Delaney: FAI won't back Blatter Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has said Fifa president Sepp Blatter should step aside and that the FAI will not be voting for his re-election. Soccer • 26 May 15
Delaney: FAI won't back Blatter Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has said Fifa president Sepp Blatter should step aside and that the FAI will not be voting for his re-election. Soccer • 26 May 15
Maradona attacks FIFA 'dictator' Blatter Argentina's beloved former striker and manager Diego Maradona has launched a scathing personal attack on Sepp Blatter ahead of FIFA's presidential elections this week. Soccer • 25 May 15
Maradona attacks FIFA 'dictator' Blatter Argentina's beloved former striker and manager Diego Maradona has launched a scathing personal attack on Sepp Blatter ahead of FIFA's presidential elections this week. Soccer • 25 May 15
Figo lambasts FIFA race as he pulls out Dutch FA president Michael van Praag has pulled out of the race for the FIFA presidency and has given his backing to Prince Ali bin Al Hussein. Soccer • 21 May 15
Figo lambasts FIFA race as he pulls out Dutch FA president Michael van Praag has pulled out of the race for the FIFA presidency and has given his backing to Prince Ali bin Al Hussein. Soccer • 21 May 15
Visa voices ‘grave concern’ over World Cup workers FIFA insisted conditions for migrant workers are changing in Qatar after World Cup sponsor Visa expressed its "grave concern". Soccer • 20 May 15
Visa voices ‘grave concern’ over World Cup workers FIFA insisted conditions for migrant workers are changing in Qatar after World Cup sponsor Visa expressed its "grave concern". Soccer • 20 May 15
Blatter dismisses calls to boycott Russian WC FIFA president Sepp Blatter has dismissed calls for the World Cup in Russia to be boycotted, claiming the tournament can help end the turmoil in the region. World Cup • 14 May 15
Blatter dismisses calls to boycott Russian WC FIFA president Sepp Blatter has dismissed calls for the World Cup in Russia to be boycotted, claiming the tournament can help end the turmoil in the region. World Cup • 14 May 15
Sepp Blatter refuses to hold FIFA debate Sepp Blatter has rejected an invitation to take part in a live television debate involving all four candidates for the FIFA presidency. Soccer • 19 Mar 15
Sepp Blatter refuses to hold FIFA debate Sepp Blatter has rejected an invitation to take part in a live television debate involving all four candidates for the FIFA presidency. Soccer • 19 Mar 15
FIFA boss Sepp Blatter rejects debate invitation Sepp Blatter has rejected an invitation to take part in a live television debate involving all four candidates for the FIFA presidency. Soccer • 18 Mar 15
FIFA boss Sepp Blatter rejects debate invitation Sepp Blatter has rejected an invitation to take part in a live television debate involving all four candidates for the FIFA presidency. Soccer • 18 Mar 15
Blatter wants World Cup to end by 18 December FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will finish no later than 18 December. World Cup • 14 May 15
Blatter wants World Cup to end by 18 December FIFA president Sepp Blatter has insisted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will finish no later than 18 December. World Cup • 14 May 15
Jerome Champagne out of FIFA presidential race FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne is out of the race after failing to win sufficient backing for his candidacy, saying that national associations feared "reprisals" if they supported him. Soccer • 02 Feb 15
Jerome Champagne out of FIFA presidential race FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne is out of the race after failing to win sufficient backing for his candidacy, saying that national associations feared "reprisals" if they supported him. Soccer • 02 Feb 15
FIFA boss Blatter accuses UEFA of lacking courage FIFA president Sepp Blatter has accused UEFA of lacking the "courage" to provide a challenge to his leadership, and called on the European governing body to be "respectful" of his wish to continue in the role. Soccer • 26 Jan 15
FIFA boss Blatter accuses UEFA of lacking courage FIFA president Sepp Blatter has accused UEFA of lacking the "courage" to provide a challenge to his leadership, and called on the European governing body to be "respectful" of his wish to continue in the role. Soccer • 26 Jan 15
FIFA in talks with new potential sponsors FIFA claims it is in advanced talks with companies to replace a number of major sponsors who have chosen not to renew their contracts with the organisation. Soccer • 23 Jan 15
FIFA in talks with new potential sponsors FIFA claims it is in advanced talks with companies to replace a number of major sponsors who have chosen not to renew their contracts with the organisation. Soccer • 23 Jan 15
Champagne welcomes new Blatter challenger One of Sepp Blatter's challengers for the FIFA presidency, Jerome Champagne, has said he welcomes plans by Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan to run for the position. Soccer • 07 Jan 15
Champagne welcomes new Blatter challenger One of Sepp Blatter's challengers for the FIFA presidency, Jerome Champagne, has said he welcomes plans by Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan to run for the position. Soccer • 07 Jan 15
FIFA vice president to stand against Sepp Blatter FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan has announced that he is to stand for the presidency of the world governing body. Soccer • 06 Jan 15
