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Mohammed bin Hammam received millions of dollars from individuals linked to AFC contracts

Mohamed bin Hammam found to have enriched himself

The would-be Fifa president, is accused of using the Asian Football Confederation bank accounts to conduct his private affairs. Graham Dunbar reports.

Mohammed bin Hammam received millions of dollars from individuals linked to AFC contracts

Bin Hammam suspended over fresh corruption claims

The AFC has accused its disgraced president Mohammed bin Hammam of bribery after an internal audit showed fresh allegations of financial wrongdoings.

Uefa has charged the German football association after anti-discrimination monitors reported seeing a neo-Nazi banner at a Euro 2012 match.

Uefa charges Germany over neo-Nazi banner

Uefa has charged the German football association after anti-discrimination monitors reported seeing a neo-Nazi banner at a Euro 2012 match.

Antonio Cassano of Italy heads in the opening goal during the Uefa Euro 2012 group C match between Italy and Ireland.

Spain, Italy entrench dominance at Euro 2012

Spain and Italy confirmed their heavyweight reputations at Euro 2012, advancing to the quarterfinals after winning their final group matches.

Sepp Blatter and Danny Jordaan during a media briefing at Southern Sun Hotel on May 21 2011 in Johannesburg.

Fifa delays appointing anti-corruption officials

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.

Former Fifa officials miss out on corruption appeal

Two former Fifa committee members have lost their appeals against two-year bans for corrupt behaviour during bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Lionel Messi walks away with third Ballon d’Or

Lionel Messi walks away with third Ballon d’Or

Already judged as one of football’s all-time greats at just 24, Lionel Messi has extended his reign as the world’s best player for a third year.

Man United red-faced after Champions League knockout

Manchester United won’t be gracing the glamorous Champions League again this season after being upstaged and ousted by FC Basel.

Former Fifa official spills the beans on TV rights trade

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.

Fifa opens bidding on World Cup TV rights

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 opens bidding on World Cup TV rights

Blatter predicts resignations over ISL kick-backs

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.

Fifa’s elections should be transparent

Blatter applies foot to mouth with racism row ‘solution’

Sepp Blatter has sparked a wave of anger by saying soccer players involved in racial incidents should settle things with a handshake.

Fifa’s elections should be transparent

Blatter revives expert panel for Fifa reform drive

Sepp Blatter has added another layer to his Fifa reform programme, pledging to revive a panel of experts drawn from across world football.

Spotlight on ten more in Fifa bribery scandal

Spotlight on ten more in Fifa bribery scandal

Fifa’s election bribery scandal went deeper on Wednesday, as 10 more Caribbean football officials were put under investigation over an alleged plot.

Bayern Munich advances in Champions League playoff

Bayern Munich advances in Champions League playoff

German powerhouse Bayern Munich advanced to the Champions League group stage on Tuesday, beating FC Zurich 1-0.

Real Madrid’s Mourinho appeals Uefa ban

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho appeared before the Uefa’s appeal panel to challenge his five-match ban from Champions League matches.

Soccer World Cup qualifying starts in Trinidad

The first 2014 Soccer World Cup qualifying match will be played in Trinidad on Wednesday despite ongoing bribery investigations within Fifa.

Blatter cleared by Fifa ethics committee

Bin Hammam withdraws before Fifa bribery case

Mohamed bin Hammam’s withdrawal from Fifa’s presidential election has cleared the path for Sepp Blatter to continue his reign.

Blatter echoes call for World Cup legacy

Fifa election heats up amid bribery scandal

The Fifa presidential election campaign intensified on Thursday amid the World Cup bribery scandal.

Blatter pleads for time in cleaning up Fifa

Blatter makes election appeal to Fifa voters

In a letter published on Wednesday, Sepp Blatter has asked Fifa voters to reject revolution and re-elect him president on June 1.