World Cup News
Fifa want answers from Egypt
After riots at an Egyptian football match left more than 70 people dead and more than 1,000 injured, Fifa, football's world governing body, have demanded a full report into what took place.
Friday, 3rd February 2012 at 02:46am
FIFA: Beer must be sold at World Cup
In surely what must be the only FIFA policy in recent years to gain the support of the overwhelming majority of football fans, football's governing body have insisted that all stadiums at the Brazil World Cup sell beer.
Friday, 20th January 2012 at 08:29am
Pekerman to lead Colombia
Former Argentina national coach Jose Pekerman is set to become the new coach of Colombia, the Colombian Football Federation has announced
Saturday, 14th January 2012 at 07:08am
Corruption watchdog splits with Fifa
Transparency International, a company that was advising Fifa - football's governing body - after 12 months of scandal, suspensions, bribery and accusations has severed all ties with the Zurich-based global organization.
Friday, 2nd December 2011 at 08:41am
2014 World Cup Venues and Dates Announced
As the 2014 Fifa World Cup in Brazil draws ever closer excitement is already building in the country that gave the world the "beautiful game" as the venues and dates for matches were announced.
Friday, 2nd December 2011 at 08:28am
Fans and players face huge 2014 journeys
Teams, officials and fans face massive cross country journeys at the upcoming Brazil World Cup after 2014 organisers decided that countries must play their group stage matches in different cities.
Friday, 21st October 2011 at 17:30pm
Blatter: Fifa to re-examine bribes inquiry
Fifa President Sepp Blatter has asked an external ethics committee to investigate the collapse of former marketing partner International Sport and Leisure (ISL).
Friday, 21st October 2011 at 17:09pm
Road to Rio in 2014 starts now
In a little under three years, 31 of the world's best football teams will join host nation Brazil for the 20th edition of the Fifa World Cup in what is likely to be a tournament quite unlike any that has gone before. If there are two things Brazilians love it is football and partying; the 2014 World Cup is going to give the hosts ample opportunity to both, especially if they win.
Monday, 1st August 2011 at 10:16am
World Cup Qualifying Draw Today
All the Fifa nations hoping to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will know the extent of the task that awaits them after the qualifying groups are drawn at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro later today (July 30).
Saturday, 30th July 2011 at 09:06am
Bin Hammam banned for life
Qatari national Mohammad Bin Hammam - the man largely credited with helping Qatar win the right to host the 2022 Fifa World Cup has been banned from football for life after being found guilty of attempted bribery.
Monday, 25th July 2011 at 10:38am
Uruguay win record 15th Copa America
Two-time World Cup winners Uruguay made history on Sunday night when they won the Copa America for a record 15th time, beating Paraguay 3-0 in the final.
Monday, 25th July 2011 at 09:36am
Blatter: Fifa won't probe Qatar bid
Re-elected Fifa president Sepp Blatter has said that he will not initiate an investigation into Qatar's successful bid for the 2022 World Cup.
Wednesday, 8th June 2011 at 14:30pm
Fifa announces World Cup vote change
Fifa President Sepp Blatter has revealed that the voting system used to determine the hosts of future World Cups will now be changes and all 208 Fifa member nations will be given the chance to vote.
Wednesday, 1st June 2011 at 16:22pm
FA calls for vote delay
The English Football Association and its Scottish counterpart have called upon Fifa to delay the upcoming election on June 1.
Tuesday, 31st May 2011 at 16:37pm
Bin Hammam withdraws from Fifa presidency race
Asian Football Federation (AFF) President Mohammad bin Hammam has withdrawn from the race to become Fifa president, leaving current incumbent Sepp Blatter unchallenged in his bid to secure a fourth successive term in office.
Monday, 30th May 2011 at 16:30pm
Fifa begins inquiry into candidate bin Hammam
Fifa presidential candidate Mohammad bin Hammam and Fifa Vice President Jack Warner are two of four Fifa officials under investigation after more allegations of corruption were levelled at members of football's governing body.
Wednesday, 25th May 2011 at 17:32pm
Blatter set to secure fourth term
On June 1, 207 of the 208 football associations under the Fifa umbrella will submit their votes for the candidate they wish to see as head of 'the beautiful game' for the next four years.
Wednesday, 25th May 2011 at 04:23am
Bin Hammam rounds on FA for abstaining
62-year-old Fifa presidency candidate Mohammad bin Hammam has criticised the English Football Association's decision to abstain from voting in next month's election.
Tuesday, 24th May 2011 at 14:25pm
Fifa deny asking bin Hammam to withdraw
Fifa's secretary general Jrme Valcke has been forced to deny allegations that he attempted to persuade Fifa presidential candidate Mohammad bin Hammam to withdraw from the upcoming election on June 1.
