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  1. FIFA preparing for South Sudan membership
    Football Rankings logo Football Rankings 52 minutes ago

    On 10 February 2012, South Sudan became members of CAF (Confederation of African Football) during CAF's 34th Ordinary General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon. FIFA membership may soon follow at the FIFA Congress set to be held in Budapest (Hungary) in May.

  2. Best teams to play against on 29 February
    Football Rankings logo Football Rankings 52 minutes ago

    This is based on (FIFA points for a win) / (actual effort from Elo rating). Only teams that would bring at least 200 points for an OFC opponent: Armenia Algeria Bosnia-Herzegovina Slovakia Slovenia Sierra Leone Switzerland Greece Estonia Serbia Denmark R

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    Scottish writer Andrew Jennings shows documents during a public hearing at the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia on October 26, 2011. Jennings is the author of the book 'FOUL! The Secret World of FIFA', where he involves FIFA President Joseph...

    Scottish writer Andrew Jennings shows documents during a public hearing at the Brazilian National Congress in Brasilia on October 26, 2011. Jennings is the author of the book 'FOUL! The Secret World of FIFA', where he involves FIFA President Joseph... View Photo »

  4. We wish to advise that given the information submitted by you, FIFA and AFC [the Asian Football Confederation] are not in a position to comment on the validity of the request
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  5. Zambia soar in FIFA rankings; Germany up to No. 2
    NDTV logo NDTV 56 minutes ago

    Zurich: Zambia soared in the FIFA rankings after winning the African Cup of Nations, and Germany climbed to second behind World Cup winner and European champion Spain in monthly standings published on Wednesday. Zambia rose 28 places to No. 43, becoming

  6. Adelaide enter unknown
    Sportal Australia logo Sportal Australia 1 hour ago
    Adelaide enter unknown

    Adelaide United are preparing for the 'unknown' as they get set to face Indonesian side Persipura Jayapura in a cut-throat playoff to qualify for the AFC Champions League at Hindmarsh Stadium on Thursday. Adelaide were originally granted automatic qualif

  7. Zambia soars in FIFA rankings; Germany up to No. 2
    Buffalo News 1 hour ago

    ZURICH (AP) - Zambia has soared in the FIFA rankings after winning the African Cup of Nations, and Germany climbed to second behind World Cup winner and European champion Spain. The United States rose two spots to No. 31 in the latest rankings released W

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    FIFA's president Sepp Blatter (R) and CAF'S president Issa Hayatou (L) discuss on February 12, 2012 before the start of the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) opposing Zambia to Ivory Coast at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville.

    FIFA's president Sepp Blatter (R) and CAF'S president Issa Hayatou (L) discuss on February 12, 2012 before the start of the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) opposing Zambia to Ivory Coast at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. View Photo »

  9. It’s a long weekend and all the hotels in Bandung are fully booked. We decided to move the event to Jakarta. We will hold the congress to remind FIFA that we met its deadline
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  10. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) (The Official 2010 FIFA ...
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  11. Chipolopolo climb FIFA ranks
    Football365.co.za logo Football365.co.za 1 hour ago

    Zambia have risen to 43rd in FIFA's world rankings following their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations title success on Sunday. Chipolopolo managed to hold off the Ivory Coast, Africa's top ranked team, in the final at the weekend as Herve Renard's men earned an

  12. FIFA rankings: Zambia up 28 places
    Daily Mail - UK logo Daily Mail - UK 1 hour ago
    Famous victory: Zambia players celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday

    Zambia have shot up 28 places in the FIFA rankings, breaking into the top 50 for the first time in eleven years after winning the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. The Copper Bullets moved into 43rd spot, their highest position since February 2001, after

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The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football), commonly known by its acronym, FIFA (usually pronounced /fiːfə/ or /fiːfæ/), is the international governing body of association football. Its headquarters are in Zürich, Switzerland, and its current president is Sepp Blatter. FIFA... Full Article

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FIFA's president Sepp Blatter (R) and CAF'S president Issa Hayatou (L) discuss on February 12, 2012 before the start of the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) opposing Zambia to Ivory Coast at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville.
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  1. FIFA's president Sepp Blatter (R) and CAF'S president Issa Hayatou (L) discuss on February 12, 2012 before the start of the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) opposing Zambia to Ivory Coast at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 day ago

    FIFA's president Sepp Blatter (R) and CAF'S president Issa Hayatou (L) discuss on February 12, 2012 before the start of the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) opposing Zambia to Ivory Coast at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville.

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  2. FIFA President Sepp Blatter shakes hands with Zambian players at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) before their finals football match against Ivory Coast at stade deI'Amite in Libreville, Gabon on February 12, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter shakes hands with Zambian players at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) before their finals football match against Ivory Coast at stade deI'Amite in Libreville, Gabon on February 12, 2012.

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  3. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (L) walks with Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (L) walks with Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012.

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  4. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (2nd R) speaks with Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (2nd L) as Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (L) and Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba are seen before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (2nd R) speaks with Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (2nd L) as Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (L) and Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba are seen before the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast...

