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Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Sepp Blatter insists the match schedule for next year's World Cup will not be altered as a result of the terrorist atrocity in Pakistan earlier this month. 13 Mar 2009
Blatter 'Not Anti-England'

Blatter 'Not Anti-England'

FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists he is not 'out to get' English football. 12 Mar 2009
Ferguson Backs Blatter Stance

Ferguson Backs Blatter Stance

SIR Alex Ferguson is in broad agreement with Sepp Blatter that something needs to be done to encourage more clubs to develop their own players. 7 Mar 2009
Blatter Claims Ferguson's Support

Blatter Claims Ferguson's Support

FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims he has the support of Sir Alex Ferguson for his six-plus-five principle, which would limit the number of foreign players on a team to five. 6 Mar 2009
Football's 'At a Crossroads' Says Blatter

Football's 'At a Crossroads' Says Blatter

SEPP Blatter has launched a fresh diatribe against Premier League clubs' love of foreign players and warned that football is "at a crossroads". 1 Mar 2009
Blatter Buoyed By 6+5 Report

Blatter Buoyed By 6+5 Report

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed a victory in his battle to limit the number of foreign players in matches. 27 Feb 2009
Boost for England's World Cup Bid

Boost for England's World Cup Bid

ENGLAND'S hopes of winning the contest for the 2018 World Cup have been given a major boost after FIFA president Sepp Blatter cast doubt on whether joint bids would be allowed. 31 Jan 2009
Santa Sepp's Phoenix Gift

Santa Sepp's Phoenix Gift

EXCLUSIVE: Wellington Phoenix officials will meet with FFA CEO Ben Buckley following Sepp Blatter's 'Christmas present' to the club. 6 Jan 2009
England 'Strong Candidate' For 2018 WC

England 'Strong Candidate' For 2018 WC

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expects England to put forward a "strong" bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 21 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
Bruce Calls on Blatter to Ease Stance on Technology

Bruce Calls on Blatter to Ease Stance on Technology

WIGAN manager Steve Bruce has pointed an accusing finger at Sepp Blatter regarding the possible use of video technology. 22 Nov 2008
Ferguson Questions Blatter's Credibility

Ferguson Questions Blatter's Credibility

SIR Alex Ferguson believes FIFA president Sepp Blatter is in danger of becoming an object of ridicule after he likened the Cristiano Ronaldo saga to "modern slavery." 29 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
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
Blatter Hints At World Cup Quota Changes

Blatter Hints At World Cup Quota Changes

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has indicated changes could be made to the continental quota system to allow more non-European representation at future World Cup tournaments. 18 Sep 2008
Blatter Stands By South Africa for 2010

Blatter Stands By South Africa for 2010

PRETORIA, September 14 (World Cup) - FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Sunday moved to reassure South Africans that the country will be capable of staging a successful World Cup in two years' time. 15 Sep 2008