Panorama Confirm Approach To FIFA -
November 06, 2010BBC Panorama have already contacted FIFA and individual members about the findings of their investigations into World Cup bidding, it emerged today.
Bid Team Satisfied With 'Honourable' Apology -
October 29, 2010ENGLAND 2018 have welcomed an apology from Russia's sports minister which has defused tension between the rival World Cup bid teams.
Russia's 'Primitive' Dig At England Bid -
October 28, 2010The war of words between England and Russia's 2018 World Cup bids has intensified with England being called "absolutely primitive" by the honorary president of the Russian Football Union for their decision to make a formal complaint to FIFA about their bid rivals.
England Complaint Muddies Water for Fifa -
October 27, 2010FIFA will tomorrow begin their final executive committee before the World Cup vote with another headache to deal with following England 2018's formal complaint against the head of Russia's bid.
England Bid Team Lodge Complaint -
October 27, 2010England 2018 bid chiefs have made a formal complaint to FIFA about the head of Russia's rival campaign after he make derogatory comments about London.
World Cup Race Turns Ugly -
October 19, 2010RUSSIA'S 2018 World Cup bid leader has highlighted London's "high crime rate" and youth alcohol problems - which appears to contravene FIFA rules about commenting on rival bidders.
FIFA Step Up Bid Scandal Probe -
October 19, 2010FIFA today confirmed they are investigating at least two countries bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups for collusion as the voting scandal continued to cause shock waves.
Fifa Probe Vote Allegations -
October 17, 2010WORLD governing body Fifa has confirmed that it is investigating allegations that two officials offered to sell their votes in the contest to host the 2018 World Cup.
Blatter Heads to Downing Street -
October 13, 2010FIFA president Sepp Blatter will visit to Downing Street today to meet Prime Minister David Cameron as England's bid for the 2018 World Cup gears up for the final phase of the contest.
FIFA To Issue World Cup Votes Warning -
September 22, 2010FIFA are to warn countries bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups that they are banned from doing deals for votes with other nations.
Webb - I Should Have Sent Off De Jong -
August 26, 2010Referee Howard Webb has admitted he should have shown Holland's Nigel de Jong a red card in the World Cup final for the Manchester City player's x-rated challenge on Xabi Alonso.
Ferdinand 'Seriously Excited' By Bid -
August 22, 2010RIO Ferdinand has thrown his weight and that of the England team behind the bid to host the World Cup in 2018.
Scholes' Regret Over World Cup -
August 21, 2010MAN of the moment Paul Scholes has admitted he wished he had gone to the World Cup.
FIFA Fine Holland and Spain -
August 04, 2010Holland and Spain have been fined by FIFA for their players' poor discipline in last month's World Cup final in Johannesburg.
New Rules Give Fergie a Headache -
July 27, 2010MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson admits he is in a dilemma over including injured players Owen Hargreaves and Anderson in his squad under new Premier League rules.
Martino Extends Paraguay Stay -
July 17, 2010GERARDO Martino has agreed a new four-year contract to remain as coach of Paraguay, but could still leave the post after the Copa America.
Bradley Set for Talks Over USA Future -
July 17, 2010USA Soccer are to continue discussions with head coach Bob Bradley over his role within the national team set-up.
We Did Our Best - Webb -
July 14, 2010ENGLISH referee Howard Webb has no regrets over his handling of Sunday's "extremely challenging" World Cup final between Spain and Holland.
Lenient Fine for World Cup 'Thief' -
July 14, 2010A FAN who tried grabbing the World Cup trophy minutes before Sunday's final has been let off lightly by a South African court, who fined him R2000 (£175).
De Jong Points Finger At Fifa -
July 13, 2010NIGEL de Jong is laying the blame for Sunday's World Cup final debacle firmly at FIFA's door.
Barca Stars Get Shirty With Fabregas -
July 13, 2010CARLES Puyol and Gerard Pique forced Cesc Fabregas to briefly wear a Barcelona shirt during Spain's World Cup victory celebrations in Madrid last night.
Dunga Pays Price for Brazil Failure -
July 13, 2010IT SAYS much about the relative expectations of England and Brazil that Fabio Capello remains in his job after bowing out in the last 16, while Dunga did not survive 48 hours following the quarter-final defeat to Holland.
Maradona's Marvels Undone By Unity -
July 13, 2010ARGENTINA'S exit at the World Cup quarter-final stage to Germany demonstrated that great individuals are no match for a great team unit.
Lippi Pays Price for Under-Cooked Italy -
July 13, 2010ITALY coach Marcello Lippi was right about one thing heading into the World Cup finals.
