Blatter wants to scrap extra-time and reintroduce golden goal
September 9 - Sepp Blatter says the controversial "golden goal" rule could be brought back to stop defence-minded teams deliberately playing for penalties.
US hopes for 2018 ended by Blatter promise that it will come to Europe
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 7 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter appears to have dashed any lingering hopes that the United States has of hosting the 2018 World Cup by claiming that no-one is in doubt that the tournament will be held in Europe.
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We have not taken our eye off the ball, claims Lowy
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
September 8 - Football Federation Australia (FFA) chairman Frank Lowy has hit back at claims that the country's A-League is suffering because too much attention is being paid to their bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
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FIFA inspection team visit White House to meet Obama aides
September 8 - FIFA's World Cup inspectors had breakfast today at the White House, meeting with aides to President Barack Obama.
Leaders in Football Exhibition Sold Out
September 8 - Leaders in Football, the world's most exclusive football business event, taking place for the third time at Chelsea FC on October 6 and 7 has sold out its exhibition.
London Mayor Sports Commissioner backs West Ham Olympic Stadium move
By Tom Degun in London
September 7 - Kate Hoey (pictured right), the London Mayor’s Sports Commissioner, told the London Assembly at City Hall here today that she backs West Ham United's proposal to move into the Olympic Stadium after the London 2012 Games but warned that they must interact with the community.
- US hopes for 2018 ended by Blatter promise that it will come to Europe
- We have not taken our eye off the ball, claims Lowy
- FIFA inspection team visit White House to meet Obama aides
- Russian 2018 bid leader claims there is corruption in England
- FIFA inspectors begin tour in USA
- Smertin still confident on Russian World Cup bid
- Nigeria to campaign against Russia World Cup bid after racism allegations
- Rose Bowl must be part of US World Cup claim officials
- London Mayor Sports Commissioner backs West Ham Olympic Stadium move
- Manchester United claim they are happy despite missing season ticket sales target
- IAAF chief Diack happy with West Ham Stadium solution
- Company who bid for West Ham interested in Olympic Stadium
- West Ham: We offer a natural and logical solution
- West Ham ready to launch formal bid for Olympic Stadium
- Arsenal launch Barcelona-style membership scheme
- Exclusive: Coe delighted with West Ham pledge to keep track
- You wouldn't return a hire car in the condition our footballers come back, clubs tell FIFA
- Scrap meaningless friendlies, top clubs demand
- Thomson Sport sign deal with Scottish FA
- Exclusive: We will throw out top clubs who overspend, warns UEFA watchdog
- Exclusive: Top clubs demand solution to players injured on international duty
- Boyce calls for peace in Ireland
- Ghanian President set to launch inquiry into FA
- Syria turn to Sheffield United to help them qualify for World Cup
- Trinidad and Tobago ready for women's World Cup after late rush
- I hope we have put smiles on Haiti's faces says coach after Olympic silver medal
- Exclusive: FIFA budget $16 million for 2012 Olympics
- Iran coach happy to talk about football rather than clothing
- Coventry hope Olympics will help win train station approval for Ricoh Arena
- Exclusive: Blatter delighted to see Iran compete at Youth Olympic Games following hijab controversy
- Poland begin preparing for terror threat during Euro 2012
- Blatter to attend Iran girls football team opening match at Youth Olympics
- Blatter wants to scrap extra-time and reintroduce golden goal
- Leaders in Football Exhibition Sold Out
- Exclusive: FIFA personnel costs soar
- Exclusive: There will be no exception for FIFA over whereabouts claim WADA
- Sepp Blatter: I've always been behind goal-line technology
- Exclusive: Top players are harming themselves with over-the-counter drugs
- Van Gaal slams IFA Board as faceless old men
- No goal-line technology until at least July 2011
- English clubs rewarded for European failure
- FIFA approve additional assistant referees for Champions League
- Financial fair play rules set to reshape Champions League
- Extra officials to be used in Champions League
- Champions League winners set for multi-million pound windfall
- AC Milan vice-president in Champions League warning to Italian clubs
- Tax break for overseas players at 2011 Wembley Champions League final
- Porto chief calls for more Champions League money
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