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Blatter Seeks Help On Anti-Corruption

Blatter Seeks Help On Anti-Corruption

Sepp Blatter has called on FIFA's member organisations to follow its lead on anti-corruption and help make football fully transparent. 1 Jan 2013
Zimbabwe's World Cup Campaign In Doubt

Zimbabwe's World Cup Campaign In Doubt

Zimbabwe might have to forego their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign because their football association is bankrupt. 1 Jan 2013
Friendly Shootouts Appeal To Hodgson

Friendly Shootouts Appeal To Hodgson

England manager Roy Hodgson has suggested penalty shootouts should be staged after draws in international friendlies. 26 Dec 2012
Socceroos FIFA slump continues

Socceroos FIFA slump continues

AUSTRALIA have continued their slide down FIFA's rankings after dropping another three places to now rank 36th in the world 20 Dec 2012
Ibrahimovic Tips Messi For Another Ballon D'or

Ibrahimovic Tips Messi For Another Ballon D'or

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or. 19 Dec 2012
MBH 'retires' with FIFA ban

MBH 'retires' with FIFA ban

Mohammed Bin Hammam has retired from football, and has also been banned for life by FIFA, the governing body has confirmed. 18 Dec 2012
Blatter plans Platini talks on Serbian fine

Blatter plans Platini talks on Serbian fine

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has refused to comment directly on UEFA's decision to fine the Serbian FA 65,000 pounds. 16 Dec 2012
FIFA Close Bin Hammam Case

FIFA Close Bin Hammam Case

FIFA have dropped their latest bribery case against former president of the Asia Football Confederation Mohamed Bin Hammam. 14 Dec 2012
Blatter Shocked By Dutch Tragedy

Blatter Shocked By Dutch Tragedy

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has spoken of his sadness after the death of linesman Richard Nieuwenhuizen. 7 Dec 2012
FIFA Signs Off On Goal-Line Technology

FIFA Signs Off On Goal-Line Technology

Goal-line technology is set to be used in elite competition after FIFA agreed to make it available at this month's Club World Cup in Japan. 6 Dec 2012
Blatter: FIFA Is Behind You, Brazil

Blatter: FIFA Is Behind You, Brazil

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has backed Brazil to deliver when the country plays host to the Confederations Cup in 2013. 2 Dec 2012
Platini Backs Messi For Greatness

Platini Backs Messi For Greatness

UEFA president Michel Platini believes Barcelona ace Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or. 30 Nov 2012
Blatter Mends FA Rift

Blatter Mends FA Rift

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says there is no rift between England's Football Association and the sport's governing body. 22 Nov 2012
Drogba Chasing Special Transfer

Drogba Chasing Special Transfer

Shanghai Shenhua striker Didier Drogba has requested FIFA's permission to seek an exit outside the January window. 22 Nov 2012
FIFA Urged To Finalise 2022 Dates

FIFA Urged To Finalise 2022 Dates

FIFA are running out of time to change the start date of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, according to tournament organisers. 10 Nov 2012
Mathaus Backs Spaniard For FIFA Prize

Mathaus Backs Spaniard For FIFA Prize

Former Germany international Lothar Matthaus thinks that Barcelona midfielders Xavi or Andres Iniesta deserve to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or. 9 Nov 2012
FIFA Concern Over 2014 World Cup Venues

FIFA Concern Over 2014 World Cup Venues

FIFA have revealed that a host of new stadiums being built for the 2014 World Cup will not be ready in time to be tested at a tournament next year. 9 Nov 2012
Time Running Out On Winter World Cup Plans

Time Running Out On Winter World Cup Plans

FIFA is running out of time to change the 2022 World Cup from a summer tournament to a winter one, according to head Hassan Al Thawadi. 9 Nov 2012
Ronaldo Gives Himself Ballon D'or Vote

Ronaldo Gives Himself Ballon D'or Vote

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he would vote for himself to win the Ballon d'Or if given the chance. 6 Nov 2012
Bin Hammam Loses Appeal

Bin Hammam Loses Appeal

Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohammed Bin Hammam has had his appeal thrown out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 2 Nov 2012
Raiola Blasts UEFA, FIFA

Raiola Blasts UEFA, FIFA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola has lashed out at UEFA and FIFA, while also labelling Michel Platini a 'Mafia boss'. 1 Nov 2012