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Qatar: FIFA World Cup timing is irrelevant
Qatar has defended its awarding of the FIFA World Cup in 2022, stating that it is capable of delivering the event in summer or winter.
FIFA approves reduced Luzhniki seating
FIFA has permitted Moscow to reduce the amount of seats planned to be installed at the Luzhniki Stadium for the 2018 World Cup.
Chuck Blazer investigation suspended
Chief of investigation Robert Torres has provisionally suspended the investigation proceedings in relation to former FIFA executive committee member Chuck Blazer until the end of 2013 at the earliest.
Russia distributes 2013 budget for World Cup
The Russian government has distributed this year’s funding plans for seven regions that will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
FIFA appoints Icon for 2014 World Cup branding
FIFA has appointed branding firm Icon to deliver the signage programme for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA executive: Qatar World Cup a blatant mistake
FIFA executive committee member Theo Zwanziger has called the decision to award Qatar its 2022 World Cup a "blatant mistake".
Asian football sets up ethics committee
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive committee will form an ethics committee in a bid to tackle corruption at all levels of the game.
FIFA lifts Cameroon ban
FIFA has lifted an international competition ban on the Cameroon Football Association (FECAFOOT) after it met conditions set by the world's football governing body.
FIFA reveals potential Congress hosts
FIFA has announced that there has been a high level of interest in hosting the FIFA Congress in 2016 and 2017 with 17 different countries in the running.
Germany backs FIFA 2022 winter World Cup
The Bundesliga (DFL) and the CEO of German top-flight club Bayern Munich Karl-Heinz Rummenigge have backed proposals to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from summer to winter.
Brazil responds to Blatter’s World Cup doubts
The Brazilian government has defended its awarding of the 2014 FIFA World Cup after the body’s president Sepp Blatter stated the country may be the wrong choice to host the event.
EPL reiterates winter World Cup opposition
The English Premier League (EPL) has criticised proposals to switch the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar from summer to winter.
Blatter fears unrest at Brazil World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has questioned whether Brazil would be the correct choice to host the 2014 World Cup, if its public unrest should occur during the event.
Blatter to push for winter 2022 World Cup
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will request FIFA’s executive committee to move the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter.
FIFA welcomes Council of Europe meeting
FIFA has said it held “fruitful” talks with the Council of Europe yesterday, with the meeting representing a thawing of relations following clashes between the two bodies last year.
Fired Chinese coach to sue FA
The Chinese Football Association is reportedly to be sued by its former national team coach, following a breakdown of compensation negotiations after his firing.
FIFA to host conference with WADA
FIFA has joined forces with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to host an international conference in November.
Qatar invests $200bn for 2022 World Cup
Qatar is set to invest over $200 billion in construction projects ahead of its staging of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to a report by Deloitte.