With 48 days to go until South Africa 2010, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter invited reporters from around the world to a news conference in Zurich.

The world of sport is in mourning following the death of Juan Antonio Samaranch, the honorary life president of the International Olympic Committee.

FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has issued a statement on the death of Juan Antonio Samaranch, the IOC’s honorary life president.