FIFPro backs World Cup schedule change

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 13:44

Football`s international players` union FIFPro has backed a decision by governing body FIFA to reconsider early kickoffs during next year`s World Cup.

Blatter expects 2022 Qatar World Cup to be moved from summer spot

Last Updated: Monday, August 26, 2013, 15:29

FIFA President Sepp Blatter expects his executive committee to decide soon that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will be switched from the scorching heat of summer to either winter or spring.

Brazil protests will calm down, Blatter hopes

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013, 13:20

FIFA president Sepp Blatter denied that the Confederations Cup and World Cup are the causes for mass protests across Brazil.

Anti-racism group calls for retirement of FIFA president Blatter

Last Updated: Saturday, April 6, 2013, 11:11

An anti-racism group is putting the pressure on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to step down from his post after his recent comments on racism led to accusations that he has gone soft on fighting the issue.

FIFA president in Marrakech for CAF assembly

Last Updated: Sunday, March 10, 2013, 15:22

FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrived here to take part in the 35th Confederation of African Football (CAF) Ordinary General Assembly.

Blatter blames foreign players for Eng`s World Cup woes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 15:07

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed England has no chance of winning any major tournament, including the World Cup, until and unless it’s domestic league controls the invasion of foreign players.