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Anson Downplays Favourites Tag

Anson Downplays Favourites Tag

Andy Anson takes over as the new chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid tomorrow just as Spain and Portugal have entered the fray with a rival joint bid. 11 Jan 2009
Kuwait To Face Oz As Ban Lifted

Kuwait To Face Oz As Ban Lifted

KUWAIT will be allowed to face Australia in the upcoming Asian Cup qualifiers after FIFA temporarily lifted their suspension from international competition. 23 Dec 2008
AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

AFC Want Kuwait To Face Roos

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam wants FIFA to lift the ban on Kuwait so they can challenge Australia for Asian Cup qualification. 17 Dec 2008
Hammam Won't Challenge Blatter For Presidency

Hammam Won't Challenge Blatter For Presidency

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has publicly declared he will not run against current FIFA president Sepp Blatter if the Swiss chooses to stand for re-election as the head of global football's governing body. 13 Dec 2008
Spitting Slob Given Green Light To Play Again

Spitting Slob Given Green Light To Play Again

Serbia defender Slobodan Rajkovic will be allowed to play for FC Twente this season after FIFA partially upheld his appeal of a 12-month ban from football. 26 Nov 2008
FIFA Happy With South Africa Preparations

FIFA Happy With South Africa Preparations

Football's world governing body FIFA says the question of South Africa not hosting the 2010 World Cup should by now be forgotten. 25 Nov 2008
All Whites Relish Underdogs Tag

All Whites Relish Underdogs Tag

NEW Zealand football boss Frank Van Hattum does not mind his country holding the "underdog" tag. 24 Nov 2008
FIFA Ultimatum to Peru

FIFA Ultimatum to Peru

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has given Peru`s Football Federation until Monday to solve their dispute with the government or face a suspension from international competition. 22 Nov 2008
Are You The Ultimate FIFA Player?

Are You The Ultimate FIFA Player?

If you rate yourself as the master of virtual football gaming then head down to the FIFA Interactive World Cup Live Qualifier in Melbourne later this month for the opportunity to take on professional gamers. 6 Nov 2008
Spaniards Head FIFA World Player Shortlist

Spaniards Head FIFA World Player Shortlist

Six members of Spain's Euro 2008-winning squad have been shortlisted for the title of FIFA World Player if the Year. 30 Oct 2008
FIFA Suspend Samoa Federation

FIFA Suspend Samoa Federation

The FIFA Executive committee have suspended the Samoa Football Soccer Federation with immediate effect following the organisation`s non-compliance with a normalisation committee set-up to help with their critical financial situation. 25 Oct 2008
England Have 'Great Chance' for 2018

England Have 'Great Chance' for 2018

ENGLAND have 'a great chance' of winning the contest to host the 2018 World Cup, according to Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer. 25 Oct 2008
Fifa Insure Against World Cup Cancellation

Fifa Insure Against World Cup Cancellation

FIFA have admitted they have taken out insurance in case the 2010 World Cup does not go ahead in South Africa but insist there is no danger of the tournament not going ahead in the country. 25 Oct 2008
Delay Over World Cup Bids

Delay Over World Cup Bids

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that football's world governing body has delayed a decision on World Cup bidding for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments until it meets in December. 24 Oct 2008
FIFA Launch Probe Into Italy Fan Violence

FIFA Launch Probe Into Italy Fan Violence

FIFA have launched an investigation into the conduct of Italian fans during their World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria on Saturday. 14 Oct 2008
AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football. 11 Oct 2008
Socceroos Climb FIFA Table

Socceroos Climb FIFA Table

PIM Verbeek's Socceroos have climbed five places in the latest FIFA rankings with the green and gold now sitting in 34th spot. 9 Oct 2008
Uruguay Raise Safety Concerns

Uruguay Raise Safety Concerns

THE Uruguayan Football Association has voiced concerns over the safety of its players ahead of their visit to La Paz to play a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia next Tuesday. 9 Oct 2008
Rio: Deduct Points to Punish Racists

Rio: Deduct Points to Punish Racists

RIO Ferdinand has called on FIFA to start deducting points from teams whose supporters chant racial or homophobic abuse at players. 9 Oct 2008
Capello's England Make Modest Improvement

Capello's England Make Modest Improvement

ENGLAND have moved up one place to 14th in the latest edition of the FIFA world rankings after their wins over Croatia and Andorra. 9 Oct 2008
Blatter 'Alarmed' Over Rich Football Investors

Blatter 'Alarmed' Over Rich Football Investors

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for tighter regulations on club ownership to deal with 'out of control' investment in the English Premier League. 7 Oct 2008