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Fifa Insure Against World Cup Cancellation

Fifa Insure Against World Cup Cancellation

FIFA have admitted they have taken out insurance in case the 2010 World Cup does not go ahead in South Africa but insist there is no danger of the tournament not going ahead in the country. 25 Oct 2008
Delay Over World Cup Bids

Delay Over World Cup Bids

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that football's world governing body has delayed a decision on World Cup bidding for the 2018 and 2022 tournaments until it meets in December. 24 Oct 2008
FIFA Launch Probe Into Italy Fan Violence

FIFA Launch Probe Into Italy Fan Violence

FIFA have launched an investigation into the conduct of Italian fans during their World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria on Saturday. 14 Oct 2008
AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

AFC Boss Calls for Re-Think on Terms

Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed bin Hammam believes limiting terms for presidents of governing bodies, including at the head of FIFA, can only be good for the evolution of football. 11 Oct 2008
Socceroos Climb FIFA Table

Socceroos Climb FIFA Table

PIM Verbeek's Socceroos have climbed five places in the latest FIFA rankings with the green and gold now sitting in 34th spot. 9 Oct 2008
Uruguay Raise Safety Concerns

Uruguay Raise Safety Concerns

THE Uruguayan Football Association has voiced concerns over the safety of its players ahead of their visit to La Paz to play a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia next Tuesday. 9 Oct 2008
Rio: Deduct Points to Punish Racists

Rio: Deduct Points to Punish Racists

RIO Ferdinand has called on FIFA to start deducting points from teams whose supporters chant racial or homophobic abuse at players. 9 Oct 2008
Capello's England Make Modest Improvement

Capello's England Make Modest Improvement

ENGLAND have moved up one place to 14th in the latest edition of the FIFA world rankings after their wins over Croatia and Andorra. 9 Oct 2008
Blatter 'Alarmed' Over Rich Football Investors

Blatter 'Alarmed' Over Rich Football Investors

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has called for tighter regulations on club ownership to deal with 'out of control' investment in the English Premier League. 7 Oct 2008
Fifa Issue Poland Forfeit Warning

Fifa Issue Poland Forfeit Warning

FIFA confirmed on Thursday they have warned the Polish authorities the country's two World Cup qualifiers next month will be forfeited unless the government reinstates the football association by October 6. 3 Oct 2008
Poland Matches Under Threat

Poland Matches Under Threat

FIFA have warned Poland's two World Cup qualifiers next month will be forfeited unless the government reinstates the country's football association by October 6. 2 Oct 2008
Lowy's Top World Cup Job

Lowy's Top World Cup Job

AUSTRALIA'S most senior football official Frank Lowy has taken a place on FIFA's World Cup organising committee. 19 Sep 2008
FIFA 09 Australian Launch

FIFA 09 Australian Launch

Exclusive footage from yesterday’s launch of FIFA 09 at the SFS 18 Sep 2008
Mark Bosnich at FIFA 09 launch

Mark Bosnich at FIFA 09 launch

Bozza talks on a range of topics at yesterday’s launch of the FIFA 09 videogame 18 Sep 2008
FIFA 09 - A-League sneak peak

FIFA 09 - A-League sneak peak

Mariners v Sydney FC - exclusive footage from yesterday's launch 18 Sep 2008
Victory Are Bozza Benchmark

Victory Are Bozza Benchmark

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Bosnich has lavished praise on Melbourne Victory ahead of the side's visit to Bluetongue on Saturday night against Central Coast. 18 Sep 2008