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Suspended Fifa Pair Appeal

Suspended Fifa Pair Appeal

FIFA have confirmed that two executive members, Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii, have formally appealed against bans imposed as a result of a Sunday Times undercover investigation, 14 Jan 2011
Messi Wins Ballon D'or

Messi Wins Ballon D'or

BARCELONA and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi had beaten his club teammates as he became the inaugural winner of the FIFA Ballon d'Or at a glittering award ceremony in Zurich overnight. 11 Jan 2011
Cameron Attacks 'Murky' World of Football Governance

Cameron Attacks 'Murky' World of Football Governance

David Cameron attacked the "murky" world of football governance today - saying publicly that he was personally misled by a number of FIFA executives over England's failed 2018 World Cup bid. 10 Jan 2011
Winter World Cup In 2022?

Winter World Cup In 2022?

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expects the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be held in January. 8 Jan 2011
AFC Vote Strengthens Possible Blatter Challenge

AFC Vote Strengthens Possible Blatter Challenge

Chung Mong-Joon, a long-serving FIFA vice-president, today lost his seat in an election result that could major implications for the future leadership of world football. 7 Jan 2011
Blatter Ponders Change to Points System

Blatter Ponders Change to Points System

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has told a new football task force to investigate whether there should be a change to the system of three points for a win and one for a draw. 6 Jan 2011
Bin Hammam Raises Prospect of Blatter Challenge

Bin Hammam Raises Prospect of Blatter Challenge

The chances of FIFA president Sepp Blatter facing a challenge for his position look to have increased following an attack from his most likely opponent. 6 Jan 2011
Blatter Plans Anti-Corruption Committee

Blatter Plans Anti-Corruption Committee

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed world football's governing body are to form an anti-corruption committee. 3 Jan 2011
Blatter Defends "Natural" Choices

Blatter Defends "Natural" Choices

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the decision to give the World Cup to Russia and Qatar - and insisted that losing bids should accept defeat gracefully. 23 Dec 2010
Winter World Cup Splits Opinion

Winter World Cup Splits Opinion

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's proposal to play the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during January has provoked a mixed reaction from Premier League managers. 18 Dec 2010
Blatter Backs Winter World Cup

Blatter Backs Winter World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has thrown his weight behind moves to perhaps stage the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during the winter to avoid the heat problems. 17 Dec 2010
Gay Star Slams Blatter

Gay Star Slams Blatter

FORMER basketball star and gay rights campaigner John Amaechi has complained to FIFA about president Sepp Blatter's comments regarding the World Cup in Qatar. 15 Dec 2010
Kaiser's FIFA Fury

Kaiser's FIFA Fury

FIFA Executive Committee member Franz Beckenbauer says he has "limited" faith in FIFA for they way it "disgraced" Australia and England. 15 Dec 2010
Blatter's Gay Joke Not Funny

Blatter's Gay Joke Not Funny

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today attempted to laugh off the problems which gay supporters may face at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 14 Dec 2010
Blatter Defends Cup Choices

Blatter Defends Cup Choices

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter has once again defended the decisions to select Russia and Qatar to host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. 12 Dec 2010
Blazer Explains Russia Vote

Blazer Explains Russia Vote

FIFA's American member Chuck Blazer has said he voted for Russia over England for the 2018 World Cup because it will open up new markets for football. 11 Dec 2010
FFA Deny Blatter's NZ Claims

FFA Deny Blatter's NZ Claims

FOOTBALL Federation Australia today denied their 2022 World Cup bid had planned to hold any games in New Zealand despite overnight shock claims by FIFA President Sepp Blatter. 10 Dec 2010
Ghana Given Sunday Deadline

Ghana Given Sunday Deadline

FIFA have warned Ghana they face being referred to its emergency committee if their government does not stop interfering in football matters, the Ghana Football Association confirmed today. 10 Dec 2010
Blatter: England Bad Losers

Blatter: England Bad Losers

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described England as "bad losers" over the fall-out from the failed 2018 World Cup bid. 9 Dec 2010
Les Murray Slams Qatar Decision

Les Murray Slams Qatar Decision

FIFA Ethics Committee member and SBS TV presenter Les Murray says awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is near "ludicrous" - and is convinced the vote was fixed. 8 Dec 2010
FIFA's Lies And Deceptions

FIFA's Lies And Deceptions

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy admits he is still coming to terms with the voting processes and deception surrounding Australia's failed World Cup 2022 hosting bid. 7 Dec 2010