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Luis Figo: 'This is one of FIFA's darkest days'
Luis Figo reiterates that electing Sepp Blatter as FIFA president for a fifth term later this week will be "a mistake".May 27, 21:34
CONCACAF "deeply concerned" by corruption allegations
CONCACAF claims that it "will continue to cooperate with the authorities" concerning the arrest of officials belonging to their organisation.May 27, 19:58
Sepp Blatter vows to 'regain trust' in midst of corruption allegations
Sepp Blatter admits that it is "a difficult time for football" amid the ongoing investigation being conducted into world governing body FIFA.May 27, 18:21
UEFA wants FIFA presidential election postponement
UEFA calls for Friday's FIFA presidential election to be postponed due to the latest corruption scandal surrounding the organisation.May 27, 17:37
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner pleads innocence
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner insists that he is innocent after being indicted on corruption charges.May 27, 12:18
UEFA "astonished" by FIFA corruption allegations
UEFA claims that they are "astonished and saddened" by corruption allegations surrounding FIFA.May 27, 11:18
Greg Dyke questions FIFA presidential election timing
FA chairman Greg Dyke asks whether the FIFA presidential election should still take place following the arrests of several officials on corruption charges.May 27, 11:03
FIFA: 'We are the damaged party'
FIFA claim that they are "the damaged party" following allegations of corruption and the arrests of several officials.May 27, 09:56
FIFA presidential election to take place despite corruption allegations
FIFA confirm that the presidential election will go ahead as planned on May 29.May 27, 09:33
FIFA call press conference following arrests of officials on 'corruption'
FIFA announce that a press conference will be held at 10am (11am CET) following the arrests of six football officials in relation to alleged corruption.May 27, 07:35
Report names 14 officials 'charged in FIFA corruption case'
The New York Times names 14 individuals charged in connection to corruption allegations involving FIFA.May 27, 06:52
Swiss authorities confirm FIFA officials arrested over alleged $100m bribes
The Swiss authorities confirm that six football officials have been arrested over alleged bribery totalling $100m.May 27, 06:22
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb one of six arrested on corruption charges?
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb of CONCACAF is reportedly one of six officials arrested on suspicion of corruption.May 27, 06:06
FIFA officials 'arrested in Switzerland on corruption charges'
Several FIFA officials are reportedly arrested in Switzerland on corruption charges and could be extradited to the United States.May 27, 05:05
Jim Boyce predicts comfortable FIFA presidency victory for Sepp Blatter
Outgoing FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce predicts a comfortable win in the upcoming presidential election for the incumbent Sepp Blatter.May 26, 21:19
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb warns against World Cup expansion
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb believes that the proposal to add four more teams to the World Cup would only dilute the quality at the showpiece event.May 26, 18:50
Michel Platini: 'FIFA lacks credibility with Sepp Blatter as president'
UEFA chief Michel Platini says that football will suffer if Sepp Blatter remains in charge of FIFA.May 26, 02:51
Diego Maradona launches scathing attack on "incompetent" Sepp Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is a "fool" who should not be re-elected next week, says Diego Maradona.May 25, 03:52
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein plans to expand World Cup to 36 teams
Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein plans to expand the World Cup from 32 teams to 36 in time for Russia 2018, if he is elected as FIFA president.May 22, 05:44
Luis Figo becomes latest to withdraw from FIFA presidency race
Luis Figo drops out of the race to become next FIFA president, leaving just one man - Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein - to challenge Sepp Blatter.May 21, 16:23
Michael van Praag withdraws from FIFA presidency race
Michael van Praag withdraws from the race to become next FIFA president, leaving Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein and Luis Figo as the sole challengers to oust Sepp Blatter.May 21, 09:16
Michael van Praag to step down as FIFA presidential candidate?
FIFA presidential candidate Michael van Praag could pull out of the race to dethrone Sepp Blatter in order to pool support behind a single challenger.May 20, 11:44
FIFA president Sepp Blatter calls for 'peace match' between Israel and Palestine
FIFA head Sepp Blatter wants Israel to play Palestine in a 'peace match'.May 19, 22:16
Luis Figo: 'FIFA president Sepp Blatter is living in the past'
Luis Figo admits to being 'surprised' at Sepp Blatter's lack of future plans in the race to be crowned FIFA president.May 9, 05:18
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Argentina football legend Deigo Maradona baptised in River Jordan
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona and his fiancee Rocio Oliva get baptised in the River Jordan.May 7, 14:58
Sepp Blatter supporters compare FIFA president to Jesus, Nelson Mandela
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is compared to a host of historical figures by supporters at the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football congress.Apr 17, 07:20
Luis Figo: 'Sepp Blatter doesn't have support from all of Africa'
FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo hits back at claims that Sepp Blatter has support from the whole of Africa in his bid for re-election.Apr 8, 19:18
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge offers backing to Sepp Blater ahead of FIFA election
Karl-Heinz Rummenigge offers his backing to Sepp Blatter ahead of next month's FIFA presidential election, suggesting that the Swiss is "ready to change".Apr 1, 05:48
Greg Dyke: 'England interested in bidding for Euro 2028'
Greg Dyke confirms that England are still interested in hosting the European Championships in 2028.Mar 25, 00:02
Greg Dyke: 'England won't bid for 2026 World Cup if Sepp Blatter is in charge'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that as long as Sepp Blatter is in charge of FIFA, England will not make another bid to host the World Cup.Mar 24, 18:46
Report: Michael van Praag, Luis Figo, Prince Ali to join forces against Sepp Blatter
Michael van Praag says that he could collaborate with Luis Figo and Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein to maximise the chances of ousting Sepp Blatter from the FIFA presidency in May.Mar 23, 23:25
FIFA approve December 18 date for 2022 World Cup final in Qatar
FIFA reportedly approve the proposal that the final of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be staged on December 18.Mar 19, 17:06
FIFA president Sepp Blatter rejects BBC, Sky offer of televised election debate
FIFA president Sepp Blatter rejects a joint offer from BBC and Sky to take part in a live televised debate in the run-up to the presidential elections in May.Mar 18, 22:33
Kalusha Bwalya: 'Africa will vote for Sepp Blatter to retain FIFA presidency'
Zambia Football Association president Kalusha Bwalya believes that Africa will vote for current FIFA president Sepp Blatter to retain the role in the upcoming elections.Mar 7, 18:06
Kalusha Bwalya: 'Luis Figo not ready to run for FIFA'
Zambia Football Association president Kalusha Bwalya believes that it is too early for former Real Madrid winger Luis Figo to challenge for the FIFA presidency.Mar 7, 17:57
Sepp Blatter: '2022 World Cup final no later than December 18'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter reveals that the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar won't take place any later than December 18.Feb 27, 14:22
Preview:Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Burnley at Stamford Bridge as the Blues look to go 10 points clear at the top of the table.Feb 19, 21:02
Luis Figo: 'Grassroots at heart of my manifesto for FIFA presidency'
Luis Figo reveals that improving grassroots football is at the "heart" of his manifesto as he officially launches his campaign for FIFA presidency.Feb 19, 11:18
Fabio Capello: 'Arrigo Sacchi is not a racist'
Fabio Capello leaps to the defence of Arrigo Sacchi amid his "too many black players" comments.Feb 19, 01:09
Football Association backs Chelsea over alleged racist incident on Paris Metro
The FA backs Chelsea's threat to ban the fans involved in Tuesday's alleged racist incident on the Paris Metro.Feb 18, 12:08
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