Banned Bin Hammam declares war on Blatter

Disgraced Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam declared "war" on his former ally Sepp Blatter and vowed to clear his name.

Fifa not a circus, says Blatter, as he hands over R560m

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says that the soccer world cup was "not a circus".

Fifa set for biggest decision in world sport

Fifa will take the biggest and most far-reaching decision in international sport on Thursday when its executive committee votes on the host nations.

Politics takes centre stage at World Cup bidding

The time for cold, rational arguments is over. Clout and commitment is what counts to determine the venues of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Africa still to announce Fifa candidates

The future of Fifa official Amos Adamu remained unclear on Saturday with African football's ruling body still to announce the continent's candidates.

Fifa postpones talks on goal-line technology

Goal-line video technology remains on Fifa's agenda, even though the body confirmed that its lawmaking panel will not discuss the issue this week.

It will be lonely for referees at World Cup

Fans will be able to enjoy the Soccer World Cup using the latest technology, but the referees will only have their judgement when making decisions.

Muffling the vuvuzela

Fifa president Sepp Blatter may have refused to entertain any talk of banning the vuvuzela but a reprieve for disgruntled fans has emerged.

Zakumi factory ordered to stop production

A Chinese factory has halted production of Soccer World Cup mascot toys after an investigation into alleged sweatshop conditions.

US leads the way in foreign ticket purchases for World Cup

Americans appear set to be by far the most numerous group of foreign fans coming to South Africa for the 2010 Soccer World Cup.

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