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FIFA approve goal-line technology for World Cup

FIFA approve goal-line technology for World Cup

FIFA have decided to use goal-line technology (GLT) in the 2013 Confederations Cup and World Cup 2014. 20 Feb 2013
FIFA commit to biological passports

FIFA commit to biological passports

FIFA has committed to using biological profiling at both the 2014 World Cup and this year's Confederations Cup to combat doping in football. 16 Feb 2013
Australia slip further down rankings

Australia slip further down rankings

AUSTRALIA'S slide down the FIFA rankings table has continued, with the Socceroos coming a step closer to dropping out of the top 40. 15 Feb 2013
FIFA grants Drogba right to play

FIFA grants Drogba right to play

FIFA has granted a provisional licence for Didier Drogba to represent Galatasaray following his move from Shanghai Shenhua. 14 Feb 2013
WADA seek stronger action in football

WADA seek stronger action in football

World Anti-Doping Agency president John Fahey has called for football to do more in the fight against doping. 13 Feb 2013
Hungary, Bulgaria lose FIFA appeals

Hungary, Bulgaria lose FIFA appeals

FIFA have rejected appeals from Hungary and Bulgaria and both countries will now play matches behind closed doors. 6 Feb 2013
FIFA warn Brazil against stadium delays

FIFA warn Brazil against stadium delays

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has spoken of the importance of delivering functioning stadia on time as the 2014 World Cup edges closer. 30 Jan 2013
Blatter calls for demotion to punish racism

Blatter calls for demotion to punish racism

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has recommended relegation as a possible punishment for clubs whose fans are found guilty of racist chanting. 25 Jan 2013
Klinsmann backs England World Cup

Klinsmann backs England World Cup

Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann says England deserve to host a World Cup as the Football Association celebrates its 150th birthday. 16 Jan 2013
Blatter: Points deductions will fight racism

Blatter: Points deductions will fight racism

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his belief that points deductions are the best way to combat racism in football. 15 Jan 2013
Matthaus Hits Out At Fifpro World XI

Matthaus Hits Out At Fifpro World XI

Lothar Matthaus says he is surprised at the composition of the FIFPro World XI and hit out at the number of Spain-based players in the team. 9 Jan 2013
La Liga stars rule World XI

La Liga stars rule World XI

The 2012 FIFPro World XI was announced during the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the standout names. 8 Jan 2013
Iniesta Feels Privileged

Iniesta Feels Privileged

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta felt privileged to finish in third place at the Ballon d'Or awards on Monday night. 8 Jan 2013
Del Bosque Named Coach Of The Year

Del Bosque Named Coach Of The Year

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has won the 2012 FIFA Coach of the Year award after leading his country to the Euro 2012 title. 8 Jan 2013
Delighted Messi Surprised By Honour

Delighted Messi Surprised By Honour

Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi has voiced his delight and surprise with his fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or win. 8 Jan 2013
Messi Claims Fourth Ballon D'or Award

Messi Claims Fourth Ballon D'or Award

Lionel Messi has won the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta. 8 Jan 2013
Blatter Wants Better Racism Solutions

Blatter Wants Better Racism Solutions

FIFA president Sepp Blatter feels better solutions must be found to fight racism. 8 Jan 2013
AC Milan Irked By Blatter Criticism

AC Milan Irked By Blatter Criticism

AC Milan have urged FIFA to clamp down on racism in response to Sepp Blatter's criticism of the team's walk-off last week. 8 Jan 2013
Messi On Target For Fourth Ballon D'or

Messi On Target For Fourth Ballon D'or

Lionel Messi is targeting a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d'Or award that would seal his status as the greatest player of his generation. 7 Jan 2013
Blatter: Boateng Wrong To 'Run Away'

Blatter: Boateng Wrong To 'Run Away'

Sepp Blatter says Kevin-Prince Boateng was wrong to walk off the pitch after receiving racist insults in a recent friendly. 7 Jan 2013
Ronaldo Hoping To Win Ballon D'or

Ronaldo Hoping To Win Ballon D'or

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he would love to win the Ballon d'Or. 7 Jan 2013