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FIFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR: PORTUGAL AND Real Madrid midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the Fifa World Player of the Year award. Full Article at Irish Times
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Click on your team's badge to launch their Premier League club page No Premier League stars made Europe's Footballer of the Year list and FIFA has now ignored their claims. Full Article at The Sun
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GENEVA, Dec. 7 (Xinhua) -- Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel Messi were nominated on Monday for the FIFA World Player of the Year title. Full Article at Xinhua
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Like the X Factor singer, David Beckham has great legs, is a really impressive performer, but makes you wince when he talks. Ask him any question and Beckham utters an ungrammatical banality. Full Article at Daily Express
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December 7, 2009 - Women's Professional Soccer (WPS) SAN FRANCISCO, CA (December 7, 2009) - Five weeks after announcing the nominees, FIFA announced the finalists for the 2009 FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Award from its headquarters in... Full Article at Our Sports Central
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SYDNEY, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Australia's ambitious bid to host the soccer World Cup could be scuppered by an escalating row with rival football codes over access to the country's biggest stadiums. Full Article at FourFourTwo.com
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The final five nominees for the FIFA World Player of the Year have been named and the two top Spanish teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid, provided all the contenders as reported on FIFA.com. Full Article at Associated Content
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How else can you explain the lack of what is euphemistically called 'protection' for the hosts, so traditional a draw rite that jaws could be heard dropping around the planet tonight? Full Article at FOX Sports
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FIFA have, on Monday evening, announced the final five contenders who will fight for the 2009 World Player of the Year award. Full Article at the real footie analyst
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Barcelona star Lionel Messi has the chance to add the Fifa World Player of the Year award to his Ballon d’Or prize for being Europe’s best player. Full Article at Soccer Blogs
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FIFA have, on Monday evening, announced the final five contenders who will fight for the 2009 World Player of the Year award. Full Article at Goal.com
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BUENOS AIRES: Argentina's government warned fans of Estudiantes de la Plata soccer club attending the FIFA Club World Cup 2009 in Abu Dhabi later this week that if they use insults or drink they could face stiff penalties under Emirates law. Full Article at Times of India
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The FIFA Club World Cup organisers have promised that football fans will be served a “spectacular” performance for the opening ceremony. Full Article at ESPN STAR Sports
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Barcelona and the Pohang Steelers have never clashed on the pitch, but that may change in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. Full Article at ESPN STAR Sports
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Superstar ... Full Article at The Daily Telegraph
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Our Spanish sensation may not have won a trophy since arriving at Anfield in 2007, but he has won plenty of individual awards and plaudits. Full Article at This Is Anfield
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Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have swept the list of five nominees for the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year award. Full Article at Fox Sports Australia
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PARIS: Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have swept the list of five nominees for the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year award. Full Article at Channel News Asia
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185 more days remain until the 2010 World Cup for soccer begins, in South Africa. Full Article at Reproductive Health: Reality Check
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Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid have swept the list of five nominees, including Argentine playmaker Lionel Messi, seen here on December 6, for the 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year award. Full Article at SoccerWay
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Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter talk during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009. The party was to celebrate Blatter's conferment of a Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese government in the spring.
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Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter hold soccer uniforms with their names printed on during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009.
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BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 09: Aaron Hughes of Northern Ireland reads out a FIFA fairplay statement before kick off during the FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifier between Northern Ireland and Slovakia at Windsor Park on September 9, 2009 in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Football Association of Wales President Philip Pritchard, left, with FIFA President Sepp Blatter unveil a commemorative plaque as they open the new sports training facility at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel, Hensol, Wales, Wednesday Sept. 9, 2009.
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Dutch Soccer Federation representative Gerard Bouwer (L), FIFA President Sepp Blatter (C) and Belgian Soccer Federation President Francois De Keersmaecker (R) pose next to the logo of the Benelux bid to host the 2018 World Cup after a news conference in Brussels July 20, 2009.
