FIFA Corruption Scandal
FIFA was rocked by a fresh corruption scandal when seven football officials were arrested in Zurich on May 27 over allegations of bribery, money laundering and racketeering. The Swiss and US authorities have confirmed that 14 people overall have been indicted after more than $100m (£65m) was allegedly accepted in bribes from the 1990s to the present day.
A separate investigation looking into the allocation of the 2018 Russia World Cup and 2022 Qatar World Cup has also been opened. As a result of these allegations, pressure is mounting on FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
FIFA publishes full version of Garcia Report in response to newspaper leak
FIFA responds to the leaking of the Garcia Report into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process by German newspaper Bild by publishing it in full.
8 years ago
Report: French authorities investigating Russia and Qatar World Cup bids
French prosecutors are investigating the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and have questioned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, according to reports.
8 years ago
Michel Platini accuses Sepp Blatter of wanting to make him "his last scalp"
Former UEFA president Michel Platini claims that FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter wanted to make the Frenchman "his last scalp".
8 years ago
Former FIFA secretary Jerome Valcke appeals against 10-year ban
Former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke appeals to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in an attempt to get his 10-year ban from football overturned.
8 years ago
Report: Michel Platini could receive cash compensation from UEFA
Ex-UEFA president Michel Platini could receive cash compensation from European football's governing body, even though he is serving a four-year suspension.
8 years ago
Report: FIFA president Gianni Infantino to be interviewed by ethics committee
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is to be interviewed by ethics investigators over allegations that he breached the governing body's code of ethics, according to reports.
9 years ago
Jerome Valcke, Chung Mong-joon bans reduced by FIFA
Two senior FIFA officials Jerome Valcke and Chung Mong-joon both have their bans reduced by the governing body's appeals committee.
9 years ago
FIFA accuses trio of £55m bonus award
FIFA claims that former executives Sepp Blatter, Jerome Valcke and Markus Kattner awarded themselves bonuses totalling £55m over a five-year period.
9 years ago
FIFA HQ raided by Swiss officials
Swiss officials confirm that they have conducted a fresh raid on FIFA's headquarters in Zurich.
9 years ago
FIFA sack acting general secretary Markus Kattner
Markus Kattner loses his role as acting general secretary of FIFA because of financial breaches.
9 years ago
FIFA drops Michel Platini charges?
Reports surface claiming that FIFA's Ethics Committee has dropped its corruption charges against Michel Platini over a "disloyal payment" from Sepp Blatter.
9 years ago
FIFA president Gianni Infantino "dismayed" by Panama Papers links
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is "dismayed" and "will not accept" that his integrity is being doubted after being linked to the huge Panama Papers leak.
9 years ago
New FIFA president Gianni Infantino caught up in Panama Papers leak
The Panama Papers leak reportedly shows that new FIFA president Gianni Infantino signed off on a contract with two businessmen who have since been accused of bribery.
9 years ago
FIFA planning to sue former officials
FIFA is looking to reclaim around £135m from 41 former officials and marketing executives that took bribes and stole money.
9 years ago
Report "cannot rule out" 2006 World Cup votes being bought
A report into the 2006 World Cup corruption allegations says that it "cannot rule out" vote-buying by German bidders.
9 years ago
Michel Platini launches appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport
Suspended former UEFA president Michel Platini takes his appeal against a six-year ban from football to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'My ex-girlfriends back me'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter reveals that he is receiving support from ex-girlfriends as he fights allegations of corruption.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter returns to FIFA headquarters for appeal against eight-year ban
Banned FIFA president Sepp Blatter arrives at the world governing body's headquarters to appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activity.
9 years ago
Jerome Valcke hit with 12-year ban by FIFA ethics committee
Former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke is banned for 12 years for a number of offences.
9 years ago
FIFA sack general secretary Jerome Valcke
FIFA sacks general secretary Jerome Valcke, who is embroiled in a widespread corruption scandal within the world football governing body.
9 years ago
Michel Platini withdraws from FIFA presidential race
Michel Platini ends his campaign to become the new FIFA president as he turns his attention to clearing his name.
9 years ago
FIFA ethics committee recommends nine-year Jerome Valcke ban
FIFA's ethics committee recommends that suspended secretary general Jerome Valcke be handed a nine-year ban from all football-related activities.
9 years ago
Michel Platini may avoid punishment for awards appearance
Michel Platini could reportedly avoid punishment for attending a football awards ceremony even though he is banned from "all activity" within the sport for eight years.
9 years ago
ESPN invites FIFA presidential candidates to take part in live TV debate
The five candidates bidding to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president are invited to take part in a live television debate by ESPN.
