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FA Defeated and Attacked At Fifa

FA Defeated and Attacked At Fifa

ENGLAND came under a sustained attack from critics within FIFA after the Football Association's attempt to have the presidential election postponed ended in a heavy defeat. 2 Jun 2011
Qatar Victory 'Needs Fresh Look'

Qatar Victory 'Needs Fresh Look'

FIFA should re-examine Qatar's victory in the vote for the 2022 World Cup, according to the head of German football. 2 Jun 2011
Prince Backs FA Stance

Prince Backs FA Stance

Prince William has thrown his weight behind the Football Association's call for the FIFA presidential election to be postponed. 1 Jun 2011
Blazer - FA Intervention 'Too Little, Too Late'

Blazer - FA Intervention 'Too Little, Too Late'

The Football Association's attempt to have the FIFA election called off is "too little, too late", according to the man who blew the whistle on alleged bribery by senior football figures. 1 Jun 2011
Sacked, Saved, Sacked Again?

Sacked, Saved, Sacked Again?

FIFA whistle-blower Chuck Blazer may or may not still be general secretary of CONCACAF after an attempt to sack him was slapped down only for it to be apparently reinstated. 1 Jun 2011
FA - FIFA Must Postpone Vote

FA - FIFA Must Postpone Vote

THE Football Association today called on FIFA to postpone tomorrow's presidential election where Sepp Blatter is standing unopposed. 1 Jun 2011
FIFA 'Disappoint' More Sponsors

FIFA 'Disappoint' More Sponsors

TWO MORE of FIFA's key sponsors have increased the pressure on the world governing body to resolve the crisis that is enveloping them. 31 May 2011
FIFA Woes Now Worry Sponsors

FIFA Woes Now Worry Sponsors

MAJOR sponsors Coca-Cola have described the ongoing controversy surrounding FIFA as "distressing and bad for the sport" as the saga rumbles on. 31 May 2011
Leoz: 'Name FA Cup After Him'

Leoz: 'Name FA Cup After Him'

FIFA may have cleared Paraguay's Nicolas Leoz of demanding a knighthood from England's 2018 bid but a report today suggests his aide asked for the FA Cup to be named after him. 31 May 2011
Blatter: Crisis, What Crisis?

Blatter: Crisis, What Crisis?

SEPP Blatter today admitted FIFA faced "difficulties" but insisted: "Crisis? What crisis?" after another extraordinary day of revelations, claims and denials involving senior officials. 31 May 2011
FIFA Bribery Scandal Evidence

FIFA Bribery Scandal Evidence

PRESS Association Sport has obtained a picture of the money a Caribbean football official says he was offered after a presentation by FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam. 31 May 2011
Valcke - Qatar 'Bought' World Cup

Valcke - Qatar 'Bought' World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke confirmed today that an email he sent suggesting the 2022 World Cup was "bought" was genuine. 31 May 2011
Accused Cleared of UK FIFA Claims

Accused Cleared of UK FIFA Claims

FOUR FIFA members alleged by ex-FA chairman Lord Triesman of seeking favours for World Cup votes have been cleared an independent inquiry. 30 May 2011
FIFA Chiefs Turn on Each Other

FIFA Chiefs Turn on Each Other

FIFA's bribery hearings in Zurich disintegrated into claim and counter-claim as the world governing body's leaders turned on each other. 30 May 2011
How the Wheels Came Off for Bin Hammam

How the Wheels Came Off for Bin Hammam

SIX months ago, Mohamed Bin Hammam seemed destined to rule over football, the land of milk and money. Now he is readying himself for a full inquiry into bribery allegations. 30 May 2011
Blazer: I Had to Act on Bribery Claims

Blazer: I Had to Act on Bribery Claims

FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer today said he had been forced to act after being presented with firm evidence of bribes. 30 May 2011