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Blatter Pleased With Olympic U23 Vote

Blatter Pleased With Olympic U23 Vote

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was delighted that the Olympic Games would be remaining an under-23 event and insisted all players were happy to compete in at least one Olympic competition during their career. 11 Jun 2010
Fifa: Ticketing Policy to Blame for Disaster

Fifa: Ticketing Policy to Blame for Disaster

FIFA claim its ticketing policy is the right one, insisting that sales or distribution of tickets should "never" be done at a stadium on a matchday to avoid scenes like the one at the Makhulong Stadium yesterday. 8 Jun 2010
Fifa Dismiss Safety Concerns

Fifa Dismiss Safety Concerns

FIFA today insisted the stampede before the World Cup warm-up game between Nigeria and North Korea which saw 16 people hospitalised should not heighten safety fears for the finals themselves. 7 Jun 2010
Fifa's Conscience Clear Over Stampede

Fifa's Conscience Clear Over Stampede

FIFA says it is not to blame for a stampede that occurred outside a stadium in Johannesburg today where World Cup finalists Nigeria and North Korea were wrapping up their preparations for the competition. 7 Jun 2010
FIFA End Triesman Probe

FIFA End Triesman Probe

ENGLAND 2018 World Cup bid leaders breathed a sigh of relief today after FIFA announced they will not take any action over the Lord Triesman scandal. 29 May 2010
Poll Against Extra Officials

Poll Against Extra Officials

Former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes that UEFA's decision to introduce an extra official behind each goal-line in the Champions League and Euro 2012 qualifiers over the next two seasons will not lead to a major improvement in the percentage of decisions officials will get right. 28 May 2010
Fifa Keen to Lay Allegations to Rest

Fifa Keen to Lay Allegations to Rest

FIFA want a speedy investigation to ensure Lord Triesman's recorded claims about corruption in football are just "crazy allegations", the world governing body's general secretary Jerome Valcke said today. 19 May 2010
Australia's Bid In FIFA's Hands

Australia's Bid In FIFA's Hands

FOOTBALL Federation Australia submitted Australia's World Cup Bid Book at FIFA Headquarters in Zurich on Friday with Frank Lowy hailing it as an 'exciting milestone.' 14 May 2010
Soccernomics

Soccernomics

The stronger a nation’s economy, the higher its FIFA ranking – or vice versa? 12 May 2010
Fifa Step In to Assist With World Cup Bases

Fifa Step In to Assist With World Cup Bases

FIFA have had to give South African World Cup organisers an extra £67million to ensure training bases for the teams are up to scratch. 11 May 2010
Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

Sepp: England's The Bid To Beat

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised Russia's bid for the 2018 World Cup, labelling it "remarkable" - but said England's was the bid to beat. 5 May 2010
Blatter: I Tell Everyone That...

Blatter: I Tell Everyone That...

FIFA supremo Sepp Blatter has backtracked on his support for Qatar's World Cup bid that appeared to dash Australian hopes - and admitted he tells every host bid the same thing. 27 Apr 2010
Union Fear Return to Pre-Bosman Era

Union Fear Return to Pre-Bosman Era

FIFA and the International Olympic Committee are trying to take football back to the days before the Bosman ruling, the international players' union FIFPro today claimed in a letter to European sports ministers. 16 Apr 2010
FIFA Aware Of al-Qaeda Threat

FIFA Aware Of al-Qaeda Threat

FIFA are aware of fresh threats made by al-Qaeda to target this summer's World Cup, but insist nothing will prevent the tournament from being staged in South Africa.
 10 Apr 2010
Win Easter Show World Cup Taster

Win Easter Show World Cup Taster

A TASTE of the World Cup is coming to Sydney's Royal Easter Show this weekend, and we have some free tickets to let you join in the experience. 7 Apr 2010
Blatter Criticises Premier League Clubs Over Debts

Blatter Criticises Premier League Clubs Over Debts

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised the amount of debt in the Premier League although he ruled out the introduction of a salary cap as a way of preventing more clubs entering administration. 2 Apr 2010

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