FIFA dismisses `belief` 2022 Qatar World Cup will be held in winter

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 12:55

FIFA has reportedly dismissed the comments of the football governing body`s secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be held in the winter months that year, instead of the June-July tournament originally scheduled.

World Cup prize money set for huge increase

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 18:00

The prize money at next year`s World Cup finals will be increased by at least a third from that on offer in South Africa in 2010, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said on Tuesday.

World Cup kickoff times won`t change: FIFA

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 17:00

World football`s governing body, FIFA is set to extend the construction deadline for three of Brazil`s 12 World Cup 2014 venues.

2022 Qatar World Cup set to move to winter, says FIFA secretary general

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:51

The 2022 Football World Cup is set to be switched to November and December in winters, as the Premier League was close to an agreement for it, according to FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke.

FIFA confident Brazil can ensure World Cup security

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 09:37

Football`s world governing body FIFA is confident Brazil can ensure security during next year`s World Cup, its secretary general said on Thursday.

Jerome Valcke keeps heat on Brazil for 2014 World Cup venues

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 09:17

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke kept the heat on Brazil on Monday, saying his visits to World Cup venues were a means of keeping up the "pressure" for the country to be ready for next June.

Sao Paulo will be ready to host World Cup opener: FIFA

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 12:20

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke said he had no doubt that Sao Paulo`s Itaquera stadium would be ready in time to host the opener of the 2014 World Cup.

FIFA chief insists `no Plan B` for World Cup amid Brazil protests

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 00:21

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke insists there is “no Plan B” and says the 2014 World Cup will go ahead in Brazil despite civil unrest during the Confederations Cup.

FIFA: Nigeria certain to play in Confederations Cup

Last Updated: Friday, June 14, 2013, 12:51

World football`s governing body FIFA has guaranteed that Nigeria is in no danger of forfeiting particiaption in the Confederations Cup beginning Saturday.

Government approves India`s bid to host U-17 Football WC

Last Updated: Thursday, June 13, 2013, 15:00

The government on thursday gave the go-ahead to India`s ambitious bid to host the U-17 Football World Cup in 2017, thus boosting the country`s chances of organising the tournament that is already being backed by FIFA Vice President Jerome Valcke.

FIFA seeks Romario`s support for World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 13:54

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke says he will seek the support of Romario as Brazil prepares to host this year`s Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.