Exclusive: Time running out for AFC west Asian presidential contenders over who should stand down
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- Asia
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 10:53
By Andrew Warshaw, chief correspondentApril 26 - The three West Asian contenders fighting to become the next head of Asian football have failed to reach a consensus on putting forward one sole candidate for next week's presidential election but are set to hold further private talks in the build-up to the vote.
Warner straight talks his way out of parliament dropping bombs on CONCACAF and FIFA on the way
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- Central & North America
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 11:49
By Andrew WarshawApril 26 - Embattled former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, renowned for his often outrageous rants during a scandal-tarnished career in football, launched one final no-holds-barred attack on his critics Thursday as he reluctantly stepped down as a politician in his native Trinidad and Tobago.
Al-Thawadi unveils his manifesto for Asia in bid for FIFA exco seat
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- Asia
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 13:29
By Andrew WarshawApril 26 - Hassan Al-Thawadi, the face of Qatar's 2022 World Cup campaign who has kept an unusually low media profile as he seeks a place on the top table at FIFA, has finally unveiled his reasons for being elected to its executive committee next week.
Spanish Government set to drop age law for pro-contracts
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- Europe
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 14:25
By Gareth MessengerApril 26 – Spanish government officials are looking changing the law which states that a footballer has to turn 18 before his club offers him a professional contract.
Warner fallout catches Sheikh Salman in the after shock
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- Asia
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 12:35
April 26 - The shockwaves from Jack Warner's 'Straight Talk' public meeting last night have reached as far as under-fire AFC presidential candidate Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al-Khalifa.
Man City favourites to take their Blue Moon to New York and the MLS
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- Central & North America
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 11:30
April 26 - Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber has said the league is hoping to announce a second franchise in New York in the next four to six weeks. That team will not be the New York Cosmos.
Fry to take over Premier League chairmanship from Richards
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- Premier League
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 14:10
April 26 – Low profile corporate financier Anthony Fry is the surprise choice to take over as chairman of the Premier League.
Sri Lanka looks forward to rebuilding with FIFA support
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- Asia
- Published on Friday, 26 April 2013 13:56
By Mark BaberApril 26 – Sri Lankan FA president Ranjith Rodrigo (pictured) met with FIFA president Sepp Blatter to discuss Sri Lanka's reconstruction efforts after years of conflict and the 2004 tsunami.
Exclusive: Makudi says he can win AFC race and has the support of his friends
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- Asia
- Published on Thursday, 25 April 2013 13:59
By John DuerdenApril 25 - Worawi Makudi, one of four candidates in the running to become the president of the Asian Football Confederation in next Thursday's election, has told Inside World Football that he has enough support to win.
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