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Aussie Trio To Ref Conf Cup

Aussie Trio To Ref Conf Cup

A TRIO of Australian referees have been appointed to the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup which will be held in South Africa from June 14-28. 6 May 2009
Fifa Deny World Cup Claim

Fifa Deny World Cup Claim

FIFA have strenuously denied a claim by a British MP that they are pressurising the Government to remove the World Cup from the list of sports events that must be shown on terrestrial television or risk England missing out on hosting the 2018 tournament. 30 Apr 2009
Fifa's 2018 World Cup TV Ultimatum, Claims MP

Fifa's 2018 World Cup TV Ultimatum, Claims MP

FIFA are pressurising the Government to remove the World Cup from the list of sports events that must be shown on terrestrial television or risk England missing out on hosting the 2018 World Cup, an MP claimed in the UK Parliament today. 29 Apr 2009
Blatter Proposal Gaining Momentum

Blatter Proposal Gaining Momentum

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes the support of British MPs for his bid to restrict foreign players could be important backing for his effort to have the proposal agreed by Europe. 22 Apr 2009
AFC Chief Responds In Fifa Election Row

AFC Chief Responds In Fifa Election Row

Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed bin Hammam has questioned the motives of those behind a move to oust him from his position on the FIFA executive committee as the battle for the role grows increasingly tense. 17 Apr 2009
AFC 'Vote-Buying' Claims to Be Investigated

AFC 'Vote-Buying' Claims to Be Investigated

FIFA's ethics chiefs are to investigate claims of 'vote-buying' in a bitter contest for one of the 23 seats on the world governing body's all-powerful executive committee. 16 Apr 2009
Fifa Consider Disciplinary Action Over Coin Toss

Fifa Consider Disciplinary Action Over Coin Toss

FIFA have launched an investigation into the incident at Windsor Park on Saturday when assistant referee Stefan Wittberg was hit by a coin thrown from the crowd. 31 Mar 2009
Scudamore Defends League Over Blatter Remarks

Scudamore Defends League Over Blatter Remarks

Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has hit back in the row with FIFA president Sepp Blatter by suggesting a limit on foreigners in the English top flight borders on "xenophobic rhetoric". 28 Mar 2009
Blatter Blasts English Premier League

Blatter Blasts English Premier League

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has stoked up more controversy with the Premier League by claiming those in charge of England's top flight are just focused on "making money". 27 Mar 2009
Kick It Out Campaign Expands

Kick It Out Campaign Expands

Kick It Out are launching expanded measures this week to help professional clubs combat discrimination by gender and sexual orientation as well as racism. 26 Mar 2009
FIFA War Breaks Out Within AFC

FIFA War Breaks Out Within AFC

An astonishing power struggle is developing between two of FIFA's most senior figures, which could have implications for the future of world football. 18 Mar 2009
Fifa Confirm World Cup Bidders

Fifa Confirm World Cup Bidders

FIFA today confirmed which countries will compete against Australia for the right to host either the 2018 or 2022 World Cups. 18 Mar 2009
Abbas: Finally My Hell Is Over

Abbas: Finally My Hell Is Over

EXCLUSIVE: Former Socceroo Abbas Saad says he’s relieved that his 14-year ban imposed by the Singapore football association has been lifted – and he maintains his innocence of alleged match fixing charges. 16 Mar 2009
Al Khalifa Backed for Fifa Role

Al Khalifa Backed for Fifa Role

ASIAN Football Confederation president Mohammed Bin Hammam's position on the FIFA executive committee could be in jeopardy after 19 AFC countries backed rival Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa. 13 Mar 2009
Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Blatter Plays Down World Cup Security Fears

Sepp Blatter insists the match schedule for next year's World Cup will not be altered as a result of the terrorist atrocity in Pakistan earlier this month. 13 Mar 2009
Fifa Delay World Cup Announcement

Fifa Delay World Cup Announcement

FIFA have delayed naming the 12 venues for the 2014 World Cup until May. 12 Mar 2009

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