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Buckley Vows To Fight On

Buckley Vows To Fight On

AUSTRALIA will push ahead with its ambitious plan to host the 2018 World Cup despite a strong indication from Sepp Blatter that the bid is doomed. 30 May 2008
Blatter Blow For 2018 Bid

Blatter Blow For 2018 Bid

AUSTRALIA'S hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup have been dealt a heavy blow by FIFA president Sepp Blatter. 30 May 2008
Sepp: Oz Can Still Dream Of 2018

Sepp: Oz Can Still Dream Of 2018

AUSTRALIA’S failure to land a prestigious tournament next year should not be viewed as a sign that a 2018 World Cup bid is already doomed, promised FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter. 27 May 2008
Blatter Hopes For Iraq U-Turn

Blatter Hopes For Iraq U-Turn

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has a good feeling Australia’s World Cup qualifier with Iraq will go ahead on Sunday - but he won't bet on it. 27 May 2008
Blatter Hope For Oz World Cup Bid

Blatter Hope For Oz World Cup Bid

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has labelled Australia 'very special' and hosting the 2018 World Cup would be a wonderful achievement. 25 May 2008
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
'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
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
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
Blatter Issues Euro 2008 Axe Warning To Spain

Blatter Issues Euro 2008 Axe Warning To Spain

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed Spain could be banned from international competition if their government tries to intervene in the election process of the Spanish FA. 19 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
Blatter Promises to Block Premier League Plans

Blatter Promises to Block Premier League Plans

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has blasted the Premier League's plans to stage matches overseas and has vowed to block the proposals. 15 Feb 2008
Blatter - World Cup Could Go 'Plastic'

Blatter - World Cup Could Go 'Plastic'

Sepp Blatter has revealed FIFA are ready to consider the idea of the 2010 World Cup being played on artificial pitches. 12 Feb 2008
Blatter Blasts FA Foreign Coach Decision

Blatter Blasts FA Foreign Coach Decision

Fabio Capello's arrival at FA headquarters for his first day of work as England head coach has been greeted by criticism from FIFA president Sepp Blatter of the decision to appoint a foreign manager. 8 Jan 2008
Blatter Blames Foreigners for England Woe

Blatter Blames Foreigners for England Woe

FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists England should tackle the issue of too many foreign players in the Premier League after their failure to qualify for Euro 2008. 24 Nov 2007