9 years ago
Prince Ali: 'FIFA must publish Garcia report now'
FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali demands an immediate release of the report into alleged corruption over bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
9 years ago
Greg Dyke: 'Sepp Blatter exit could mean England World Cup bid'
FA chairman Greg Dyke suggests that England could again bid to host the World Cup now that FIFA president Sepp Blatter has been banned from football.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter to appeal eight-year FIFA ban
FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirms that he will appeal against his eight-year ban from all football-related activities.
9 years ago
FA chairman Greg Dyke: 'No sympathy for Sepp Blatter'
FA chairman Greg Dyke says that he has little sympathy for FIFA president Sepp Blatter after the 79-year-old was banned from football activity for eight years.
9 years ago
Football Association unsure who to back for FIFA presidency
With Michel Platini seemingly out of the running, Greg Dyke admits that the Football Association do not know who they will support in the FIFA elections.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'I am a punching ball'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter hits out at the decision to ban him from football-related activities for eight years.
9 years ago
Michel Platini to appeal eight-year ban
UEFA president Michel Platini reveals that he will "fight" the eight-year ban that he has received from FIFA's ethics committee.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini banned for eight years
FIFA announces that Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini are banned from all footballing activity for eight years.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter claims FIFA corruption charge dropped
Sepp Blatter confirms that the charge of corruption against him has been dropped by FIFA's ethics committee.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini to learn fate on Monday
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini will learn whether or not they will be handed life bans from football on Monday morning.
9 years ago
Vladimir Putin: 'Sepp Blatter should win Nobel Peace Prize'
Russian president Vladimir Putin believes that suspended FIFA chief Sepp Blatter should win the Nobel Peace Prize.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter "bewildered" by FIFA "Inquisition"
A "bewildered" Sepp Blatter hits out at FIFA's ethics committee, comparing their investigation to the Spanish Inquisition.
9 years ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter, UEFA chief Michel Platini 'to escape lifetime bans'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini are reportedly expected to escape lifetime bans when they face disciplinary hearings this week.
9 years ago
Michel Platini loses appeal against FIFA ban at Court of Arbitration for Sport
Michel Platini loses his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport to have his 90-day ban from football lifted.
9 years ago
FBI 'investigates FIFA's Sepp Blatter over $100m bribery scandal'
The FBI is reportedly investigating claims that FIFA president Sepp Blatter played a role in a $100m (£66.2m) bribery scandal.
9 years ago
Former FIFA executive Jack Warner accused of taking Haiti earthquake funds
Former FIFA executive Jack Warner faces allegations that he took money intended to help the victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
9 years ago
Francois Carrard: 'Reform must come from within FIFA'
The chairman of FIFA's reform committee, Francois Carrard, insists that reform must come from within football's governing body.
9 years ago
FIFA to "cooperate fully" with authorities after more officials arrested
FIFA says that it will "cooperate fully" with the authorities after two more football officials were arrested in Zurich over corruption allegations.
9 years ago
More FIFA officials arrested in Zurich over corruption scandal
More FIFA officials are arrested in Zurich in relation to the ongoing investigation into corruption.
9 years ago
Football charity to sell World Cup watches to fund work in Brazil
Luxury watches handed out to FIFA officials as gifts are to be redistributed to fund a charity working on football projects in Brazil.
9 years ago
Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter: 'I was very close to death'
Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter reveals that he was "very close" to death when admitted to hospital after having a "small emotional breakdown".
9 years ago
Michel Platini files urgent appeal at Court of Arbitration for Sport against ban
Michel Platini files an "urgent" appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport that his 90-day provisional ban be lifted.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter 'remains committed' to clearing his name after appeal is rejected
Sepp Blatter's lawyer Richard Cullen says that the outgoing FIFA president remains committed to clearing his name after having his appeal against a 90-day suspension rejected.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini ban appeals rejected by FIFA appeals committee
Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini have their appeals against 90-day provisional bans rejected by FIFA's appeal committee.
9 years ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter discharged from hospital after "emotional breakdown"
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is discharged from hospital after suffering a "small emotional breakdown".
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter admitted to hospital?
Reports claim that suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter is in hospital, where he is expected to remain for the next week.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter advisor confirms 'World Cup 2018 pre-agreed' claims
Klaus Stoehlker, Sepp Blatter's official advisor, confirms that revelations made earlier this week surrounding the awarding of the 2018 World Cup are indeed true.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'Russia 2018 pre-agreed'
Sepp Blatter says that Russia were picked to host the 2018 World Cup before the vote had taken place, while the USA were due to hold the 2022 event.
9 years ago
Serious Fraud Office investigates FIFA over money laundering claims
The Serious Fraud Office begins investigations into FIFA following claims of money laundering.