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  5. FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (R), Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd R), Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (C), Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (2nd L) and Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou wave before the final match of the... Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter (R), Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (2nd R), Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi (C), Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo (2nd L) and Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou wave before the final match of the...

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  6. FIFA president Sepp Blatter (C) gives a gift to Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R), surronded by Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema (C-back), Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Hayatou (L) and Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni (R - back) before the Africa... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    FIFA president Sepp Blatter (C) gives a gift to Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R), surronded by Equatorial Guinea's Teodoro Obiang Nguema (C-back), Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Hayatou (L) and Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni (R - back) before the Africa...

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  7. Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L) walks with FIFA President Sepp Blatter before the final match of the African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 2 days ago

    Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L) walks with FIFA President Sepp Blatter before the final match of the African Cup of Nations between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade De L'Amitie Stadium in Gabon's capital Libreville, February 12, 2012.

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  8. (L-R) Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni and FIFA's president Sappe Blatter stand on the pitch before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    (L-R) Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni and FIFA's president Sappe Blatter stand on the pitch before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012.

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  9. From left, FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, and Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, light a torch ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between... AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    From left, FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, and Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, light a torch ahead of the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between...

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  10. (L-R) FIFA's president Sappe Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang, Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Ayatou and Gabon's President Ali Bongo speak before before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    (L-R) FIFA's president Sappe Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang, Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Ayatou and Gabon's President Ali Bongo speak before before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Ivory Coast and Zambia...

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  11. Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, left, with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, right, during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 days ago

    Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba, left, with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter, right, during the African Cup of Nations final soccer match between Ivory Coast and Zambia at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Sunday Feb. 12, 2012.

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  12. Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R) speaks with FIFA's president Sepp Blatter before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba (R) speaks with FIFA's president Sepp Blatter before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final football match between Zambia and Ivory Coast at the Stade de l'Amitie in Libreville on February 12, 2012.

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  13. (L-R) FIFA's president Sappe Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang, Gabon's President Ali Bongo, and Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Ayatou and Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni walk on the pitch before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    (L-R) FIFA's president Sappe Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang, Gabon's President Ali Bongo, and Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Ayatou and Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni walk on the pitch before the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) final...

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  14. (L-R) FIFA's president Sappe Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang, Gabon's President Ali Bongo, and Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Ayatou, Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni and African Union Chairman Jean Ping stand on the pitch before the Africa... Getty Images logo Getty Images 2 days ago

    (L-R) FIFA's president Sappe Blatter, Equatorial Guinea's President Theodoro Obiang, Gabon's President Ali Bongo, and Confederation of African Football's (CAF) president Issa Ayatou, Benin's President Thomas Yayi Boni and African Union Chairman Jean Ping stand on the pitch before the Africa...

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  15. FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke looks on during a press conference at the end of the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Libreville on February 10, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke looks on during a press conference at the end of the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Libreville on February 10, 2012.

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  16. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) speaks next to Confederation of African Football (CAN) President Issa Hayatou during a press conference at the end of the CAN General Assembly in Libreville on February 10, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) speaks next to Confederation of African Football (CAN) President Issa Hayatou during a press conference at the end of the CAN General Assembly in Libreville on February 10, 2012.

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  17. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) speaks with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a press conference at the end of the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Libreville on February 10, 2012. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (R) speaks with FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a press conference at the end of the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football in Libreville on February 10, 2012.

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  18. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, reacts after presenting Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, with a gift after their joint press conference in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter, left, reacts after presenting Confederation of African Football President Issa Hayatou, right, with a gift after their joint press conference in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  19. FIFA President Sepp Blatter rest his head on his hand during a joint press conference with the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Issa Hayatou, unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter rest his head on his hand during a joint press conference with the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Issa Hayatou, unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African...

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  20. FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football on Friday,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football on Friday,...

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  21. FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaks during a joint press conference with Issa Hayatou, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), unseen, in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  22. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, front, attends the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter, front, attends the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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  23. FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) looks on as Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L) chats with CAF President Issa Hayatou during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville, Gabon on February 10, 2012. The... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter (L) looks on as Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba (L) chats with CAF President Issa Hayatou during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville, Gabon on February 10, 2012. The...

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  24. FIFA President Sepp Blatter points to the audience during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville on February 10, 2012. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its General Assembly to present annual... Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter points to the audience during the General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football held at the City of Democracy auditorium in Libreville on February 10, 2012. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held its General Assembly to present annual...

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  25. FIFA President Sepp Blatter, second from left, during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 days ago

    FIFA President Sepp Blatter, second from left, during the Confederation of African Football (CAF) General Assembly in Libreville, Gabon, Friday Feb. 10, 2012.

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FIFA's president Sepp Blatter (R) and CAF'S president Issa Hayatou (L) discuss on February 12, 2012 before the start of the final match of the 2012 African Cup of Nations (CAN 2012) opposing Zambia to Ivory Coast at the stade de l'Amitie in Libreville.