Warning Signs For France -
July 13, 2010AS William Gallas skulked and sulked out of Green Point Stadium on June 11, the signs were there to see that all was not well within France's World Cup squad.
Robben Slams Webb -
July 13, 2010ARJEN Robben has claimed Howard Webb was not up to the job of handling the World Cup final.
World Cup Shows Forlan's Class -
July 13, 2010THE WORLD Cup in South Africa has shown what a quality player Diego Forlan is, proving many doubters in England wrong.
Brilliant Spain Prove They Are the Pass Masters -
July 13, 2010FOREWARNED proved not to be forearmed for the rest of the planet as Spain's classy pass masters overcame all challenges to add a first-ever World Cup title to their European crown.
Blatter Laments Webb's Task -
July 13, 2010FIFA president Sepp Blatter today said English referee Howard Webb had a "very hard task" in last night's bad-tempered World Cup final between Spain and Holland that saw a record 14 yellow cards shown.
Van Marwijk Dismantles Holland's History -
July 13, 2010THERE was just one regret from Holland coach Bert van Marwijk after the most brutal World Cup final in history.
Muller: Golden Boot Win Is Incredible -
July 13, 2010THOMAS Muller admits he never believed he would win the Golden Boot before the World Cup began.
Iniesta and Webb Dominate Spanish Press -
July 13, 2010SPAIN'S press heaped praise on Vicente del Bosque's World Cup winners on Monday and in particular on match-winner Andres Iniesta - but the local media also vented their anger on referee Howard Webb, claiming the English official almost ruined their chances of glory.
Memories Make Up for Slow Start -
July 13, 2010THE VUVUZELAS gave South Africa 2010 its soundtrack, the Jabulani ball provided endless controversy and world champions Spain supplied the quality.
Germany Were WC Revelations -
July 13, 2010GERMANY have proved themselves to be the revelations of the tournament in this World Cup - young, fast, enterprising and vibrant. Everything in fact that England were not.
Optimism Proved Ill-Founded for England -
July 13, 2010WHEN he boarded the Virgin charter at Heathrow, bound for Johannesburg, with a revised contract in his pocket, bursting with optimism for what lay ahead, if Fabio Capello had been told what would happen, he probably would not have believed it.
World Cup Delivers for the People -
July 13, 2010FOR a country where shanty-town poverty rubs shoulders with the plushest of high-rise living, South Africa's hosting of the World Cup was always going to raise difficult questions.
Dutch Blame English Ref -
July 12, 2010DIRK Kuyt pointed the finger of blame for Holland's World Cup final defeat by Spain at English referee Howard Webb.
Casillas - It's Not Sunk In Yet -
July 12, 2010SPAIN captain Iker Casillas concedes it will take time for him and his team-mates to realise the magnitude of their World Cup victory after lifting the title at Soccer City.
Fabregas Likes the Reign of Spain -
July 12, 2010CESC Fabregas hailed a historic moment for Spain after he helped LA Roja to their first World Cup triumph.
Iniesta Revels In 'Incredible' Win -
July 12, 2010SPAIN'S hero Andres Iniesta hailed "an incredible feeling" after his goal secured his country the World Cup for the first time in their history.
The Reign Of Spain Begins -
July 12, 2010ANDRES Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time.
Forlan Claims Top WC Honour -
July 12, 2010URUGUAY'S Diego Forlan has won the FIFA Golden Ball as the outstanding player at the World Cup.
Dutch Shamed By Spanish Destiny -
July 12, 2010SPANISH captain Iker Casillas lifted the World Cup to the African night sky as all of Spain celebrated the first World Cup triumph in their history - and justice prevailed.
World Cup Final Player Ratings -
July 12, 2010HOW did the individuals perform as Spain sneaked past Holland 1-0 in the World Cup final?
Webb Hands Out Cards Like Xmas -
July 12, 2010HOWARD Webb set a new World Cup final record after handing out 14 yellow cards and one red to Spain and Holland in a tempestuous climax to this tournament.
FIFA Look for Increased Ref Professionalism -
July 12, 2010FIFA are considering plans to increase the number of professional referees around the world in a bid to raise the standard of officials.
Blatter Rejects World Cup Criticism -
July 11, 2010FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards.
Mandela Under 'Extreme Pressure' to Attend Final -
July 11, 2010THE grandson of Nelson Mandela has claimed FIFA have put "extreme pressure" on the former South African president to attend the World Cup final.
United Boss Dismisses Sneijder Claims -
July 11, 2010MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists he has not made a bid for Holland midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Sneijder The Man To Replace Scholes - Robben -
July 11, 2010ARJEN Robben has hailed his Holland team-mate Wesley Sneijder as the best player in the world - and claimed he is the only player who can replace Paul Scholes at Manchester United.