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FIFA's Blatter urged to stand down
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» Top European football officials on Tuesday publicly called on Sepp Blatter to end his reign as FIFA president amid accusations of corruption against Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid.
FIFA's Blatter urged to end reign
AFP, Published on 11/06/2014
» Top European football officials on Tuesday publicly called on Sepp Blatter to end his reign as FIFA president amid accusations of corruption against Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid.
Australia make three changes to face 'desperate' France
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie has made three injury-enforced changes to his starting XV for Saturday's second Test against 'desperate' France, when Michael Hooper will become one his country's youngest ever captains.
Blatter takes aim at FIFA 'destroyers'
AFP, Published on 10/06/2014
» World football chief Sepp Blatter blasted critics trying to "destroy" FIFA on Monday as he launched a staunch defence of his scandal-tainted organisation.
Fifa pressed over Thailand graft
AFP, Published on 09/06/2014
» Major sponsors Adidas, Sony and Visa on Sunday demanded that Fifa thoroughly investigate corruption allegations over Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid, piling pressure on football's rulers over the scandal.
No fear for Spain in Dutch World Cup rematch
AFP, Published on 08/06/2014
» Defending champions Spain leave for Brazil optimistic about their chances of a repeat triumph and undaunted by Friday's opening game against the Netherlands in a rematch of the 2010 World Cup final.
Socceroos ready to step up to Chile mark
AFP, Published on 08/06/2014
» Australia's Alex Wilkinson and Jason Davidson said Saturday excitement is building in the squad camp as they finalize preparations for their World Cup opener against Chile on Friday.
Police, strikers clash in Sao Paulo
AFP, Published on 07/06/2014
» SAO PAULO - Brazil's World Cup preparations endured a rough, as police clashed with striking subway workers in Sao Paulo, massive traffic jams snarled the mega-city and fans booed the national team.
Blatter confident over Cup as chaos grips Sao Paulo
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Football supremo Sepp Blatter voiced confidence that Brazil would deliver a successful World Cup on Thursday as the city hosting the tournament's opening match grappled with transport chaos.
Cahill says Aussies determined to compete
AFP, Published on 05/06/2014
» Veteran striker Tim Cahill insisted Wednesday Australia are not at the World Cup to make up the numbers as they try to clamber out of a group containing champions Spain, the Netherlands and Chile.