FIFA Conference in Zurich

http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/federa...onference+live

Of interest to Ireland here:


As we are in contention for qualifying for the world cup
will be given an update on the current status of preparations for the "championship of champions", as well as for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ in South Africa.

Have any of our teams qualified for these?
the FIFA U-17 World Cup Nigeria 2009, the FIFA U-20 World Cup Egypt 2009,

There is also a discussion of the measures adopted to protect minors in football and a review of pending cases related to member associations.

I assume the eligibility row with the IFA will be covered under this and the IFA will be told for the 4th time that they cannont force Irish players from the north to play for them and prevent them playing with Ireland.