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Ronaldo In Contention for FIFA Gong

Ronaldo In Contention for FIFA Gong

Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. 8 Dec 2009
Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has accused FIFA of "taking the mickey" after reports the side were being considered for a special award. 5 Dec 2009
Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out any financial compensation for the Republic of Ireland in the aftermath of their World Cup play-off exit to France, but has again sympathised with Giovanni Trapattoni's team. 4 Dec 2009
FIFA Stick to Under-23 Olympic Policy

FIFA Stick to Under-23 Olympic Policy

The Olympic football competition is to retain its current under-23 status at the 2012 Games in London, FIFA have confirmed. 4 Dec 2009
Extra Officials a Good Idea - Ex-Ref

Extra Officials a Good Idea - Ex-Ref

Former referee John Underhill has welcomed the world governing body's decision to open an inquiry into the possible use of extra match officials or technology. 4 Dec 2009
Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Henry Hits Back Despite FIFA Probe

Thierry Henry, on the day FIFA announced they had opened proceedings against him for his infamous handball, helped Barcelona open up a five-point lead at the top of the Primera Division with a 2-0 victory over bottom club Xerez. 3 Dec 2009
FIFA Reject Extra Referees

FIFA Reject Extra Referees

FIFA have rejected a proposal to have the experimental system of having five referees involved in every match fast-tracked for next summer's World Cup. 3 Dec 2009
No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

No Reprieve for Republic Of Ireland

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has confirmed the Republic of Ireland will not be given a place at next year's World Cup in South Africa. 2 Dec 2009
Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

Brady: Blatter 'An Embarrassment'

REPUBLIC of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady today claimed Sepp Blatter has become a "loose cannon" and "an embarrassment to FIFA".
 2 Dec 2009
FIFA Set to Approve 'Five Referees' Plan

FIFA Set to Approve 'Five Referees' Plan

FIFA are tomorrow expected to finally dash the Republic of Ireland's hopes of playing in the World Cup but to approve Michel Platini's masterplan of having five referees at every match of next summer's finals. 2 Dec 2009
Stars Gear Up for World Cup Draw

Stars Gear Up for World Cup Draw

Hollywood actress Charlize Theron and England midfielder David Beckham will be among the presenters for the World Cup draw on Friday. 2 Dec 2009
Ireland's Last Chance Looks Doomed

Ireland's Last Chance Looks Doomed

The Republic of Ireland's plea to be allowed to play in the World Cup finals will be discussed by FIFA tomorrow - but looks doomed to failure. 1 Dec 2009
Flip-Flopping Jack Now Backing The Poms

Flip-Flopping Jack Now Backing The Poms

FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner has been convinced that "this is England's time" for the World Cup after meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown just days after issuing words of encouragement for Australia's bid. 29 Nov 2009
Chile Could Be Banned From World Cup

Chile Could Be Banned From World Cup

FIFA have written to Chile's football authorities warning they risk expulsion from next year's World Cup if they do not prevent a Chilean club side from taking their appeal against relegation to the civil courts. 28 Nov 2009
SFA to Revisit Video Issue

SFA to Revisit Video Issue

Scottish Football Association chief executive Gordon Smith is considering a fresh attempt to get video replays back on the agenda of the game's lawmakers. 27 Nov 2009
No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

No France U-Turn At Crisis Meeting

Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of FIFA chiefs following the Republic of Ireland's controversial World Cup exit at the hands of France - but the world governing body are not considering a U-turn over their decision to refuse a replay. 24 Nov 2009

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