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UN urges FIFA to allow hijab headscarf

The United Nations has urged FIFA to allow Islamic women to wear a hijab headscarf while playing soc...

Bin Hammam appeals FIFA lifetime ban

Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam has appealed his lifetime ban from soccer for ...

Dutch top FIFA rankings without kicking a ball

Netherlands went top of the FIFA world rankings for the first time on Wednesday without playing a ma...

Bahamas pull out of World Cup qualifiers

Bahamas have pulled out of the 2014 World Cup qualifying competition, FIFA said on Monday.

Syria disqualified from 2014 World Cup

Syria have been disqualified from the 2014 World Cup after fielding an ineligible player in qualifie...

Former FIFA referee Benjamin suspended

GFA`s Vice Chairman of Referees Committee, Benjamin D`Silva has been placed under suspension for a...

More change needed at FIFA says corruption body

FIFA should limit terms for senior officials, set up an independent group to clear up anti-corruptio...

Mexico, Portugal reach U20 semifinals

Mexico remained in position to win its third major soccer tournaments this year, beating Colombia 3-...

FIFA opens 16 Caribbean cases in bribery scandal

Delving further into a scandal that shook the sport, FIFA will investigate 16 Caribbean soccer leade...

Six officials banned for life over friendlies

Six match officials have been banned for life over two friendlies played in Turkey this year in whic...

Fifa course opens in Goa

The FIFA Futuro III administration and management instructors refreshers course is continuation of t...

Host Colombia tops group at U-20 World Cup

Host Colombia asserted its claim to being among the favorites to win the Under-20 World Cup, defeati...

Maracana stadium to host 2014 FIFA WC final

The famous Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Brazil Copa "disaster" just step to 2014 for Pele

Brazil`s poor Copa America showing was just a necessary evil as they work out a recipe for a sixth W...

2014 World Cup to start on June 12, FIFA says

The 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil will start on June 12 with the final on July 13, FIFA`s secretar...

Japan demands FIFA explanation for bin Hammam ban

Japan`s football chief has demanded a detailed explanation from FIFA on its decision to ban AFC pres...

FIFA row: Caribbean members given 48 hrs to reply

Regional football bosses have been given 48 hours to comply with FIFA enquiries into the controversi...

FIFA to open new probe into Caribbean meeting

FIFA are set to open a further investigation into the meeting of Caribbean football officials which ...

Worries persist over Brazil readiness for 2014

Lingering worries over security and the country`s infrastructure continue to occupy the minds of org...

Goal-line technology trial blocked by FIFA

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said that FIFA has blocked the club from using goal-line technolog...

I give gifts, not bribes, says Bin Hammam

Banned Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam likened FIFA president Sepp Blatter to a "dictator" ...

Bin Hammam wants FIFA evidence in public domain

Mohamed Bin Hammam wants the evidence presented to FIFA that led to his life ban from football to be...

Caribbean to come under FIFA microscope

Some Caribbean football administrators could soon find themselves under FIFA`s scrutiny.

Bin Hammam handed lifetime ban by FIFA

Asian football supremo Mohamed Bin Hammam was on Saturday banned from the game for life after being ...

Bin Hammam: Guilty verdict likely in bribery case

Mohamed bin Hammam believes FIFA has already decided to find him guilty of bribing voters in his pre...

Players `trafficked` for match-fixing scams: FIFA

Footballers from poor countries are being "trafficked" around the world in order to facilitate match...

NKoreans: Musk deer meds cause failed WCup tests

North Korea officials blamed traditional musk deer gland medicine used after a lightning strike for ...

Bin Hammam refuses to speak to investigators

Mohamed Bin Hammam has refused to speak to investigators or provide his bank records during the prob...

Beckham says playing for Mourinho would be `dream`

David Beckham says playing for Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho would be a "dream."

Ex-FIFA VP Jack Warner hints at comeback

Former FIFA Vice-President Jack Warner, hinted at a return to football administration.

Blatter backs Mexico`s leniency for positive tests

Sepp Blatter has supported the Mexican Football Federation`s decision not to punish five Mexico play...

Peru desperate to make 2014 World Cup

Peru coach Sergio Markarian says he would be satisfied if they could reach the next World Cup.

Japan beats Germany 1-0 to make Women`s WCup semis

Japan knocked two-time defending champion Germany out of the Women`s World Cup on Saturday, advancin...

FIFA probe finds `new evidence` in bin Hammam case

A FIFA commissioned investigation into claims that Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam used brib...

Suspended Bin Hammam to learn fate on July 23

FIFA`s Ethics Committee will meet on July 22-23 to decide the fate of Mohammed Bin Hammam over the a...

Germany beats France 4-2 at women`s World Cup

Two-time defending champion Germany asserted itself with a 4-2 victory over France to claim the top ...

British MPs accuse FIFA and Blatter of cover-up

A British Government inquiry into corruption allegations surrounding World Cup bids has questioned p...

French female footballers strip off to provoke

Members of the French football squad say they have posed naked for pictures to draw attention to the...

US gains WCup quarters with 3-0 rout of Colombia

The U.S. women found a better way to say "thank you" to the American military members who turned the...

Sweden beats North Korea 1-0 in Women`s World Cup

Sweden moved to the top of Group C at the Women`s World Cup on Saturday, beating North Korea 1-0.

Brazil`s Samba girls `must improve` to beat Norway

Brazil coach has warned his Samba Girls they need to improve as they clash for supremacy in Group D ...

Nigeria coach criticised for anti-homosexual remarks

Football`s governing body FIFA on Wednesday criticised Nigeria coach Eucharia Uche for branding homo...

Brazilian Congress limits powers of FIFA, IOC

Brazilian lawmakers have limited the powers of FIFA and IOC over projects related to the 2014 World ...

Palestine wins as Asian WCup qualifiers start

Palestine beat Afghanistan while the Philippines snatched an away draw at Sri Lanka as Asian qualify...

Colombia: Banned `keeper had hormonal treatment

The Colombian Football Federation says backup goalkeeper Yineth Varon had hormonal treatment that le...

Spain still rates No. 1 in FIFA rankings

World Cup champion Spain stays atop FIFA`s latest world rankings, and Mexico used its Gold Cup trium...

Cheney, Buehler score as US beats North Korea 2-0

United States opened play at the Women`s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over youthful North Korea.

Sweden beats Colombia 1-0 in Women`s World Cup

Jessica Landstrom scored in Sweden`s 1-0 win over Colombia in hot and humid conditions at the Women`...

Colombian keeper tests positive at World Cup

Colombian goalkeeper Yineth Varon has provisionally been banned from the women`s World Cup in German...

Colombia face tough women`s WC debut

Colombia face a baptism of fire in their first ever FIFA Women`s World Cup in a tough Group C where ...

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