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FIFA Executive Committee Meeting

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Preliminary Draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil - Previews

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Joseph S. Blatter

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61st FIFA Congress

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Joseph S. Blatter, Chuck Blazer, Michel Platini, Franz Beckenbauer, Mohamed Raouraoua

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61st FIFA Congress - Opening Ceremony

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Joseph S. Blatter, Grace Jones, Michel Platini, Jacques Rogge, Melanie Winiger

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Brazil reacts to Fifa criticism -

By fifa2014bra on | From fifa2014bra.blogspot.com

Brazil's Secretary of Sport Ferruccio Feitosa says Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke's fierce criticism of his country's 2014 World Cup preparations is unjustified. Valcke said this week that he had received a report on the 2014 Brazil's stadium construction and it is "not very nice". Fifa has selected 12 Brazilian cities to hold games at the next World Cup, but Valcke says the sole candidate country for 2014 was already falling behind deadlines. "I got a report on the status quo of the...Read Full Story

Here's why the U.S. may host the 2014 World Cup

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Nice logo, but not much else it turns out has either been completed or is on schedule it seems (still, and I yes, I know we've heard this before). Associated Press writer David Nowak has more: MOSCOW (AP) -- FIFA remains concerned at the slow pace of Brazil's preparations for the 2014 World Cup, saying soccer officials in South America appear to have invested more energy in winning the tournament than organizing it. "We don't have stadiums, we don't have airports," secretary general Jerome...Read Full Story

Fifa To Investigate Match-Fixing Claims

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Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Post this to MySpace Subscribe to the comments for this post? FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke. Jérôme Valcke has asked Interpol to look into the claims made by Lord Triesman of a plot by Russia and Spain to bribe referees at the 2010 World Cup. Valcke, Fifa ’s general secretary, said that Triesman’s comments, which caused his resignation from England’s 2018 World...Read Full Story

FIFA apologises to S.African fans for ticket delays

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Technical problems delayed the sale of the final batch of World Cup tickets Friday, prompting FIFA to apologise to fans who camped out at ticket booths during a near-freezing night. Thousands of South Africans queued for the last 160,000 tickets -- including newly released seats for the opener and the final -- which went on sale early Friday, FIFA said in a statement. "Today I would like to sincerely apologise to all the fans that have been affected by the problems in the ticketing sales...Read Full Story

Brazilian Sports Minister Hits Back at "Unfocused" World Cup 2014 Criticisms

By fifa2014bra on | From fifa2014bra.blogspot.com

Brazilian sports minister Orlando Silva was in defiant mood following criticism of his country's World Cup preparations. (WFI) Brazilian Sports Minister Orlando Silva has hit back at criticisms of his country’s preparations for the 2014 World Cup, and spoken of the huge financial commitment the government is making towards hosting the finals. Speaking to reporters in an hour long conference call on Wednesday, Silva was asked about scathing criticism about Brazil’s readiness – including a...Read Full Story

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FIFA aim for billion dollar profits from 2014 World Cup

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke expects the 2014 World Cup to generate profits of US$1.2 billion for football’s world governing body, almost double the figure achieved by the 2010 tournament in South Africa, reports SportBusiness. Valcke outlined ...

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Brazil gets World Cup preparation nod

RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan.20 (Xinhua) -- After his visit to Brazil to inspect the country's progression towards the 2014 World Cup, FIFA's Secretary-General Jerome Valcke praised Brazil on Friday. Valcke came to Brazil on a routine inspection escorted by Brazil ...

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FIFA’s secretary-general assures Brazil will be ready for World Cup

Rio de Janeiro, Jan 21 (IANS) FIFA’s Secretary-General Jerome Valcke has praised Brazil’s preparations for the 2014 football World Cup. Valcke came to Brazil Friday on a routine inspection escorted by Ronaldo, the country’s head of the local organising committee. Valcke Friday described the visit as a pleasure, adding that it was a privilege [...]

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FIFA's secretary-general assures Brazil will be ready for World Cup...

FIFA's Secretary-General Jerome Valcke has praised Brazil's preparations for the 2014 football World Cup. Valcke came to Brazil Friday on a routine inspection escorted by Ronaldo, the country's head of the local organising committee. Valcke ...

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FIFA Secretary-General embarks on 2014 Host City Tour

On Monday, FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke sets off on his bi-monthly visit to Brazil accompanied by a footballing icon in the form of Ronaldo and the country’s Minister of Sports Aldo Rebelo, as he seeks to visit all 12 Host Cities by the end of ...

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