Fifa to debate age limits for executives and new code of conduct
• Congress will discuss barring election for anyone over 72• Will also discuss new commitments against corruptionFifa's annual congress is to be presented with a proposal limiting mandates for its president and officials and barring election for an...
Council of Europe criticises Sepp Blatter over ISL bribery case
• 'Difficult to imagine Fifa president would not have known'• ISL were the company that sold Fifa's World Cup TV rightsThe Fifa president Sepp Blatter's handling of the ISL bribery case has been severely criticised by a Council of Europe report.On ...
Said & Done: Peter Taylor on Bahrain; Platini on bandits; plus hug of the week
Peter Taylor on Bahrain; Platini on bandits; two reasons to marry a footballer; plus hug of the weekMan of the week Bahrain coach Peter Taylor – backing the nation's right to host Formula One despite its no-nonsense approach to pro-democracy protests...
Human Rights Group Criticizes Sepp, Just Like Everyone Else
The words “Sepp Blatter” and “legacy” are inextricably linked. Most of the time, they’re enveloped by many more words of the four-letter variation. Solidar, a Swiss human rights group, is doing their part to make sure this stays on steady course, by making a video critiquing Sepp’s approach to World Cup 2014 and the manner...
Sepp Blatter wishes Stilian Petrov well as midfielder begins treatment
• Fifa president wishes Aston Villa captain 'strength in his fight' • Petrov starts leukaemia treatment in London on MondayThe Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has become the latest high-profile figure to wish Stilian Petrov "strength" as the Aston Vi...
Independent committee deems Fifa’s current procedures ‘insufficient’
• Sepp Blatter set up committee and is open to reform • Reactions to corruption allegations 'clearly unconvincing'The Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has announced further moves towards reform of his organisation while being subjected to uncompromisi...
Anti-corruption expert set to publish Fifa reform proposals
• Basel Institute on Governance will be 'tough' on Fifa• Sepp Blatter will open press conference after report is outThe anti-corruption expert Mark Pieth plans to publish his Fifa reform proposals on Friday, hours after he meets the world governing...
Sepp Blatter’s Fifa re-election should be investigated, says committee
• Council of Europe committee questions voting process• Demands Fifa be transparent about its 'various scandals'Sepp Blatter's unopposed re-election as president of Fifa last year should be the subject of an internal investigation into whether he u...
Sepp Blatter apologises to Brazil over Fifa’s World Cup criticism
• Blatter pledges to mend relations with World Cup organisers• Jérôme Valcke said Brazil needed 'a kick up the backside'Sepp Blatter has apologised to Brazil for the disparaging remarks made by Fifa's general secretary about the country's slow pr...
Blatter: I can convince Ifab on goalline tech
• 'We don't want a repeat of last World Cup,' says Blatter• International board to assess latest test results on SaturdaySepp Blatter has said he thinks he can convince football's rule-makers to implement goalline technology.A high-profile mistake ...
Fifa corruption-investigation decision to be made in April
• Committee awaits Fifa response to recommendations• Fifa's openness will determine need for inquiry into allegationsThe committee overseeing reform at Fifa will decide in April whether it will conduct an investigation into the widespread allegatio...
Blatter: Egyptian officials should be reinstated
• Fifa president unhappy with government interference• Officials were dismissed after deaths at domestic matchThe Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has said he will seek to reinstate the dismissed Egypt Football Federation officials following the viole...
