Visa Introduces New Financial Football Workbook in South Africa
Visa South Africa released new instructional material in a 180-page booklet complementing the innovative Financial Football (known as Financial Soccer in the U.S.) video game, which tests learners' knowledge of the information in a fun, interactive way. "The intention is that the game will provide the added motivation to study the content," said Visa South Africa Country Manager Mandy Lamb. Read more.

Miami Students Learn How to Score Financial Goals at CHCI Event Playing Financial Soccer
Visa showcased Financial Soccer, a FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game, to 350 Miami area students at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's (CHCI) Ready to Lead event on May 14. The teens from the Miami area were taking part in CHCI's Ready to Lead Program gathered to hear about the importance of wise money management. Read more. View pictures.

Financial Soccer Works Teaching Kids Money Lessons
Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine Editor Janet Bodnar recently played a lively game of Financial Soccer with Chicago area students after serving as a moderator at the 2011 Financial Literacy and Education Summit. Visa developed the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game designed to teach money. Bodnar participated as a "lifeline" expert for two battling student teams from Illinois' Hinsdale South High School. Read more.

Soccer Stars McBride and Jones Help U.S. Rep. Biggert Kick Off Financial Soccer with Chicago Teens
Soccer legends Brian McBride and Cobi Jones helped U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, Ariel Investments' Founder and Chief Investment Officer John W. Rogers, Jr., and Visa Inc.'s Chief Financial Officer Byron Pollitt to kick off Money Smart Week today by playing Financial Soccer. This all-star team of soccer and financial experts showcased an effort to improve the money management skills of Chicago area teenagers by playing a lively game of Financial Soccer, an interactive FIFA World Cup™ branded video game that combines the world's most popular sport with financial literacy curriculum. Read more.

Soccer Legend Claudio Suarez Teaches Students How to Score Goals with Financial Soccer
Visa Inc. and soccer legend Claudio Suarez showcased a FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game to a large group of Phoenix area Hispanic students on February 12 at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's (CHCI) Ready to Lead event. Play the game.

Financial Soccer Continues International Rollout in Belarus
Belarus is the latest of over 30 countries to launch Financial Soccer, Visa's FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game. The game, known as Financial Football outside of the U.S., was unveiled at Belarus State University. Steven Parker, General Director of Visa Russia, CIS and SEE; and Igor Kovalev, Regional Manager of Visa in Belarus, challenged two teams of journalists and students to play the game. Play the game.

Soccer Legends Join Visa's CFO Pollitt Playing Financial Soccer with Teens at Chicago Fed
Soccer legends Brian McBride and Cobi Jones helped U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert, Ariel Investments' Founder and CEO and CIO John W. Rogers, Jr., U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios and Visa Inc.'sCFO Byron Pollitt kick off Money Smart Week on April 4 by playing Financial Soccer. Teens from Hinsdale High School in Illinois played the financial literacy educational video game at the Chicago Fed. Read more.

FC Gold Pride Duo Help Oakland High School Students Score Goals Playing Financial Soccer
FC Gold Pride teammates Marta, who was just named WPS Most Valuable Player for the second year in a row, and Shannon Boxx, helped Visa officially launch its FIFA World Cup™ branded educational video game, Financial Soccer, in the Bay Area. The pro players coached student teams playing the game Oakland's Fremont Federation of College Preparatory High Schools. Read more.