Tuesday, 24th May 2011 at 14:00pm
FA to abstain from Fifa presidency vote
The Football Association - the game's governing body in England - has announced that it will abstain from voting in June's Fifa presidency election.
Thursday, 19th May 2011 at 19:15pm
Triesman accuses Fifa ExCo members of Corruption
In an extraordinary three-hour British parliamentary session, Lord Triesman, one-time leader of the England 2018 World Cup bid, has alleged that four members of the Fifa Executive Committee (ExCo) asked him for incentives and honours in return for their support.
Friday, 13th May 2011 at 10:25am
Bin Hammam only challenger to Blatter
Asian football confederation chief Mohamed Bin Hammam has confirmed as the sole challenger to current Fifa President Sepp Blatter at the upcoming presidential election on June 1.
Wednesday, 6th April 2011 at 05:29am
Bin Hammam To Challenge Blatter
Mohammad Bin Hammam, the Asian Football Chief, has announced that he will stand against current incumbent Sepp Blatter in the Fifa presidential election in June.
Tuesday, 22nd March 2011 at 16:38pm
Thailand coach Robson recovering after throat surgery
Thailand manager Bryan Robson is recovering in Bangkok after undergoing surgery on March 3 to remove a tumour from his throat.
Friday, 18th March 2011 at 09:56am
Pele Considers 2014 World Cup Involvement
Brazilian football legend and three-time Fifa World Cup winner Pele has said he is considering getting involved in his country's preparations for the Fifa World Cup being staged in a little over three years time.
Thursday, 3rd March 2011 at 11:48am
2014 World Cup Places In Hands Of Fifa
The allocation of qualifying berths for the 2014 Brazil World Cup is being decided by football's governing body Fifa at a meeting at headquarters in Zurich.
Thursday, 3rd March 2011 at 11:23am
Brazil Legend Ronaldo Retires
Brazilian striking superstar Ronaldo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 34.
Tuesday, 15th February 2011 at 09:06am
2022 Qatar World Cup Set For Summer: Blatter
As the fallout of the decision made by the Fifa Executive Committee (ExCo) to stage the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar continues to grow, Fifa President Sepp Blatter has given the clearest indication yet that the finals will be staged in summer as originally planned.
Monday, 7th February 2011 at 09:04am
Blazer Angry At Winter World Cup Talk
Chuck Blazer, a US representative on the Fifa Executive Committee (ExCo) which voted to host the 2022 Fifa World Cup Finals in Qatar in December, has hit out at those suggesting that the finals be moved to the winter to avoid exposing players to temperatures in excess of 50 degrees Celsius, arguing that the move could take up to 10 weeks out of the domestic football season.
Wednesday, 19th January 2011 at 11:04am
ASEAN Consider 2030 World Cup Bid
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are thought to be considering a proposal to bid for the right to host to 2030 Fifa World Cup, the Singapore Football Association revealed on Monday.
Tuesday, 18th January 2011 at 08:24am
Preparations for 2014 Brazil World Cup to Gather Momentum in 2011
With little more than three years until the 2014 Fifa World Cup kicks off in Brazil, preparations for the tournament are expected to gather pace over the course of the next year.
Tuesday, 11th January 2011 at 09:43am
Ronaldinho Returns To Brazil
2002 World Cup winner Ronaldinho has joined Rio de Janeiro-based club Flamengo on a four-year deal after leaving seven-time European Champions AC Milan.
Tuesday, 11th January 2011 at 09:08am
Messi Wins Inaugural Fifa Ballon d'Or
Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi capped another remarkable year when he scooped the inaugural Fifa Ballon d'Or award at a lavish ceremony in Zurich.
Tuesday, 11th January 2011 at 07:38am
Eto'o Scoops Fourth African Footballer Award
Inter Milan and Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o was last night crowned African Footballer of the Year for a record fourth time, beating Chelsea's Ivorian striker Didier Drogba and Ghanaian Asamoah Gyan who plays for Sunderland to the title.
Tuesday, 21st December 2010 at 09:08am
Fifa Consider Winter Finals
High ranking members of football's governing body, Fifa, have mooted the possibility of the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar being played in winter to avoid exposing players, fans and officials to the soaring temperatures that the tiny gulf state experiences.
Sunday, 19th December 2010 at 05:40am
Russia And Qatar Win Fifa Vote
Russia and Qatar have won the right to host the 2018 and 2022 Fifa World Cups following a tense day of presentations and voting in Zurich.
