http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/FIFAFind stories, videos, and photos about FIFA from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:32:21 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/FIFA14433Find stories, videos, and photos about FIFA from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/23/fifa.meeting.handball.betting/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/23/fifa.meeting.handball.betting/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA president Sepp Blatter has called a crisis meeting of the executive committee of the world governing body after the Republic of Ireland's controversial defeat to France in the World Cup playoffs.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:57:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/21/iraq.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/21/iraq.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Iraqi Olympic Committee said Saturday it stands by its decision to disband the country's soccer association -- a move that led to the association's suspension from international football.Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/20/football.fifa.ireland.cowen/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/20/football.fifa.ireland.cowen/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe governing body of world football, FIFA, has turned down the request from the Irish Football Association (FAI) to replay their deciding World Cup play-off game against France.Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:07:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/19/football.algeria.egypt.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/19/football.algeria.egypt.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTextEgypt's Football Association faces punishment after FIFA decided to investigate an incident which saw Algeria's team bus pelted with stones before last Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Cairo.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:51:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/13/football.algeria.egypt.violence/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/11/13/football.algeria.egypt.violence/index.html#cnnSTCTextFootball's world governing body FIFA has called for greater security to be provided after three players from Algeria's national football team were injured when Egyptian fans threw stones at the team bus as it arrived in Cairo on Thursday.Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:49:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/16/football.argentina.maradona.rant.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/10/16/football.argentina.maradona.rant.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTextDiego Maradona could have compromised his role in Argentina's World Cup build-up after world governing body FIFA announced they are to investigate his conduct in a reportedly obscene TV interview following his side's 1-0 win over Uruguay.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:39:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/10/08/fifa.qualifying/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/gabriele_marcotti/10/08/fifa.qualifying/index.htmlWith World Cup qualifying wrapping up very soon, a potential nightmare scenario lies ahead for FIFA:Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/29/football.mexico.worldcup.2018/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/29/football.mexico.worldcup.2018/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Mexican Football Federation have pulled out of the bidding process for both the 2018 and 2022 World Cups because of financial concerns during the current economic downturn.Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:23:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/world_soccer/09/14/africa.dispatch/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/world_soccer/09/14/africa.dispatch/index.htmlAfrican countries are looking to profit from another change to the FIFA statutes, one which has further eased restrictions on players seeking to switch footballing nationality. The age limit at which players had to make a choice has been removed, letting a handful of players claim a new international career.Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:14:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/08/football.manchester.city.helan.rennes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/08/football.manchester.city.helan.rennes/index.html#cnnSTCTextManchester City could become the second English club to receive a transfer ban after being reported to football's world governing body FIFA by French side Stade Rennes over an alleged illegal approach for a youth player.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/03/chelsea.football.ban.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/09/03/chelsea.football.ban.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTextEnglish Premier League side Chelsea have said they will mount the "strongest appeal possible" following the transfer ban placed on the club by world football's governing body FIFA.Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/22/fifa.ivorycoast.tragedy.fine/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/22/fifa.ivorycoast.tragedy.fine/index.html#cnnSTCTextFootball's world governing body FIFA have fined the Ivory Coast Football Federation following the crush prior to their World Cup qualifier against Malawi in March that saw 22 supporters killed.Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/01/fifa.rankings.brazil/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/07/01/fifa.rankings.brazil/index.html#cnnSTCTextBrazil have returned to the top of the FIFA world rankings after a two-year absence, following their Confederations Cup final victory over the United States in South Africa on Sunday -- FIFA.com have reported.