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World Cups in Russia, Qatar uncertain in a post-Blatter world of FIFA reform
June 8, 2015
World Cups in Russia, Qatar uncertain in a post-Blatter world of FIFA reform
Russia and Qatar may have had to pay bribes to secure their World Cups, Sepp Blatter’s former special advisor has…
Luis Suarez journeys from World Cup villain to Champions League hero
June 8, 2015
Luis Suarez journeys from World Cup villain to Champions League hero
The numbers reflect the shift in effectiveness from both players. Messi scored 23 before New Year’s and 35 after, his…
Champions League: 'We are not sacrificial lambs', Juventus say
June 6, 2015
Champions League: 'We are not sacrificial lambs', Juventus say
Juventus meet Barcelona today as the underdog, but defender Leonardo Bonucci says they will not be “sacrifical lambs” and will…
Ex SA President Mbeki 'approved' $10m World Cup cash
June 6, 2015
Ex SA President Mbeki 'approved' $10m World Cup cash
South Africa’s sports minister says the decision to donate $10m to Fifa to develop Caribbean football was approved by then…
Black Stars begin non-residential camping in Accra
June 5, 2015
Black Stars begin non-residential camping in Accra
The Black Stars have begun their non-residential camping on Thursday afternoon ahead of the 2015 AFCON qualifying match against Mauritius…
Fifa saga: Jack Warner to 'reveal all'
June 4, 2015
Fifa saga: Jack Warner to 'reveal all'
Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner has said in a TV address that he will reveal all he knows about corruption…
Essien joins Greek side Panathinaikos
June 4, 2015
Essien joins Greek side Panathinaikos
Michael Essien has sealed a two-year switch from AC Milan to Greek side, Panathinaikos. Essien, 32, finalized his switch from…
Fifa officials on Interpol's 'most wanted' list
June 3, 2015
Fifa officials on Interpol's 'most wanted' list
Interpol has placed six people, including two former FIFA officials and four corporate executives, on its most wanted list on…
Bernard Mensah called up for AFCON qualifier against Mauritius
June 3, 2015
Bernard Mensah called up for AFCON qualifier against Mauritius
Ghana coach Avram Grant has named debutante Bernard Mensah in his 23-man squad for the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations…
Fifa: Sepp Blatter to quit as president amid corruption scandal
June 2, 2015
Fifa: Sepp Blatter to quit as president amid corruption scandal
Sepp Blatter says he will resign as president of football’s governing body Fifa amid a corruption scandal. In announcing his…