Fifa’s executive committee has met in a prelude to an annual congress that’s considered a landmark moment for Fifa to complete its reform process.
Fifa must become fully transparent in order to complete its reform and not even president Joseph Blatter is not safe in his job its ethics body says.
The would-be Fifa president, is accused of using the Asian Football Confederation bank accounts to conduct his private affairs. Graham Dunbar reports.
Transparency International says Fifa needs to change its culture and not just introduce new committees if it is to battle corruption in its ranks.
Sepp Blatter expects the Fifa Congress of World Football Nations to be a lot calmer than the last one, which became mired in corruption allegations.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter says Fabrice Muamba’s collapse has brought back memories of Marc-Vivien Foe who died in similar circumstances in 2003.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has announced that Jeremy Valcke will retain all his duties relating to the 2014 World Cup despite his clash with Brazil.
Former head of the Brazil Football Federation Ricardo Teixeira has resigned from Fifa’s executive committee and the Brazilian federation.
Qatar has not said if it will sell alcohol at stadiums during the 2022 World Cup, but an official says he didn’t see a reason to sell it at matches.
A Council of Europe committee has called on Fifa to investigate Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s re-election as the governing body’s head honcho.
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South Sudan was admitted as a member of the Confederation of African Football, with a strong possibility of also joining Fifa in May.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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The year 2011 witnessed the birth of a new global superstar, as Neymar inspired Santos to a first Copa Libertadores title since 1963.
Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, Fifa President Sepp Blatter announced.
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’.
The International Olympic Committee has no plans to investigate Fifa head Sepp Blatter following the resignation of his predecessor Joao Havelange.
Fifa’s release of a document naming football officials who took millions of dollars in kickbacks from World Cup broadcast deals has been postponed.
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has reportedly said that goal line technology could be implemented as early as next season.
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.
An anti-corruption expert says Fifa should consider suspending officials under criminal investigation in its effort to clean up the organisation.
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.
Sepp Blatter must wake up and smell the racism in football says <b>Nickolaus Bauer</b>.
Fifa’s Sepp Blatter reckons he has apologised enough for his recent comments on racism that triggered a furore and considers the matter "closed".
Fifa president Sepp Blatter expects at least one member of Fifa’s 24-man ruling panel to leave his post because of the ISL kick-backs case.
Tokyo Sexwale says Fifa president Sepp Blatter’s comments on racism in the game are unfortunate.
Britain’s sports minister has led calls for Fifa president Sepp Blatter to resign after playing down the extent of racism in the sport.
Sepp Blatter has sparked a wave of anger by saying soccer players involved in racial incidents should settle things with a handshake.
Sepp Blatter has added another layer to his Fifa reform programme, pledging to revive a panel of experts drawn from across world football.
Fifa’s election bribery scandal went deeper on Wednesday, as 10 more Caribbean football officials were put under investigation over an alleged plot.