architect and urban planner; stadium inspector at the Brazil CBF Stadia Comission.

FIFA's HEADQUARTERS, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND.