Exclusive: Leaked letter warns AFC members against accepting bribes
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- Asia
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 11:22
By Andrew Warshaw, chief correspondentApril 22 - The entire membership of Asian football has been officially warned against accepting bribes or backhanders in the build-up to the forthcoming presidential election. Less than two weeks before the eagerly awaited vote, InsideWorldFootball has been leaked a confidential letter that urges delegates to behave properly and not discredit their already corruption-tarnished confederation.
Voice of God insists USA meet Costa Rica at the Monster's Cave
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- Central & North America
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 12:03
By Mark BaberApril 22 - In a move that is being presented in some quarters as retaliation for their loss to USA in a blizzard in Colorado and in others as expected, the Costa Rican football federation has asked FIFA permission to play the return leg at the Saprissa Stadium which is known as "the Monster's Cave".
Warner quits government post after CONCACAF revelations
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- Central & North America
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 09:54
By Andrew WarshawApril 22 - The career of former FIFA vice president Jack Warner lies in tatters after he resigned from the Trinidad and Tobago government following explosive new accusations of corruption during his time as football's most controversial powerbroker.
Bite-night 2: Suarez may have bitten off more than he can chew this time
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- Premier League
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 12:16
By Andrew WarshawApril 22 - Luis Suarez, one of world football's most gifted and exciting strikers but with a hot-headed temperament that undermines his brilliant talents, faces a lengthy ban after biting an opponent in Sunday's Premier League showdown with Chelsea.
Cash-strapped Egyptians seek $17m+ for TV rights
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- Africa
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 11:53
By Mark BaberApril 22 - The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) aims to raise at least $17.3m by auctioning off the premier league's television broadcast rights for the next three years.
Bayern's Hoeness could face tax fraud charges over undeclared Swiss account
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- Europe
- Published on Sunday, 21 April 2013 13:10
By Paul NicholsonApril 21 - Uli Hoeness, Bayern Munich's outspoken club president and supervisory board chairman, could face tax evasion charges in Germany after failing to declare a Swiss bank account. German public prosecutors are currently looking at his financial records to decide whether to proceed with a case against him.
Watching the Champions League costs 50% less in Germany than Spain
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- Champions League
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 09:42
By Monica VillarApril 22 - The first leg of the Champions League semi-finals take place this week with the giants of Germany facing the giants of Spain - Bayern vs Barça and Dortmund vs Real Madrid. Tickets are hard to get but if you are going to one of the German legs you will likely pay half the amount for a similar ticket in Spain.
Maracanã stage passes sound and lighting test, 97% ready for action
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- South America
- Published on Monday, 22 April 2013 09:05
April 22 - Brazil's iconic Maracanã took a step closer to readiness this weekend with a sound and lighting test. The stadium is now 97% ready with just some seating to be installed.
US's Gulati wins seat at FIFA's top table by single vote
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- Central & North America
- Published on Friday, 19 April 2013 23:31
By Andrew WarshawApril 19 - Sunil Gulati, head of the United States Soccer Federation, was narrowly elected to FIFA's executive committee by CONCACAF on Friday, defeating his only rival, Mexico's Justino Compean, by a single vote.
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