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FA Ask for Fifa Probe Into Croatia Racism Claims

FA Ask for Fifa Probe Into Croatia Racism Claims

The Football Association have submitted a report to FIFA and asked them to investigate allegations of racial abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during England's victory over Croatia. 12 Sep 2008
Australia Slip Down Rankings

Australia Slip Down Rankings

THE SOCCEROOS have slipped a place in the latest FIFA rankings out today, but are still the number two side in Asia.

3 Sep 2008
Sneak Peek At The New FIFA 09

Sneak Peek At The New FIFA 09

EXCLUSIVE: We've got the first official video of the new FIFA 09 video game - and it looks great! 29 Aug 2008
Blatter: China Interest In World Cup Bid

Blatter: China Interest In World Cup Bid

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed China are keen to stage the World Cup. 26 Aug 2008
Blatter Repeats Call For More Homegrown Players

Blatter Repeats Call For More Homegrown Players

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has renewed his call for restrictions on foreign players after a new study showed there are fewer homegrown players than ever in the top European leagues. 15 Aug 2008
Fifa Set Up New Transfer System In Kenya

Fifa Set Up New Transfer System In Kenya

FIFA have launched a new transfer system in Kenya to monitor the movement of players from the national league to foreign clubs. 1 Aug 2008
Fifa Rule Clubs Must Release Olympic Stars

Fifa Rule Clubs Must Release Olympic Stars

A FIFA-appointed judge has confirmed clubs are obliged to release players aged 23 and under for next month's Olympics football tournament in Beijing. 30 Jul 2008
Fergie Blasts Blatter 'Slave'

Fergie Blasts Blatter 'Slave'

SIR Alex Ferguson has hit out at Sepp Blatter's claim that Manchester United are treating Cristiano Ronaldo like a slave.
28 Jul 2008
Blatter's 6+5 Plan Gains Support

Blatter's 6+5 Plan Gains Support

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has gained the support of German Minister of the Interior Dr Wolfgang Schauble for his controversial 6+5 plan to increase the number of home-based players in European football. 25 Jul 2008
Havelange Calls for Maracana Demolition

Havelange Calls for Maracana Demolition

Former FIFA president Joao Havelange has called for the world famous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro to be demolished and replaced with a new facility ahead of the 2014 World Cup. 21 Jul 2008
World Cup Chief Dismisses Talk of Switch

World Cup Chief Dismisses Talk of Switch

The head of the 2010 World Cup organising committee insists reports the tournament could be taken away from South Africa are way off the mark. 18 Jul 2008
Argentinian Transfer System Set for Shake-Up

Argentinian Transfer System Set for Shake-Up

The Argentinian Football Association and Union of Players have agreed to eliminate the two-year automatic contract extension for players over 23 years old. 18 Jul 2008
Ferguson Stonewalls Blatter Chat

Ferguson Stonewalls Blatter Chat

ABERDEEN, July 12 (Premier League) - Sir Alex Ferguson refused to comment on the furore surrounding FIFA President Sepp Blatter who likened United's refusal to sell £80 million-rated striker Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid with "modern slavery". 13 Jul 2008
Blatter: Quota Plan Still Alive

Blatter: Quota Plan Still Alive

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is adamant he will not give up his campaign to impose quotas for homegrown players. 11 Jul 2008
Argies Want Halt On Transfers

Argies Want Halt On Transfers

BUENOS AIRES, July 10 (FIFA) - The president of the Argentinian Football Association, Julio Grondona, has asked FIFA chief Sepp Blatter not to authorise the transfer of any player from clubs in Argentina to Europe until a crisis with contracts is resolved. 11 Jul 2008
Blatter 'Slavery' Claim Angers PFA

Blatter 'Slavery' Claim Angers PFA

England's Professional Footballers' Association have called for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to retract his claim of "modern slavery" in the game. 11 Jul 2008