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La Liga stars rule World XI

La Liga stars rule World XI

The 2012 FIFPro World XI was announced during the FIFA Ballon d'Or gala, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the standout names. 8 Jan 2013
Iniesta Feels Privileged

Iniesta Feels Privileged

Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta felt privileged to finish in third place at the Ballon d'Or awards on Monday night. 8 Jan 2013
Del Bosque Named Coach Of The Year

Del Bosque Named Coach Of The Year

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque has won the 2012 FIFA Coach of the Year award after leading his country to the Euro 2012 title. 8 Jan 2013
Delighted Messi Surprised By Honour

Delighted Messi Surprised By Honour

Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi has voiced his delight and surprise with his fourth consecutive Ballon d'Or win. 8 Jan 2013
Messi Claims Fourth Ballon D'or Award

Messi Claims Fourth Ballon D'or Award

Lionel Messi has won the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or ahead of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona team-mate Andres Iniesta. 8 Jan 2013
Blatter Wants Better Racism Solutions

Blatter Wants Better Racism Solutions

FIFA president Sepp Blatter feels better solutions must be found to fight racism. 8 Jan 2013
AC Milan Irked By Blatter Criticism

AC Milan Irked By Blatter Criticism

AC Milan have urged FIFA to clamp down on racism in response to Sepp Blatter's criticism of the team's walk-off last week. 8 Jan 2013
Messi On Target For Fourth Ballon D'or

Messi On Target For Fourth Ballon D'or

Lionel Messi is targeting a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d'Or award that would seal his status as the greatest player of his generation. 7 Jan 2013
Blatter: Boateng Wrong To 'Run Away'

Blatter: Boateng Wrong To 'Run Away'

Sepp Blatter says Kevin-Prince Boateng was wrong to walk off the pitch after receiving racist insults in a recent friendly. 7 Jan 2013
Ronaldo Hoping To Win Ballon D'or

Ronaldo Hoping To Win Ballon D'or

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he would love to win the Ballon d'Or. 7 Jan 2013
Blatter Seeks Help On Anti-Corruption

Blatter Seeks Help On Anti-Corruption

Sepp Blatter has called on FIFA's member organisations to follow its lead on anti-corruption and help make football fully transparent. 1 Jan 2013
Zimbabwe's World Cup Campaign In Doubt

Zimbabwe's World Cup Campaign In Doubt

Zimbabwe might have to forego their 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign because their football association is bankrupt. 1 Jan 2013
Friendly Shootouts Appeal To Hodgson

Friendly Shootouts Appeal To Hodgson

England manager Roy Hodgson has suggested penalty shootouts should be staged after draws in international friendlies. 26 Dec 2012
Socceroos FIFA slump continues

Socceroos FIFA slump continues

AUSTRALIA have continued their slide down FIFA's rankings after dropping another three places to now rank 36th in the world 20 Dec 2012
Ibrahimovic Tips Messi For Another Ballon D'or

Ibrahimovic Tips Messi For Another Ballon D'or

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says Lionel Messi deserves to win the Ballon d'Or. 19 Dec 2012
MBH 'retires' with FIFA ban

MBH 'retires' with FIFA ban

Mohammed Bin Hammam has retired from football, and has also been banned for life by FIFA, the governing body has confirmed. 18 Dec 2012