FIFA toughens stance against racism
FIFA has approved a series of reforms, including the adoption of strong anti-racism measures and the induction of Lydia Nsekera as the first female member of the world governing body's executive committee.
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Key member quits FIFA reform process
A leading member of the body set up to advise FIFA on its anti-corruption reforms has resigned saying she does not believe world soccer's governing body is taking the process of change seriously enough.
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Bees cause delay in Brazil
Kick-off in Ponte Preta and Atletico Sorocaba's Campeonato Paulista encounter at the Moisés Lucarelli stadium on Saturday was delayed due to a swarm of bees.
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FIFA issues 74 life bans for match-fixing
FIFA has announced a worldwide extension on bans issued to 74 players and officials found guilty of involvement in match-fixing.
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FIFA agrees to blood tests at World Cup
FIFA has committed to carrying out blood tests and biological profiling for banned drugs at next year's World Cup.
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Gremio hit with stadium punishment
The Arena do Gremio stadium, one of the 2014 World Cup venues in Brazil, will have to close one of its stands for its next Copa Libertadores game following the problems that left a number of fans injured in the last round of the tournament.
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Offside rule set to be clarified by FIFA
One of the most controversial rules in football is set to be changed next month when the game's lawmakers attempt to clarify when a player should be judged offside.
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Keane commits his future to LA Galaxy
Robbie Keane has committed his future to LA Galaxy after signing a new multi-year contract extension with the Major League outfit.
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Journalist Malcolm Brodie passes away
Journalist Malcolm Brodie, the former sports editor of the Belfast Telegraph, has died at the age of 86.
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Platini: Match-fixing is biggest threat
UEFA president Michel Platini believes match-fixing poses the greatest threat to the future of football.
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Celtic agree deal for young Australian Rogic
Australian playmaker Tomas Rogic will discuss personal terms with Scottish soccer club Celtic after the former European champions agreed a deal with the Central Coast Mariners for the 20-year-old's transfer.
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Blatter determined to stamp out racism
FIFA president Sepp Blatter stands by his comments about abuse victim Kevin-Prince Boateng's walk-off during a game by saying that "running away" is not the answer.
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Nelsen takes Toronto head coach job
QPR defender Ryan Nelsen has been appointed head coach at MLS club Toronto FC.
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Keane signs new two-year deal with Galaxy
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has signed a two-year contract extension with LA Galaxy.
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No Arsenal return for Henry
Arsene Wenger tonight confirmed record goalscorer Thierry Henry will not be returning to Arsenal on loan this month.
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Maradona wants to take Iraq to World Cup
Diego Maradona is on the brink of becoming coach of Iraq and wants to take the country to the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil.
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Piazon says Chelsea lacked 'character' in defeat
Chelsea midfielder Lucas Piazon has questioned his team-mates' desire to win the Club World Cup.
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Chelsea beaten in Club World Cup final
Paolo Guerrero snatched a 69th-minute winner as South American champions Corinthians stunned Chelsea to win soccer's Club World Cup on Sunday.
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Flight delays hit Chelsea's cup preparations
Chelsea face a jet-lagged 48-hour turnaround before their Capital One Cup quarter-final at Leeds after Tokyo airport bosses grounded their flight home from the Club World Cup until tomorrow.
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Messi shortlisted for four-in-a-row Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi is in contention for a fourth successive FIFA Ballon d'Or crown after being named on a three-man shortlist today alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta.
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