Thursday, 2nd December 2010 at 16:18pm
Romario Takes Seat in Congress
Former PSV Eindhoven, Barcelona and Brazil superstar Romario gave a victory speech on Monday after taking a seat in the Brazilian lower congress having recently been voted in as a federal deputy in Rio de Janiero.
Wednesday, 1st December 2010 at 08:14am
Fifa World Cup Vote In Just Two Days
The vote to decide the host nations for the 2018 and 2022 Fifa World Cups is set to be made in Zurich in just two days time and bid teams from all nations concerned are now in last minute efforts to convince voters of their respective credentials.
Tuesday, 30th November 2010 at 09:13am
England 2018 Bid Not Affected - Blatter
Fifa President Sepp Blatter yesterday insisted that the England bid to host the 2018 World Cup finals had not been damaged by the allegations brought forward by the Sunday Times newspaper.
Saturday, 20th November 2010 at 08:21am
Fifa Suspend 'Cash For Votes' Executives
Two Fifa executives embroiled in the Sunday Times 'cash for votes' expose in October have been suspended for up to three years and fined by football's governing body following a month-long investigation initiated by Fifa President Sepp Blatter.
Saturday, 20th November 2010 at 08:05am
Copa America: Holders Brazil Drawn In Group B
Current Copa America champions Brazil will face Paraguay, Ecuador and Venezuela in Group B of the 2011 Copa America which takes place in Argentina next summer following the draw made on Friday, November 12.
Saturday, 13th November 2010 at 19:37pm
England 2018 Bid Hit By Fifa Row
England's bid to host the 2018 Fifa World Cup finals suffered a blow today as a result of the backlash caused by the Sunday Times' probe into the activities of two high ranking Fifa officials.
Thursday, 4th November 2010 at 13:22pm
Thailand: FC Phuket's Camara Clings To Life
Influential FC Phuket midfielder Camara Ahmed remains in the ICU of Bangkok Hospital Phuket, Thailand after suffering a heart attack during his side's vital 1-0 win against Chai Nat FC.
Thursday, 4th November 2010 at 08:48am
FC Phuket Star Suffers Mid-game Cardiac Arrest
A cardiac arrest suffered by FC Phuket's Camara Ahmed midway through the second half of the Southern Sea Kirin's vital playoff clash against Chainat FC soured an absorbing encounter at Surakul Stadium on Saturday night.
Sunday, 31st October 2010 at 04:37am
Problems Mount Ahead Of Brazil World Cup
Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) President Ricardo Teixeira travelled to Sao Paulo last week to meet with local officials including Alberto Goldman, the state governor; Gilberto Kassab, mayor of Sao Paulo; and Francisco Vidal Luna, coordinator of the Sao Paulo Organising Committee for the 2014 Fifa world Cup in Brazil.
Wednesday, 1st September 2010 at 02:25am
Blatter Looks Set To Seal Fourth Term
Fifa President Sepp Blatter looks set to secure an unprecedented fourth term as the head of football's governing body after Asian football chief Mohamed Bin Hammam, 61, ruled himself out of running for the position.
Monday, 30th August 2010 at 15:39pm
Fifa Team Begins England 2018 Bid Inspection
The Fifa World Cup bid inspection team started their four-day tour of England yesterday with a trip to Number 10 Downing Street for a gala reception where they met Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg who told the visiting party that the Conservative/Lib Dem coalition government feel that the England bid is unbeatable.
Tuesday, 24th August 2010 at 08:50am
Anelka Unfazed By Lengthy Ban
The French Football Federation has banned Chelsea and France striker Nicolas Anelka from representing the French national football team for 18 matches after a disciplinary hearing into the events which took place at the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
Wednesday, 18th August 2010 at 17:42pm
Chelsea Begin Where They Left Off
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea started the defence of their crown in the same vein of form as they finished the last campaign, effortlessly sweeping newly promoted West Bromich Albion aside 6-0 on their way to the top of the league.
Monday, 16th August 2010 at 10:25am
Capello Won't Pick Beckham For England
As he looks to blood the next generation of England players ahead of Euro 2012, national team coach Fabio Capello has said in a TV interview that he won't select former captain David Beckham for any further competitive matches.
Thursday, 12th August 2010 at 06:05am
Goal-line Technology To Be Discussed By IFAB
Long-time opponent of goal-line technology Sepp Blatter, president of world governing body Fifa, has revealed that the issue will be discussed at the International Football Association Board (IFAB) meeting to be held in October, confirming earlier reports in July.
Thursday, 12th August 2010 at 05:37am
Menezes Makes Winning Start To Reign
New Brazil coach Mano Menezes got his tenure as Brazil national football team coach off to a winning start as goals from Neymar and Alexandre Pato were enough to see off the United States in New Jersey.