9 years ago
Franz Beckenbauer denies buying votes for 2006 World Cup
Franz Beckenbauer clarifies why a payment was made to FIFA following recent accusations that Germany bought votes to host the 2006 World Cup.
9 years ago
FIFA's ethics committee investigate Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer is among the list of 11 FIFA committee members that will be under investigation by the governing body's ethics committee.
9 years ago
Germany denies claims that 2006 World Cup was aided by bribes
FIFA will investigate "very serious" allegations that the German Football Association set up a secret slush fund to buy votes so that they could host the 2006 World Cup.
9 years ago
Football Association suspends Michel Platini support
The Football Association announces that it is suspending its support of UEFA president Michel Platini amid corruption allegations.
9 years ago
Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa to stand for FIFA presidency
Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa, the president of the Asian Football Confederation and a supporter of Michel Platini, will reportedly stand for the FIFA presidency.
9 years ago
Michel Platini 'given full support by UEFA'
Michel Platini will reportedly be given UEFA's full support to clear his name following recent allegations over illegal payments made to him by FIFA boss Sepp Blatter.
9 years ago
Michel Platini to lose UEFA support?
Michel Platini reportedly risks losing the support of a number of UEFA nations in his bid to become FIFA president should he fail to give assurances over a £1.35m payment.
9 years ago
Prince Ali against delay of FIFA presidential election
Prince Ali says that delaying next February's FIFA presidential election is not the right move.
9 years ago
FIFA Ethics Committee rejects Michel Platini's argument against suspension
The FIFA Ethics Committee rejects UEFA president Michel Platini's argument that he did not have the chance to defend himself before being banned for 90 days.
9 years ago
FA chairman Greg Dyke: 'FA will withdraw Michel Platini support if guilty'
Chairman Greg Dyke says that the Football Association will withdraw its support for Michel Platini if the UEFA president is found guilty of wrongdoing.
9 years ago
UEFA "fully behind" suspended president Michel Platini
UEFA president Michel Platini is offered the full support of European governing body UEFA, which says it retains "full confidence" in the suspended chief.
9 years ago
Chung Mong-Joon "profoundly disappointed" by FIFA ban
Chung Mong-Joon describes FIFA as a "sinking ship" following the ethics committee's decision to hand him a six-year suspension from football activity.
9 years ago
FA chairman to give evidence at parliamentary hearing
Greg Dyke is to give evidence to MPs to explain the Football Association's reasons behind backing UEFA chief Michel Platini.
9 years ago
FIFA vice-president David Gill calls for emergency ExCo meeting
Britain's FIFA vice-president David Gill calls an emergency executive committee meeting following the 90-day ban given to FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter's lawyer hits out at FIFA Ethics Committee following ban
Sepp Blatter's lawyer slams FIFA's Ethics Committee for not carrying out their investigation properly following their decision to suspend the president for 90 days.
9 years ago
Issa Hayatou to serve as acting FIFA president during Sepp Blatter ban
FIFA announces Issa Hayatou will serve as acting president during Sepp Blatter's 90-day suspension.
9 years ago
Report: FIFA ethics committee recommend 90-day ban for Sepp Blatter
Reports emerge that the FIFA ethics committee recommends that president Sepp Blatter should be suspended for 90 days.
9 years ago
Chung Mong-Joon brands FIFA president Sepp Blatter "a hypocrite and liar"
Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter is branded "a hypocrite and a liar" by Chung Mong-Joon, the Korean billionaire who is running to succeed him in the office.
9 years ago
Chung Mong-joon claims to be victim of smear campaign by FIFA ethics committee
FIFA presidential hopeful Chung Mong-joon believes that the football body's ethics committee is seeking to suspend him from the organisation for 15 years.
9 years ago
UK Government: 'Sepp Blatter must step down as FIFA president'
The UK Government says that Sepp Blatter should stand down as FIFA president immediately.
9 years ago
FIFA sponsors call for Sepp Blatter resignation
FIFA sponsors Coca Cola, McDonalds and Visa urge Sepp Blatter to resign as president of world football's governing body.
9 years ago
Swiss agree to extradite Eduardo Li
America's request to extradite former Costa Rican Soccer Federation president Eduardo Li is granted by Switzerland's justice ministry.
9 years ago
FIFA bans former vice-president Jack Warner from football for life
Disgraced former vice-president Jack Warner is banned for life by FIFA's ethics committee and described as a "key player" involved in illegal payments.
9 years ago
Michel Platini: 'Allegations may damage my image'
Michel Platini hopes that "misunderstandings" over a payment made between himself and Sepp Blatter can be "resolved as soon as possible".
