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FIFA happy with Luzhniki refurbishment ahead of 2018 World Cup
A FIFA delegation is in Moscow to inspect the refurbishment work being carried out on the Luzhniki Stadium ahead of the 2018 World Cup.A FIFA delegation is in Moscow to inspect the refurbishment work being carried out on the Luzhniki Stadium ahead of the 2018 World Cup.
'Could do better' European teams so-so in World Cup Qualifiers
After the highs come the lows as Euro 2016 champions Portugal discovered in the first World Cup qualifying match against Switzerland.After the highs come the lows as Euro 2016 champions Portugal discovered in the first World Cup qualifying match against Switzerland.
Magnificent minnows in a night of World Cup action
In the World Cup qualifiers in Group A France were in Belarus and with all the talent on show failed to breakdown a stubborn home side. The Euro 2016 hosts and runners-up go home unhappy.In the World Cup qualifiers in Group A France were in Belarus and with all the talent on show failed to breakdown a stubborn home side. The Euro 2016 hosts and runners-up go home unhappy.
Wales continue their winning ways in World Cup qualifiers
Wales carried their good form from the European Championships into the World Cup qualifiers.Wales carried their good form from the European Championships into the World Cup qualifiers.
Germany begin World Cup title defence with a stroll in Norway
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Germany knock three past Norway in World Cup qualifiers
Defending Champions Germany got their world cup 2018 qualifiers off to a flying start in Oslo Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller scored in each half while Joshua Kimmich struck on the edge of half tiDefending Champions Germany got their world cup 2018 qualifiers off to a flying start in Oslo Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller scored in each half while Joshua Kimmich struck on the edge of half ti
German football legend Beckenbauer investigated over 2006 World Cup
Swiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings against German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and two former presidents of Germany’s football federation (DFB) in connection with its successful bidSwiss authorities have opened criminal proceedings against German soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and two former presidents of Germany’s football federation (DFB) in connection with its successful bid
Cheaper 2018 World Cup tickets announced for Russians
Prices have been announced for the 2018 World Cup tickets in Russia. For the final they will cost the equivalent of almost 1,000 euros, but there will be cheaper tickets just for Russians.Prices have been announced for the 2018 World Cup tickets in Russia. For the final they will cost the equivalent of almost 1,000 euros, but there will be cheaper tickets just for Russians.
Qatar under fire again over treatment of World Cup workers
Qatar has come under fire again over the treatment of World Cup workers, alleging systematic abuses including forced labour. Amnesty International’sQatar has come under fire again over the treatment of World Cup workers, alleging systematic abuses including forced labour. Amnesty International’s
Beckenbauer sanctioned by FIFA over failure to cooperate
FIFA’s ethics committee has warned and fined Germany’s World Cup-winning captain and coach Franz Beckenbauer for stonewalling an investigation. TheFIFA’s ethics committee has warned and fined Germany’s World Cup-winning captain and coach Franz Beckenbauer for stonewalling an investigation. The
Top FIFA sponsors demand Sepp Blatter quits immediately
Major football sponsors are demanding the immediate resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Companies that have long linked their brand names toMajor football sponsors are demanding the immediate resignation of FIFA president Sepp Blatter. Companies that have long linked their brand names to
Business as usual as Blatter joins Putin for World Cup draw
Despite the corruption scandals surrounding Fifa and the investigations into the bidding process that awarded Russia the World Cup in 2018 and QatarDespite the corruption scandals surrounding Fifa and the investigations into the bidding process that awarded Russia the World Cup in 2018 and Qatar
Russia shows off preparations for World Cup 2018
Russia’s preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup are in full swing as the country gets 11 cities ready to host the tournament. Eager to avoid theRussia’s preparations for the 2018 FIFA World Cup are in full swing as the country gets 11 cities ready to host the tournament. Eager to avoid the
USA into World Cup final with Germany win
Carli Lloyd and Kelley O’Hara fired the United States passed European Champions Germany and into their fourth Women’s World Cup final. It was aCarli Lloyd and Kelley O’Hara fired the United States passed European Champions Germany and into their fourth Women’s World Cup final. It was a
Serbia beat Brazil to become Under-20 World Cup champions
In a shock result, Serbia have been crowned champions of the Under-20 World Cup after beating Brazil in the final in New Zealand on Saturday. TheIn a shock result, Serbia have been crowned champions of the Under-20 World Cup after beating Brazil in the final in New Zealand on Saturday. The
World Cup 2026 bidding process delayed
FIFA will postpone the start of bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup following the launch of a corruption investigation, which has led toFIFA will postpone the start of bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup following the launch of a corruption investigation, which has led to
Blazer says he took bribes over award of World Cup in France in 1998
Former senior Fifa offical Chuck Blazer has admitted taking bribes in connection with the 1998 and 2010 World Cups. Blazer, who headed theFormer senior Fifa offical Chuck Blazer has admitted taking bribes in connection with the 1998 and 2010 World Cups. Blazer, who headed the
Fifagate: 'Everyone completely supports and trusts Russia,' says sports minister
The FBI probe into FIFA will scrutinise the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, although Russia and Qatar seem confident the tournaments will go ahead as planned.The FBI probe into FIFA will scrutinise the awarding of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, although Russia and Qatar seem confident the tournaments will go ahead as planned.
