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FILE: Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Picture: Facebook.

Fifas football committee

Blatter facing first serious test since 1998

By Reuters

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein declared his candidacy on Tuesday, promising to make the Fifa transparent.

  • Fifa vice-president Prince Ali Bin al-Hussein speaking during the Soccerex Global Convention 2014 in Manchester, in northwest England. Fifa vice-president Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan said on 6 January, 2015 he would stand against incumbent Sepp Blatter for the presidency of world footballs governing body later this year. Picture: AFP.

    Prince Ali to stand for Fifa presidency

    Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein said he had been encouraged to stand in the May elections in Zurich against Blatter.

    2734 days ago
  • FILE:Fifa President Sepp Blatter unveils Qatar as the host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Picture: Facebook.com

    Fifa ethics chiefs agree next step

    This follows a public disagreement between the ethics judge and investigator into the 2018/2022 bid process.

    2780 days ago
  • FILE: Fifa President Sepp Blatter unveils Qatar as the host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Picture: Facebook.com

    Ethics committee clears Qatar & Russia

    Fifa and Qatar World Cup organisers have been fending off allegations of corruption.

    2787 days ago
  • FILE: A court case involving a battle for the leadership of the NFF was withdrawn on Thursday. Picture: Facebook.

    Nigeria to avoid Fifa suspension after case dropped

    Dropping the case paves the way for Amaju Pinnick and his executive to resume their duties.

    2801 days ago
  • The Nigerian Football Federation logo. Picture: Facebook.

    Last chance to avoid 7-month ban for Nigeria Football Federation

    Nigeria have been given until Friday to sort out a legal quagmire involving the NFF.

    2803 days ago
  • Fifa has set up a committee to help solve the problems facing the Gambian Football Federation. Picture: Fifa.com.

    Fifa intervenes to tackle Gambian football

    Fifa has set up a committee to look at the problems facing the Gambian Football Federation.

    2913 days ago
  • Fifa president Sepp Blatter. Picture: Facebook.

    Blatter confirms candidacy for Fifa election

    Sepp Blatter confirmed he would run again for Fifa elections despite criticism & corruption allegations.

    2942 days ago
  • CAF president Issa Hayatou. Picture: AFP.

    CAF hits out at degrading media

    CAF launched an attack on the media for 'deliberately hateful, defamatory and degrading attacks'.

    2944 days ago
  • Fifa President Sepp Blatter unveils Qatar as the host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Picture: Facebook.

    Fifa to report on Qatar 2022 within weeks

    The world football federation said the probe into the Qatar bid will be revealed on how it was awarded.

    2951 days ago
  • FIFA has suspended an official who works for Mohamed Bin Hammam.

    Former Bin Hammam aide suspended

    FIFA has suspended an official who worked for Mohamed Bin Hammam.

    3559 days ago
  • FIFA President Sepp Blatter. Picture: EWN

    Blatter opposed to age limits for FIFA officials

    FIFA president Sepp Blatter could accept a limit on the length of time officials can hold office.

    3594 days ago
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