9 years ago
Sepp Blatter vows to stay on as FIFA boss
Sepp Blatter says that he has no intention of stepping down as FIFA boss in the wake of the latest batch of allegations made against him.
9 years ago
Michel Platini 'will not withdraw from race to become FIFA president'
UEFA president Michel Platini will reportedly not withdraw from the FIFA presidency election race after being questioned by police over a "disloyal" payment.
9 years ago
Taylor: 'FIFA should be under special measures'
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor says that FIFA should be "put under special measures".
9 years ago
Michel Platini "supporting" FIFA investigation
UEFA president Michel Platini releases a statement insisting that he has clarified the nature of a payment from FIFA after being questioned by Swiss authorities.
9 years ago
FIFA gives Swiss investigators Jerome Valcke email access
FIFA gives Swiss investigators access to the emails of Jerome Valcke, the organisation's suspended general secretary.
9 years ago
Jack Warner extradition proceedings underway
A representative of the Trinidad state confirms that extradition proceedings against shamed former FIFA chief Jack Warner "will go ahead".
9 years ago
Prince Ali: 'FIFA regime must step down immediately'
Prince Ali says that the FIFA regime should step down immediately.
9 years ago
Jerome Valcke requests pay-off after FIFA suspension
Jerome Valcke asks for a pay-off from FIFA after being suspended from his duties due to allegations of corruption.
9 years ago
Justice chief: 'Further FIFA charges could be made'
Further charges could be brought against individuals as part of the investigation into wrongdoing deep within FIFA, according to US attorney general Loretta Lynch.
9 years ago
Domenico Scala sets out eight-part FIFA reform plan
Domenico Scala, FIFA's head of audit and compliance, announces an eight-part reform process to help the organisation recover from the recent corruption scandal.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: "I am clean" of any wrongdoing
Sepp Blatter insists that he is stepping down as head of FIFA to "protect" the scandal-hit organisation's name.
10 years ago
Scottish Football Association offers Michel Platini backing
Stewart Regan reveals that the Scottish Football Association intends to support Michel Platini in his bid to become FIFA president.
10 years ago
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo storms out of interview: 'I don't give a f*** about FIFA'
Cristiano Ronaldo storms out of an interview saying that he does not "give a f***" about FIFA after he was asked for his thoughts on the corruption scandal.
10 years ago
Tokyo Sexwale in running to replace Sepp Blatter?
Former FIFA anti-discrimination chief Tokyo Sexwale is said to be in the running to replace Sepp Blatter as top boss of the scandal-hit organisation.
10 years ago
Mob Museum in Las Vegas to put on exhibition of FIFA corruption scandal
The FIFA corruption scandal will be part of a permanent exhibition at the Mob Museum in Las Vegas from September 1.
10 years ago
Diego Maradona wants to fight FIFA corruption
Former Argentina international Diego Maradona says that he wants to fight the "mafia" behind the FIFA scandal.
10 years ago
Michel Platini to stand for FIFA presidency
Michel Platini confirms that he will stand for FIFA president.
10 years ago
Michel Platini 'to enter FIFA presidency race'
Michel Platini is interested in running to replace Sepp Blatter as president of scandal-hit organisation FIFA, according to reports.
10 years ago
Vladimir Putin: 'Sepp Blatter deserves the Nobel Prize'
Vladimir Putin says that he believes Sepp Blatter has not been involved in corruption and deserves to win the Nobel Prize.
10 years ago
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke to leave role next year
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke announces that he will leave his position when a new president is elected in February 2016.
10 years ago
Michel Platini welcomes "exciting" FIFA developments
UEFA boss Michel Platini describes today's news that an 11-strong task force will be appointed to reform FIFA as an "exciting" development for the future of the sport.
10 years ago
Prince Ali urges FIFA president Sepp Blatter to "leave now"
Prince Ali calls on FIFA president Sepp Blatter to "leave now", more than one month after he announced his intentions to step down from the world football body.
10 years ago
Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb pleads not guilty to corruption charge
Former FIFA vice president Jeffrey Webb pleads not guilty to a charge of corruption.
10 years ago
Bolivia Football Federation boss in corruption arrest
Prosecutors in Bolivia confirm that the head of the country's football federation is arrested over allegations of corruption.
10 years ago
Coca-Cola 'demands FIFA reform'
FIFA sponsor Coca-Cola has called for a third-party commission to oversee the governing body's reform.
10 years ago
FIFA official extradited to United States on corruption charges
A FIFA official, thought to be former chief Jeffrey Webb, is extradited to the United States to face a New York court hearing over alleged corruption.
