Story Archive: FIFA
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Football Technology Weekly - FIFA Shows Off GoalControl; Al Khelaifi Brings beIN Sport to Indonesia
June 19 - PSG president eyes Indonesia TV market ... FIFA video demonstrates goal-line technology in use at Confederations Cup ... More inside this edition of Football Technology Weekly ...
Russia Reveals Massive World Cup Infrastructure Programme
June 19 - A total of 292 facilities and events are included in Russia's infrastructure overhaul for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. INSIDER's Matthew Grayson reports.
Road to Brazil 2014 - FIFA Monitoring Protests; Airports Busy But Coping
June 18 - Despite demonstrations in Brazil's biggest cities threatening the Confederations Cup, FIFA tells World Football INSIDER it "trusts the authorities" to quell the protests... Government claims airports are managing well. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
FIFA: Turkish Protests Won't Impact U-20 World Cup
June 18 - FIFA director of security Ralf Mutschke claims the U-20 World Cup in Turkey kicking off on Friday will not be adversely impacted by the ongoing protests in Istanbul. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Newsdesk - Germany Loses Two World Cup Winners; Austria Reelects Windtner
June 17 - Presidents of FIFA, German Football Association mourn loss of Heinz Flohe, Ottmar Walter ... Leo Windtner to serve another four years as president of Austrian Football Association ... More inside this Newsdesk ...
FIFA Player Eligibility Probe Threatens Two African Teams' W.Cup Qualification
June 17 - Three African football associations face FIFA disciplinary proceedings after allegedly fielding ineligible players in qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup... World Cup qualifying news from Asia and CONCACAF also inside. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
Iniesta Magic Helps Spain Defeat Uruguay
June 17 -World and European champions Spain opened their Confederations Cup campaign with a comfortable 2-1 victory over Uruguay in Recife. INSIDER's Jeff Scannella reports.
Blatter "Anxious" for Goal-Line Technology Debut; FIFA Deflects Brazil Concerns
June 13 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he’s very excited about the goal-line technology making its debut at the 2013 Confederations Cup. INSIDER's Phil de Wit reports from Rio de Janeiro ...
Newsdesk - Russia Expects $20 Billion World Cup Bill; U-17 Bid Greenlit by India
June 13 - Russian PM briefs Cabinet on tournament costs ... Away fans barred from Argentine football ... Indian government gives go-ahead for U-17 World Cup bid ... More inside this Newsdesk ...
Road to Brazil 2014 - Countdown Clock; Pele Blasts Booing Fans
June 12 - Brazil 2014 organisers unveil the Hublot Countdown Clock as part of year-to-go celebrations attended by FIFA leaders and football legend Pele. Philip de Wit reports for INSIDER from Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Newsdesk - FIFA Gives Go-Ahead to Turkey 2013; Zambia Fined
June 12 - U-20 World Cup to kick off as planned despite Istanbul riots ... FIFA fines Zambia over fan behavior ... Bloomberg Sports launches "Power Football 50" ... More inside this Newsdesk ...
One Year to World Cup - Sports Minister Defends Stadia Legacy, Admits Ticket Prices Worry
June 12 - Brazilian sports minister Aldo Rebelo denies that stadia built at huge expense for the World Cup will become white elephants... He rates Confederations Cup preparations 9/10... Admits 2014 tournament tickets will be too expensive for many Brazilians. INSIDER's Mark Bisson reports.
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