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Platini Backs Messi For Greatness

Platini Backs Messi For Greatness

UEFA president Michel Platini believes Barcelona ace Lionel Messi deserves to win the 2012 FIFA Ballon d'Or. 30 Nov 2012
Blatter Mends FA Rift

Blatter Mends FA Rift

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says there is no rift between England's Football Association and the sport's governing body. 22 Nov 2012
Drogba Chasing Special Transfer

Drogba Chasing Special Transfer

Shanghai Shenhua striker Didier Drogba has requested FIFA's permission to seek an exit outside the January window. 22 Nov 2012
FIFA Urged To Finalise 2022 Dates

FIFA Urged To Finalise 2022 Dates

FIFA are running out of time to change the start date of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, according to tournament organisers. 10 Nov 2012
Time Running Out On Winter World Cup Plans

Time Running Out On Winter World Cup Plans

FIFA is running out of time to change the 2022 World Cup from a summer tournament to a winter one, according to head Hassan Al Thawadi. 9 Nov 2012
Mathaus Backs Spaniard For FIFA Prize

Mathaus Backs Spaniard For FIFA Prize

Former Germany international Lothar Matthaus thinks that Barcelona midfielders Xavi or Andres Iniesta deserve to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or. 9 Nov 2012
FIFA Concern Over 2014 World Cup Venues

FIFA Concern Over 2014 World Cup Venues

FIFA have revealed that a host of new stadiums being built for the 2014 World Cup will not be ready in time to be tested at a tournament next year. 9 Nov 2012
Ronaldo Gives Himself Ballon D'or Vote

Ronaldo Gives Himself Ballon D'or Vote

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo says he would vote for himself to win the Ballon d'Or if given the chance. 6 Nov 2012
Bin Hammam Loses Appeal

Bin Hammam Loses Appeal

Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohammed Bin Hammam has had his appeal thrown out by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. 2 Nov 2012
Raiola Blasts UEFA, FIFA

Raiola Blasts UEFA, FIFA

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent Mino Raiola has lashed out at UEFA and FIFA, while also labelling Michel Platini a 'Mafia boss'. 1 Nov 2012
Ballon D'or Shortlist Named

Ballon D'or Shortlist Named

Five stars currently plying their trade in the Premier League have been nominated for FIFA's Ballon d'Or award. 30 Oct 2012
Bebeto: Conf Cup Our 'Calling Card'

Bebeto: Conf Cup Our 'Calling Card'

BRAZIL legend Bebeto believes the 2013 Confederations Cup will be the 'calling card' for the nation ahead of the 2014 World Cup. 22 Oct 2012
Holloway Calls For Serbia Ban

Holloway Calls For Serbia Ban

BLACKPOOL manager Ian Holloway said Serbia should be kicked out of international competition after allegations of racial abuse from fans. 21 Oct 2012
Boyce Calls For Serbia Ban

Boyce Calls For Serbia Ban

FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce wants Serbia to be severely punished for the actions of their fans during an Under-21 match against England. 21 Oct 2012
FIFA: Diving Becoming A 'Cancer' In Football

FIFA: Diving Becoming A 'Cancer' In Football

FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce believes that diving is becoming a 'cancer' to the game and wants the issue to be dealt with more swiftly in the future. 10 Oct 2012
Socceroos Slump In FIFA Rankings

Socceroos Slump In FIFA Rankings

AUSTRALIA have plummeted out of FIFA's top 30 for the first time in years after a string of recent poor performances took its toll on the Socceroos' international ranking. 4 Oct 2012