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/28/football.overachievers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/28/football.overachievers/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's unlikely there will be many surprises when FIFA comes to naming its World Player of the Year. At the start of the season a betting man could have safely wagered that the likes of Lionel Messi, Kaka and Andres Iniesta would be in the running, and none of them have disappointed this season.Sat, 06 Jun 2009 16:25:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/world_soccer/05/14/world.cup.bids/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/world_soccer/05/14/world.cup.bids/index.htmlFIFA will decide who hosts the World Cups of 2018 and 2022 on the same day in December 2010. This is for two reasons: firstly, to give the ultimate hosts a more realistic time frame in which to undertake all the necessary preparations and, secondly, to guarantee television and sponsor revenue a long way in advance.Fri, 15 May 2009 16:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/football.technology/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/05/07/football.technology/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe debate about using technology to help referees has been re-ignited following a number of controversial decisions in the Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Barcelona.Fri, 08 May 2009 12:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/debate.fifa.pes/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/04/03/debate.fifa.pes/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor almost a decade now, football gamers have been divided into two passionate groups: the EA Sports FIFA fans and the Konami Pro Evolution Soccer supporters.Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:40:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/29/football.ivorycoast/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/29/football.ivorycoast/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA has launches an inquiry into the tragedy at the World Cup qualifier between Ivory Coast and Malawi which left a reported 19 dead and scores injured.Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/17/worldcup.bids/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/17/worldcup.bids/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA have confirmed which countries have made a bid to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/13/spain.fifa.rankings/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/03/13/spain.fifa.rankings/index.html#cnnSTCTextSpain remain top of the world rankings for the ninth straight month, according to newly released standings by FIFA, the world game's governing body.Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/football.rankings/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/14/football.rankings/index.html#cnnSTCTextWorld governing body FIFA have revealed their latest football world rankings, with the top 14 positions remaining unchanged.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:02:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/12/world.award/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/12/world.award/index.html#cnnSTCTextCristiano Ronaldo was crowned FIFA's world player of the year in Zurich on Monday as Manchester United's star winger completed a stunning trophy collection.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/fifa.palestinian.award/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/fifa.palestinian.award/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmid all the fanfare about Cristiano Ronaldo at Monday night's FIFA World Player Gala awards in Zurich, Switzerland; a remarkable story emerged.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:56:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/palestine.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/13/palestine.fifa/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmid all the fanfare about Cristiano Ronaldo at Monday night's FIFA World Player Gala awards in Zurich, Switzerland; a remarkable story emerged.Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/05/fifa.player.of.the.year/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/football/01/05/fifa.player.of.the.year/index.html#cnnSTCTextWill it be Ballon d'Or holder Cristiano Ronaldo? Or what about Euro 2008 winner Fernando Torres?Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:33:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/03/rankings.spain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/09/03/rankings.spain/index.html#cnnSTCTextNewly-crowned European champions Spain retained their status as world number one in the latest FIFA world rankings.Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:34:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/09/09/mls.intl/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/soccer_america/09/09/mls.intl/index.htmlFor the past decade, any time MLS officials made remarks about altering the regular-season schedule to accommodate international competitions, coaches and general managers knew it was time to reach for their collection of rock music, flip to the Led Zeppelin stack and pull out The Song Remains the Same.Tue, 09 Sep 2008 17:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/06/world.rankings/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/08/06/world.rankings/index.html#cnnSTCTextEuropean champions Spain retained top spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings published Wednesday with beaten finalists Germany moving up a place to second.Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:27:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/29/fifa.iraq/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/29/fifa.iraq/index.html#cnnSTCTextWorld governing body FIFA said on Thursday that it has provisionally and conditionally lifted its year-long suspension of Iraq's football association.Thu, 29 May 2008 15:53:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/26/fifa.iraq/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/05/26/fifa.iraq/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA has provisionally suspended Iraq from international soccer for one year due to a government decision to disband the sport's national organizing association.Mon, 26 May 2008 10:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/14/fifa.expansion/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/03/14/fifa.expansion/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe Premier League's plan for an extra round of overseas matches was given a unanimous thumbs down by FIFA's executive committee on Friday.