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Fifa Step In to Assist With World Cup Bases

Fifa Step In to Assist With World Cup Bases

FIFA have had to give South African World Cup organisers an extra £67million to ensure training bases for the teams are up to scratch. 11 May 2010
Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised Russia's bid for the 2018 World Cup, labelling it "remarkable" - but said England's was the bid to beat. 5 May 2010
Blatter: I Tell Everyone That...

Blatter: I Tell Everyone That...

FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter has backtracked on his support for Qatar's World Cup bid that appeared to dash Australian hopes - and admitted he tells every host bid the same thing. 27 Apr 2010
Union Fear Return to Pre-Bosman Era

Union Fear Return to Pre-Bosman Era

FIFA and the International Olympic Committee are trying to take football back to the days before the Bosman ruling, the international players' union FIFPro today claimed in a letter to European sports ministers. 16 Apr 2010
FIFA Aware Of al-Qaeda Threat

FIFA Aware Of al-Qaeda Threat

FIFA are aware of fresh threats made by al-Qaeda to target this summer's World Cup, but insist nothing will prevent the tournament from being staged in South Africa.
10 Apr 2010
Win Easter Show World Cup Taster

Win Easter Show World Cup Taster

A TASTE of the World Cup is coming to Sydney's Royal Easter Show this weekend, and we have some free tickets to let you join in the experience. 7 Apr 2010
Blatter Criticises Premier League Clubs Over Debts

Blatter Criticises Premier League Clubs Over Debts

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised the amount of debt in the Premier League although he ruled out the introduction of a salary cap as a way of preventing more clubs entering administration. 2 Apr 2010
Blatter Enjoys Election Boost Over AFC Chief

Blatter Enjoys Election Boost Over AFC Chief

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has won a significant victory against a potential rival to further strengthen his position as the most powerful man in football. 20 Mar 2010
FIFA Tell WC Bids  to Play Fair

FIFA Tell WC Bids to Play Fair

FIFA have warned nations bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that their new-look ethics committee will be keeping a close on their campaigns. 17 Mar 2010
Blatter Defends FIFA Technology Decision

Blatter Defends FIFA Technology Decision

Sepp Blatter has defended FIFA's decision to rule out goal-line technology on the grounds of cost and keeping the game the same throughout all levels of football. 12 Mar 2010
Chile Grateful for Small FIFA Support

Chile Grateful for Small FIFA Support

Chilean Football Federation president Harold Mayne-Nicholls admits FIFA's US$250,000 donation following the earthquake in his country will have little effect - but insists such supportive gestures "will never be forgotten". 10 Mar 2010
Italians Critical of Technology Snub

Italians Critical of Technology Snub

Italian Football Federation president Giancarlo Abete believes FIFA is making a mistake by refusing to experiment with goal line technology. 9 Mar 2010
FIFA Hope to Avoid World Cup Controversy

FIFA Hope to Avoid World Cup Controversy

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke admits he hopes the decision to shut the door on goal-line technology does not come back to haunt him in the World Cup final this summer. 8 Mar 2010
Poll Saddened By Technology Decision

Poll Saddened By Technology Decision

FORMER top referee Graham Poll accused football's rulers of "arrogance" after they threw out any prospect of goal-line technology. 7 Mar 2010
Technology Plans Are Shelved

Technology Plans Are Shelved

FOOTBALL'S rule-makers today shut the door on goal-line technology indefinitely and with perfect timing the decision was swiftly followed by a legitimate goal being ruled out during an FA Cup quarter-final. 7 Mar 2010
As You Were For Roos In Rankings

As You Were For Roos In Rankings

AUSTRALIA remain just outside the world's top 20 in the latest FIFA rankings but one of their World Cup group rivals has made a big jump.
4 Mar 2010
Hayatou: No African Decision on Fifa Post

Hayatou: No African Decision on Fifa Post

AFRICAN football chief Issa Hayatou insists the continent's football decision-makers are yet to decide whether they will be challenging Sepp Blatter's 12-year reign as FIFA president at the next elections. 26 Feb 2010
Fifa Bemused By Pompey Woe

Fifa Bemused By Pompey Woe

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke claims the Portsmouth financial crisis stands as a warning to the rest of football. 25 Feb 2010
FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA: South Africa Not Yet Ready for World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke admits South Africa would not be ready to host the World Cup if the tournament started tomorrow. 24 Feb 2010
Sex Harrassment Ref Speaks Out

Sex Harrassment Ref Speaks Out

The referee who alleged he was sexually harassed by the former German Football Association's refereeing advisor Manfred Amerell has spoken of his anguish. 24 Feb 2010
Worthington Wants Nationality  'Loophole' Closed

Worthington Wants Nationality 'Loophole' Closed

The Irish Football Association look certain to demand answers from FIFA after another youngster decided he would rather play for the Republic of Ireland. 24 Feb 2010