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  • FILE: Sepp Blatter. Picture: AFP.

    Blatter looks forward to favourable verdict

    The outgoing Fifa head appeared before the ethics committee at the organisation's headquarters.

    2385 days ago
  • FILE: Sepp Blatter. Picture: AFP.

    Suspended Blatter appears before Fifa ethics board

    Sepp Blatter was suspended on 8 October from all soccer-related activity for 90 days alongside Michel Platini.

    2385 days ago
  • FC Barcelone Argentinian striker Lionel Messi (L) receives from UEFA president Michel Platini (R) the trophy of Best Men's player in Europe next to runner-up Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the UEFA Champions League Group stage draw ceremony, on August 27, 2015 in Monaco. Picture: AFP.

    Platini subjected to sham procedure - legal team

    Michel Platini’s hopes of being exonerated and being able to run for the top Fifa job seem non-existent.

    2391 days ago
  • FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter. Picture: AFP.

    Blatter to make case to Fifa ethics body in coming weeks

    Sepp Blatter said it was “super” that a package of reforms proposed to clean up Fifa was approved so easily.

    2398 days ago
  • The Fifa logo is pictured at the Fifa headquarters on 2 June, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    #Fifagate: South American soccer bosses charged

    The heads of the Conmebol & Concacaf were charged with current & former chiefs of Brazil Football.

    2399 days ago
  • The Fifa logo is pictured at the Fifa headquarters on 2 June, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    #Fifagate: Swiss police make more arrests

    Some of the arrests took place in the same hotel where Fifa officials were arrested in May.

    2400 days ago
  • Suspended Fifa boss Sepp Blatter. Picture: AFP.

    Blatter says only Fifa Congress can bar him

    Blatter and Platini have both been suspended for 90 days by the Fifa ethics committee.

    2407 days ago
  • FILE: Suspended Uefa president Michel Platini. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa seeking life ban for Platini, say his lawyers

    Platini was provisionally banned for 90 days by Fifa on 8 October, pending the full investigation by Fifa.

    2408 days ago
  • FILE: suspended UEFA president Michel Platini. Picture : AFP.

    Fifa’s ethics committee receives final reports into Blatter, Platini

    It’s understood the final reports contain requests for sanctions against Blatter and Platini.

    2412 days ago
  • Fifa president Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference at the football’s world body headquarter’s on 20 July, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Sepp Blatter discharged from hospital

    Blatter had been in hospital since last Friday after being admitted for a checkup.

    2420 days ago
  • This file photo taken on 21 August, 2015 shows outgoing International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Lamine Diack speaking during a press conference in Beijing ahead of the 2015 IAAF World Championships. Picture: AFP.

    Former IAAF head targeted in corruption inquiry

    Lamine Diack has been placed under investigation on suspicion of corruption and money laundering.

    2428 days ago
  • FILE: Tokyo Sexwale. Picture: AFP.

    Sexwale to run for Fifa presidency

    Tokyo Sexwale is the fifth candidate in the running for Fifa's top job.

    2439 days ago
  • FILE: The Fifa logo is pictured at the Fifa headquarters on 2 June, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Beckenbauer & Villar named in Fifa ethics probe

    Earlier this month Fifa suspended president Sepp Blatter for 90 days along with Michel Platini.

    2442 days ago
  • FILE: A picture shows the South African football Association (Safa) House in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP.

    Fifa hands Safa’s Kika a 6-year ban

    The case against Lindile Kika relates to international friendly matches played in South Africa in 2010.

    2450 days ago
  • FILE. Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Picture: Facebook.com.

    #Fifagate: Blatter won’t take 90-day suspension lying down

    Fifa President Sepp Blatter has decided to lodge an appeal against his suspension by the ethics committee.

    2454 days ago
  • FILE: CAF (Confederation of African Football) President Issa Hayatou pays President Jacob Zuma a courtesy call at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guest House, Pretoria. South Africa on 05/02/3013. Picture: Supplied.

    Hayatou won't run for Fifa presidency, vows to continue reform policy

    Hayatou was appointed acting Fifa boss moments after Sepp Blatter and three other officials were suspended.

    2455 days ago
  • Confederation of African Football president Issa Hayatou will assume the role of Fifa’s acting president. Picture: AFP.

    Issa Hayatou takes over as Fifa's acting president

    The follows Sepp Blatter's provisional 90-day suspension by the governing body’s ethics committee.

    2456 days ago
  • FILE: Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Picture: AFP.

    ‘Blatter unware of action by ethics committee’

    Sepp Blatter's lawyers have responded to reports that he faces a 90-day suspension from Fifa.

    2456 days ago
  • The Fifa logo is pictured at the Fifa headquarters on 2 June, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    #Fifagate: Swiss approve extradition of ex-Costa Rican soccer chief

    Eduardo Li was arrested in Zurich along with six other Fifa officials in May raid on a luxury Zurich hotel.

    2464 days ago
  • Fifa president Sepp Blatter gestures during a press conference at the football’s world body headquarter’s on 20 July, 2015 in Zurich. Picture: AFP.

    Blatter & Platini insist nothing wrong with questioned payment

    Sepp Blatter denies any wrongdoing and on Monday told Fifa staff that he has no intention of quitting.

    2465 days ago
  • FILE: Fifa president Sepp Blatter speaks with Fifa Secretary General Jerome Valcke during a press conference on 30 May, 2015 in Zurich after being re-elected during the Fifa Congress. Picture: AFP.

    Swiss authorities ask Fifa for access to Valke's emails

    Valcke was put on leave after allegations he was involved in a plan to re-sell 2014 World Cup tickets.

    2470 days ago
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