Story Archive: FIFA
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Europe's Leading Clubs on FIFA Collision Course
Europe's leading clubs have cast doubt on the future of the international fixture calendar, saying that they are set to intervene "much more" to protect against player injury and fatigue.
Sydney Olympics Leader Boosts Australia World Cup Bid; Mourinho Meets FIFA
1/9/2010 Former Sydney Olympics Minister Michael Knight says Australia has all the right credentials to host a spectacular World Cup in 2022... Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho along with Kaka and Cristiano Ronaldo sprinkle some star dust on the Spain-Portugal bid campaign during FIFA's inspection tour... Holland-Belgium highlights green bid credentials
Carlos Queiroz Ban Threatens to Tarnish Iberian World Cup Bid Inspection
31/8/2010 A tour of Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium is one of the highlights on day two of FIFA's inspection of the Iberian bid... But the bid campaign could be undermined by a row between the Portuguese Football Federation and national coach Carlos Queiroz following his six-month ban today for insulting anti-doping officials at a pre-World Cup training session.
Exclusive - USA World Cup Bid Chief Reveals FIFA Inspection Schedule
30/8/2010 USA World Cup bid CEO David Downs talks to INSIDER about the "very ambitious" schedule his team have in store for FIFA's inspection team next week and why his country has no plans to drop out of the race to host the 2018 finals. INSIDER's James Corbett reports.
The Monday Briefing - FIFA Inspectors Arrive in Spain; Euro 2012 Preparations
30/8/2010 World Football Insider rounds up the ten things you need to know about the global football business today.
Asian Football Chief Bin Hammam Will Not Bid for FIFA Presidency
27/8/2010 Asian Football Confederation president Mohamed Bin Hammam (pictured far left) today said he will not stand against Sepp Blatter in FIFA presidential elections next year. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports
Advantage England as FIFA Hails "Perfect" Inspection
26/8/2010 FIFA inspection chief Harold Mayne-Nicholls gives a glowing assessment of the England 2018 World Cup bid at the end of a four-day visit... His comments on the bid's commitment to football legacy were most striking. INSIDER's James Corbett reports from Manchester.
Newsdesk - World Cup Bids Campaign in London; Youth Olympics Football Changes
26/8/2010 Leaders of the nine bids vying to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup will ramp up their lobbying efforts at a conference at Chelsea FC in October... IOC president Jacques Rogge wants the world's footballing powers to play at the 2014 Youth Olympics... Premier League launches new quality standard for fans
FIFA Rules Out Foul Play by N.Korea Over Player Punishment Claims
25/8/2010 FIFA has dropped its threat of sanctions against North Korea's football association after the federation dismissed as "baseless" reports alleging the country punished some of its players and officials following its disappointing World Cup performance.
Exclusive - World Cup Bids Assess Progress 100 Days From FIFA Decision
24/8/2010 Leaders of the bids vying to stage the 2018 or 2022 World Cup talk exclusively to INSIDER about their chances and the challenges that lie ahead in the final 100 days of campaigning. FIFA's 24-man executive committee will decide both tournament hosts in a vote on Dec. 2.
Rio Gunfight Sparks Brazil 2014 World Cup Security Concerns
24/8/2010 Brazil 2014 World Cup organisers offer reassurances to FIFA that urban violence will not threaten the safety of the tournament, following a shootout in Rio de Janeiro at the weekend... Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva supports Morumbi Stadium plan.
Newsdesk - Ukrainian Match-Fix Scandal; UEFA Praise Arsenal; Beckenbauer Award
19/8/2010 Two leading Ukrainian clubs are fined and docked points for their part in a match-fixing scandal in 2008... UEFA praise Arsenal's fanshare scheme... Franz Beckenbauer and Ottmar Hitzfeld are honoured by the German Football League... Blatter offers condolences after Pakistan catastrophe.
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