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FIFA extend Italian match-fixing sanctions

FIFA extend Italian match-fixing sanctions

FIFA have announced the worldwide extensions of bans given to 26 players by the Italian Football Association for match-fixing offences. 13 Nov 2013
Blatter calls for November start at Qatar World Cup

Blatter calls for November start at Qatar World Cup

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed he wants the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar to be held in November or December. 9 Nov 2013
Ronaldo hits out at Blatter comments

Ronaldo hits out at Blatter comments

Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted angrily to comments made by FIFA president Sepp Blatter on the differences between him and Lionel Messi. 30 Oct 2013
Blatter apologises for Ronaldo remarks

Blatter apologises for Ronaldo remarks

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to Cristiano Ronaldo regarding comments made about the Real Madrid forward. 30 Oct 2013
FIFA investigating Wembley incidents

FIFA investigating Wembley incidents

FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against the English and Polish Football Associations after flares were let off at Wembley. 26 Oct 2013
Egypt given World Cup play-off security deadline

Egypt given World Cup play-off security deadline

EGYPT must provide FIFA with security guarantees before they will be allowed to host the World Cup play-off second leg with Ghana in Cairo. 13 Oct 2013
Aussie fans star in World Cup ticket blitz

Aussie fans star in World Cup ticket blitz

AUSSIES are blitzing the field when it comes to one aspect of the 2014 FIFA World Cup – ticket requests. 11 Oct 2013
Ex-FIFA official proposes Qatar night WC

Ex-FIFA official proposes Qatar night WC

FORMER FIFA technical inspector Harold Mayne-Nicholls said more research must be done to discover the ideal time to host the World Cup in Qatar. 10 Oct 2013
Fernando handed lifetime ban from FIFA

Fernando handed lifetime ban from FIFA

FIFA executive committee member Vernon Manilal Fernando has been given a lifetime ban from any kind of football-related activity. 10 Oct 2013
Club World Cup draw announced

Club World Cup draw announced

THE draw has been made for the 10th FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in Morocco in December. 10 Oct 2013
Dyke: Weather no reason to strip Qatar of WC

Dyke: Weather no reason to strip Qatar of WC

FA chairman Greg Dyke does not expect the venue for the 2022 FIFA World Cup to change but feels Qatar cannot act as hosts in June or July. 10 Oct 2013
Ghana request venue change for Egypt clash

Ghana request venue change for Egypt clash

THE Ghana Football Association have written to FIFA asking for the second leg of their World Cup qualifying play-off with Egypt to be moved. 9 Oct 2013
Michu earns maiden Spain call-up

Michu earns maiden Spain call-up

SWANSEA forward Michu has received his first international call-up following David Villa's withdrawal from the Spain squad. 7 Oct 2013
Rossi, Balzaretti earn Italy recalls

Rossi, Balzaretti earn Italy recalls

FIORENTINA striker Giuseppe Rossi has been recalled to Italy’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Armenia. 7 Oct 2013
Villa to miss Spain qualifiers

Villa to miss Spain qualifiers

ATLETICO Madrid striker David Villa will miss Spain's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Georgia with an ankle injury. 7 Oct 2013
Blatter: Qatar will host WC

Blatter: Qatar will host WC

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup, despite ongoing protests and planning complications. 5 Oct 2013