HOT: Blatter wants to reinstate Egypt football leaders
February 5, 2012 by soccer jersey
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter said he will seek to reinstate fired Egypt soccer federation leaders, calling their dismissal “direct interference” by the Cairo government.
Source: NBCSports.com: Soccer
World Cup: Blatter asks Egypt to provide reasons for violence
February 2, 2012 by soccer jersey
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FIFA President Sepp Blatter has asked the Egyptian Football Association for details on the causes of the stadium riot that killed at least 74 fans.
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HOT: FIFA to consider allowing 4th sub in extra time
February 2, 2012 by soccer jersey
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FIFA’s rule-making panel will discuss next month the possibility of allowing teams to use a fourth substitute in extra time.
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World Cup: Qatar loses Oman game on FIFA ruling
February 2, 2012 by soccer jersey
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Qatar’s bid to qualify for the 2012 Olympics has taken a hit after FIFA ruled that the Gulf nation had fielded an ineligible player in a qualifying game last November, overturning the initial draw and awarding a 3-0 win to Oman.
Source: NBCSports.com: Soccer
HOT: World Cup 2010 – Dutch faced with hotel search
January 23, 2012 by soccer jersey
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World Cup 2010 – Dutch faced with hotel search
FIFA is hunting for a hotel for the Dutch World Cup squad after the Netherlands failed to book rooms so deep into the tournament.
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World Cup 2010 – Injured Fabregas could miss semi
Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas is a doubt [...]
World Cup: US moves up 1 spot to 33rd in FIFA rankings
January 18, 2012 by soccer jersey
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World and European champion Spain retained the top spot in the FIFA rankings for the fifth straight month, and the United States moved up one place to 33rd.
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HOT: Official: Neymar signs new Santos contract until 2014
January 13, 2012 by soccer jersey
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Santos forward Neymar has officially penned a new contract with the Copa Libertadores winners until 2014.
The 19-year-old sensation had agreed to sign an improved deal with Santos in November, but his contract was only submitted to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Friday.
Neymar’s previous deal expired in February 2015, but the [...]
World Cup: FIFA cuts Jack Warner’s son from development staff
January 13, 2012 by soccer jersey
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FIFA has cut another tie to disgraced former Vice President Jack Warner, ending his son’s job as a Caribbean development officer.
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HOT: FIFA pledges to protect match-fixing witnesses
January 11, 2012 by soccer jersey
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FIFA has pledged to protect witnesses who report match-fixing plots by organized crime syndicates.
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HOT: Swansea City confirm signings of youngsters Darnel Situ and Rory Donnelly
January 10, 2012 by soccer jersey
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The Swans have announced the capture of the 19-year-olds following clearance from the Premier League and Fifa, after transfers were agreed with Lens and Cliftonville respectively
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