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Exclusive: “FIFA has to give same opportunities to everyone” says Prince Ali in hijab row

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By Andrew Warshaw in London

January 13 – FIFA’s newest vice-president, Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan, has fiercely defended his controversial proposal to allow female Muslim footballers to wear the hijab during matches, claiming he has the support of many European experts.

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Blatter must “dry out this swamp” or be sacked Hoeness warns

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By Duncan Mackay

January 5 – Sepp Blatter has again come under fire from a senior figure at Bayern Munich, this time from Uli Hoeness, the German club’s President. 

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Video is not for football, insists Platini ahead of goal-line technology decision

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By Andrew Warshaw

January 3 – The build up to the eagerly awaited decision in March whether, finally, to introduce goal-line technology is gathering pace with UEFA President Michel Platini, its fiercest high-profile opponent, again rubbishing the idea.

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British MP demands investigation into FIFA chief Sepp Blatter

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 30 – British MP Damian Collins has renewed his call for a thorough investigation into Sepp Blatter’s own conduct following startling new allegations made by the FIFA President’s former right-hand man and senior vice-president, Jack Warner.

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Warner renews Blatter hostilities

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By David Gold

December 26 – Former CONCACAF chief Jack Warner has launched a new attack on Sepp Blatter, in which he accuses the FIFA President of “megalomania, covert racism and discrimination”.

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Proposal to lift ban on hijab to be put forward to football rule-makers

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By Duncan Mackay at the Ritz Carlton in Tokyo

December 18 – A plan to lift a controversial ban on women wearing a hijab, he Islamic headscarf, is set to be put before the International Football Association Board (IFAB) next year.

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Former British Attorney General appointed to FIFA Governance Committee

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By Duncan Mackay at the Ritz Carlton in Tokyo

December 17 – Britain’s former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith (pictured) has joined FIFA’s new Independent Governance Committee, it was revealed here today. 

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Michel Platini reiterates goal-line technology stance

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 9 – Michel Platini has once again emphasised his opposition to goal-line technology despite the FIFA President, Sepp Blatter, saying it could be in place by the start of next season – and almost certainly by the 2014 World Cup.

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FIFA maintain distance from allegations of Hayatou corruption

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By Andrew Warshaw

December 9 – FIFA were quick to distance themselves today from African football chief Issa Hayatou’s increasingly insecure position as the fallout continued over the ISL corruption affair.

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FIFA vice-president reprimanded for role in ISL corruption scandal

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By Duncan Mackay in Lausanne

December 8 – Issa Hayatou, the vice-president of FIFA, has been given a reprimand for his involvement in an alleged corruption affair, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge (pictured) revealed here today.

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Havelange is “man all Brazilians should be proud of” says head of Rio 2016

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By Duncan Mackay

December 5 – Joao Havelange’s position as a “legend” and “icon” remains unaffected by his decision to resign from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to avoid corruption charges, the head of Rio 2016 claimed today.

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Havelange resigns from IOC after nearly half-a-century as member to avoid expulsion

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By Duncan Mackay

December 4 – Joao Havelange, the former controversial President of FIFA, has resigned as a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to avoid being expelled from the organisation he has served for nearly 50 years.

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Bin Hammam formally launches battle to clear his name at CAS

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By Andrew Warshaw

November 22 – Mohamed Bin Hammam’s appeal to the highest sports authority against his lifetime ban is now official, with the former Asian football chief determined to clear his name.

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Blatter apologises for racism gaffe but refuses to resign

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By Andrew Warshaw

November 18 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter, as expected, apologised today for his widely-reported comments regarding racism in football following a wave of protest including demands for him to resign.

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Blatter forced to issue clarification after Terry racism remarks

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By Andrew Warshaw

November 16 – FIFA President Sepp Blatter has waded into the racism row involving England captain John Terry by saying that any individual instances of abuse are in the heat of the moment and should be resolved by a handshake between those involved.

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