Sepp Blatter
Born: March 10, 1936 (age 88)
Hometown: Visp, Switzerland
Nationality: Swiss
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Preview: Argentina vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Argentina and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 16, 09:05
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accuses West of "hypocrisy" over World Cup
FIFA president Gianni Infantino accuses the West of "hypocrisy" in an impassioned defence of the 2022 World Cup amid concerns over Qatar's alleged human rights abuses.
Nov 19, 17:48
Preview: Qatar vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup clash between Qatar and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 18, 08:15
Gianni Infantino to remain in charge of FIFA for four more years
Gianni Infantino will remain as FIFA president for four more years after he was re-elected unopposed, taking the governing body through to the 2026 World Cup.
Nov 17, 20:05
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time
In preparation for one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Nov 17, 15:52
Sepp Blatter: 'Awarding Qatar the World Cup was a mistake'
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter labels the decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup as a 'mistake' in an interview with a Swiss newspaper.
Nov 8, 18:44
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini found not guilty of fraud
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and former vice-president Michel Platini, found not guilty of fraud following the conclusion of their trial in Switzerland.
Jul 9, 00:08
Five most memorable matches between England and Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 15:05
Sepp Blatter will not appeal against latest ban
The 85-year-old was issued with a suspension of six years and eight months on March 24.
Apr 15, 16:42
FIFA advised to use legal means to recover "undue payment" from Blatter to Platini
FIFA is seeking to recover the money before the statute of limitations passes.
Dec 11, 13:07
Sepp Blatter criticises "inconsistent" VAR implementation at 2018 World Cup
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that VAR is failing at the 2018 World Cup in Russia due to a lack of consistency in its implementation.
Jun 21, 20:33
Sepp Blatter: 'England should host 2030 World Cup'
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says that England should host the World Cup in 2030.
Jun 20, 17:33
Sepp Blatter: 'Decision to use VAR at World Cup not very clever'
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that the decision to use the video assistant referee system at this summer's World Cup is "not very clever".
Apr 11, 22:31
Sepp Blatter: "The English don't know how to lose"
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter states that "the English don't know how to lose" when asked about the prospect of England boycotting the World Cup in Russia.
Mar 13, 20:22
United States, Mexico and Canada up against Morocco in 2026 World Cup bid
Morocco and the three-nation ticket of the United States, Mexico and Canada formally confirm their bids to host the 2026 World Cup.
Nov 30, 21:41
Hope Solo accuses Sepp Blatter of 'grabbing' her inappropriately
Hope Solo, capped more than 200 times at international level by the United States, accuses former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment.
Nov 11, 13:28
Report: French authorities investigating Russia and Qatar World Cup bids
French prosecutors are investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and have questioned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, according to reports.
Apr 27, 20:57
Michel Platini accuses Sepp Blatter of wanting to make him "his last scalp"
Former UEFA president Michel Platini claims that FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter wanted to make the Frenchman "his last scalp".
Mar 30, 22:18
Former FIFA secretary Jerome Valcke appeals against 10-year ban
Former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in an attempt to get his 10-year ban from football overturned.
Feb 28, 14:10
Disgraced ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter loses appeal against six-year ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Sepp Blatter's appeal against his six-year ban from football.
Dec 5, 13:41
Report: Michel Platini could receive cash compensation from UEFA
Ex-UEFA president Michel Platini could receive cash compensation from European football's governing body, even though he is serving a four-year suspension.
Sep 20, 16:08
Slovenia's Aleksander Ceferin elected new UEFA president
Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin is elected the new UEFA president with 42 of 55 votes.
Sep 14, 10:08
Former UEFA president Michel Platini: "My conscience is clear"
Former UEFA president Michel Platini says that he will continue fighting allegations of corruption and insists that his "conscience is clear".
Sep 14, 09:11
Former FIFA president Joao Havelange dies, aged 100
Joao Havelange, president of FIFA from 1974 to 1998, dies at the age of 100 in his hometown of Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 16, 14:01
FIFA president Gianni Infantino to 'focus on improving organisation'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says that he will focus on continuing to improve the organisation after being cleared of misconduct.
Aug 5, 12:56
FIFA president Gianni Infantino cleared of possible ethics violations
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is cleared of possible ethics violations.
Aug 5, 12:10
FIFA corruption trial 'could begin in September or October 2017'
A US judge reveals that a trial into the corruption allegations involving FIFA could be held in September or October next year.
Aug 3, 17:26
Jerome Valcke, Chung Mong-joon bans reduced by FIFA
Two senior FIFA officials Jerome Valcke and Chung Mong-joon both have their bans reduced by the governing body's appeals committee.
Jul 5, 17:03
Sepp Blatter 'accuses UEFA of rigging tournament draws'
Disgraced former FIFA head Sepp Blatter claims to have witnessed rigged tournament draws.
Jun 13, 22:12
Slovenian FA boss Aleksander Ceferin enters UEFA presidency race
Slovenian FA boss Aleksandar Ceferin formally announces his intention to succeed Michel Platini as the president of UEFA.
Jun 8, 15:52
Sepp Blatter's lawyer on bonus allegations: 'Compensation payments were fair'
A lawyer representing former FIFA president Sepp Blatter responds to bonus allegations by claiming that the "compensation payments" were "fair".
Jun 3, 18:32
FIFA accuses trio of £55m bonus award
FIFA claims that former executives Sepp Blatter, Jerome Valcke and Markus Kattner awarded themselves bonuses totalling £55m over a five-year period.
Jun 3, 15:41
FIFA HQ raided by Swiss officials
Swiss officials confirm that they have conducted a fresh raid on FIFA's headquarters in Zurich.
Jun 3, 13:18
FIFA executive Domenico Scala resigns in reforms protest
FIFA's head of auditing and compliance Domenico Scala resigns in protest at reforms imposed on the governing body.
May 14, 13:22
UEFA responds to Michel Platini resignation
UEFA confirms that there will be no interim president named in the wake of Michel Platini's resignation from the role.
May 9, 12:15
Michel Platini complains of "profound injustice" after ban reduced to four years
Outgoing UEFA president Michel Platini describes CAS's decision not to overturn his ban from all football-related activity as a "profound injustice".
May 9, 10:55
UEFA president Michel Platini resigns after ban reduced from six years to four
UEFA president Michel Platini reportedly steps down after his six-year ban from football is reduced to four by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
May 9, 09:59
FIFA drops Michel Platini charges?
Reports surface claiming that FIFA's Ethics Committee has dropped its corruption charges against Michel Platini over a "disloyal payment" from Sepp Blatter.
Apr 26, 14:36
Sepp Blatter to appeal six-year football ban
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter launches an appeal against his six-year football ban and will take his case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Mar 17, 16:36
Harry Redknapp to coach Jordan national team
Harry Redknapp is to balance his new advisory position at Derby County with an unlikely job managing the Jordan national team for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 15, 20:32