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GoalControl wins FIFA contract

FIFA has selected its goal-line technology system for next year's World Cup in Brazil. GoalControl, a German camera-based, ball-tracking system, was the last of four contenders to join the race to...

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FIFA throw out Costa Rica replay request

Zurich World governing body FIFA has thrown out Costa Rica's attempt to have their snow-hit World Cup qualifying defeat to the United States replayed.

FIFA urged to act after walk-off

AC Milan calls for soccer's authorities to take an official stand against racism in the sport.

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Bin Hammam resigns from FIFA and AFC roles

Mohamed Bin Hammam has announced that he had resigned from his roles on FIFA's executive committee and as president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

Bin Hammam handed second life ban by FIFA

London One of the most damaging corruption scandals to blight game's world governing body ends.

FIFA removes ban on hijab

Lucy Swinnen Women soccer players who wear headscarves can now compete internationally.

Australia has no confidence in FIFA

Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib says everybody should think twice about bidding for football World Cups until there's reform within governing body FIFA.

FIFA should hand back our money: Xenophon

An independent senator says FIFA should hand back the millions Australia spent on its World Cup bid in light of the scandal rocking the governing body.

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FIFA questions Argentina on Falklands link

Geneva FIFA has asked Argentina's football leaders to explain reports that their league has been named after a naval ship sunk by British forces during the Falkland Islands conflict 30 years ago.

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FIFA to decide on Roos to Iraq

Zurich FIFA will soon decide if Iraq is safe enough to host World Cup qualifying matches again.

Ronaldo is 2008 FIFA Player of the Year

Cristiano Ronaldo has won the FIFA World Player of the Year award to complete a clean sweep of football's top individual honours for 2008.

Aussie Lowy joins FIFA World Cup panel

FFA chairman Frank Lowy's appointment to FIFA's World Cup organising committee has been hailed as a major boost for the sport's credibility.

FIFA to investigate Croatian 'racism'

England has asked FIFA to investigate allegations of racial abuse toward striker Emile Heskey by Croatian fans during Wednesday's World Cup qualifier.

World Cup preparations on track: FIFA

Organisers of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa say preparations are on track after Port Elizabeth was stripped of the right to stage warm-up matches.

Hammam rules out tilt for FIFA top job

Asian Football Confederation chief Mohamed Bin Hammam has ruled out running for the FIFA presidency in 2011, saying he will back Sepp Blatter for another term.

Vukovic slams FIFA over Beijing ban

Greg Buckle Central Coast goalkeeper Danny Vukovic has slammed FIFA for "getting my hopes up" before finally ruling his suspension would include the Beijing Olympics.

FIFA bar Vukovic from Olympics

Soccer's world governing body FIFA has overturned a decision by Football Federation Australia that allowed goalkeeper Danny Vukovic to play at the Olympics.

FIFA green lights British team for 2012

FIFA gave the green light on Saturday for a British football team at the 2012 London Olympics.

Bid for 2022 soccer World Cup: FIFA boss

Doug Conway The most powerful man in world football has poured cold water on Australia's ambitions to host the 2018 World Cup - and says 2022 may be a better aim.