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FIFA President Sepp Blatter (r) embraces UEFA President Michel Platini

Platini proud of Europe reaction to Blatter

UEFA president Michel Platini has expressed his pride at Europe's reaction to Sepp Blattter's announcement he is set to stand for a fifth term as FIFA president.

World Cup • 11 Jun 14

Former Qatari football official Mohamed Bin Hammam (L) and FIFA president Sepp Blatter (R) are at the centre of the corruption scandal

Qatar could lose 2022 World Cup, report to come

Investigation head Michael Garcia promises FIFA's report on Qatar's corruption allegations will be released on 21 July, just after the end of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

World Cup • 03 Jun 14

Sepp Blatter succeeded Joao Havelange as FIFA president in 1998

Blatter: Qatar World Cup decision a mistake

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has described the decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup as "a mistake".

World Cup • 16 May 14

Sepp Blatter said his mission was not yet complete

Blatter hints at another term

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has dropped another hint that he intends to stand for a fifth term as the head of soccer's governing body in next year's election.

Soccer • 09 May 14

Blatter open to fifth term as FIFA President

FIFA president Sepp Blatter says he is ready to stand for a fifth term if he receives the backing of the member associations of soccer's ruling body.

Soccer • 07 Feb 14

Champagne set to shake up FIFA race

Jerome Champagne, a former close advisor of FIFA president Sepp Blatter, has announced that he is to stand for the presidency of the world governing body.

Soccer • 20 Jan 14

Mourinho: 'In Chelsea, no divers, no divers at all'

Mourinho: No divers at Chelsea

Jose Mourinho insists there are no divers at Chelsea and that Oscar made a "mistake" at Southampton when he was booked for simulation.

Soccer • 04 Jan 14

Despite the roof collapsing at the Sao Paulo stadium, Sepp Blatter insists the ground will be ready next year

Sao Paulo stadium will be ready: Blatter

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted that the stadium in Sao Paulo which is due to hold the opening match of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will not be ready until mid-April.

Soccer • 05 Dec 13

Blatter sorry for Ronaldo 'hairdresser' comment

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid after "light-hearted" comments he made about the player prompted a furious attack by the club.

Soccer • 30 Oct 13

Sepp Blatter says he is hurt by the criticism he receives

Blatter: I'm not a heartless schmoozer

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hit back at his critics, saying he was no "ruthless parasite sucking the lifeblood out of football" and arguing the profits his organisation earn are ploughed back into the global game.

Soccer • 26 Oct 13

Michel Platini is still to decide whether he will succeed Blatter

Platini FIFA bid not dependent on Blatter

Michel Platini's decision on whether to run for the FIFA presidency in 2015 will be made without considering the plans of incumbent Sepp Blatter, the UEFA chief was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

Soccer • 28 Aug 13

Bayern Munich & Borussia Dortmund lining up before last season's Champions League final

Blatter: Bundesliga is the role model

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga can be role models to the rest of the world.

Soccer • 20 Jul 13

Blatter is of the view that players should be suspended for more than one or two matches if found guilty of racial abuse

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.

Soccer • 14 Jan 13

Seán Kelly among MEPs seeking reform of FIFA

Former GAA President Seán Kelly is one of a number of MEPs calling for the reform of FIFA, including the introduction of term limits for the FIFA President.

Soccer • 03 Jan 13

FIFA close Bin Hammam case without charges

Mohamed Bin Hammam, the man who tried to challenge Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency, will not face new charges that he bribed Caribbean officials during his campaign, it can be revealed.

Soccer • 13 Dec 12

Sepp Blatter's call to ban Gareth Bale criticised

British Olympic Association chairman Colin Moynihan today criticised Sepp Blatter for suggesting Gareth Bale could be banned from playing for Tottenham during London 2012.

Paris 2024 • 26 Jul 12

FA boss opposed to Blatter re-election bid

Football Association chairman David Bernstein insisted he would be against an attempt by Sepp Blatter to extend his reign as FIFA president.

Soccer • 17 Jul 12

The goal that never was and John Terry's acrobatic clearance

Blatter: Technology now a necessity

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has declared goal-line technology "a necessity" after Ukraine became the latest victims of its absence from the game.

Soccer • 20 Jun 12

Sepp Blatter