10 years ago
FIFA executive Harold Mayne-Nicholls to appeal against seven-year ban
FIFA executive Harold Mayne-Nicholls will appeal against a seven-year ban from football after he allegedly asked Qatar for favours during their World Cup bid.
10 years ago
FIFA bans former Chilean Football Association president Harold Mayne-Nicholls
FIFA issues a seven-year ban to the former chairman of the Bid Evaluation Group for the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'France, Germany intervened politically in World Cup bids'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims that France and Germany intervened politically during the voting process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
10 years ago
USA ask Swiss authorities to extradite seven detained FIFA officials
The USA ask Swiss authorities to extradite seven detained FIFA officials who were arrested in May on corruption charges.
10 years ago
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon to produce film about FIFA corruption scandal?
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reportedly agree to produce a new film focusing on Chuck Blazer's role in the FIFA corruption scandal.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter urged to stand by resignation
Domenico Scala, chairman of Fifa's audit and compliance committee, urges Sepp Blatter to stand by his resignation as president of Fifa.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter 'relieved' after FIFA resignation
Sepp Blatter insists that his decision to stand aside as FIFA president is "liberating."
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: "I have not resigned" as FIFA president
Sepp Blatter states that he has "not resigned" as FIFA president, before hinting that he could now stand for election later this year.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter backs FIFA official integrity checks
Outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter backs proposals for the world football governing body's officials to pass integrity checks.
10 years ago
Belgium FA chairman: 'We may seek compensation over failed 2018 World Cup bid'
Belgian Football Federation chairman Francois de Keersmaecker claims that his country may seek compensation for their unsuccessful 2018 World Cup bid.
10 years ago
Liberia Football Association chairman Musa Bility to stand for FIFA presidency
Liberia FA chairman Musa Bility announces plans to stand for the presidency of FIFA following Sepp Blatter's decision to stand down from the role.
10 years ago
FIFA "disappointed" as Nobel Peace Center ends Handshake for Peace initiative
FIFA expresses disappointment as the Nobel Peace Center withdraws from the Handshake for Peace initiative.
10 years ago
Chuck Blazer 'went undercover to avoid life in prison'
FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer went undercover to avoid spending the rest of his life in prison, according to a report.
10 years ago
Morocco football officials deny 1998 World Cup bribery allegations
Morocco's football federation denies claims that it paid a bribe to a top FIFA official to try and win the race to host the 1998 World Cup.
10 years ago
FIFA chief Domenico Scala: 'Sepp Blatter must not rethink resignation decision'
Domenico Scala, a former advisor to under-fire Sepp Blatter, urges the FIFA president to go ahead with his decision to step aside, amid claims that he intends to stay on.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter 'could stay as FIFA president'
A Swiss newspaper claims that Sepp Blatter may look to remain as FIFA president after support from African and Asian federations.
10 years ago
Interpol suspends FIFA anti-match-fixing programme over corruption allegations
Interpol suspends its association with FIFA in a joint anti-match-fixing programme due to the allegations of widespread corruption.
10 years ago
FIFA communications chief Walter De Gregorio quits role
FIFA's director of communications and public affairs Walter De Gregorio steps down from his role.
10 years ago
Zico to run for FIFA presidency
Brazil legend Zico says that he intends to stand for the role of FIFA president to replace Sepp Blatter.
10 years ago
Gary Lineker: 'Fawning over FIFA dignitaries made me uneasy'
Former England striker Gary Lineker says that he felt like he needed "a good shower" after being asked to fawn over FIFA dignitaries.
10 years ago
Jerome Valcke denies any wrongdoing in 2010 World Cup payments
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke denies that he was involved in a payment to a football official regarding the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
10 years ago
FIFA confirms bidding process suspended for World Cup 2026
FIFA announces that the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup has been suspended.
10 years ago
Successor to FIFA president Sepp Blatter to be elected on December 16?
Sepp Blatter's successor as FIFA president is reportedly expected to be elected on December 16 following the 79-year-old's decision to step down last week.
10 years ago
IOC president Thomas Bach: 'FIFA must make substantial reforms'
IOC president Thomas Bach says that FIFA must make substantial reforms.
10 years ago
Barack Obama: 'FIFA must operate with integrity'
Barack Obama says that FIFA must operate with integrity, following allegations of corruption.
10 years ago
Ex-Sepp Blatter advisor: 'Russia, Qatar may have bribed way to World Cup'
Guido Tognoni, a former advisor to outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter, suggests that bribes may have been handed over by Russia and Qatar in their World Cup bids.
10 years ago
FIFA compliance head: 'Qatar, Russia could lose World Cup host status'
Qatar and Russia may be stripped of their World Cup host status should evidence of wrongdoing in their bidding process emerge, FIFA compliance head Domenico Sala reveals.