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/18/premier.beckenbaur/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/18/premier.beckenbaur/index.html#cnnSTCTextFootball legend Franz Beckenbauer says the English Premier League's plan to play matches overseas is a "good idea" but is warning that to do so against the wishes of FIFA would be foolhardy.Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:08:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/15/premier.blatter/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/football/02/15/premier.blatter/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA President Sepp Blatter has condemned the Premier League's plans to play matches overseas and even hinted it could harm England's bid for the 2018 World Cup.Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/24/cup.tickets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/24/cup.tickets/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA will hand out 120,000 free tickets to South Africans for the 2010 World Cup, the world governing body announced on Saturday. Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:22:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/14/netherlands.world/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/11/14/netherlands.world/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA chief Sepp Blatter has welcomed a joint bid by Belgium and the Netherlands to host the 2018 World Cup finals, according to the Dutch Football Federation president.Wed, 14 Nov 2007 19:35:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/09/fifa.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/10/09/fifa.tevez/index.html#cnnSTCTextFIFA are planning changes to rules on third-party ownership of players as a result of the Carlos Tevez case. Tue, 09 Oct 2007 18:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/01/31/england.mascherano/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/01/31/england.mascherano/index.htmlWest Ham United's Argentine midfielder Javier Mascherano has been given special permission by FIFA to join Liverpool.Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:13:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/01/22/poland.dispute/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/football/01/22/poland.dispute/index.htmlPolish soccer officials fear the national side will be axed from Euro 2008 after FIFA and UEFA warned on Monday they would take action over a row with the government.Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:23:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/12/berne.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/12/12/berne.fifa/index.htmlFIFA have dismissed marketing director Jerome Valcke and three other employees following last week's New York court ruling against world soccer's governing body in a sponsorship case.Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/24/switzerland.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/11/24/switzerland.fifa/index.htmlComplete professionalization of international referees and changes to the fixture calendar will be among a number of proposals considered next year by world soccer's governing body FIFA.Fri, 24 Nov 2006 17:53:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/21/switzerland.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/21/switzerland.fifa/index.htmlFIFA are monitoring the inquiries into corruption allegations in English football and have said the affair is not good for the game.Thu, 21 Sep 2006 13:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/15/fifa.warner/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/15/fifa.warner/index.htmlFIFA has appointed former track and field legend Sebastian Coe as chairman of the world governing body's new ethics committee.Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/15/switzerland.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/15/switzerland.fifa/index.htmlThe winners of this year's FIFA Club World Cup will receive $4.5 million -- the same as in 2005, organizers said on Friday.Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/14/saudi.donation/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/14/saudi.donation/index.htmlThe Union of Arab Football Association (UAFA) is donating $1 million to help football development in Palestine, FIFA announced on Thursday.Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/04/portugal.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/04/portugal.fifa/index.htmlFIFA have given Portugal's football federation until September 14 to resolve a legal row over club Gil Vicente which has disrupted the start of the country's Premier League season.Mon, 04 Sep 2006 14:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/01/portugal.suspension/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/09/01/portugal.suspension/index.htmlFIFA could suspend Portugal from international football for failing to resolve a relegation row that disrupted the start of the Premier League season, a source close to the Portuguese federation has said.Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:15:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/08/18/croatia.racism/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/08/18/croatia.racism/index.htmlFIFA have begun disciplinary proceedings against the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) following racist behavior by Croatia fans, the world governing body said on Friday.Fri, 18 Aug 2006 15:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/03/fifa.greece/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/03/fifa.greece/index.htmlFIFA have suspended Greece from all footballing activities, citing continued government interference in the running of the Greek FA.Mon, 03 Jul 2006 17:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/01/worldcup.brawl/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/07/01/worldcup.brawl/index.htmlFIFA will investigate the incidents that led to players and officials from Germany and Argentina clashing on the pitch after the World Cup hosts won their quarterfinal penalty shootout.Sat, 01 Jul 2006 