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Brazil paying for slow start to World Cup preparations – Blatter
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has said Brazil’s struggles in delivering their World Cup venues on time are a consequence of beginning their preparations too late.
Brazil to establish special riot force for World Cup
A special 10,000-strong riot force is to be established for the 2014 Fifa World Cup in an effort to support police control during the tournament in Brazil.
Prosecutors seek damages over ticketing problems at World Cup venue
Brazilian prosecutors are seeking nearly $2m (€1.47m) in damages from Fifa and local World Cup organisers for alleged ticket irregularities at one of the venues for the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Japanese FA changes strategy for Women’s World Cup bid
The Japanese Football Association (JFA) has announced it will refocus on bidding for the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup after initially targeting the 2019 event, according to the Kyodo News agency.
Vanishing spray to make a mark at 2014 World Cup
Fifa has announced that a vanishing spray currently being used at the Club World Cup to mark out distances for free kicks will also be used for Brazil’s staging of the 2014 World Cup.
Work resumes at Manaus’ World Cup venue
Work has resumed on Manaus’ stadium for the 2014 Fifa World Cup following a fatal accident at the venue on Saturday.
Organisers defend safety measures at World Cup venues
Brazil’s 2014 Fifa World Cup organisers have denied they are cutting corners on safety standards in a rush to deliver the stadiums for next year’s tournament.
Fifa set to limit investments in football player rights
Fifa, football’s world governing body, is set to support the notion that investors can acquire players’ transfer rights in some cases, according to the Bloomberg news agency.
Fifa switches kick-off times for World Cup games
Fifa has announced the rescheduling of seven 2014 World Cup matches, with three games in Manaus and Recife having their kick-off times pushed back.
Blatter calls for calm over Qatar concerns
Fifa president Sepp Blatter has called for calm as football’s world governing body continues to look at alleged abuses of the rights of migrant workers in Qatar, which will host the 2022 World Cup.
Fifa confirms World Cup prize money and unveils event hosts
Fifa, world football’s governing body, confirmed a record pot of prize money for the 2014 World Cup and announced a swathe of event hosts following its executive committee meeting on Thursday.
FIFA upholds Ukraine home stadium ban
The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected the appeal lodged by the Football Federation of Ukraine (FFU), following racist actions by the country’s fans in a World Cup qualifier.
Workers killed at Brazilian World Cup stadium
Brazil’s preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup suffered another blow as two workers were killed when a crane collapsed at the Arena Corinthians, casting doubt over whether the key venue will be ready in time.
Asia and Oceania plan better World Cup representation
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) have started talks over combining their FIFA World Cup qualifying slots to improve representation at the tournament.
Dodd replaces IOC president Bach at ICAS
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has been replaced on the International Council of Arbitration for Sport (ICAS) panel by FIFA executive committee member Moya Dodd.
Brazil World Cup stadia cost rises by $435m
FIFA 2014 World Cup host Brazil has revealed that the cost of its 12 stadiums for the event has increased by $435 million.
South Korea overhauls domestic football leagues
The Korea Football Association (KFA) plans to reform its domestic game by creating a multiple-division system, as the organisation celebrates its 80th anniversary.
FIFA considers Brazil 2014 rescheduling
FIFA may reconsider the controversial kick-off time of Brazil’s 2014 World Cup matches, which are due to played at tropical venues during the hottest time of the day.