10 years ago
Jack Warner 'asked Egypt for bribe' during 2010 World Cup bidding process
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner is alleged to have asked Egypt to pay nearly £5m in bribes in exchange for votes to host the 2010 World Cup.
10 years ago
England boss Roy Hodgson only focused on football
England boss Roy Hodgson reveals that he is only concentrating on matters on the pitch despite the revelations surrounding the FIFA corruption scandal.
10 years ago
FA: England won't host 2018, 2022 World Cups
Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn says that England will not host the 2018 or 2022 World Cups.
10 years ago
John Delaney: 'Sepp Blatter stared at my girlfriend'
FAI chief executive John Delaney reveals that he had to ask FIFA president Sepp Blatter to stop staring at his girlfriend.
10 years ago
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo's ex Irina Shayk is former Sepp Blatter lover
Russian model and Cristiano Ronaldo's ex-girlfriend Irina Shayk is reportedly a former lover of outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
10 years ago
Zico: 'England can hold 2022 World Cup'
Zico questions Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup and claims that England would be suitable to step in if required.
10 years ago
FIFA confirm payment was made to FAI after controversial Thierry Henry handball
FIFA confirms that a payment of $5m was made to the FAI in 2009, as a way of stopping the body protesting their controversial World Cup playoff loss.
10 years ago
Nicolas Maduro: 'Diego Maradona should succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president'
Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro tips Diego Maradona to become the next president of FIFA.
10 years ago
David Beckham: 'FIFA revelations despicable, unacceptable, and awful'
Former England captain David Beckham condemns FIFA over its latest corruption scandal.
10 years ago
FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer's testimony highlights past World Cup bribery
FIFA whistleblower Chuck Blazer says that bribery scandals also surround the 1998 and 2010 World Cups.
10 years ago
FBI investigating Russia and Qatar's World Cup bids
The FBI confirms that it will probe FIFA's decision to award World Cups to Russia and Qatar.
10 years ago
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke: 'I have nothing to feel guilty about'
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke insists that he is not guilty after being linked to a £6.5m bribe relating to the 2010 World Cup.
10 years ago
Qatar FA slams Greg Dyke comments
The president of the Qatar FA angrily responds to comments from FA chairman Greg Dyke that the decision to award them the 2022 World Cup could be reviewed.
10 years ago
Greg Dyke: Sepp Blatter successor must be "squeaky clean"
FA chairman Greg Dyke calls for Sepp Blatter's replacement as FIFA president to be "squeaky clean" and make the organisation more "transparent".
10 years ago
Damian Collins calls for immediate Sepp Blatter exit
FIFA reform campaigner Damian Collins calls for Sepp Blatter to stand down with immediate effect, rather than waiting for a successor to be appointed.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter 'was subject of FBI probe'
Sepp Blatter was being investigated by the FBI as part of their probe into FIFA, according to reports.
10 years ago
Rio Ferdinand calls for David Gill to stand for FIFA presidency
Former Manchester United and England centre-back Rio Ferdinand calls on David Gill to stand for the FIFA presidency following Sepp Blatter's resignation.
10 years ago
FIFPro "welcomes" Sepp Blatter resignation
World football players' union FIFPro "welcomes" the news that Sepp Blatter is to resign as president of FIFA following a 17-year reign.
10 years ago
Luis Figo: 'A good day for football'
Former FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo says that "change is finally coming" after the news of Sepp Blatter's resignation.
10 years ago
David Ginola to stand in FIFA election
Former France international David Ginola confirms that he will stand in the emergency FIFA presidential elections in an attempt to become Sepp Blatter's successor.
10 years ago
David Gill to "reconsider" FIFA future
FA board member David Gill reveals that he will "reconsider" his decision to reject a place on the FIFA Executive Committee following the resignation of Sepp Blatter.
10 years ago
Vincent Kompany: 'More have to follow Sepp Blatter out of FIFA'
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany calls for more changes to be made in the FIFA hierarchy following Sepp Blatter's resignation.
10 years ago
Prince Ali to stand again for FIFA presidency
Prince Ali announces that he will stand in the new FIFA presidential elections once Sepp Blatter steps down from his post.
10 years ago
Michel Platini: 'Sepp Blatter has made right decision'
UEFA president Michel Platini claims that Sepp Blatter has made the "right decision" to step down as FIFA president.
10 years ago
Greg Dyke pleased by Sepp Blatter resignation
FA chairman Greg Dyke believes that Sepp Blatter's decision to resign as FIFA president is "good news for world football".