11:48:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/23/england.arsenal/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/23/england.arsenal/index.htmlArsenal have been cleared by the Football Association of effectively taking over their Belgian feeder club Beveren, in breach of FIFA regulations.Fri, 23 Jun 2006 14:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/18/world.togo/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/18/world.togo/index.htmlFIFA intervened to talk Togo's players out of boycotting Monday's Group G World Cup match with Switzerland, officials said on Sunday.Sun, 18 Jun 2006 10:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/11/worldcup.water/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/11/worldcup.water/index.htmlEngland's Football Association will approach FIFA after match officials in their Group B opener against Paraguay prevented players getting all the water they needed during the match.Sun, 11 Jun 2006 12:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/07/world.serbia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/06/07/world.serbia/index.htmlSerbia & Montenegro will go into their World Cup campaign with only 22 players following a meeting with FIFA on Wednesday to discuss whether they could call up a replacement for center back Dusan Petkovic.Wed, 07 Jun 2006 13:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/04/24/doping.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/football/04/24/doping.fifa/index.htmlFIFA's doping rules fail to fully comply with the World Anti-Doping Code, world sport's highest court said Monday.Mon, 24 Apr 2006 12:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/07/world.maradona/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/12/07/world.maradona/index.htmlDiego Maradona, who pointed Argentina to World Cup glory in Mexico in 1986, has failed to respond to FIFA's invitation to participate in Friday's draw for the 2006 finals.Wed, 07 Dec 2005 18:09:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/30/fifa.decision/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/30/fifa.decision/index.htmlFIFA is delaying its decision over what action to take following the violent scenes that marred the end of this month's World Cup playoff between Turkey and Switzerland in Istanbul.Wed, 30 Nov 2005 14:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/22/fifa.doping/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/22/fifa.doping/index.htmlFIFA said Tuesday it disagreed with WADA over automatic two-year bans for first-time doping offenders, referring the issue for the Court of Arbitration for Sport to decide.Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:21:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/17/worldcup.bahrain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/11/17/worldcup.bahrain/index.htmlBahrain have appealled to FIFA to have their World Cup playoff defeat by Trinidad & Tobago annulled because a late goal was disallowed for dangerous play.Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:16:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/11/11/olympics.football/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/11/11/olympics.football/index.htmlBritish Olympic chiefs are still hoping that a GB football team will compete at the 2012 Olympics in London, despite Scotland ruling out any involvement.Fri, 11 Nov 2005 19:25:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/10/13/fifa.award/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/10/13/fifa.award/index.htmlFIFA have published their shortlist for this year's World Player of the Year award - with Brazilian players featuring heavily.Thu, 13 Oct 2005 17:08:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/09/27/brazil.referee/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/09/27/brazil.referee/index.htmlWorld governing body FIFA has suspended Brazilian referee Edilson Pereira de Carvalho, who is subject of a police probe into alleged match-fixing in Brazil.Tue, 27 Sep 2005 18:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/09/26/fifa.fines/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/09/26/fifa.fines/index.htmlFIFA said Monday it had fined the federations of Croatia, Switzerland and Malta following crowd trouble at World Cup group ties earlier this month.Mon, 26 Sep 2005 19:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/07/25/kenya.sanction/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/07/25/kenya.sanction/index.htmlFIFA have ordered Kenya to play a World Cup qualifier against African champions Tunisia "behind closed doors" in Nairobi on September 2, a statement said Monday.Mon, 25 Jul 2005 14:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/06/15/fifa.rankings/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/06/15/fifa.rankings/index.htmlWorld Cup holders Brazil maintained first place in the monthly football rankings issued by FIFA on Wednesday, the day before they start their Confederations Cup campaign against Greece.Wed, 15 Jun 2005 10:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/26/england.ball/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/26/england.ball/index.htmlMicrochip technology is to be used in football for the first time to decide whether the ball has crossed the line, FIFA president Sepp Blatter announced on Saturday.Sat, 26 Feb 2005 13:27:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/01/fifa.beach/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/02/01/fifa.beach/index.htmlFIFA said Tuesday it plans to launch a beach football World Cup, with the first edition of the tournament likely to be held in Brazil in May.Tue, 01 Feb 2005 10:43:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/01/13/football.charity/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/01/13/football.charity/index.htmlThe "Football for Hope" benefit match to help victims of the Asian tsunami will be played at Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium on February 15.Thu, 13 Jan 2005 18:00:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/01/04/germany.tsunami/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/football/01/04/germany.tsunami/index.htmlGermany's national team will take on an all-star Bundesliga international side on January 25 to raise money for the Asian tsunami relief effort.Tue, 04 Jan 2005 16:10:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/22/england.reaction/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/22/england.reaction/index.htmlBritain's Sports Minister says that FIFA missed an opportunity to make a stand against racism by failing to punish Spain adequately for abuse by fans against English players in a friendly in Madrid last month.Wed, 22 Dec 2004 11:47:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/21/spain.