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Belgium's King Albert II (R) welcomes FIFA President Sepp Blatter (C) and Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy (L) ahead of a meeting on the Benelux bid to host the 2018 World Cup at the Royal Palace in Brussels July 20, 2009.
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Belgium's King Albert II (R) welcomes FIFA President Sepp Blatter (C) and Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy (L) ahead of a meeting on the Benelux bid to host the 2018 World Cup at the Royal Palace in Brussels July 20, 2009.
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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JULY 08: Kevin Rudd (R), Australian Prime Minister and FIFA president Sepp Blatter chat together in the meeting room of the FIFA headquarter on July 8, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland.
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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JULY 08: (L-R) Kevin Rudd, Australian Prime Minister, FIFA president Sepp Blatter and Frank Lowy, chairman of the Australian Football Association (FFA) pose in front of the FIFA trophy at the FIFA headquarter on July 8, 2009 in Zurich, Switzerland.
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Brazil's captain Lucio (L) holds the FIFA fair play trophy as he celebrates after defeating the U.S. to win the Confederations Cup final soccer match in Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg June 28 2009. Brazil won the match 3-2.
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South African President Jacob Zuma, left, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter, center, are seen before the start of the Confederations Cup final soccer match between the US and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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South African President Jacob Zuma, left, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter are seen before the start of the Confederations Cup final soccer match between the US and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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South African President Jacob Zuma, left, and FIFA president Sepp Blatter, right, are seen before the start of the Confederations Cup final soccer match between the US and Brazil at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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Spain's Sergio Ramos, left, shakes hands with FIFA president Sepp Blatter, right, during the Confederations Cup third-place award ceremony, after Spain defeated South Africa 3-2, at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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Spain's Sergio Ramos, left, speaks with FIFA president Sepp Blatter, second from left, during their Confederations Cup third-place award ceremony after defeating South Africa 3-2, at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 28, 2009.
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South Africa's President Jacob Zuma (L) shakes hands with FIFA President Sepp Blatter before the Confederations Cup soccer match between South Africa and Iraq at the Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg June 14, 2009.
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South African President Jacob Zuma, left, shakes hands with FIFA president Sepp Blatter at the opening game of the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match, between South Africa and Iraq, at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 14, 2009.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: Joseph Sepp Blatter president of FIFA speaks to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup between South Africa and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium on June 14, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 14: Joseph Sepp Blatter president of FIFA speaks to the crowd during the opening ceremony for the opening match of the FIFA Confederations Cup between South Africa and Iraq at Ellis Park Stadium on June 14, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Workers await the arrival of FIFA President Sepp Blatter at Cape Town's Green Point stadium in this September 15, 2008 file photo. Next year's soccer World Cup will be held in 10 stadiums around South Africa for a month from June 11. Picture taken September 15, 2008.
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The dome of FIFA's headquarters at the Soccer City Stadium, on the edge of Soweto, South Africa, is seen Tuesday, June 9, 2009. With one year to go to the World Cup kickoff, the swirling red dust and relentless noise produced by 3,500 workers is everywhere.
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The dome of FIFA's headquarters at the Soccer City Satdium, on the edge of the Soweto, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. With one year to go to the World Cup kickoff, the swirling red dust and relentess noise produced by 3,500 workers is everywhere.
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South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, left, holds the FIFA Confederations Cup trophy with FIFA Chief Executive Officer Danny Jordaan, right, after he received the trophy from FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke, unseen, at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 9, 2009.
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South Africa President Jacob Zuma, left, stands behind the FIFA Confederations Cup trophy with FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke, right, at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. The Confederations Cup soccer tournament will begin on June 14.
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South Africa President Jacob Zuma, center, receives the FIFA Confederations Cup trophy from FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke, right, at Parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. The Confederations Cup soccer tournament will begin on June 14.
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Japan's incoming Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, right, and FIFA President Sepp Blatter hold soccer uniforms with their names printed on during a party in a Tokyo hotel on Sunday Sept. 13, 2009.