10 years ago
Live Coverage: Sepp Blatter resigns - as it happened
Take a look back at the FIFA press conference in which president Sepp Blatter announced his resignation with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
10 years ago
FIFA calls hasty press conference after Jerome Valcke letter revelation
FIFA calls a hasty press conference in Zurich following revelations surrounding allegations of bribery regarding a $10m (£6.5m) payment.
10 years ago
German Football Association: 2018 World Cup boycott "won't accomplish anything"
The president of the German Football Association reveals that he is against boycotting the 2018 World Cup.
10 years ago
FIFA's Jerome Valcke paid £6.5m in bribes to fix South Africa World Cup bid?
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke is named as the individual who allegedly wired $10m (£6.5m) to Jack Warner in relation to South Africa's 2010 World Cup bid.
10 years ago
Report: UEFA president Michel Platini rules out World Cup boycott
UEFA members will not boycott the 2018 FIFA World Cup in protest against Sepp Blatter, according to reports.
10 years ago
CONCACAF chief Enrique Sanz banned from all football activity
Enrique Sanz, the general secretary of CONCACAF, is the latest to be banned from all football activity in the wake of ongoing corruption allegations.
10 years ago
Jack Warner: 'Shameful Sepp Blatter must step aside as FIFA president'
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner claims that "no other person has brought so much shame and disgrace" on the under-fire organisation than Sepp Blatter.
10 years ago
FA's Heather Rabbatts withdraws from FIFA role following re-election of Sepp Blatter
FA board member Heather Rabbatts withdraws from the FIFA task force against racism and discrimination following the re-election of president Sepp Blatter.
10 years ago
Pele wants more "respect" for FIFA's Sepp Blatter despite corruption scandal
Pele believes that FIFA president Sepp Blatter deserves "respect" after being re-elected, despite the latest corruption allegations.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter's daughter believes FIFA president is victim of a conspiracy
The daughter of Sepp Blatter believes that the FIFA president is the victim of a conspiracy from "behind the scenes" amid the latest corruption scandal.
10 years ago
Labour MP wants England to boycott 2018 World Cup
England should take a stand against FIFA and boycott the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, says Labour leader candidate Andy Burnham.
10 years ago
Report: UEFA propose breakaway tournament which could include Brazil, Argentina
FIFA president Sepp Blatter is under increasing pressure as reports suggest that UEFA are planning a breakaway tournament.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter 'promised Mongolia that they will host 2050 World Cup'
Mongolia have reportedly been promised the honour of hosting the 2050 World Cup by FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
10 years ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter hits out at US, UK 'campaign' against him
Sepp Blatter refuses to accept that the arrests of seven FIFA officials by the FBI on the eve of the governing body's presidential election was a coincidence.
10 years ago
Prince William wants FIFA to reform after corruption allegations
FIFA must show that it can "represent the interests of fair play", according to Prince William in the wake of the latest scandal to rock football's governing body.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'UEFA need FIFA'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists that UEFA need the sport's governing body, despite Michel Platini supporting Prince Ali's bid against Blatter.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'No change to 2022 host'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter reiterates that Qatar will remain hosts for the 2022 World Cup, with 32 teams taking part.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'Arrests could have happened at any time'
FIFA president Sepp Blatter insists that the arrests of a number of the organisation's officials did not need to take place so close to the election.
10 years ago
David Gill quits FIFA role
FA board member David Gill confirms that he is to quit his role as vice-president for UEFA on FIFA's Executive Committee following Sepp Blatter's re-election.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: Arrests tried to "interfere" with election
FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that a series of arrests of FIFA officials was an attempt to "interfere with congress" ahead of the body's presidential election.
10 years ago
Wolfgang Niersbach: 'Sepp Blatter won't change'
Germany's football chief Wolfgang Niersbach hits out at the re-elected FIFA president Sepp Blatter, saying that he will not change at his age.
10 years ago
Irish football head John Delaney doubts Sepp Blatter will complete term
Football Association of Ireland's chief executive John Delaney says that FIFA's latest corruption scandal will cut Sepp Blatter's presidential term short.
10 years ago
US football chief Sunil Gulati 'disappointed' by Sepp Blatter re-election
US Football President Sunil Gulati says that he was "disappointed" that Sepp Blatter retained his post as FIFA head.
10 years ago
Michel Platini hails "admirable" Prince Ali bid
UEFA president Michel Platini praises Prince Ali's "admirable campaign" against Sepp Blatter in the FIFA presidential election.
10 years ago
Prince Ali thanks "brave" voters
FIFA vice-president for Asia Price Ali thanks the 73 countries that were "brave" enough to vote for him in the organisation's presidential election.
10 years ago
Greg Dyke: 'FIFA won't reform under Sepp Blatter'
Chairman of the Football Association Greg Dyke insists that FIFA will not be able to reform while Sepp Blatter is still president.
