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Hard-working Gael Kakuta blows ban away in style

2009-11-23T09:00:24Z

Gael Kakuta has revealed how he worked overtime behind closed doors at Chelsea to ensure his progress didn't suffer while he was banned by FIFA

Thierry Henry: I almost quit international football

2009-11-23T12:11:20Z

France captain Thierry Henry admits he considered quitting international football following the uproar caused by his part in the goal which sent Les Bleus to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense

Thierry Henry: The fairest thing would be to replay game

2009-11-20T08:23:06Z

Thierry Henry has called on FIFA to replay the controversial World Cup qualifier between France and the Republic of Ireland

FIFA probe Egypt FA over stoning of bus

2009-11-20T09:44:33Z

FIFA has charged Egypt's football federation after an attack by fans on the Algerian national team before a World Cup qualifying match in Cairo

Unrepentant handball referee says �life will go on�

2009-11-20T09:07:27Z

England midfielder backs France ace over scandal but Wenger criticises former striker and admits he urged him to apologise

Arsene Wenger not a fan of Robin van Persie's bizarre cure

2009-11-20T15:16:52Z

Arsene Wenger has admitted he has his doubts about using horse placenta to treat Robin van Persie's ankle injury

Irish government calls for replay of World Cup play-off

2009-11-19T08:22:34Z

The Football Association of Ireland has lodged a formal complaint with FIFA and demanded that their controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France last night should be replayed

Lord Triesman hopes global reach will ensure World Cup comes to England

2009-11-17T09:39:20Z

Football Association chairman Lord Triesman believes it is England's record in helping develop football around the world that will see the country win the race to host the 2018 World Cup finals

FIFA ready to relinquish control over agents

2009-11-13T09:58:12Z

FIFA are planning to withdraw from the governance of players' agents, risking criticism throughout the footballing world

Crisis talks for 2018 World Cup bid team

2009-11-12T09:19:37Z

England's 2018 World Cup bid leaders will hold an emergency meeting to get the campaign back on track

Sepp Blatter aiming for re-election

2009-10-20T11:47:27Z

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has revealed he will stand for re-election in 2011, insisting "I have not yet achieved my mission in football."

Diego Maradona conduct to be investigated by FIFA

2009-10-16T14:56:40Z

Diego Maradona could have compromised his role in Argentina's World Cup build-up after FIFA announced they are to investigate his conduct in a reportedly obscene television interview following his side's 1-0 win over Uruguay

FA are set to complain as it flares up in Ukraine

2009-10-12T07:54:08Z

The Football Association will complain to FIFA over the crowd disturbances which marred their 1-0 defeat against Ukraine

Serbia facing point penalty over trouble

2009-10-08T13:48:14Z

Group Seven leaders Serbia were warned by FIFA today they could be docked points if there is further crowd trouble in their two remaining World Cup qualifiers

England boosted as Mexico withdraw bid to host 2018 World Cup

2009-09-29T14:34:55Z

Mexico, one of England's rivals to host the 2018 World Cup, have pulled out of the bidding process

Cyber-police tackle fake World Cup tickets

2009-09-25T07:59:49Z

Fiorentina may report Manchester United over Michele Fornasier signing

2009-09-09T11:24:27Z

Italian club Fiorentina are considering a formal complaint to FIFA over the signing of teenage defender Michele Fornasier by Manchester United

Rennes report Manchester City for Jeremy Helan signing

2009-09-08T07:30:24Z

Manchester City are the latest Premier League club to come under scrutiny over the acquisition of young players with Rennes confirming they have referred the signing of Jeremy Helan to FIFA

Gael Kakuta deal wasn�t child trafficking, says Peter Kenyon

2009-09-08T08:25:36Z

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon insisted the controversial signing of Gael Kakuta was not �child trafficking� and has blasted FIFA�s decision to ban the teenager from playing for four months

Howard Webb sparks FIFA�s TV ban

2009-06-19T08:36:11Z

Foorball: FIFA have removed television monitors from the sidelines in the Confederations Cup following Howard Webb's controversial penalty decision in the match between Egypt and Brazil

England get green light for Olympics

2009-06-01T07:23:43Z

Football: FIFA have given the all-clear for exclusively English football teams to represent Great Britain at the London 2012 Olympics but are expected to decide this week only under-21 players will be involved

FIFA slammed for dismissing WADA policy

2009-03-25T14:22:04Z

Football: Anti-doping chiefs have warned football's rulers that their opposition to testing players while at home and on holiday is playing into the hands of drugs cheats

England rivals for World Cup bid are named

2009-03-17T14:24:39Z

Football: England's rivals to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups have been confirmed by FIFA

Boost for Blatter plan to cut foreign imports

2009-02-26T15:12:18Z

Football: FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed a victory in his battle to limit the number of foreigners in matches after getting key backing for it

Rio: Take points off Croatia

2008-10-08T15:53:42Z

Rio Ferdinand accused FIFA of going soft on racism after failing to dock Croatia points for the abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during England�s World Cup qualifier in Zagreb

Cross-sport refs call for technology

2008-10-08T10:54:35Z

Football: A new cross-sport refereeing body believes video technology and the use of microphones on match officials have an increasingly important role to play but insists officials must still be allowed to control matches

FA demand investigation into Croatian racist abuse aimed at Emile Heskey

2008-09-11T12:47:35Z

The Football Association have submitted a report to FIFA asking them to investigate allegations of racial abuse aimed at Emile Heskey during the game in Zagreb

Tyranny of King Sepp puts boot into game's credibility

2008-07-16T07:43:42Z

Cristiano Ronaldo, Sepp Blatter, Dimitar Berbatov, Ronaldinho, the MCC, FA and BOA all come under fire from David Mellor

Blatter has 'plan B' for 2010 finals

2008-06-30T11:14:08Z

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has confirmed for the first time that there is a 'plan B' for the host nation of the 2010 World Cup.

Blatter bid to put limit on foreign players wins FIFA backing

2008-05-30T09:07:07Z

Sepp Blatter's plan to limit the number of foreigners in teams, which will hit the Premier League's top four clubs hard, is backed by FIFA