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Blatter Boosts England Bid

Blatter Boosts England Bid

England's bid for the 2018 World Cup has been boosted by praise from FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 14 Oct 2010
Blatter Credits England for Hooligan Clean-Up

Blatter Credits England for Hooligan Clean-Up

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today praised England for eradicating hooliganism and claimed similar measures would have prevented yesterday's trouble at Italy v Serbia match. 14 Oct 2010
Blatter Heads to Downing Street

Blatter Heads to Downing Street

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will visit to Downing Street today to meet Prime Minister David Cameron as England's bid for the 2018 World Cup gears up for the final phase of the contest. 13 Oct 2010
Korean Considers Taking on Blatter

Korean Considers Taking on Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter may face a challenge to his position next year from Korea's FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-Joon. 8 Oct 2010
PM Gillard's Cup Bid Boost

PM Gillard's Cup Bid Boost

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy said he was delighted that Prime Minister Julia Gillard found time to meet FIFA President Sepp Blatter on her first overseas trip as Prime Minister. 4 Oct 2010
Blatter Eyes Major Changes

Blatter Eyes Major Changes

FIFA will consider scrapping extra time at World Cups or reviving the 'golden goal' rule, the organisation's president Sepp Blatter has announced. 9 Sep 2010
Blatter Boost for England 2018 Bid

Blatter Boost for England 2018 Bid

England's hopes of staging the 2018 World Cup have been boosted at the very start of a four-day inspection of their bid, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitting it would be "easy" to stage the tournament in the country. 23 Aug 2010
FIFA To Probe North Korea Mistreatment Claims

FIFA To Probe North Korea Mistreatment Claims

SEPP Blatter has confirmed FIFA will look into claims of mistreatment of North Korea's players and coach. 12 Aug 2010
Blatter Takes Pride In World Cup Success

Blatter Takes Pride In World Cup Success

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has spoken of his delight at the World Cup passing off without any major incident, justifying his choice of assigning the tournament to South Africa. 11 Aug 2010
Van Gaal Slams 'Old-Fashioned' Blatter

Van Gaal Slams 'Old-Fashioned' Blatter

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal has criticised FIFA president Sepp Blatter for not opening up to the use of technology in football. 10 Aug 2010
Blatter Laments Webb's Task

Blatter Laments Webb's Task

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today said English referee Howard Webb had a "very hard task" in last night's bad-tempered World Cup final between Spain and Holland that saw a record 14 yellow cards shown. 13 Jul 2010
Blatter Rejects World Cup Criticism

Blatter Rejects World Cup Criticism

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards. 11 Jul 2010
Blatter Admits Referee Concern

Blatter Admits Referee Concern

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the organisation may have to 'start again' with its referee training programs in the wake of several high-profile errors by officials at the World Cup. 10 Jul 2010
Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised Russia's bid for the 2018 World Cup, labelling it "remarkable" - but said England's was the bid to beat. 5 May 2010
Blatter: I Tell Everyone That...

Blatter: I Tell Everyone That...

FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter has backtracked on his support for Qatar's World Cup bid that appeared to dash Australian hopes - and admitted he tells every host bid the same thing. 27 Apr 2010
Blatter Criticises Premier League Clubs Over Debts

Blatter Criticises Premier League Clubs Over Debts

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised the amount of debt in the Premier League although he ruled out the introduction of a salary cap as a way of preventing more clubs entering administration. 2 Apr 2010