Emirates wants improvement in FIFA's reputation before renewing sponsorship

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News
Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 11:45
By Andrew Warshaw

Uae Emirates_Fifa_Soccer_SponsorshipNovember 27 - Emirates Airlines, one of FIFA's most important sponsors, want to see some kind of improvement in the organisation's image before putting pen to paper on any further deals.

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Portsmouth fans to learn fate of beleaguered club next month

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Europe
Published on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 11:31
By Andrew Warshaw

portsmouth 27-11-12November 27 - Fans hoping to own crisis club Portsmouth will find out whether they have succeeded when matters come to a head in court next month – with the prospect of liquidation if they lose.

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Unexploded bomb discovered near new Russia 2018 World Cup stadium in Moscow

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Russia 2018
Published on Monday, 26 November 2012 21:24
By Duncan Mackay

Spartak Stadium_under_constructionNovember 26 - A unexploded World War Two bomb has been discovered on the site of a new stadium being built in Moscow for the 2018 World Cup.

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Brazil 2014 unveils name for World Cup armadillo mascot

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Brazil 2014
Published on Monday, 26 November 2012 13:07
By Duncan Mackay

FulecoNovember 26 - Fuleco is the name chosen by the Brazilian public for the controversial cartoon armadillo who will be the official mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, it was announced today.

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Egyptian league set to return in December

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Africa
Published on Monday, 26 November 2012 17:03
By Andrew Warshaw

Port Said_Stadium_disasterNovember 26 - Egypt's delayed league season could finally kick off on December 15 with a proposal that the top division be split into two, partly to reduce fan violence.

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Samson Adamu denies Qatar 2022 bribery allegations

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Qatar 2022
Published on Monday, 26 November 2012 11:52
By Andrew Warshaw

Amos-AdamuNovember 26 - Samson Adamu, son of discredited Nigerian football powerbroker Amos Adamu, has hit back at allegations that he collaborated with the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup bid team in the build up to the ballot almost two years ago.

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FBI investigates Warner money laundering allegations

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Central & North America
Published on Monday, 26 November 2012 11:34
By Andrew Warshaw

Jack Warner_26-11-12November 26 - The fallout from former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner's resignation over last year's cash-for-votes scandal shows no sign of abating.

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Hosting 2010 World Cup worth "intangible legacy" to South Africa claims new report

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South Africa 2010
Published on Monday, 26 November 2012 10:32
By Duncan Mackay

South Africa_2010_World_Cup_Opening_CeremonyNovember 26 - Hosting the 2010 World Cup was worth "intangible legacy" to South Africa, despite costing the country more than $3 billion (£2 billion/€2.5 billion), the Government's final report has concluded.  

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New debate over future of 1980 Moscow Olympic Stadium after calls for it to be knocked down and rebuilt

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Russia 2018
Published on Sunday, 25 November 2012 11:36
By Duncan Mackay

Luzhniki Stadium_from_outsideNovember 25 - There is a row in Russia over whether Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium, which hosted the 1980 Olympics, should be demolished and rebuilt in time for the 2018 FIFA World Cup or saved because of its historic importance.

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