FIFA gives India checklist for hosting U-17 World Cup
September 7th, 2012 - 9:41 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke Friday gave India a checklist to abide by if the country is to host the Under-17 World Cup.Valcke's pre-requisites include ... Read more...
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Sports minister assures help to FIFA for U-17 World Cup
September 5th, 2012 - 10:26 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Sports Minister Ajay Maken Wednesday assured FIFA that the government will extend all support to the world body for hosting the U-17 World Cup here ... Read more...
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FIFA support India for U-17 and 2022 World Cup
September 5th, 2012 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) On a day when India slumped to its worst ever rankings, world body FIFA Wednesday extended support to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to ... Read more...
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FIFA secretary general to meet Ambani, Munjal
September 3rd, 2012 - 8:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke will be meeting leading Indian industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Pawan Munjal during a four-day visit to the national capital from Wednesday ... Read more...
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‘All in one rhythm’ slogan for Brazil World Cup
May 30th, 2012 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 30 (IANS) World football's governing body FIFA announced "All in one rhythm" will be the official slogan for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.FIFA Secretary General ... Read more...
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Brazil lags 95 percent in 2014 Football World Cup work
May 24th, 2012 - 5:32 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 24 (IANS) A Brazilian government report has revealed just five percent of the country's 2014 Football World Cup projects have been completed, implying nearly 95 percent ... Read more...
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FIFA official to return to Brazil next week
April 3rd, 2012 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 3 (IANS) FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke will return to Brazil next week for a Senate hearing on the country's 2014 World Cup preparations.It will be ... Read more...
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Valcke to return to Brazil for FIFA inspections
March 31st, 2012 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 31 (IANS) FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke will be back in Brazil to overlook the country's preparation for the 2014 World Cup.Valcke offended Brazil's Minister of ... Read more...
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Ronaldo defends Valcke’s criticism of Brazil
March 9th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, March 9 (IANS) Ronaldo defended FIFA's secretary general Jerome Valcke's recent harsh words for Brazil's delayed football World Cup 2014 preparations.Valcke declared last week that projects and ... Read more...
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FIFA concerned about Brazil’s preparedness for 2014 World Cup
March 3rd, 2012 - 6:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, March 3 (IANS) Football's world governing body FIFA has raised serious concerns about Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup saying that "things are not moving in Brazil".FIFA's secretary ... Read more...
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Bebeto joins Brazil’s organising committee for 2014 World Cup
February 18th, 2012 - 6:09 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Feb 18 (IANS) Amidst widespread rumours of Ricardo Teixeira stepping down as president of the Brazilian Confederation of Soccer (CBF), soccer legend Bebeto was named in Brazil's ... Read more...
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FIFA’s secretary-general assures Brazil will be ready for World Cup
January 21st, 2012 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 21 (IANS) FIFA's Secretary-General Jerome Valcke has praised Brazil's preparations for the 2014 football World Cup.Valcke came to Brazil Friday on a routine inspection escorted by ... Read more...
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World cup hosts Russia better organised than Brazil: Blatter
January 21st, 2012 - 6:05 am ICT by IANS
St. Petersburg, Jan 21 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia is better prepared now for the 2018 World Cup than Brazil is for the tournament just two years away, FIFA president Sepp Blatter ... Read more...
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FIFA raises 2014 World Cup concerns with Brazil
December 17th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by IANS
Tokyo, Dec 17 (IANS) FIFA president Sepp Blatter will meet Brazil's government representatives here Saturdayto discuss concerns about the preparations for the 2014 World Cup.FIFA officials have raised ... Read more...
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Bin Hammam writes to FIFA, claims unfair treatment
June 1st, 2011 - 8:15 pm ICT by IANS
Zurich, June 1 (IANS) Suspended Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohammad bin Hammam said that he was deliberately debarred from attending the FIFA Congress as the world body decided to ... Read more...
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Zhang Jilong is interim AFC chief after bin Hammam’s suspension
May 30th, 2011 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) China's Zhang Jilong took over as interim president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Monday after president Mohammad bin Hammam was suspended by the world ... Read more...
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FIFA chief tells Toure: Can’t use ignorance as defence for positive drug test
March 9th, 2011 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 9 (ANI): FIFA chief Jerome Valcke has warned Manchester City defender Kolo Toure that he cannot use ignorance as a defence for his positive drug test.In the wake of failing ... Read more...
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FIFA warn Nigeria of dire consequences
July 3rd, 2010 - 8:56 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, July 3 (DPA) The future of football in Nigeria will be compromised if the government fails to rescind a self-imposed ban on the country's teams, the ruling body FIFA said.
A letter ... Read more...