FIFA vice president to stand against Sepp Blatter FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein of Jordan has announced that he is to stand for the presidency of the world governing body. Soccer • 06 Jan 15
Sepp Blatter determined to stand for fifth term FIFA president Sepp Blatter is committed to standing for a fifth term in office, despite another turbulent year which has seen his leadership questioned time and again. Soccer • 22 Dec 14
Sepp Blatter determined to stand for fifth term FIFA president Sepp Blatter is committed to standing for a fifth term in office, despite another turbulent year which has seen his leadership questioned time and again. Soccer • 22 Dec 14
Michel Platini urges Sepp Blatter to step down Michel Platini has called on Sepp Blatter to relinquish the FIFA presidency in a bid to solve the "very, very, very bad" image of football's world governing body. Soccer • 09 Dec 14
Michel Platini urges Sepp Blatter to step down Michel Platini has called on Sepp Blatter to relinquish the FIFA presidency in a bid to solve the "very, very, very bad" image of football's world governing body. Soccer • 09 Dec 14
Russia and Ukraine to be kept apart at World Cup Russia and Ukraine will be put into different groups at the 2018 World Cup finals if the Ukrainians qualify and relations between the two countries do not improve, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said. Soccer • 28 Oct 14
Russia and Ukraine to be kept apart at World Cup Russia and Ukraine will be put into different groups at the 2018 World Cup finals if the Ukrainians qualify and relations between the two countries do not improve, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said. Soccer • 28 Oct 14
Platini: Blatter has stopped serving football UEFA president Michel Platini has hit out at FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, saying the Swiss has stopped serving the cause of football. Soccer • 17 Oct 14
Platini: Blatter has stopped serving football UEFA president Michel Platini has hit out at FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, saying the Swiss has stopped serving the cause of football. Soccer • 17 Oct 14
Gibraltar to appeal FIFA decision Gibraltar's football association has announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA rejected its bid to become a member. Soccer • 26 Sep 14
Gibraltar to appeal FIFA decision Gibraltar's football association has announced it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after FIFA rejected its bid to become a member. Soccer • 26 Sep 14
World Cup bids report under wraps FIFA president Sepp Blatter has rejected calls to publish a secret report into alleged World Cup bidding corruption. World Cup • 26 Sep 14
World Cup bids report under wraps FIFA president Sepp Blatter has rejected calls to publish a secret report into alleged World Cup bidding corruption. World Cup • 26 Sep 14
FA: Too many mediocre overseas players English FA chairman Greg Dyke will back moves to bring video replays in to help referees and has claimed that mediocre overseas players are taking places from young English players. Soccer • 17 Sep 14
FA: Too many mediocre overseas players English FA chairman Greg Dyke will back moves to bring video replays in to help referees and has claimed that mediocre overseas players are taking places from young English players. Soccer • 17 Sep 14
Blatter wants to allow managers challenge referees FIFA president Sepp Blatter has spelled out his plans to allow managers to challenge refereeing decisions via TV replays and said trials could take place in tournaments next year. Soccer • 09 Sep 14
Blatter wants to allow managers challenge referees FIFA president Sepp Blatter has spelled out his plans to allow managers to challenge refereeing decisions via TV replays and said trials could take place in tournaments next year. Soccer • 09 Sep 14
Blatter to stand for FIFA re-election Sepp Blatter has confirmed he will stand for a fifth term as FIFA president next year. Soccer • 08 Sep 14
Blatter to stand for FIFA re-election Sepp Blatter has confirmed he will stand for a fifth term as FIFA president next year. Soccer • 08 Sep 14
Platini won't run against Blatter Michel Platini has announced he will not stand against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency and will instead run for re-election as UEFA president. Soccer • 28 Aug 14
Platini won't run against Blatter Michel Platini has announced he will not stand against Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency and will instead run for re-election as UEFA president. Soccer • 28 Aug 14
Blatter blasts: 'I've been disrespected' FIFA President Sepp Blatter has fought back against UEFA, claiming attacks from English FA chairman Greg Dyke and other European officials were the "most disrespectful" thing he has ever experienced. World Cup • 12 Jun 14
Blatter blasts: 'I've been disrespected' FIFA President Sepp Blatter has fought back against UEFA, claiming attacks from English FA chairman Greg Dyke and other European officials were the "most disrespectful" thing he has ever experienced. World Cup • 12 Jun 14
FIFA operates 'like a mafia family' Former Football Association chairman David Triesman has claimed that FIFA acts like a "mafia family" just a day before the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. World Cup • 11 Jun 14
FIFA operates 'like a mafia family' Former Football Association chairman David Triesman has claimed that FIFA acts like a "mafia family" just a day before the start of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. World Cup • 11 Jun 14
