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FIFA scandal: Former top official Chuck Blazer admits bribe-taking

Documents from a hearing in New York in 2013 reveal that Chuck Blazer accepted bribes to vote for several events including the World Cups in South in 2010 and in France in 1998.

Sport

Xavi's emotional goodbye to Barcelona

Xavi Hernandez failed to hold back the tears in an emotional farewell speech on Wednesday. The 35-year-old, who was quick to praise all of those who

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Transparency International tells FIFA: "Start an independent reform committee now"

Deborah Unger of Transparency International spoke to euronews about the resignation of Sepp Blatter and the future of FIFA in the aftermath of the corruption scandal crippling world football's governi

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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.

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FIFA and its sponsors - who has the most to lose?

Switzerland

FIFA's week of rolling heads

Sepp Blatter went quietly. The head of FIFA withdrew with his chin up, saying he felt he didn’t have the football world’s unanimous support. He put

Sport

Benitez appointed new Real Madrid manager

After weeks of speculation, Rafael Benítez has been appointed as Real Madrid’s new manager on a three-year contract. The 55-year-old, who left

Sport

Borussia Dortmund unveil Thomas Tuchel as new coach

Thomas Tuchel has been officially unveiled as Borussia Dortmund’s new manager. The former Mainz boss replaces Jurgen Klopp, who enjoyed great success

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Former FIFA officials on Interpol wanted list

Wanted over alleged racketeering, conspiracy and corruption: Interpol issues red notices for two former FIFA heads and four sports executives.

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New York Cosmos plays historic football match in Havana

South Africa

South Africa says 2010 World Cup bid was above board

South Africa’s sports minister has denied allegations that the country’s World Cup organising committee paid bribes to host the 2010 World Cup.

Europe

Football officials must clamp down on match-fixing, say gambling firms

Football authorities must do more to clamp down on match-fixing, a group of online gambling firms have said. In a report to the European Parliament

Switzerland

Fifagate: Further pressure on Blatter as allegations of 10m dollar bribe emerge

The UK Press Association (PA) says it has obtained evidence proving FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke was aware of a 10-million-dollar payment to

Sport

The Corner: Messi magic, Gunners glory and leaky goals in China

Lionel Messi inspired Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao to win the Copa del Rey and close in on a treble winning season with just the

Sport

Thirsty Chinese goalkeeper leaks goal

This week on our Bloopers segment of ‘The Corner’ a Chinese Superleague goalkeeper takes a water break but leaks a goal. The mishap proves costly for

World News

FIFA Almighty: 'bigger than the UN'

The headquarters of the almighty FIFA, football’s world governing body, sit in splendour in Zurich, Switzerland. It was founded by Denmark, France

Sport

Arsenal rout Villa in final to claim FA Cup record

Switzerland

Defiant Blatter hits back at critics after FIFA re-election

Sepp Blatter has turned on his critics following his re-election as head of football’s world governing body for a fifth term. FIFA’s president

Switzerland

Blatter re-elected for fifth term as FIFA president

Not even the corruption scandal that has recently hit FIFA could stop Sepp Blatter being re-elected for a fifth term as President of world football’s

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FIFA's Blatter wins reelection after two rounds of votes

UPDATE : Sepp Blatter wins FIFA presidential vote after Prince Ali withdraws his candidacy for the second round of voting. Sepp Blatter unexpectedly