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Another “Wembley” goal highlights officiating problems at World Cup
June 27th, 2010 - 11:32 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 27 (DPA) A new "Wembley" goal Sunday was the latest setback for referees at the World Cup after even the ruling body FIFA acknowledged that officiating was not always to ... Read more...
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FIFA hails South Africa as ‘perfect’ host
June 27th, 2010 - 1:14 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 27 (IANS) Soccer World Cup governing body FIFA has hailed South Africa for being the "perfect" host of the tournament and said the country will now be considered as an ... Read more...
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FIFA warns French government against meddling in football
June 26th, 2010 - 11:49 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 26 (DPA) Football's ruling body FIFA has warned the French government to keep out of the workings of football, the organization's secretary general, Jerome Valcke, said Saturday.
"I spoke to the ... Read more...
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Nigeria risk FIFA ban over government interference
June 26th, 2010 - 11:48 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 26 (DPA) Nigeria could face a ban by world football governing body FIFA following government interference in the way football is run in the country, officials have disclosed.
The National Sports ... Read more...
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FIFA to discuss controversial Jabulani ball after World Cup
June 26th, 2010 - 11:35 pm ICT by IANS
Johannesburg, June 26 (DPA) FIFA, international football's governing body, said Saturday it would discuss the controversial Jabulani World Cup ball with coaches and team captains after the tournament in South Africa.
"We're not ... Read more...
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Australia favourite to host 2022 football World Cup after 2018 bid-axe
June 11th, 2010 - 6:42 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, June 11(ANI): Australia has emerged as one of the favourites to host the 2022 football World Cup after the Football Federation Australia (FFA) decided to drop the 2018 bid.FFA Chairman Frank ... Read more...
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Fear that World Cup fans may be targets for criminals, terrorists
June 11th, 2010 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Johannesburg, June 11 (ANI): There are concerns that fans and members of the 32 national teams competing in this year's FIFA World Cup may be targets for criminals and terrorists.The North ... Read more...
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FIFA issues more tickets for World Cup
May 28th, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by IANS
Pretoria, May 28 (IANS) About 90,000 additional tickets are being made available for the public from Friday for the FIFA World Cup matches in South Africa.
FIFA said the tickets are being sold ... Read more...
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World Cup bosses seek Interpol’s help to probe bid corruption claims
May 21st, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 21 (ANI): World Cup bosses have sought the help of Interpol to investigate Lord Triesman's allegations of corruption.FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke revealed football's governing body is working with the ... Read more...
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FIFA to probe Triesman’s comments
May 18th, 2010 - 7:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 18 (ANI): FIFA bosses will investigate the FA's handling of Lord Triesman over his reported comments on the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups."FIFA officials are ... Read more...
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FIFA scolds Brazil over delays in 2014 World Cup preparations
May 6th, 2010 - 2:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, May 6 (DPA) FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke strongly criticised Brazil over delays in preparations for the 2014 World Cup.
"Brazil is not walking along the right path," Valcke said ... Read more...
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FIFA unveils tickets for 2010 World Cup
April 16th, 2010 - 3:37 pm ICT by IANS
Soweto (South Africa), April 16 (DPA) The final design for 2010 World Cup tickets was unveiled Friday by FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke and South Africa organising committee CEO Danny Jordaan at ... Read more...
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Iran girls barred from Singapore Youth Olympics for wearing hijab
April 6th, 2010 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 6(ANI): The Iranian girls' football team has been barred from this year's inaugural Youth Olympic Games after FIFA rejected the Iranian Olympic panel's request to let their players wear hijab ... Read more...
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South Africa still not ready to host 2010 World Cup: FIFA
February 24th, 2010 - 6:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb. 24 (ANI): FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke has said that South Africa is still not ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals, nearly 100 days ahead of the start ... Read more...
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Stage set in Cape Town for nail-biting World Cup draw
December 3rd, 2009 - 8:43 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, Dec 3 (DPA) The stage is set and the trophy has arrived in Cape Town for South Africa's last major test on the road to hosting the football World ... Read more...
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FIFA: Maradona must stay away from World Cup
December 3rd, 2009 - 2:16 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 3(ANI): After rumours circulated that Argentina manager Diego Maradona might try to gain media accreditation for Friday's World Cup draw in Cape Town, FIFA has said he must stay away ... Read more...
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Charlize Theron draws “Ireland” at World Cup draw rehearsal
December 2nd, 2009 - 8:24 pm ICT by IANS
Cape Town, Dec 2 (DPA) Oscar-award-winning South African actress Charlize Theron put up another good performance when she pulled "Ireland" during a rehearsal for the World Cup draw on Friday, it ... Read more...
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