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FIFA to investigate Maradona TV interview rant

Diego 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.

SI.com: Gabriele Marcotti: Is FIFA giving preferential treatment to big boys?

With World Cup qualifying wrapping up very soon, a potential nightmare scenario lies ahead for FIFA:

Mexico pull out of 2018/2022 World Cup bids

The 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.

SI.com: World Soccer: African nations set to benefit from eligibility-rule changes

African 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.

Manchester City face FIFA probe over Helan signing

Manchester 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.

Chelsea to appeal FIFA's player-transfer ban

English 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.

FIFA fine Ivory Coast after stadium tragedy

Football'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.

Brazil overtake Spain on top of FIFA rankings

Brazil 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.

Football overachievers: 2008/09

It'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.

SI.com: World Soccer: Nations prepare to duke it out for 2018, '22 World Cup bids

FIFA 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.

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