Thursday, 12th August 2010 at 05:11am
Capello Selects Uncapped Trio in England Squad
Much maligned England manager Fabio Capello has named three uncapped players in his first England squad since the humiliating defeat suffered at the hands of Germany at the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
Tuesday, 10th August 2010 at 10:26am
Chelsea Poised To Sign Brazil Star Ramires
Reigning Premier League champions Chelsea have made a move to sign Brazilian midfield star Ramires from Benfica.
Wednesday, 4th August 2010 at 09:34am
Spain and Netherlands Fined For Dirtiest Final
2010 Fifa World Cup Champions Spain and runners up the Netherlands have been fined by the games' governing body for ill discipline in the tournament's showcase final in Johannesburg on July 11.
Wednesday, 4th August 2010 at 08:58am
Menezes Selects Uncapped 11 In First Squad
New Brazilian national football coach Mano Menezes has picked 11 uncapped players in his first squad which will take on the USA in New Jersey later this month.
Monday, 2nd August 2010 at 10:36am
Argentinians Drop Maradona After Talks
Argentine football legend Diego Maradona's tenure as coach of the national side has come to an end after talks between the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and himself stalled.
Wednesday, 28th July 2010 at 09:11am
Football News In Brief
A brief look at some of the headlines from world football
Sunday, 25th July 2010 at 05:05am
Menezes Named As New Brazil Manager
The Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) has named Corinthians manager Mano Menezes as the next Brazil national team coach following the dismissal of Dunga after Brazil's quarter final exit at the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa.
Sunday, 25th July 2010 at 04:05am
Goalline Technology Moves Closer To Being A Reality
With the controversy of Frank Lampard's disallowed goal still lingering in the minds of many football fans, the prospect of goalline technology becoming a reality in top-flight football moved a step closer when Fifa announced that two extra officials will be used in the 2010/11 Champions League.
Thursday, 22nd July 2010 at 14:06pm
Brazil Government Allows Cities To Increase Debts In Preparation for 2014
In response to comments made by Fifa officials about the slow progress being made in Brazilian cities ahead of the 2014 World Cup, the Brazilian government has brought in new measures to ensure that preparations get back on schedule.
Tuesday, 20th July 2010 at 10:21am
Fifa Delegation Travels To Nations Bidding For The 2018 and 2022 Finals
Just four months ahead of the December 2 date for announcing which countries will win the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, Fifa officials have travelled to Japan to commence a tour of the nine countries involved in the bidding process.
Monday, 19th July 2010 at 10:08am
Iniesta Goal Puts Spanish In Footballing Heaven
A goal from Barcelona star Andres Iniesta deep into extra time was enough to give Vincente Del Bosque's Spanish team a one nil win over the Netherlands and secure the Iberian nation's first ever world title.
Tuesday, 13th July 2010 at 10:25am
Puyol Ends German Hopes To Set Up Clash With Holland
A single goal from Barcelona defender Carlos Puyol was enough to send Spain through to its first ever World Cup final and a meeting with the Netherlands at Soccer City on Sunday.
Thursday, 8th July 2010 at 10:42am
Brilliant Germans Hammer Maradona's Argentina
Joachim Loew's young Germany side scored four goals in a match for the third time in this World Cup as they blew away Diego Maradona's Argentina to seal their place in the semi final and created a rematch of the 2008 European Championship final against Spain.
Monday, 5th July 2010 at 10:09am
Spain Beats Neighbours To Set Up Paraguay Clash
A solitary goal from Barcelona striker David Villa, his fourth of the tournament, was enough to send European Champions Spain through to a quarter final meeting with Paraguay and sent Iberian rivals Portugal home.
Wednesday, 30th June 2010 at 10:57am
Brazil Brush Aside Chileans To Set Up Holland Clash
Five-time world champions Brazil produced their best performance of the finals to date; overcoming South American rivals Chile at Ellis Park in Johannesburg by three goals to nil.
Tuesday, 29th June 2010 at 10:07am
Ruthless Germans Put England To The Sword
A stunning performance from Joachim Loew's young German side tore Fabio Capello's England to pieces in Bloemfontein last night as the three-time world champions inflicted the Three Lions' heaviest World Cup finals defeat.
Monday, 28th June 2010 at 09:47am
Portugal Hammer Koreans As Spain Get Back On Track
Iberian Peninsula sides Spain and Portugal ignited their World Cup campaigns in South Africa last night with wins which could see the two teams avoid each other in the Round of 16.