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  1. We wish to advise that given the information submitted by you, FIFA and AFC [the Asian Football Confederation] are not in a position to comment on the validity of the request
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  2. It’s a long weekend and all the hotels in Bandung are fully booked. We decided to move the event to Jakarta. We will hold the congress to remind FIFA that we met its deadline
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  3. FIFA recognized the result of the Bali congress, which was denied by [PSSI chairman] Djohar Arifin Husin. He said it was illegal. FIFA was generous to give the PSSI until March 20, but it should be held in January.
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  4. FIFA recognized the result of the Bali congress, which was denied by [PSSI chairman] Djohar Arifin Husin. He said it was illegal. FIFA was generous to give the PSSI until March 20, but it should be held in January.
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  5. There are three points in the letter. First, they acknowledged it’s a legal fact that two-thirds of PSSI members requested to convene an extraordinary congress. Second, FIFA and the AFC didn’t want to comment on the validity of the request
    SOURCE: The Jakarta Globe 4 weeks ago
  6. The respondents committed gross violations of FUFA, FIFA statutes. Documents were also altered by Kabenge through his law firm. This abrogated the FUFA constitution. The ban will run consecutively but they may appeal
    SOURCE: AllAfrica.com 4 weeks ago
  7. It is time to sign, we are very close ... On Thursday, we will meet again in Rio with the Minister of Sports, (federal congressman) Romario and other high representatives of the governmental stakeholders to work out the last issues and wordings. The liability is important for us because you will underst...
    SOURCE: SportBusiness 4 weeks ago
  8. FIFA must be aware of the fact that I still have in my possession the contracts which were given to me, as well as personal notes which were handwritten and signed that will corroborate my accusations, and as such should be honest in its reporting to the international community
    SOURCE: China Daily 4 weeks ago
  9. All of these were given to me based on the critical roles I played in guaranteeing the FIFA Presidency to Sepp Blatter
    SOURCE: China Daily 4 weeks ago
  10. To choose to respond only to the allegation that FIFA sold to me the FIFA World Cup Rights for Trinidad and Tobago for one dollar ($1.00) in 1998 and refuse to even comment on the other accusations that the FIFA World Cup Rights for 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014 were also sold to me at a nominal fee is noth...
    SOURCE: China Daily 4 weeks ago
  11. The FIFA's decision, therefore, to selectively respond to the accusations I have made against it and its President is both disingenuous and dishonest
    SOURCE: China Daily 4 weeks ago
  12. Every decision we have made was in line with the international laws, as well as the UEFA and FIFA codes
    SOURCE: Hurriet Daily News 4 weeks ago
  13. I am speaking as a citizen of world football and it has given me no joy to see the troubles that FIFA has faced over the last year or so.
    SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 4 weeks ago
  14. Some people attacked me, like Mohammed Bin Hammam and Jack Warner ... They are not part of FIFA anymore.
    SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 4 weeks ago
  15. The world has changed and FIFA must adjust to reflect these changes better
    SOURCE: Reuters Mobile 4 weeks ago
  16. But after my 11 years with FIFA I think I have something to contribute to the debate and to stimulate it, while recognising that no one has all the answers.
    SOURCE: Reuters Africa 4 weeks ago
  17. It was based on the British model of doing things in the 19th century, but considering all the challenges it is facing in the modern world, new measures are necessary for it to remain relevant in the 21st century. That is what FIFA is all about, rather than serving personal ambitions or rivalries betwee...
    SOURCE: FourFourTwo.com 4 weeks ago
  18. FIFA have had their difficulties, it's very hard to have huge regard for the institution the way it's performed in the last couple of years. Whilst one has to have a working dialogue with everyone in football and whilst I take part, I think I'm a constructive critic of what they do.
    SOURCE: Sporting Life 4 weeks ago
  19. very hard to have huge regard for FIFA
    SOURCE: Sporting Life 4 weeks ago
  20. Players are living in fear in many countries ... If they come forward and have valuable information ... they will be protected. I have that commitment from FIFA.
    SOURCE: The Seattle Times 4 weeks ago
  21. Ever since FIFA 2010 was organised in South Africa, designers across the world are shifting focus to the continent’s rich, unexplored culture. And the fashion industry is taking interest in the colours of the African landscape
    SOURCE: Daily Pioneer 1 month ago
  22. The central board of the SFV has withdrawn 36 points from Super League club FC Sion. The board has therefore met the requirements of FIFA from December 17, 2011.
    SOURCE: ESPN STAR Sports 1 month ago
  23. Last year we presented a bid to the FIFA Executive Committee with the slogan: Ready To Inspire! And we won with a concept for the tournament that will unite the largest country in the world with a single passion. As we stand today, the Local Organising Committee and the Government of the Russian Federat...
    SOURCE: FIFA 2 months ago
  24. We value the support FIFA has given to the Russia 2018 Local Organising Committee from the very beginning. We are working night and day to repay their faith and host the best World Cup in the history of the beautiful game
    SOURCE: FIFA 2 months ago
  25. I remember being incredibly nervous when the FIFA President, Joseph Blatter, was taking that piece of paper out of the envelope. When you sing on the world’s greatest stages, you know that the outcome is in your hands. But on that day in Zurich, we could only stand and watch ... We just held hands and w...
    – Anna Netrebko SOURCE: FIFA 2 months ago
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