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FIFA Chief: English Dominance Means Quotas Needed - Blatter

FIFA Chief: English Dominance Means Quotas Needed - Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has sparked controversy after claiming that the dominance of English clubs in the Champions League shows the need for quotas to limit the number of foreign players. 8 May 2008
Australia To Bid For Club World Cup

Australia To Bid For Club World Cup

FOOTBALL Federation Australia is putting its hand up for Australia to host the 2009 and 2010 Club World Cup. 7 May 2008
Ronaldo: Let's Hear It for the Boys

Ronaldo: Let's Hear It for the Boys

CRISTIANO Ronaldo took another step towards becoming FIFA'S World Player of the Year but insisted the team was more important than any individual. 1 May 2008
Morales Takes Bolivia Case to UN

Morales Takes Bolivia Case to UN

BOLIVIA president Evo Morales has announced that his government is planning to sue FIFA for "discrimination" after the decision to ban international matches from being played at high altitude. 20 Apr 2008
Australia Drop In FIFA Ranks

Australia Drop In FIFA Ranks

AUSTRALIA slipped five places in the latest FIFA Rankings after struggling against Singapore and China. 9 Apr 2008
Brazil Refuse to Back Altitude Request

Brazil Refuse to Back Altitude Request

Brazil will not support a request to FIFA sent by the South America football confederation to allow matches to be staged at an altitude of more than 2,750 metres above sea level. 5 Apr 2008
Fifa Denies 2010 World Cup Collapse Fears

Fifa Denies 2010 World Cup Collapse Fears

FIFA has strongly denied reports that it has been forced to set aside a £400 million contingency fund to cater for a possible collapse of the 2010 World Cup. 3 Apr 2008
FA Reject Fifa Call to Increase Taylor Ban

FA Reject Fifa Call to Increase Taylor Ban

The Football Association have rejected FIFA's call to impose a longer ban on Martin Taylor for the foul that broke Eduardo's leg. 19 Mar 2008
Maradona Blasts Blatter Over Altitude Rule

Maradona Blasts Blatter Over Altitude Rule

Argentina legend Diego Maradona has lashed out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter, describing his decision to ban games at the Estadio Hernando Siles in Bolivia as "scandalous". 18 Mar 2008
FIFA Chiefs Block EPL Global Tour

FIFA Chiefs Block EPL Global Tour

FIFA's executive committee have unanimously opposed the Premier League's plan for overseas matches. 15 Mar 2008
Roos Stay Put As Argies Stay Top

Roos Stay Put As Argies Stay Top

AUSTRALIA stayed locked in 38th place as Argentina remained top of the latest FIFA rankings after a quiet month of international action.
12 Mar 2008
Premier Chief's Fury Over Goal-Line Ko

Premier Chief's Fury Over Goal-Line Ko

Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards has launched a furious tirade at FIFA and UEFA for pulling the plug on trials of goal-line technology. 12 Mar 2008
FIFA to Consider Longer Ban for Eduardo Tackle

FIFA to Consider Longer Ban for Eduardo Tackle

FIFA are to examine Martin Taylor's infamous foul on Eduardo to see whether the Birmingham defender's three-match ban should be extended. 10 Mar 2008
'Hawkeye' Tech Is 'on Ice' - FIFA

'Hawkeye' Tech Is 'on Ice' - FIFA

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the decision to halt development of goalline technology by claiming the systems are too complicated, too expensive and not foolproof. 9 Mar 2008
Blatter Blasts 'Attack' on Eduardo

Blatter Blasts 'Attack' on Eduardo

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today described the tackle by Martin Taylor which left Eduardo with a broken leg as an "attack" which has "nothing to do with football". 8 Mar 2008
FIFA Reject Old Firm England Link

FIFA Reject Old Firm England Link

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has quashed any notion that the Old Firm could join the Barclays Premier League. 8 Mar 2008
Keane: Sepp Would Have Jailed Me

Keane: Sepp Would Have Jailed Me

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane admits he would have gone to prison had Sepp Blatter's demand for some tackles to be made a criminal offence come into force while he was a player. 8 Mar 2008
Video Evidence on Diving Demand

Video Evidence on Diving Demand

FIFA will be urged this weekend to allow video evidence to be used to punish players who dive. 7 Mar 2008
EPL's `39th Step' Back to Square One

EPL's `39th Step' Back to Square One

The Premier League's plans for overseas matches have been effectively sent back to the drawing board, after they pulled out of a visit to FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 27 Feb 2008
Spain Unfazed By FIFA Axe Threat

Spain Unfazed By FIFA Axe Threat

The Spanish government are confident their national team will not be excluded from Euro 2008 despite FIFA's unhappiness over a law that requires the Spanish football federation (RFEF) to hold early elections. 20 Feb 2008
Blatter Continues EPL Quota Crusade

Blatter Continues EPL Quota Crusade

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has reiterated his determination to limit the number of foreign players in the Barclays Premier League. 17 Feb 2008