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Adebayor Baffled By Togo Ban

Adebayor Baffled By Togo Ban

Emmanuel Adebayor has slated the decision to ban Togo from the next two editions of the African Nations Cup. 20 Feb 2010
FIFA Admit Mistakes Over World Cup Tickets

FIFA Admit Mistakes Over World Cup Tickets

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has revealed ticket prices for South African residents will be slashed in order to ensure all matches at this summer's World Cup finals are sold out. 20 Feb 2010
Love Cheat Terry Would Be Hailed, Says Sepp

Love Cheat Terry Would Be Hailed, Says Sepp

John Terry would have been applauded in some countries rather than sacked as national team captain for having an alleged affair, according to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 12 Feb 2010
Fifa to Support Haitian FA

Fifa to Support Haitian FA

FIFA has pledged £1.9million to the Haitian Football Association in an effort to aid rebuilding efforts in the earthquake-hit country. 5 Feb 2010
Australia Buy Fourth-Most WC Tickets

Australia Buy Fourth-Most WC Tickets

FIFA have hit out at the negative publicity that continues to surround the build-up to the World Cup, but expressed satisfaction over the growing demand for tickets. 28 Jan 2010
'FIFA Could Allow Video Replays'

'FIFA Could Allow Video Replays'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted football's governing body could sanction the use of video technology in the near future. 25 Jan 2010
Henry Handball May Change The Game

Henry Handball May Change The Game

FIFA will come under pressure to change their rules after Thierry Henry escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland. 19 Jan 2010
Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Thierry Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee today over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. 18 Jan 2010
Henry Set For Fifa Hearing

Henry Set For Fifa Hearing

THIERRY Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee tomorrow over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. 18 Jan 2010
Blatter Strengthens His Position

Blatter Strengthens His Position

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strengthened his place as football's most powerful man after a potential challenger to his position was forced out of the organisation. 16 Jan 2010
Big Step For Oz World Cup Bid

Big Step For Oz World Cup Bid

AUSTRALIA has made another important step in the hotly-contested battle to host the World Cup by formally submitting its Bidding Agreement to FIFA. 11 Dec 2009
Burnley Boss Backs Technology Call

Burnley Boss Backs Technology Call

Burnley manager Owen Coyle has joined the calls urging football's authorities to introduce goal-line video technology. 8 Dec 2009
Ronaldo In Contention for FIFA Gong

Ronaldo In Contention for FIFA Gong

Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. 8 Dec 2009
Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has accused FIFA of "taking the mickey" after reports the side were being considered for a special award. 5 Dec 2009
Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out any financial compensation for the Republic of Ireland in the aftermath of their World Cup play-off exit to France, but has again sympathised with Giovanni Trapattoni's team. 4 Dec 2009
FIFA Stick to Under-23 Olympic Policy

FIFA Stick to Under-23 Olympic Policy

The Olympic football competition is to retain its current under-23 status at the 2012 Games in London, FIFA have confirmed. 4 Dec 2009
Extra Officials a Good Idea - Ex-Ref

Extra Officials a Good Idea - Ex-Ref

Former referee John Underhill has welcomed the world governing body's decision to open an inquiry into the possible use of extra match officials or technology. 4 Dec 2009
Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Thierry Henry, on the day FIFA announced they had opened proceedings against him for his infamous handball, helped Barcelona open up a five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Xerez. 3 Dec 2009
FIFA Reject Extra Referees

FIFA Reject Extra Referees

FIFA have rejected a proposal to have the experimental system of having five referees involved in every match fast-tracked for next summer's World Cup. 3 Dec 2009
No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has confirmed the Republic of Ireland will not be given a place at next year's World Cup in South Africa. 2 Dec 2009
Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

REPUBLIC of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady today claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".
2 Dec 2009