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Brazil to deliver last stadium ahead of Confed Cup

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:21 -0400

SAO PAULO - Brazil is set to deliver the last stadium for the Confederations Cup only a few weeks before the start of the World Cup warm-up tournament.

6 stadiums ready for Confederations Cup

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:51 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - Ready or not, the warm-up for next year's World Cup - the Confederations Cup - begins in a month at six stadiums across Brazil.

Valcke says no danger of Sao Paulo being booted

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:30 -0400

RIO DE JANEIRO - A day after he warned that Sao Paulo could be kicked out of next year's World Cup because of construction delay in building its stadium, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke guaranteed on Wednesday that Brazil's largest city would remain a host venue for football's biggest event.

Blatter attacks tiny Roma fan for racism

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:16:12 -0400

ZURICH - FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he will protest to Italian soccer authorities over a decision to only fine Roma the equivalent of $65,000 after their fans racially abused AC Milan players.

Blatter attacks 'unacceptable' Roma racism fine

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:19:07 -0400

ZURICH - FIFA President Sepp Blatter is protesting to the Italian football authorities over a decision to only fine Roma ‚¬50,000 ($64,865) after their fans racially abused AC Milan players.

Bach cites ethics issue with Havelange Stadium

Thu, 09 May 2013 15:57:37 -0400

LONDON - Brazil must abide by the IOC's "zero tolerance" ethics policy in deciding whether to keep disgraced former FIFA president Joao Havelange's name on the Olympic stadium in Rio, a top IOC official said on Thursday.

Alex Ferguson blows final whistle on Man U career

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:43:09 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - During more than a quarter of a century in charge of Manchester United, Alex Ferguson has always found the way to win - and win again.

FIFA concerned with problems at Sao Paulo stadium

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:12:39 -0400

SAO PAULO - FIFA again expressed its concern with Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup after local organizers said Tuesday they are facing challenges to meet the deadline for the stadium which will host the tournament's opening game in Sao Paulo.

O'Leary receives compensation after Al Ahli firing

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:20:06 -0400

LONDON - Former Ireland defender David O'Leary will receive compensation of $5.2 million from Al Ahli after a legal battle with the Dubai club following his firing in 2011.

Blatter urges Asia to seek more World Cup places

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:15:36 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - FIFA President Sepp Blatter urged Asian football authorities on Friday to push for more World Cup berths at the expense of Europe and South America, an issue which could help his own re-election prospects.

Valcke: Qatar can host World Cup in 8 stadiums

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:44:33 -0400

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Qatar's option to reduce how many stadiums it builds for the 2022 World Cup is fine with FIFA.

'Clumsy' Sepp Blatter cleared of any wrongdoing

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:33:01 -0400

Despite being labeled "clumsy" for his part in one of FIFA's biggest corruption scandals, Sepp Blatter was cleared of any criminal or unethical wrongdoing in a case involving millions of dollars in bribes for World Cup contracts.

FIFA congress to debate age limits

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:02:38 -0400

GENEVA - The annual FIFA congress of member nations next month will debate whether to impose age and term limits on candidates for positions at soccer's governing body.

Brazil's replacement to vuvuzela used in protest

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:48:25 -0400

SAO PAULO - Brazil's replacement to the vuvuzela is already giving World Cup organizers a headache.

South Africa's World Cup legacy under threat

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 10:16:03 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - A Sunday newspaper says the South African Football Association is facing serious financial difficulties and may have "dipped into" FIFA's World Cup legacy money to keep the dysfunctional federation "afloat."

Nicolas Leoz leaves FIFA executive committee

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:07:01 -0400

GENEVA - FIFA executive committee member Nicolas Leoz of Paraguay resigned Tuesday, citing health reasons, just days before rulings are expected to be announced in a World Cup kickbacks investigation.

Sunil Gulati willing to disclose FIFA pay to exco

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:34:48 -0400

NEW YORK - The incoming American member of FIFA's executive committee is willing to disclose what payments and expense money he receives from soccer's governing body as long as he isn't bound by a confidentiality agreement.

FIFA Twitter accounts hacked by Assad sympathizers

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:41:01 -0400

ZURICH - Two of FIFA's Twitter accounts were hacked Monday in the latest wave of cyberattacks claimed by Syrian government sympathizers.

Regional ex-soccer executives accused of fraud

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:25:45 -0400

PANAMA CITY - Luxury apartments, a military-style Hummer vehicle and even car insurance for a girlfriend. That's just part of the lifestyle that former CONCACAF secretary general Chuck Blazer allegedly enjoyed with the regional soccer organization's money, a report by its ethics and integrity committee says.

Gulati elected to FIFA executive committee

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:29:53 -0400

CHICAGO - U.S. Soccer Federation President Sunil Gulati was elected Friday to FIFA's executive committee, defeating Mexican Football President Justino Campeon by one vote.

Column: Kiss goodbye to football as we know it

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:11:54 -0400

PARIS - Kiss goodbye to football as we know it.

FIFA declares Libya safe to host WCup qualifiers

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:12:06 -0400

ZURICH - FIFA authorized Libya to host World Cup qualifying matches, saying Thursday the country is safe enough for its first international home games since the uprising which ousted Moammar Gadhafi.

FIFA warns South Africa over govt interference

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 10:35:27 -0400

JOHANNESBURG - FIFA sent a letter to the South African sports ministry and football association Thursday warning against government interference in the sport.

Heady days for the Welsh as Cardiff reaches EPL

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:20:30 -0400

MANCHESTER, England - As Vincent Tan threw his arms into the air and soaked up the applause of a delirious crowd, the Malaysian billionaire owner of Cardiff could be forgiven for having a smug grin on his face.