Tuesday, 22nd June 2010 at 08:50am
All White On The Night As New Zealand Hold Italy
Defending World Cup champions Italy were left reeling yesterday after they were held to a 1-1 draw at the hands of footballing minnows New Zealand.
Monday, 21st June 2010 at 10:23am
England Struggle To Goalless Draw Against Algeria
England's hopes of topping their World Cup group were dealt a blow last night following an abject performance against a disciplined but limited Algerian side.
Saturday, 19th June 2010 at 07:53am
2006 Runners-Up France On The Brink Of Elimination
Two second half goals from Mexico's Javier Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco were enough to take all three points in Polokwane and leave Raymond Domenech's side on the brink of elimination from the 2010 tournament just four years after finishing as runners-up to Italy.
Friday, 18th June 2010 at 09:56am
Fernandes Rocks World Cup Favourites Spain
Switzerland produced the first big shock of the 2010 Fifa World Cup when a solitary strike from former Manchester City winger Gelson Fernandes was enough to give the Swiss a dream start in South Africa against tournament favourites Spain.
Thursday, 17th June 2010 at 09:53am
Maicon Helps Brazil Past Resilient Korea DPR
Inter Milan fullback Maicon demonstrated why he is considered the best right back in world football in Johannesburg last night with a piece of Brazilian magic to help Dunga's men overcome a stubborn Korea DPR side on their first finals appearance since 1966.
Wednesday, 16th June 2010 at 09:41am
De Rossi Rescues Sluggish Italy In World Cup Opener
Traditional slow starters and defending champions Italy began the defence of its title in familiar fashion as the Azzurri came from behind to draw 1-1 with South American side Paraguay in Cape Town thanks to a goal from Roma star Daniele De Rossi.
Tuesday, 15th June 2010 at 10:37am
Germans Signal Intent After Thrashing Sorry Australia
Joachim Loew's Germany side got its World Cup campaign off to a flying start on Sunday as they ran out 4-0 winners over Australia who had Tim Cahill harshly dismissed for a clumsly second half challenge.
Monday, 14th June 2010 at 09:44am
Iniesta a Doubt for Spain Opener
Barcelona star Andres Iniesta could be a doubt for Spain's first World Cup match against Switzerland after the Spanish national team doctor revealed that the talented playmaker had suffered a thigh injury.
Thursday, 10th June 2010 at 12:07pm
Fans Miss Out as Injuries to Star Players Mount Up
With less than 48 hours to go until the opening match of the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa, football fans around the world are coming to terms with the loss of some of football's leading players from the global showpiece.
Thursday, 10th June 2010 at 12:04pm
Van Persie Hoping for Swift Robben Return
Holland and Arsenal star Robin van Persie is hoping that Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben will make a swift return to the national side to help spearhead the Dutch World Cup campaign.
Wednesday, 9th June 2010 at 12:07pm
France Win Right to Host Euro 2016
1984 and 2000 European champions France has won the right to host the 2016 European Championships, beating off rival bids from Italy and Turkey.
Sunday, 30th May 2010 at 05:09am
Preparations for South Africa Gather Momentum
As Africa's first World Cup draws nearer and nearer, final preparations are well and truly underway before the teams leave for South Africa next month.
Monday, 5th April 2010 at 05:09am
Blanc to Coach Les Blues
Former Manchester United and France centre half Laurent Blanc will take charge of the French national team after the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, leaving his current position as manager of Bordeaux.
Monday, 1st February 2010 at 05:09am
World Cup Qualifying Update
As the latest round of qualifying has drawn to a close, a number of teams are edging ever closer towards qualifying for 2010's summer feast of football.
Wednesday, 6th January 2010 at 05:09am
2009 Confederations Cup
The draw for the 2009 Confederations Cup has thrown up two decidedly different groups.
Tuesday, 5th January 2010 at 05:09am
George Weah
Former World Footballer of the Year, George Weah, hopes that a successful hosting of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will lead to more international events being held on the African continent.
Monday, 4th January 2010 at 05:09am
2018 Announcement in 2010
FIFA has announced that the winners for the right to host the 2018 World Cup Finals will be announced in December 2010.
Sunday, 3rd January 2010 at 05:09am
Peru Kicked out of Qualifying.
South American nation Peru has been suspended from playing international football due to a dispute between the Peruvian Football Association, the FPF, and the Peruvian government.
Saturday, 2nd January 2010 at 05:09am
Latest FIFA Rankings
In the latest FIFA Rankings, Paraguay were the big climbers, moving up 5 places to take their position inside the top 20 on the back of their impressive qualifying campaign to date. The other big mover was England, whose resurgence under coach Fabio Capello has seen them climb four places to sit in the top 10.
Friday, 1st January 2010 at 05:09am