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/21/spain.fifa/index.htmlThe Spanish Football Federation was fined 100,000 Swiss francs ($87,340) by FIFA on Tuesday for the racist chanting of its fans at the friendly against England in Madrid last month.Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:42:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/20/fifa.rankings/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/12/20/fifa.rankings/index.htmlBrazil have finished the year in first place on FIFA's monthly world rankings for the third year in a row.Mon, 20 Dec 2004 14:04:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/07/denmark.deal/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/10/07/denmark.deal/index.htmlThe Danish footballer's union and the Danish league have reached an agreement over FIFA transfer rules that caused a week-long player's strike in August, the organizations said on Thursday.Thu, 07 Oct 2004 15:03:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/18/mallorca.correa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/18/mallorca.correa/index.htmlMallorca's Uruguayan striker Fernando Correa has been banned for a year by football governing body FIFA after failing a drugs test.Fri, 18 Jun 2004 10:24:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/02/fifa.kenya/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/06/02/fifa.kenya/index.htmlKenya have been handed an indefinite suspension from international competition by football's world governing body FIFA, officials announced on Wednesday.Wed, 02 Jun 2004 16:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/05/18/fifa.wada/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/05/18/fifa.wada/index.htmlAnti-doping chief Dick Pound is confident FIFA will finally sign the anti-doping code allowing soccer to take part in the Olympics after meeting president Sepp Blatter.Tue, 18 May 2004 09:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/05/12/fifa.cameroon/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/05/12/fifa.cameroon/index.htmlCameroon have lost their appeal against FIFA's decision to dock the country six World Cup qualifying points as a punishment for wearing a one-piece kit.Wed, 12 May 2004 19:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/06/fifa.finances/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/06/fifa.finances/index.htmlFootball world governing body FIFA have reported profits of $111.1 million for 2003.Tue, 06 Apr 2004 13:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/02/clubs.fifa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/04/02/clubs.fifa/index.htmlEurope's top clubs raised the stakes in their battle with FIFA over the release of players for internationals by initiating an investigation into the world governing body by Switzerland's competition commission on Friday.Fri, 02 Apr 2004 16:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/17/fifa.eligibility/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/17/fifa.eligibility/index.htmlFIFA's Emergency Committee has introduced immediate measures to stop players taking advantage of the governing body's regulations to switch nationalities.Wed, 17 Mar 2004 15:57:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/16/fifa.clubs/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/16/fifa.clubs/index.htmlEurope's top clubs have said they will boycott next year's World Club event and test the legality of FIFA's rules to release players for national team duty.Tue, 16 Mar 2004 16:41:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/15/greece.Morris/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/03/15/greece.Morris/index.htmlPanathinaikos defender Nasief Morris has been banned pending FIFA investigations into an alleged attack on a referee by the South African U-23 player at an Olympic Games qualifier last month.Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:08:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/29/fifa.worldclub/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/29/fifa.worldclub/index.htmlFIFA's much-maligned World Club Championship will be played in December 2005 and be held annually, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said following Sunday's executive committee meeting.Sun, 29 Feb 2004 19:36:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/19/fifa.world/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/19/fifa.world/index.htmlTwo days after Europe's elite demanded the Club World Championship be scrapped, FIFA has announced a revamp of the tournament.Thu, 19 Feb 2004 17:01:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/10/fifa.agenda/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/10/fifa.agenda/index.htmlFIFA aims to end "farcical" friendly matches where coaches make unlimited substitutions by restricting the number allowed to a maximum of five per team.Tue, 10 Feb 2004 16:53:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/05/nations.cameroon/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/football/02/05/nations.cameroon/index.htmlCameroon are hoping to continue using their one-piece kit at the African Nations Cup finals despite the threat of FIFA sanctions.Thu, 05 Feb 2004 21:40:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/01/28/football.drugs/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2004/SPORT/01/28/football.drugs/index.htmlZURICH, Switzerland (Reuters) - World football's governing body FIFA is to adopt the World Anti-Doping Code in May, officials announced on Wednesday.Wed, 28 Jan 2004 20:23:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2002/07/22/326310/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2002/07/22/326310/index.htmTwo books lie on the table before me. 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