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I am in agreement with Roger Federer, who wanted Hawk-Eye thrown out of Wimbledon, and (FIFA President) Sepp Blatter, who says that refereeing decisions are part of football.
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We'll discuss with FIFA the possibility of continuing the competitions and we would expect that there are precedents that would say those competitions can continue to occur during the World Cup
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The requirements are that we need to get access to the venues four weeks prior to the competition for the preparation for the pitches, some of the stadia overlays that are required by FIFA, and of course we need the venues for the duration of the tournament
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We have only outlined to them the various requirements under the FIFA regulations to host the World Cup.
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We've been in discussions with FIFA as to what constitutes a major event. I think there's some precedents around the world where competitions like the AFL or the NRL have continued to play
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South Australia and Adelaide is keen to be a host city for a World Cup games and indeed we are submitting $450 million to upgrade Adelaide Oval, which will be great for football ... great for international cricket but will also be FIFA-compliant and capable of hosting World Cup games.
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We need to get access four weeks before the competition for preparation for pitches and preparation for overlay that are required by FIFA and the duration of the tournament
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While they are happy to fly around the world and brief FIFA delegates, they appear unwilling to tell anyone in Australia what is really going to happen. They have deliberately kept us in the dark.
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Spain and Chile, are the strongest teams in the group ... Their FIFA rankings and their current form puts them at the top of the group, as teams to beat, especially Chile.
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Today, as the department of home affairs and on behalf of the government and people of our country we are proud to welcome on our shores the more than 3,000 FIFA delegates and foreign guests of honour to the Mother City for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Draw
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Now we have to make sure that as FIFA, South Africans and the government we welcome the hundreds of thousands people coming to South Africa in the best way
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We are certain that all South Africans wherever they may be and in whatever they are doing, will display the warmth of Ubuntu in welcoming the FIFA family and guests of honour to our country and give them the taste of the flair and efficiency that will be the hallmark of our hosting of the historic 2010...
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As a department we have done everything we could to ensure the smooth entry of all members of the FIFA family, guests of honour and indeed representatives of the 32 teams that will be participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup
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There is a direct link between South Africa hosting the World Cup and the role played by FIFA against apartheid.
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This was more than a historic day for FIFA and myself because Robben Island has written a part of the story of humanity and a very important one
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This is more an historic day for the FIFA Executive Committee and for me ... because Robben Island has written a story of humanity and a very important one.
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I am delighted FIFA decided to hold the World Cup in South Africa ... It was the right decision to recognize an often-ignored continent. Holding its executive committee meeting on Robben Island has great symbolism of course, but the real challenge for FIFA and for South Africa will be to ensure that the...
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I am delighted FIFA decided to hold the World Cup in South Africa ... It was the right decision to recognize an often-ignored continent. Holding its executive committee meeting on Robben Island has great symbolism of course, but the real challenge for FIFA and for South Africa will be to ensure that the...
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FIFA kept their word on several counts: first of all, by boycotting South Africa during apartheid. Then, by allowing South Africa back once Nelson Mandela was freed. Next, by declaring the Makana FA an Honorary Member Association. And finally, by awarding the World Cup to South Africa. We can only expre...
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When I told football officials that African champions Egypt would defeat world champions Italy during the FIFA Confederations Cup this year, they all laughed. It happened and they had to admit I was right
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Yet another sign of a wasted opportunity came in the bear hug with which FIFA president Sepp Blatter greeted former FA chief executive Brian Barwick at the Soccerex conference in Johannesburg. Barwick, one of English football’s best networkers, was not even deemed worth a place among the bid’s 70-odd am...
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It was a very relaxed, light-hearted conversation and it was good to speak to him. Blatter is not just the FIFA president and a powerful man in football, but he's a very, very good person as well, which is more important
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We have had some excellent meetings today, including with the FIFA president Sepp Blatter and with FIFA vice-president Jack Warner. David was hugely impressive in those meetings. It is clear that legacy is central to the hopes of FIFA and any successful bid
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