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More change needed at FIFA says corruption body

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:57:10 GMT

BERNE, Aug 16 (Reuters) - FIFA should limit terms for senior officials, set up an independent group to clear up anti-corruption allegations and "embrace transparency", corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI) said on Tuesday.

Blatter signals arrival of goalline technology

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:53:11 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 27 (Reuters) - England's Premier League and any others who want to introduce goalline technology got the go-ahead to do so from FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Wednesday, as long as the law-making International Football Association Board approves it next March.

Myanmar fans' fury halts World Cup qualifier with Oman

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:57:18 GMT

YANGON, July 28 (Reuters) - A World Cup qualifier between Myanmar and Oman was abandoned on Thursday after angry fans hurled rocks and glass bottles at the referee, the visiting coach Paul Le Guen and one of his players, witnesses said.

Blatter denies Bin Hammam's claims he is a dictator

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:55:59 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 27 (Reuters) - Beleaguered FIFA president Sepp Blatter denied he ran FIFA like a dictatorship on Wednesday but refused to make any comment on his former ally Mohamed bin Hammam, who was banned from soccer for life on Saturday on corruption charges.

2014 World Cup to start on June 12, FIFA says

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:13:32 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 27 (Reuters) - The 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil will start on June 12 with the final on July 13, FIFA's secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Wednesday.

FIFA to open new probe into Caribbean meeting

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 03:50:12 GMT

BERNE, July 26 (Reuters) - FIFA are set to open a further investigation into the meeting of Caribbean football officials which resulted in former presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam being banned for life.

Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:42:26 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, July 25 (Reuters) - Argentina's failure to win the Copa America as hosts and end an 18-year wait for a major title cost coach Sergio Batista his job on Monday.

Forlan scores two as Uruguay win Copa America

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 22:12:10 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, July 24 (Reuters) - Diego Forlan scored twice after Luis Suarez's opening goal as Uruguay beat Paraguay 3-0 to win the Copa America on Sunday and be crowned South American champions for a record 15th time.

Jubilant Uruguayans celebrate Copa America win

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:33:28 GMT

MONTEVIDEO, July 24 (Reuters) - Thousands of Uruguayan soccer fans, many with faces painted sky blue, flooded into the streets of the capital on Sunday to celebrate their team's record-breaking Copa America triumph.

Forlan follows in family footsteps with Copa America win

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:34:15 GMT

BUENOS AIRES, July 24 (Reuters) - Diego Forlan completed a remarkable achievement for his family with Uruguay's record 15th Copa America title on Sunday.

Brazil name three newcomers for Germany friendly

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:42:41 GMT

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 25 (Reuters) - Brazil coach Mano Menezes named three newcomers on Monday in his squad for a friendly against Germany next month.