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FIFA's bribery scandal forces former president to resign
Former FIFA President Joao Havelange resigned as honorary president of football's governing body in a World Cup bribery case that has tarnished the organization for more than a decade. #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround #Joao Havelange
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Key member says FIFA not serious about change; quits reform process
Alexandra Wrage, who served on FIFA's independent governance committee (IGC), has resigned saying she does not believe world football's governing body is taking the process of change seriously enough. #NewsTracker #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround
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Blatter softens stance on relegation for racism
In his speech Friday, he insisted "drastic sanctions" were necessary, but questioned how far football authorities could go to deter racism. #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround #Racism #Kevin-Prince Boateng
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FIFA elections: I won't stand if a suitable candidate is found, says Blatter
Swiss Blatter, who turned 77 this month, was elected president of soccer's world governing body in 1998 and has consistently refused to rule out standing again in two years as long as his health permits. #TheySaidIt #FIFA #Sepp Blatter
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Blatter slams plans to host Euro 2020 across countries
Euro 2020 will be held in 13 cities across the continent and the semi-finals and final will be played in the same stadium, European soccer's governing body UEFA said in January. #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround #UEFA #Michel Platini #Euro 2020
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CONCACAF backs football anti-corruption reform plan
UEFA is opposed to the plan, and wants a 12-year limit on the FIFA presidency and no term limits on FIFA board members. #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround #UEFA #Michel Platini #CONCACAF
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Must have government support against match-fixing: FIFA
Speaking at a conference in Malaysia co-hosted by Interpol and the Asian Football Confederation, Mutschke said referees and players are being banned for life for corruption but the masterminds of the crimes still walk free because of legislative weaknesses. #Match Fixing #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround #Ralf Mutschke
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FIFA anti-corruption advisers say UEFA barrier to change
Hershman said he shared the concerns of panel chairman Mark Pieth, who told the AP this week that UEFA power brokers Michel Platini and Angel Maria Villar seemed to prioritize their ambitions in future FIFA and UEFA elections over genuine reform. #NewsTracker #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #UEFA #Michel Platini
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Racism is a problem of society, not just football: Blatter
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said that racism and discrimination will remain a problem in football for as long as it remains a problem in wider society #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #KickingAround #Racism
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Goal line technology is a necessity: Blatter
Goal-line technology is expected to be formally sanctioned by the International Football Association Board (IFAB), who govern the laws of the game, on 5th July. #FIFA #Sepp Blatter #Hawk-Eye #Euro2012 #Goal-line technology