ARTICLES RELATING TO SEPP BLATTER

Blatter suggests SWC reshuffle

2013-05-15 18:29

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says "it's not rational and reasonable" to stage the 2022 World Cup in the searing summer heat of Qatar.

Blatter slams racist jeering

2013-05-13 13:33

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he is "appalled" by racist jeering directed at AC Milan's Mario Balotelli at the weekend.

Blatter cleared of misconduct

2013-04-30 12:17

FIFA's Sepp Blatter has been cleared of misconduct in the ISL bribery case, a report by FIFA's ethics committee has said.

Blatter's Twitter account hacked

2013-04-22 21:17

FIFA President Sepp Blatter's Twitter account has been hacked with tweets implying he is set to quit and involved in corruption.

FIFA picks GoalControl system

2013-04-02 16:21

FIFA has picked the GoalControl goal-line technology system as its preferred choice ahead of the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil.

Blatter trusts SWC hosts

2013-03-19 17:19

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the governing body "totally" trusts Brazil will have stadiums and infrastructure ready for the 2014 SWC.

FIFA to combat racism

2013-03-02 14:23

FIFA is establishing a task force to deal with racism in soccer, the president of the world governing body Sepp Blatter has said.

Blatter surprised at criticism

2013-02-11 09:15

FIFA president Sepp Blatter expressed his surprise at public criticism of the governing body by its own anti-corruption advisers.

Blatter: Most cases dealt with

2013-02-07 20:08

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says most allegations of match-fixing raised by Europol this week were previously dealt with.

Fifa visit: Guinea opposition puts off protest

2013-02-07 12:58

Guinea's opposition says it will postpone a protest march against an alleged bid to rig an upcoming parliamentary election, to allow for a visit by Fifa chief Sepp Blatter.

Pistorius spoils himself a little

2013-01-20 13:34
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Athlete Oscar Pistorius has bought himself a McLaren supercar of about R3.5m as a Christmas gift for a successful year, it has been reported.

Goal-line tech works - Blatter

2012-12-15 12:30

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says that goal-line technology "works" and referees are happy to see it implemented.

Blatter 'shocked' by death

2012-12-04 14:22

FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he is "deeply shocked" by the death of a volunteer linesman who was beaten by a group of players.

English FA hails FIFA grant

2012-11-21 18:38

England's Football Association has welcomed a $500 000 grant from FIFA towards its new national soccer centre.

FIFA details how $1.2bn spent

2012-11-15 13:25

FIFA has published details of who has shared more than $1.2bn of development funding during Sepp Blatter's presidency.

FIFA disbands SWC task force

2012-10-30 21:18

FIFA has disbanded an expert panel led by Franz Beckenbauer and Pele which was aiming to improve soccer as a spectacle.

'Russia on track for 2018 SWC'

2012-09-30 14:03

World soccer supremo Sepp Blatter says Russia is well ahead of schedule towards hosting the 2018 World Cup.

Blatter opposed to age limits

2012-08-29 12:58

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is against age restrictions for officials although he would be prepared to accept a limit on his term.

Blatter weakened: Hoeness

2012-07-18 14:02

Bayern Munich's Uli Hoeness says FIFA boss Sepp Blatter's position has been further weakened by fresh corruption allegations.

Havelange must go: Blatter

2012-07-16 07:53

FIFA should strip former boss Joao Havelange of honorary title, the president of football's governing body Sepp Blatter has said.

Blatter to explain payments?

2012-07-13 12:37

FIFA boss Sepp Blatter has questions to answer over a bribery scandal that has further damaged the world soccer's governing body.

Blatter: Muamba a miracle

2012-03-22 14:23

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says the recovery of Bolton Wanderers player Fabrice Muamba was "a miracle".

FIFA 'deceiving' Brazilians

2012-03-19 08:02

Romario says FIFA and the Brazilian government are misleading the Brazilian people by saying the nation will host the greatest SWC.

Calls mount for Blatter to go

2012-02-03 13:05

Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson says the time has come for FIFA president Sepp Blatter to quit.

