Sepp Blatter
French Football Federation searched in connection with Sepp Blatter case
Authorities seize documents from the headquarters of the French Football Federation in connection with an investigation into former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Mar 9, 10:54
New FIFA president Gianni Infantino takes easyJet flight to IFAB meeting
New president Gianni Infantino wants to cut costs at FIFA and started his reign by taking an easyJet flight instead of a private plane.
Mar 5, 09:59
Michel Platini launches appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Suspended former UEFA president Michel Platini takes his appeal against a six-year ban from football to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Mar 2, 09:13
Gianni Infantino: 'Russia, Qatar World Cups to proceed'
New FIFA president Gianni Infantino confirms that the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will go ahead as planned in Russia and Qatar.
Feb 29, 13:51
England to bid for 2030 World Cup?
The FA chairman Greg Dyke says that England may bid to host the 2030 World Cup following Gianni Infantino's election as FIFA president.
Feb 27, 13:29
Gary Lineker: 'Gianni Infantino has one hell of a job to do as FIFA president'
Former England footballer Gary Lineker says that Gianni Infantino has "one hell of a job" to do after being elected the new FIFA president.
Feb 26, 18:15
FIFPro 'takes dim view' of FIFA election after Gianni Infantino elected president
The world footballers' union FIFPro says that it has a "dim view" of the FIFA presidential election following Gianni Infantino's triumph.
Feb 26, 18:04
FA's Greg Dyke: 'New president Gianni Infantino will organise FIFA properly'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that new FIFA president Gianni Infantino will organise the governing body "properly" and will provide structure.
Feb 26, 17:35
Gianni Infantino elected FIFA president with 115 votes
Gianni Infantino is elected the new FIFA president after receiving 115 votes in the second round in Zurich.
Feb 26, 17:01
FIFA presidential candidate Tokyo Sexwale withdraws from election
Tokyo Sexwale withdraws his candidacy for the FIFA presidency on the day of the vote in Zurich.
Feb 26, 12:44
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil backing Prince Ali in FIFA presidential election
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil gives his backing to Prince Ali ahead of this afternoon's FIFA presidential election.
Feb 26, 11:18
FIFA members vote in favour of reforms at congress in Zurich
FIFA members vote in favour of reforms to address governance, accountability, transparency and diversity.
Feb 26, 10:26
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini bans reduced to six years on appeal
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have their appeals rejected by the FIFA appeals committee, but their bans are reduced from eight years to six.
Feb 24, 17:39
Prince Ali's request to postpone FIFA's presidential election denied by CAS
Prince Ali's request to postpone Friday's FIFA presidential election is denied by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Feb 24, 16:42
Prince Ali cautioned for speaking about FIFA presidential rival
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali is cautioned for speaking about rival Sheikh Salman ahead of Friday's elections.
Feb 24, 14:26
Scottish Football Association reveals Gianni Infantino support
The Scottish Football Association reveals that it will vote for Gianni Infantino in FIFA's presidential election on Friday.
Feb 24, 12:55
CAS to rule on Prince Ali request for transparent FIFA voting booths on Thursday
The Court of Arbitration for Sport reveals that its will rule on Prince Ali's request for transparent voting booths at the FIFA election before it is due to take place.
Feb 23, 13:24
Prince Ali's lawyers ask for Friday's FIFA election to be suspended
Prince Ali's lawyers ask the Court of Arbitration for Sport to suspend Friday's FIFA presidential election due to a dispute over voting arrangements.
Feb 23, 09:21
Sepp Blatter: 'My ex-girlfriends back me'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter reveals that he is receiving support from ex-girlfriends as he fights allegations of corruption.
Feb 20, 13:49
FA to back Gianni Infantino's bid for FIFA presidency
The Football Association reportedly agrees to back Gianni Infantino's bid for the FIFA presidency.
Feb 17, 13:54
Sepp Blatter returns to FIFA headquarters for appeal against eight-year ban
Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrives at the world governing body's headquarters to appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activity.
Feb 16, 14:43
UEFA to delay presidential election until after Michel Platini's appeal outcome
UEFA announces that presidential elections will be delayed until Michel Platini's appeals process is over.
Jan 22, 16:54
Michel Platini to continue being paid by UEFA
UEFA confirms that Michel Platini will continue to be paid his salary "until further notice" despite being hit by an eight-year ban from all football-related activity.
Jan 19, 19:59
FIFA sack general secretary Jerome Valcke
FIFA sacks general secretary Jerome Valcke, who is embroiled in a widespread corruption scandal within the world football governing body.
Jan 13, 09:29
Live Coverage: 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony - as it happened
Join Sports Mole for live coverage of FIFA's Ballon d'Or ceremony, in which Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar will vie for the top honour.
Jan 11, 17:00
Michel Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential race
Michel Platini ends his campaign to become the new FIFA president as he turns his attention to clearing his name.
Jan 7, 18:55
FIFA ethics committee recommends nine-year Jerome Valcke ban
FIFA's ethics committee recommends that suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke be handed a nine-year ban from all football-related activities.
Jan 5, 14:35
Sheikh Salman planning to split FIFA in two
FIFA presidency candidate Sheikh Salman unveils plans to split the governing body in two should he be elected as Sepp Blatter's successor in February.
Dec 30, 22:21
Michel Platini may avoid punishment for awards appearance
Michel Platini could reportedly avoid punishment for attending a football awards ceremony even though he is banned from "all activity" within the sport for eight years.
Dec 30, 18:30
ESPN invites FIFA presidential candidates to take part in live TV debate
The five candidates bidding to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president are invited to take part in a live television debate by ESPN.
Dec 30, 10:11
Prince Ali: 'FIFA must publish Garcia report now'
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali demands an immediate release of the report into alleged corruption over bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Dec 27, 15:17
Greg Dyke: 'Sepp Blatter exit could mean England World Cup bid'
FA chairman Greg Dyke suggests that England could again bid to host the World Cup now that FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been banned from football.
Dec 22, 15:57
Sepp Blatter to appeal eight-year FIFA ban
FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirms that he will appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activities.
Dec 22, 13:30
FA chairman Greg Dyke: 'No sympathy for Sepp Blatter'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that he has little sympathy for FIFA president Sepp Blatter after the 79-year-old was banned from football activity for eight years.
Dec 22, 11:02
Football Association unsure who to back for FIFA presidency
With Michel Platini seemingly out of the running, Greg Dyke admits that the Football Association do not know who they will support in the FIFA elections.
Dec 21, 18:53
Sepp Blatter: 'I am a punching ball'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter hits out at the decision to ban him from football-related activities for eight years.
Dec 21, 14:58
Michel Platini to appeal eight-year ban
UEFA president Michel Platini reveals that he will "fight" the eight-year ban that he has received from FIFA's ethics committee.
Dec 21, 14:44
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini banned for eight years
FIFA announces that Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are banned from all footballing activity for eight years.
Dec 21, 09:55
Sepp Blatter claims FIFA corruption charge dropped
Sepp Blatter confirms that the charge of corruption against him has been dropped by FIFA's ethics committee.
Dec 21, 09:14
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini to learn fate on Monday
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will learn whether or not they will be handed life bans from football on Monday morning.
Dec 20, 19:02
