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Premier League Welcomes IFAB Decision

Premier League Welcomes IFAB Decision

The Premier League is looking to introduce goal-line technology 'as soon as is practically possible' after FIFA approved its use on Thursday. 6 Jul 2012
Brazil Tumble Down FIFA Rankings

Brazil Tumble Down FIFA Rankings

Brazil have dropped out of the top 10 in the FIFA rankings for the first time since the system's inception in 1993. 5 Jul 2012
Blatter Talks Up Goal-Line Technology

Blatter Talks Up Goal-Line Technology

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says goal-line technology is 'no longer an alternative but a necessity'. 21 Jun 2012
Australia Drop Three FIFA Places

Australia Drop Three FIFA Places

DEFEAT against Denmark cost Australia three places in FIFA's world rankings, slipping down to 24th place and falling behind Japan. 7 Jun 2012
FIFA To Order Action Against Rangers

FIFA To Order Action Against Rangers

The Scottish FA are set to be ordered by FIFA to take action against Rangers for their decision to challenge a transfer embargo in law courts. 30 May 2012
Blatter Defends FIFA

Blatter Defends FIFA

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has defended the integrity of his organisation at the governing body's congress in Budapest on Friday. 26 May 2012
Blatter: Tragedy Of Shootouts

Blatter: Tragedy Of Shootouts

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed that football can be a 'tragedy' when a match is decided by a penalty shootout. 25 May 2012
Healthcare On FIFA Agenda

Healthcare On FIFA Agenda

Healthcare has been a hot topic in Budapest in recent days at the FIFA Medical Conference, with cardiac arrests high on the agenda. 25 May 2012
Goal-Line Technology On Trial

Goal-Line Technology On Trial

Goal-line technology will be tested in three separate matches across Europe this week as FIFA try to eliminate incorrect goal decisions. 17 May 2012
FIFA Concerned Over World Cup Preparations

FIFA Concerned Over World Cup Preparations

The concerns held by Sepp Blatter and FIFA regarding the construction work on World Cup 2014 stadia have been heightened in recent weeks. 16 May 2012
FIFA Review Goal-Line Technology Options

FIFA Review Goal-Line Technology Options

Hawk-Eye goal-line technology has been demonstrated in front of FIFA officials at Southampton's St Mary's stadium. 11 May 2012
Ronaldo Leads Brazil Delegation To FIFA

Ronaldo Leads Brazil Delegation To FIFA

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo led a team of officials to Zurich to meet FIFA as the preparations for the 2014 World Cup continue. 10 May 2012
D-Day Looms for Bin Hammam

D-Day Looms for Bin Hammam

Mohamed Bin Hammam will make his final bid to overturn his lifetime FIFA ban for bribery tomorrow. 18 Apr 2012
FA Reiterate Calls for Goal-Line Technology

FA Reiterate Calls for Goal-Line Technology

The Football Association have stressed their desire to see goal-line technology introduced as soon as possible following Chelsea's 'ghost goal' against Tottenham in the FA Cup semi-final. 17 Apr 2012
Blatter Sadness Over Somalia Deaths

Blatter Sadness Over Somalia Deaths

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his shock after the heads of Somalia's football federation and Olympic committee were both killed in a suicide bombing attack. 5 Apr 2012
Blatter Unhappy With Brazil Progress

Blatter Unhappy With Brazil Progress

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has vented his frustration with the lack of progress in Brazil's preparations for the World Cup in 2014. 31 Mar 2012
Blatter Concerned By Fixing 'Scourge'

Blatter Concerned By Fixing 'Scourge'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned match-fixing is a 'scourge' that is already undermining football. 23 Mar 2012
Platini Still Waiting for FA Apology

Platini Still Waiting for FA Apology

UEFA president Michel Platini today said he has yet to receive any apology from Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards after his comments that FIFA and UEFA "stole" football from England. 23 Mar 2012
End In Sight for UK's Vice-Presidential Privilege

End In Sight for UK's Vice-Presidential Privilege

The Football Association are prepared to give up the "anachronistic" British FIFA vice-presidency as part of the reforms of the world governing body. 23 Mar 2012
Del Nero Appointed to Fifa Executive Committee

Del Nero Appointed to Fifa Executive Committee

Brazilian Marco Polo Del Nero will replace compatriot Ricardo Teixeira as one of three South American representatives on FIFA's executive committee. 23 Mar 2012
Teixeira Quits Fifa Role

Teixeira Quits Fifa Role

Former Brazilian federation chief Ricardo Teixeira has resigned from the FIFA executive committee. 21 Mar 2012