Blatter: Black day for football

2012-02-02 09:02

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he is very shocked and saddened to learn of the deaths of at least 73 fans in Egypt.

 

Blatter slams racism fine

2013-05-14 16:35

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has criticised Italian football authorities for the "unacceptable" decision to fine Roma €50 000.

Blatter eyes another term

2013-05-03 07:44

FIFA's Sepp Blatter dropped a hint he plans to stand again for another four year term as the head of world soccer's governing body.

FIFA to open museum in 2015

2013-04-25 15:15

World football's governing body FIFA says it expects its football museum to be opened early 2015.

Blatter backtracks on stance

2013-04-05 11:46

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has softened his stance on calling for clubs to be punished with relegation after serious racist abuse.

Platini hits out at Blatter

2013-03-20 19:35

European soccer boss Michel Platini has hit out at FIFA president Sepp Blatter after Blatter said EURO 2020 will "lack heart and soul".

Blatter critical of Euro plans

2013-03-14 14:31

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised plans for the 2020 European Championship to be played in 13 countries.

FIFA licenses Cairos system

2013-02-25 13:44

Goal-line technology system Cairos has been licensed by FIFA as the third candidate for use at the 2014 Soccer World Cup in Brazil.

FIFA blasted over 'nepotism'

2013-02-09 09:07

FIFA was accused of encouraging a "culture of nepotism" by an independent body set-up to overhaul the way the body operates.

'Impossible' to stop cheats

2013-02-07 16:45

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says cheats will always exist in the sport and it would be impossible to stop them.

Blatter: Relegate racists' teams

2013-01-24 18:08

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says that relegation would be a suitable punishment for teams whose supporters are guilty of racism.

Blatter warns against racism

2013-01-15 12:11

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned players that running away from racism is not the right way to deal with the issue.

Racism 'not football problem'

2012-12-15 11:31

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes completely ridding soccer of racism will be impossible while it remains a problem in society.

Blatter lauds Brazilian efforts

2012-12-01 16:12

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has lauded Brazil for its efforts to get ready for the Confederations Cup - a tune-up to the 2014 World Cup.

Racism is 'a devil' - Blatter

2012-11-21 09:16

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described racism in football as "a devil" a year after sparking outrage with controversial remarks.

'Blatter labelled Poms idiots'

2012-10-31 18:37

London Olympics organiser Sebastian Coe says FIFA President Sepp Blatter once described English soccer as being "run by idiots."

Muamba to meet Blatter for job

2012-10-10 21:20

Cardiac-arrest survivor and former soccer player Fabrice Muamba will meet FIFA president Sepp Blatter about a possible job.

Platini blasts Blatter

2012-08-31 20:07

UEFA chief Michel Platini has criticised FIFA head Sepp Blatter's autocratic style on important decisions regarding soccer's future.

Bin Hammam wins appeal

2012-07-19 12:37

Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed bin Hammam won his case against a life ban from football for allegedly bribing voters.

FIFA picks corruption buster

2012-07-17 14:46

FIFA has appointed former United States attorney Michael J. Garcia as lead prosecutor to investigate allegations of corruption.

Germans dismayed at Blatter

2012-07-14 20:10

The DBF has expressed dismay after FIFA president Sepp Blatter insisted he did not have the power to punish Joao Havelange.

Blatter: Penalties a tragedy

2012-05-25 12:46

FIFA's Sepp Blatter has asked German great Franz Beckenbauer to find an alternative to the "tragedy" of penalty shootouts.

FIFA to insure players

2012-03-22 13:39

Sepp Blatter says FIFA will insure players on international duty in a move expected to satisfy Europe's top clubs.

Blatter: Football is a victim

2012-02-11 10:34

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says football has become a victim of its own popularity after a swathe of match-fixing scandals.

Blatter asks Egypt for details

2012-02-02 14:45

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has asked the Egyptian FA for details on the causes of the stadium riot that killed at least 74 fans.

Egypt soccer riots 'like a war'

2012-02-02 07:03

Egypt has declared three days of mourning after at least 74 people died and hundreds were injured when a soccer riot spread, as concerns mount that riot police largely failed to intervene.

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