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Kaiser's FIFA Fury

Kaiser's FIFA Fury

FIFA Executive Committee member Franz Beckenbauer says he has "limited" faith in FIFA for they way it "disgraced" Australia and England. 15 Dec 2010
Blatter's Gay Joke Not Funny

Blatter's Gay Joke Not Funny

FIFA president Sepp Blatter today attempted to laugh off the problems which gay supporters may face at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 14 Dec 2010
Blatter Defends Cup Choices

Blatter Defends Cup Choices

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter has once again defended the decisions to select Russia and Qatar to host the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups. 12 Dec 2010
Blazer Explains Russia Vote

Blazer Explains Russia Vote

FIFA's American member Chuck Blazer has said he voted for Russia over England for the 2018 World Cup because it will open up new markets for football. 11 Dec 2010
FFA Deny Blatter's NZ Claims

FFA Deny Blatter's NZ Claims

FOOTBALL Federation Australia today denied their 2022 World Cup bid had planned to hold any games in New Zealand despite overnight shock claims by FIFA President Sepp Blatter. 10 Dec 2010
Ghana Given Sunday Deadline

Ghana Given Sunday Deadline

FIFA have warned Ghana they face being referred to its emergency committee if their government does not stop interfering in football matters, the Ghana Football Association confirmed today. 10 Dec 2010
Blatter: England Bad Losers

Blatter: England Bad Losers

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described England as "bad losers" over the fall-out from the failed 2018 World Cup bid. 9 Dec 2010
Les Murray Slams Qatar Decision

Les Murray Slams Qatar Decision

FIFA Ethics Committee member and SBS TV presenter Les Murray says awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is near "ludicrous" - and is convinced the vote was fixed. 8 Dec 2010
FIFA's Lies And Deceptions

FIFA's Lies And Deceptions

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy admits he is still coming to terms with the voting processes and deception surrounding Australia's failed World Cup 2022 hosting bid. 7 Dec 2010
Boyce Calls for End to World Cup Vote Secrecy

Boyce Calls for End to World Cup Vote Secrecy

Future FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has called for the secret vote for World Cups to be scrapped. 7 Dec 2010
England - World Cup Vote Must Be Transparent

England - World Cup Vote Must Be Transparent

Government minister Jeremy Hunt insists England need to be sure FIFA's voting systems are "transparent" before they consider bidding for the World Cup again. 6 Dec 2010
Barca Trio Up For Ballon D'Or

Barca Trio Up For Ballon D'Or

BARCELONA trio Lionel Messi, Xavi and Andres Iniesta have been shortlisted for the FIFA Ballon d'Or with the Spanish club dominating the award above all others. 6 Dec 2010
Qatar-strophic FFAil

Qatar-strophic FFAil

ANALYSIS: World Cup disillusionment is burnt into the DNA of Aussie football’s True Believers – it’s what makes us who we are. 6 Dec 2010
BBC Defends Expose Of Alleged FIFA Corruption

BBC Defends Expose Of Alleged FIFA Corruption

BBC director general Mark Thompson today defended the Panorama expose of alleged bribery at FIFA which has been accused of damaging England's chances of hosting the World Cup. 6 Dec 2010
Anson: Bidding Process Has to Change

Anson: Bidding Process Has to Change

England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson wants the Football Association to lead a movement for change in the World Cup bidding process and believes the tournament may not now return to these shores for another 70 years. 5 Dec 2010
FA Calm Following Burden Withdrawal

FA Calm Following Burden Withdrawal

The Football Association today insisted their search for a new chairman had not been derailed by Roger Burden's dramatic decision to pull out of the race. 4 Dec 2010

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