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Moyes: Bosses Find Friendlies 'Intimidating'

Moyes: Bosses Find Friendlies 'Intimidating'

Everton manager David Moyes dreads losing players to their countries for friendlies but still believes internationals add a worthwhile dimension to the game. 20 Nov 2010
Suspicions Over WC Bid Collusion

Suspicions Over WC Bid Collusion

SUSPICIONS will remain that 2018 World Cup bidders Spain/Portugal colluded with 2022 bidders Qatar against FIFA rules after disciplinary action was dropped only due to a lack of evidence. 20 Nov 2010
Six Suspended on Shameful Day for Fifa

Six Suspended on Shameful Day for Fifa

One of FIFA's most senior figures has become the first official from the organisation ever to be banned for bribery after six officials were punished following a corruption scandal. 19 Nov 2010
Oz Blow As FIFA Pair Found Guilty

Oz Blow As FIFA Pair Found Guilty

FIFA executive committee members Amos Adamu and Reynald Temarii have been suspended over corruption allegations, jeopardising Australia's World Cup 2022 bid. 18 Nov 2010
Adamu Unhappy At FIFA Corruption Verdict

Adamu Unhappy At FIFA Corruption Verdict

Nigeria's FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu has outlined his displeasure at the verdict of the organisation's ethics committee and confirmed he will appeal. 18 Nov 2010
FIFA's Verdict On Oz Rivals

FIFA's Verdict On Oz Rivals

FIFA’S bid evaluation report has highlighted some of the pros and cons of other World Cup bids for both the 2018 and 2022 events.Here are some main points. 18 Nov 2010
FIFA to Rule on Corruption Accused Pair

FIFA to Rule on Corruption Accused Pair

FIFA's ethics committee will announce tomorrow whether they are taking action against the two executive members accused of asking for money in exchange for World Cup votes. 18 Nov 2010
FIFA Rep Turns Heat On Qatar Bid

FIFA Rep Turns Heat On Qatar Bid

A SENIOR USA FIFA figure has questioned Qatar's claims that air-conditioning could allow a 2022 World Cup to take place in their searing summer heat. 17 Nov 2010
England Look to Minimise World Cup Bid Damage

England Look to Minimise World Cup Bid Damage

England 2018 bid leaders have sent a letter to all FIFA executive committee members to try to repair the damage caused by two media investigations into World Cup bidding. 15 Nov 2010
Dein Holds Blatter Talks

Dein Holds Blatter Talks

ENGLAND 2018's international president David Dein has met FIFA president Sepp Blatter in Zurich in an effort to revive the struggling bid to host the World Cup. 12 Nov 2010
Fifa Meeting to Discuss World Cup Votes Probe

Fifa Meeting to Discuss World Cup Votes Probe

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has summoned members of the executive committee to a special meeting next Friday to decide on any action following the hearing into corruption and collusion allegations. 12 Nov 2010
Beckenbauer Left Fifa Role for Family

Beckenbauer Left Fifa Role for Family

FRANZ Beckenbauer has explained why he has decided to step down from FIFA's Executive Committee next year, saying he does not want to miss out on seeing his children grow up. 12 Nov 2010
Beckenbauer to Quit Fifa Role

Beckenbauer to Quit Fifa Role

Franz Beckenbauer has announced he will not be standing for re-election onto FIFA's Executive Committee next year. 12 Nov 2010
Dein Holds Blatter Talks To Save English Bid

Dein Holds Blatter Talks To Save English Bid

England 2018's international president David Dein has met FIFA president Sepp Blatter in Zurich in an effort to revive the struggling bid to host the World Cup. 12 Nov 2010
World Cup Bids Hit By New Row

World Cup Bids Hit By New Row

FIFA's bidding process for the World Cup is under scrutiny again after confirmation of a notorious note passed between two executive members. 11 Nov 2010
Corruption Claims Have Damaged Fifa - Ogura

Corruption Claims Have Damaged Fifa - Ogura

A member of FIFA's ruling executive committee has admitted that claims of corruption in the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup have damaged the world governing body's reputation. 9 Nov 2010