In a fax sent today to the Iran Football Federation, FIFA General Secretary Michel Zen-Ruffinen confirmed this fact. South America First match in Australia. Dates for these matches are yet to be determined. All play-off matches must be played by 25 November 2001 at the latest.
Current positions appear to be stable, with major changes being the exception rather than the rule.
France, Brazil, and Argentina continue to head the table, with Portugal closing on Italy in fourth place. 22 Oct 2001 FIFA President congratulates Nobel Peace Prize laureate, UN Secretary General Kofi Annan FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has sent his congratulations to UN Secretary General Kofi Annan and his organisation on being named joint laureates of this year s Nobel Peace Prize. The Earthquake winning goal was scored in the 96th minute of the match by Dwayne DeRosario. Rightsholding broadcasters will have to apply for accreditation via the rights holding agency, Prisma Sports. All rights reserved.