Safa hails Tokyo Sexwale's Fifa appointment

Safa has lauded the appointment of Tokyo Sexwale to Fifa's media committee, saying the move epitomised and acknowledged the vital role he has played.

Spotlight on SA's World Cup with match-fixing claims

Safa has confirmed that Fifa will look into allegations that international friendlies in South Africa had been fixed ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Sexwale bags Fifa media committee position

Tokyo Sexwale has been appointed to Fifa's media committee, responsible for maintaining relationships with international media.

Agents barred from choosing referees

South Africa will not to allow agents to appoint referees for friendly fixtures after allegations of match-fixing at pre-2010 World Cup warm-up games.

Confederations Cup logo unveiled

Fifa has unveiled the 2013 Confederations Cup logo and confirmed Brasilia will host the opening match with the final will be held in Rio de Janeiro.

National Press Club announces its 2011 newsmakers

The National Press Club has named Public Protector Thuli Madonsela and former ANC Youth League president Julius Malema as its newsmakers of the year.

Former Fifa official spills the beans on TV rights trade

Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner says he was awarded World Cup TV rights for as little as $1 in return for helping Sepp Blatter win elections.

Corruption dogs football's 2011

Football in 2011 was dominated by events off the field rather than on it as headlines were dominated by allegations of corruption and bribery at Fifa.

Illuminating the sporting highlights of 2011

The year 2011 witnessed the birth of a new global superstar, as Neymar inspired Santos to a first Copa Libertadores title since 1963.

Fifa may allow women to wear hijabs in official matches

Fifa and the International Football Association are to consider changing laws to allow women to wear a headscarf when playing in official matches.

2013 Club World Cup to be held in Morocco

Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, Fifa President Sepp Blatter announced.

Blatter admits to making mistakes

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has admitted that mistakes have been made but adds there's no point living with regrets after a year of 'ups and downs'.

Fifa opens bidding on World Cup TV rights

Fifa has invited broadcasters in more than 40 European countries to bid for rights to show the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Sepp Blatter untouched in IOC ethics probe

The International Olympic Committee has no plans to investigate Fifa head Sepp Blatter following the resignation of his predecessor Joao Havelange.

Fifa kickbacks still secret as Blatter's corruption probe stalls

Fifa’s release of a document naming football officials who took millions of dollars in kickbacks from World Cup broadcast deals has been postponed.

Blatter set to introduce goal line technology

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reportedly said that goal line technology could be implemented as early as next season.

Frustrated anti-corruption watchdog cuts ties with Fifa

A leading consultant has cut ties with Fifa out of frustration with the body, dealing a blow to president Sepp Blatter's anti-corruption mission.

Fifa's elections should be transparent, says expert

An anti-corruption expert says Fifa should consider suspending officials under criminal investigation in its effort to clean up the organisation.

Blatter takes a swipe at banned Asian football chief

Sepp Blatter has taken a barely concealed swipe at banned Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam in a fiery performance at the region's awards night.

Blatter blathers again

Sepp Blatter must wake up and smell the racism in football says Nickolaus Bauer.

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