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We Will Rid Game of Its Devils - Blatter

We Will Rid Game of Its Devils - Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today promised to rid football of its "devils" as two senior officials caught up in a World Cup cash-for-votes scandal were provisionally suspended. 21 Oct 2010
Australia Go Up In Rankings

Australia Go Up In Rankings

AUSTRALIA have gone up three places in the latest FIFA rankings to 21st place in the world, nine spots ahead of nearest Asian rivals Japan who moved up three to 30th position. 20 Oct 2010
FIFA Boss to Skip Tech Meeting For Corruption Probe

FIFA Boss to Skip Tech Meeting For Corruption Probe

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has cancelled a visit to tomorrow's goal-line technology meeting in Wales to deal with the ongoing corruption crisis. 20 Oct 2010
FIFA Step Up Bid Scandal Probe

FIFA Step Up Bid Scandal Probe

FIFA today confirmed they are investigating at least two countries bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups for collusion as the voting scandal continued to cause shock waves. 19 Oct 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup Technical Report

2010 FIFA World Cup Technical Report

Here's the full technical report from the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa - all 289 pages of it. Click here to view or download 19 Oct 2010
Holloway Takes Aim At Blatter

Holloway Takes Aim At Blatter

BLACKPOOL boss Ian Holloway has urged FIFA authorities to give referees a helping hand and bring video technology into football. 19 Oct 2010
Scandal-Hit FIFA's Letter

Scandal-Hit FIFA's Letter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today admitted the bribery scandal has had a "very negative impact" on the world governing body. 18 Oct 2010
FIFA Could Postpone Bid Votes

FIFA Could Postpone Bid Votes

FIFA are considering postponing the decision on the 2018 and 2022 World Cups as they investigate allegations that two senior members offered to sell their votes. 18 Oct 2010
Blatter's Letter to Members

Blatter's Letter to Members

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today admitted the bribery scandal has had a "very negative impact" on the world governing body. 18 Oct 2010
Fifa Probe Vote Allegations

Fifa Probe Vote Allegations

WORLD governing body Fifa has confirmed that it is investigating allegations that two officials offered to sell their votes in the contest to host the 2018 World Cup. 17 Oct 2010
Blatter Boosts England Bid

Blatter Boosts England Bid

England's bid for the 2018 World Cup has been boosted by praise from FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 14 Oct 2010
Blatter Credits England for Hooligan Clean-Up

Blatter Credits England for Hooligan Clean-Up

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today praised England for eradicating hooliganism and claimed similar measures would have prevented yesterday's trouble at Italy v Serbia match. 14 Oct 2010
FIFA Lift Nigeria Suspension For Now

FIFA Lift Nigeria Suspension For Now

NIGERIA'S suspension from FIFA competitions has been provisionally lifted pending a further court hearing on October 25. 9 Oct 2010
De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

De Jong Action Comes Too Late for Fifa Official

FIFA's medical chief has launched an astonishing attack on Holland's rugged approach in the World Cup final and said tougher sanctions are needed to punish "criminal and brutal" tackles. 8 Oct 2010
Korean Considers Taking on Blatter

Korean Considers Taking on Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter may face a challenge to his position next year from Korea's FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-Joon. 8 Oct 2010
Yobo Wants Quick Solution for Nigeria

Yobo Wants Quick Solution for Nigeria

Joseph Yobo has urged Nigeria's football authorities to "come together" in a bid to change FIFA's decision to ban the country from the sport. 6 Oct 2010
Fifa Suspend Nigeria

Fifa Suspend Nigeria

FIFA have suspended the Nigerian Football Federation due to government interference, world football's governing body announced this afternoon. 5 Oct 2010
PM Gillard's Cup Bid Boost

PM Gillard's Cup Bid Boost

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy said he was delighted that Prime Minister Julia Gillard found time to meet FIFA President Sepp Blatter on her first overseas trip as Prime Minister. 4 Oct 2010
Fifa Reveal New Transfer System

Fifa Reveal New Transfer System

FIFA chiefs believe clubs will stop "playing chicken" near transfer deadline when their new online system for players comes into force this week. 30 Sep 2010
FIFA and UEFA Powerless Over Banner

FIFA and UEFA Powerless Over Banner

FIFA and UEFA insist they cannot take action against the Russian Football Union for the failure to punish Lokomotiv Moscow for displaying a racist banner. 24 Sep 2010
FIFA To Issue World Cup Votes Warning

FIFA To Issue World Cup Votes Warning

FIFA are to warn countries bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that they are banned from doing deals for votes with other nations. 22 Sep 2010