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Blatter Urged to Include Australia For 2018

Blatter Urged to Include Australia For 2018

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is coming under pressure to backtrack on his comment that only European nations may be considered as hosts for the 2018 World Cup. 27 Jan 2010
'FIFA Could Allow Video Replays'

'FIFA Could Allow Video Replays'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hinted football's governing body could sanction the use of video technology in the near future. 25 Jan 2010
Blatter Strengthens His Position

Blatter Strengthens His Position

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has strengthened his place as football's most powerful man after a potential challenger to his position was forced out of the organisation. 16 Jan 2010
Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

Blatter Says Sorry To Ireland

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today apologised to the Republic of Ireland for earlier comments which dismissed their hopes of being granted an additional place at next summer's World Cup finals. 3 Dec 2009
Blatter Under Fire From FAI

Blatter Under Fire From FAI

The Football Association of Ireland have hit out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter for making public details of private discussions over the nation's bid for World Cup justice. 2 Dec 2009
Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

REPUBLIC of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady today claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".
2 Dec 2009
No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009
Blatter Calls Crisis Meeting Over France Row

Blatter Calls Crisis Meeting Over France Row

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009
Blatter On England's World Cup Impact

Blatter On England's World Cup Impact

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today welcomed England's World Cup qualification and insisted safety fears over the tournament in South Africa are being overplayed. 22 Sep 2009
Blatter: Fifa Will Discuss Suspicious Deals

Blatter: Fifa Will Discuss Suspicious Deals

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed the world governing body will next week look at 15 suspicious transfers involving English clubs. 22 Sep 2009
Blatter Calls for Point Penalties

Blatter Calls for Point Penalties

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter would like to see the world's major clubs punished by points deductions when they break football's rules. 10 Sep 2009
Rudd Pushes Cup Bid In Person

Rudd Pushes Cup Bid In Person

PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd has pushed Australia's World Cup bid in person in a private meeting with FIFA President Sepp Blatter at FIFA Headquarters in Zurich. 9 Jul 2009
Rudd:  You'll Love It Here, Sepp

Rudd: You'll Love It Here, Sepp

PRIME minister Kevin Rudd will stress what a 'fabulous' stage Australia would be to host a World Cup when he drops in on FIFA boss Sepp Blatter this week. 6 Jul 2009
Blatter Pleased With South Africa Progress

Blatter Pleased With South Africa Progress

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that South Africa is 75% ready to host next year's World Cup finals. 30 Jun 2009
Blatter Unhappy At Premier League Spending

Blatter Unhappy At Premier League Spending

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is still trying to find a way of curbing the Premier League's spending power. 30 Jun 2009
Organisers Must Do More - Blatter

Organisers Must Do More - Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was disappointed with the crowd numbers on the opening day of the Confederations Cup in South Africa. 16 Jun 2009