'A sad day for football', but can Sepp Blatter ride it out?
Nine of the defendants were FIFA officials and five were corporate executives. Those arrested included FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb, who is alsoNine of the defendants were FIFA officials and five were corporate executives. Those arrested included FIFA Vice President Jeffrey Webb, who is also
Qatar promises improvements for 'World Cup' migrant workers
Qatar says it is building seven cities or work camps to house more than a quarter of a million migrant labourers. It follows months of controversyQatar says it is building seven cities or work camps to house more than a quarter of a million migrant labourers. It follows months of controversy
Fifa moves 2022 World Cup in Qatar from summer to winter
Fifa has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that was originally planned to take in the summer will be moved to November and December of thatFifa has confirmed that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that was originally planned to take in the summer will be moved to November and December of that
Qatar 2022: FIFA rules out compensation
FIFA have ruled out any prospect of Europe’s football clubs receiving financial compensation over the planned winter World Cup in Qatar. Speaking atFIFA have ruled out any prospect of Europe’s football clubs receiving financial compensation over the planned winter World Cup in Qatar. Speaking at
Qatar 2022: FIFA recommends winter World Cup
A FIFA task force has recommended that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be played between late November and late December, setting football’s worldA FIFA task force has recommended that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar should be played between late November and late December, setting football’s world
Qatar 2022 World Cup set for December Final
Season’s greetings for 2022 from Fifa. Football’s world governing body is poised to move the Qatar World Cup finals from the summer to deepSeason’s greetings for 2022 from Fifa. Football’s world governing body is poised to move the Qatar World Cup finals from the summer to deep
PACE call on Fifa to rerun 2022 World Cup vote
The ongoing debate over whether Qatar should stage the 2022 World Cup was taken to a whole new level on Tuesday. The parliamentary assembly of theThe ongoing debate over whether Qatar should stage the 2022 World Cup was taken to a whole new level on Tuesday. The parliamentary assembly of the
Fifa begin corruption report meeting
The decision whether or not to release a redacted version of a report into alleged corruption during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 WorldThe decision whether or not to release a redacted version of a report into alleged corruption during the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World
'Another shambolic day for FIFA': you couldn't make it up
‘Incomplete’ and ‘erroneous’ are two of the milder criticisms of FIFA’s summary of the report on corruption concerning World Cup bids. That these are‘Incomplete’ and ‘erroneous’ are two of the milder criticisms of FIFA’s summary of the report on corruption concerning World Cup bids. That these are
'Incomplete and erroneous': lawyer slams FIFA's corruption probe
The FIFA report into the transparency of the bidding process for the World Cups in 2018 and 2022 has cleared hosts Russia and Qatar of anyThe FIFA report into the transparency of the bidding process for the World Cups in 2018 and 2022 has cleared hosts Russia and Qatar of any
Russia unveils 2018 World Cup emblem
Moscow’s famed Bolshoi Theatre danced with light as Russia revealed the emblem for the 2018 football World Cup. The design was created by theMoscow’s famed Bolshoi Theatre danced with light as Russia revealed the emblem for the 2018 football World Cup. The design was created by the
Blatter backs Moscow for 2018 World Cup despite boycott calls
Head of world football Sepp Blatter has been in Moscow to look first hand at Russian preparations ahead of the 2018 World Cup. Blatter and RussianHead of world football Sepp Blatter has been in Moscow to look first hand at Russian preparations ahead of the 2018 World Cup. Blatter and Russian