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Scudamore a 'Constructive Critic' of Fifa

Scudamore a 'Constructive Critic' of Fifa

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes it is "very hard to have huge regard for FIFA" after the organisation's difficulties over the past year. 16 Jan 2012
Former Blatter Opponent Alleges Vote-Buying

Former Blatter Opponent Alleges Vote-Buying

The man beaten by Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency in 1998 believes his election hopes may have been damaged by vote-buying. 12 Jan 2012
Ferguson Wins Fifa Prize

Ferguson Wins Fifa Prize

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was tonight given the FIFA presidential award for services to football. 10 Jan 2012
FIFA Hit Back At Warner Over TV Rights

FIFA Hit Back At Warner Over TV Rights

FIFA have labelled Jack Warner's claim he was given World Cup TV rights in exchange for supporting Sepp Blatter's presidential campaigns as false. 7 Jan 2012
Switzerland Avoid International Ban

Switzerland Avoid International Ban

Switzerland have escaped a ban from international competition after FIFA accepted the Swiss FA's decision to dock 36 points from FC Sion. 7 Jan 2012
Thiago: Messi should claim top prize

Thiago: Messi should claim top prize

Barcelona midfielder Thiago Alcantara believes his team-mate Lionel Messi should win the FIFA Ballon d'Or. 1 Jan 2012
FIFA ordered to reveal secret files

FIFA ordered to reveal secret files

A Swiss court has ordered FIFA to release documents which allegedly outline details of kickbacks taken by senior officials. 28 Dec 2011
Australia slip as Spain finish on top of the world

Australia slip as Spain finish on top of the world

THE SOCCEROOS slipped one place to 23rd spot as reigning European and world champions Spain finished the year on top of the FIFA world rankings. 22 Dec 2011
FIFA Threaten To Ban Switzerland

FIFA Threaten To Ban Switzerland

FIFA have threatened to ban Switzerland from the sport if they fail to punish Sion for fielding ineligible players in the Europa League. 18 Dec 2011
Palmer Demands FFA Action On Blatter

Palmer Demands FFA Action On Blatter

GOLD Coast United owner Clive Palmer today told the FFA to demand the resignation of FIFA chief Sepp Blatter following the recent racism row that has embroiled the leader of world football’s governing body. 8 Dec 2011
FBI Probe World Cup Computer Hacking

FBI Probe World Cup Computer Hacking

Investigators from the FBI have interviewed officials from England's 2018 World Cup bid as part of a probe into possible computer hacking. 8 Dec 2011
Fifa Forced to Delay Dossier Release

Fifa Forced to Delay Dossier Release

Legal action has forced FIFA to delay the publication of the ISL court file which is believed to name a number of senior football officials as having received kickbacks from the world governing body's now-defunct marketing company. 7 Dec 2011
Blatter: Progress on Goal-Line Technology

Blatter: Progress on Goal-Line Technology

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed that at least two goal-line technology systems have proved themselves fast and accurate and could be in place for the 2012-13 season. 6 Dec 2011
Ballon D'or Shortlist Delights Guardiola

Ballon D'or Shortlist Delights Guardiola

Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was "honoured" after his side once again dominated the shortlist for the FIFA Ballon d'Or awards. 6 Dec 2011
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Blatter Cites FA Sour Grapes

Blatter Cites FA Sour Grapes

FIFA chairman Sepp Blatter believes England are still sore about failing to secure the 2018 World Cup. 5 Dec 2011
Adidas Pledge Support for Fifa

Adidas Pledge Support for Fifa

Euro 2012 sponsors adidas will not be turning their back on FIFA in the wake of the corruption scandal that has engulfed world football's governing body. 3 Dec 2011
Fifa Advisors Criticise Anti-Corruption Committee

Fifa Advisors Criticise Anti-Corruption Committee

FIFA's anti-corruption drive ran into stormy waters today when the world governing body's advisors Transparency International rejected a seat on the commission steering the reforms. 2 Dec 2011
Pieth Outlines Fifa Proposals

Pieth Outlines Fifa Proposals

The FIFA president will be limited to a fixed term in office in the future if proposals by the world governing body's reform chief are accepted. 1 Dec 2011
Five Englishmen on FIFA World XI Shortlist

Five Englishmen on FIFA World XI Shortlist

Five Englishmen were today nominated on a 55-man shortlisted for the FIFA FIFPro World XI 2011 dominated by Spain'sPrimera Liga. 1 Dec 2011
Bid Process Heads FIFA Reform Recommendations

Bid Process Heads FIFA Reform Recommendations

FIFA's new reform chief has recommended a complete overhaul of World Cup bidding, saying the current process is "a mix of corruption risk and conflict of interest concerns". 1 Dec 2011