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Kick It Out Campaign Expands

Kick It Out Campaign Expands

Kick It Out are launching expanded measures this week to help professional clubs combat discrimination by gender and sexual orientation as well as racism. 26 Mar 2009
FIFA War Breaks Out Within AFC

FIFA War Breaks Out Within AFC

An astonishing power struggle is developing between two of FIFA's most senior figures, which could have implications for the future of world football. 18 Mar 2009
Fifa Confirm World Cup Bidders

Fifa Confirm World Cup Bidders

FIFA today confirmed which countries will compete against Australia for the right to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups. 18 Mar 2009
Abbas: Finally My Hell Is Over

Abbas: Finally My Hell Is Over

EXCLUSIVE: Former Socceroo Abbas Saad says he’s relieved that his 14-year ban imposed by the Singapore football association has been lifted – and he maintains his innocence of alleged match fixing charges. 16 Mar 2009
Al Khalifa Backed for Fifa Role

Al Khalifa Backed for Fifa Role

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam's position on the FIFA executive committee could be in jeopardy after 19 AFC countries backed rival Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. 13 Mar 2009
Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Sepp Blatter insists the match schedule for next year's World Cup will not be altered as a result of the terrorist atrocity in Pakistan earlier this month. 13 Mar 2009
Fifa Delay World Cup Announcement

Fifa Delay World Cup Announcement

FIFA have delayed naming the 12 venues for the 2014 World Cup until May. 12 Mar 2009
Blatter 'Not Anti-England'

Blatter 'Not Anti-England'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists he is not 'out to get' English football. 12 Mar 2009
Fifa Question United 'World Champs' Badge Ruling

Fifa Question United 'World Champs' Badge Ruling

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has expressed surprise Manchester United will not be allowed to wear their 'world champions' badge in Premier League games. 12 Mar 2009
Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Burley Shrugs Off Banned Referee Concerns

Scotland manager George Burley has no concerns about referee Laurent Duhamel officiating this month's World Cup qualifier against Holland - despite him being banned from top-flight matches in France. 3 Mar 2009
Italy Set for Euro 2016 Bid

Italy Set for Euro 2016 Bid

Italy's football chief, Giancarlo Abete, has confirmed his country are still interested in bidding for the 2016 European Championships. 3 Mar 2009
Football's 'At a Crossroads' Says Blatter

Football's 'At a Crossroads' Says Blatter

SEPP Blatter has launched a fresh diatribe against Premier League clubs' love of foreign players and warned that football is "at a crossroads". 1 Mar 2009
FIFA to Drop Longer Half-Time Break Plan

FIFA to Drop Longer Half-Time Break Plan

A controversial proposal to extend the half-time break from 15 to 20 minutes is expected to be dropped by FIFA today. 1 Mar 2009
Blatter Buoyed By 6+5 Report

Blatter Buoyed By 6+5 Report

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed a victory in his battle to limit the number of foreign players in matches. 27 Feb 2009
Triesman Expects Tough World Cup Battle

Triesman Expects Tough World Cup Battle

FOOTBALL Association chairman Lord Triesman has played down England's status as favourites to host the 2018 World Cup after a visit by bid leaders to FIFA headquarters. 5 Feb 2009
FIFA Window Set to Stay

FIFA Window Set to Stay

FIFA will stand firm on January transfer window regulations, despite rising opposition from Barclays Premier League chairmen about the system. 31 Jan 2009
Fifa Rule Out Window Changes

Fifa Rule Out Window Changes

FIFA have ruled out any changes to the January transfer window despite rising opposition from Barclays Premier League chairmen. 31 Jan 2009
Boost for England's World Cup Bid

Boost for England's World Cup Bid

ENGLAND'S hopes of winning the contest for the 2018 World Cup have been given a major boost after FIFA president Sepp Blatter cast doubt on whether joint bids would be allowed. 31 Jan 2009
World Cup Preparations On 'Very Tight Schedule'

World Cup Preparations On 'Very Tight Schedule'

WORLD governing body FIFA are optimistic that South Africa's preparation for the 2010 World Cup will be completed on time, despite having a very tight schedule. 27 Jan 2009
FIFA Set Out World Cup Guidelines To Australia

FIFA Set Out World Cup Guidelines To Australia

FIFA have told Australia and other nations bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups they must demonstrate the tournament would lead to positive change for football. 16 Jan 2009
Ronaldo On Brink Of World Award

Ronaldo On Brink Of World Award

CRISTIANO Ronaldo is the favourite of five candidates to walk away with the FIFA World Player of the Year award tomorrow. 12 Jan 2009