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Fifa Agrees to Poppy Compromise

Fifa Agrees to Poppy Compromise

England players will be able to wear poppies on their black armbands on Saturday after FIFA agreed a compromise with the Football Association. 10 Nov 2011
Fifa Reject FA'S Poppy Plea

Fifa Reject FA'S Poppy Plea

FIFA have rejected the Football Association's renewed plea for England players to be allowed to have embroidered poppies on their shirts on Saturday. 9 Nov 2011
Politicians Call for World Cup Bid Probe

Politicians Call for World Cup Bid Probe

An independent investigation into the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups should still be carried out despite a 'whistleblower' retracting allegations that Qatar paid bribes to FIFA members, a committee of MPs said today. 3 Nov 2011
Police Probe Terry Allegations

Police Probe Terry Allegations

The Metropolitan Police have launched a formal investigation into allegations John Terry racially abused Anton Ferdinand after spending a week assessing a complaint from a member of the public. 2 Nov 2011
PFA Chief Questions City Hearing

PFA Chief Questions City Hearing

Players' union chief Gordon Taylor admits Kolo Toure was "shocked" by Manchester City's decision to hold a disciplinary hearing over his failed drugs test. 2 Nov 2011
Ferdinand Reveals Racist Abuse Via Twitter

Ferdinand Reveals Racist Abuse Via Twitter

Anton Ferdinand has been targeted with racist abuse via his Twitter account. 2 Nov 2011
Pfa Boss Criticises 'Strange' City Toure Hearing

Pfa Boss Criticises 'Strange' City Toure Hearing

Players' chief Gordon Taylor tonight labelled Manchester City's decision to hold a disciplinary hearing with Kolo Toure over his failed drugs test as "strange". 1 Nov 2011
Ferguson: Fines Rule 'A Bit Crazy' In Tevez Case

Ferguson: Fines Rule 'A Bit Crazy' In Tevez Case

Sir Alex Ferguson has described the rule which forced Manchester City to halve the fine they handed to Carlos Tevez as "a bit crazy". 29 Oct 2011
Kean Hoping Cup Win Will Ease Pressure

Kean Hoping Cup Win Will Ease Pressure

Steve Kean hopes Blackburn's stunning Carling Cup victory over Newcastle will have silenced some of his critics. 28 Oct 2011
Warrior Given Wins Kean Praise

Warrior Given Wins Kean Praise

Blackburn boss Steve Kean paid tribute to "warrior" Gael Givet after the French defender's winner over Newcastle in the final minute of extra-time in an extraordinary Carling Cup match. 27 Oct 2011
Fifa Charges Caribbean Officials

Fifa Charges Caribbean Officials

Ten more officials from the Caribbean have been charged in the wake of the FIFA bribery scandal, it was announced today. 27 Oct 2011
Zwanziger: Questions Remain Over Qatar World Cup

Zwanziger: Questions Remain Over Qatar World Cup

One of the FIFA members appointed to head the world body's clean-up drive has admitted questions still remain over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar. 24 Oct 2011
Platini Hopes Blatter Chooses Change

Platini Hopes Blatter Chooses Change

Sepp Blatter will today unveil his plans for FIFA reforms - with UEFA president Michel Platini urging him to keep his promises to implement change. 22 Oct 2011
Blatter Happy to Re-Open ISL Court Dossier

Blatter Happy to Re-Open ISL Court Dossier

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today announced the infamous ISL court dossier will be opened and handed to an independent body to study to see if any members should face action. 22 Oct 2011
Fifa Back Uefa In Sion Row

Fifa Back Uefa In Sion Row

The decision to replace Swiss club Sion with Celtic in the Europa League was today given the backing of FIFA's powerful executive committee. 21 Oct 2011
Platini - Fifa Reforms Must Have Substance

Platini - Fifa Reforms Must Have Substance

Michel Platini has called on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to keep his promises for reform on the eve of one of the most important days in the world governing body's turbulent history. 21 Oct 2011
Brazil 2014 Unveil World Cup Schedule

Brazil 2014 Unveil World Cup Schedule

Brazil's 2014 World Cup will see potential travel trauma for fans - and the latest kick-off times ever for a finals tournament with matches starting as late as 10pm, or 11am in Sydney. 21 Oct 2011
Platini: Blatter Ready for Reforms

Platini: Blatter Ready for Reforms

Michel Platini today expressed his belief that FIFA president Sepp Blatter is "really motivated" to bring in reforms tomorrow. 21 Oct 2011
Warner In the Dark Over Blatter Salary

Warner In the Dark Over Blatter Salary

Jack Warner claims he tried without success for eight years to discover the salary of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 19 Oct 2011
Fifa Reveal 100 Positive Clenbuterol Tests

Fifa Reveal 100 Positive Clenbuterol Tests

CONTAMINATED meat in Mexico led to traces of the banned drug clenbuterol being found in urine samples given by more than 100 players involved in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup in June, the world governing body's medical chief revealed today. 18 Oct 2011
Rooney Loss a Huge Blow - Shearer

Rooney Loss a Huge Blow - Shearer

Wayne Rooney's three-match ban that will see the striker miss all of England's Euro 2012 group games has been labelled "a huge blow" to the team by ex-striker Alan Shearer. 15 Oct 2011

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