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• Blatter: Not rational to play WCup in Qatar summer

  Playing the 2022 World Cup in the searing summer heat of Qatar is "not rational and reasonable," FIFA President Sepp Blatter said in a newspaper ... 

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  Sepp Blatter attacks tiny Roma fine for fan racism

  FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticized Italian football authorities for the "unacceptable" decision to only fine Roma 50,000 euros ($64,865) after ... 

• FIFA extends bans for Estonian, Lebanese players

  FIFA has extended bans for nine players found guilty of match-fixing in Lebanon to apply worldwide. A Lebanese player has been banned from all ... 

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  Blatter appalled at racist incident in Milan-Roma

  FIFA president Sepp Blatter was "appalled" when he learned that AC Milan's match against Roma was suspended because of racist chanting. Sunday's game ... 

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  Bach cites ethics issue with Havelange Stadium

  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 ... 

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  Alex Ferguson blows final whistle on Man U career

  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. 

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  FIFA provisionally bans American Chuck Blazer

  FIFA provisionally banned outgoing executive committee member Chuck Blazer of the United States from all football-related activities for 90 days on ... 

• FIFA proposes tougher sanctions on discrimination

  Teams face being thrown out of competitions or even relegated if their players, officials or fans are found guilty of racism or discrimination under ... 

• O'Leary receives compensation after Al Ahli firing

  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 ... 

• Bernstein takes up role on FIFA anti-racism group

  Outgoing Football Association chairman David Bernstein has joined FIFA's new anti-racism and discrimination task force. Bernstein, who steps down from ... 

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  Blatter urges Asia to seek more World Cup places

  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, ... 

• FIFA bans ExCo member Fernando for 8 years

  FIFA executive commitee member Vernon Manilal Fernando was banned from football for eight years Tuesday, though the governing body did not specify ... 

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  'Clumsy' Sepp Blatter cleared of any wrongdoing

  Despite being labeled "clumsy" for his part in one of FIFA's biggest corruption scandals, Sepp Blatter was cleared of any criminal or unethical ... 

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  Blatter seems secure as captain of FIFA's ship

  Borrowing a favorite Sepp Blatter phrase, he seems a happy FIFA president. Blatter will attend the Asian Football Confederation elections this week ... 

• Blatter: FIFA targets 'highest' reform standards

  Despite recent skepticism from his own anti-corruption advisers, Sepp Blatter said FIFA can be a model of good sports leadership. On Monday, FIFA ... 

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  Did dictators fix WCup title for Italy, Argentina?

  Football's biggest prize may have twice been won with the help of dictators fixing matches for the host team. Argentina's triumph in 1978 and Italy's ... 

• FIFA moves $200M museum project to downtown Zurich

  FIFA says its $200 million museum will now be created downtown in its home city of Zurich. One year ago, FIFA announced the museum would be built ... 

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  Nicolas Leoz leaves FIFA executive committee

  FIFA executive committee member Nicolas Leoz of Paraguay resigned Tuesday, citing health reasons, just days before rulings are expected to be ... 

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  FIFA Twitter accounts hacked by Assad sympathizers

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

• FIFA adviser quits anti-corruption panel

  A leading FIFA anti-corruption adviser resigned Monday, claiming football's governing body failed to change its culture after bribery and vote-buying ... 

• Column: Kiss goodbye to football as we know it

  Kiss goodbye to football as we know it. In getting machines to help men spot when goals are scored, football is making a mistake. This pact with the ... 

• FIFA declares Libya safe to host WCup qualifiers

  FIFA authorized Libya to host World Cup qualifying matches, saying Thursday the country is safe enough for its first international home games since ... 

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  FIFA president writes to Boston mayor Menino

  FIFA President Sepp Blatter has written to the mayor of Boston expressing "deepest anger and distress at the cruel bombings" at the city's marathon.