10 years ago
Luis Figo: "Football has lost"
Former Portugal international Luis Figo believes that "football has lost" as a result of Sepp Blatter's re-election as FIFA president.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter: 'I'm not perfect, but I'll bring FIFA back off shore'
Re-elected FIFA president Sepp Blatter admits that he's "not perfect", but vows to get the governing body back "off shore" following the latest corruption scandal.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter re-elected as FIFA president after Prince Ali withdraws
Sepp Blatter is re-elected as FIFA president after Prince Ali concedes defeat, despite forcing the vote into a second round.
10 years ago
No clear FIFA presidency winner, voting forced into a second round
The FIFA presidency election is forced into a second round of voting in Zurich as neither Sepp Blatter nor Prince Ali win two thirds of the vote.
10 years ago
Prince Ali: 'I'll fix the mess that FIFA are in if I'm elected'
Prince Ali vows to "fix the mess" that FIFA is in as he bids to oust Sepp Blatter and become the new FIFA president.
10 years ago
Jerome Valcke: 'Bomb threat was received at FIFA Congress'
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke confirms reports that an anonymous bomb threat was made at the FIFA Congress in Zurich.
10 years ago
Ex-FIFA vice-president Jack Warner joins rally after leaving jail due to exhaustion
Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner reportedly leaves jail in an ambulance after complaining of exhaustion and hours later attends a political rally.
10 years ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter: "You can't ask everybody to behave ethically"
FIFA president Sepp Blatter tells Congress during today's election that "you can't ask everybody to behave ethically" amid recent corruption allegations.
10 years ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter heckled by protester during speech to Congress
FIFA president Sepp Blatter calls for security after he is heckled by a protester while addressing Congress at today's presidential election.
10 years ago
Greg Dyke: 'England will consider World Cup exile if Sepp Blatter wins election'
FA chief Greg Dyke describes the level of alleged corruption within FIFA as "frightening" and "unacceptable".
10 years ago
Sheikh Ahmad: 'Brave Sepp Blatter has done a great job for football'
Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah defends the tenure of Sepp Blatter ahead of today's FIFA presidential election.
10 years ago
Roy Hodgson: FIFA corruption allegations are "very disturbing"
England boss Roy Hodgson concedes that he finds the corruption allegations made against FIFA "very disturbing" because of his love of the game.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter vows to fight on as FIFA president
Sepp Blatter vows to fight on as FIFA president, although he admits that the governing body has been left 'shamed and humiliated' by the actions of certain individuals.
10 years ago
Michel Platini: 'UEFA may leave FIFA if Sepp Blatter is re-elected'
Michel Platini concedes that UEFA may have to leave FIFA if Sepp Blatter is re-elected as president tomorrow.
10 years ago
Michel Platini: 'Big majority of UEFA want Prince Ali'
UEFA chief Michel Platini claims that a "big majority" of UEFA representatives will vote for Prince Ali.
10 years ago
John Delaney: 'UEFA will not boycott election'
Ireland's Football Association chief executive John Delaney says that Friday's FIFA presidential election will not be boycotted by UEFA.
10 years ago
David Gill 'will reject FIFA role if Sepp Blatter wins'
David Gill will reportedly refuse to sit on FIFA's executive committee if Sepp Blatter is re-elected as president tomorrow.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter 'refuses to resign as FIFA president'
Sepp Blatter refuses to leave his role as FIFA president after a request from UEFA chief Michel Platini, according to reports.
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter holds emergency FIFA meeting
FIFA president Sepp Blatter holds an emergency meeting with key figures from the world of football, as an investigation into alleged corruption continues to develop.
10 years ago
Vladimir Putin wades into FIFA controversy
Russian president Vladimir Putin is "absolutely sure" that US authorities are deliberately attempting to stop Sepp Blatter being re-elected as FIFA top boss.
10 years ago
FIFA president Sepp Blatter snubs FIFA medical conference amid corruption scandal
FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not attend the FIFA medical conference in Zurich today amid the ongoing corruption scandal.
10 years ago
Visa threatens to withdraw FIFA sponsorship unless 'changes are made'
Visa threatens to withdraw its FIFA sponsorship unless 'changes are made' in light of the corruption scandal surrounding the football organisation.
10 years ago
Diego Maradona "enjoying" FIFA scandal
Diego Maradona calls on FIFA officials to confront the truth in order to restore its badly damaged image.
10 years ago
Luis Figo: 'This is one of FIFA's darkest days'
Luis Figo reiterates that electing Sepp Blatter as FIFA president for a fifth term later this week will be "a mistake".
10 years ago
Sepp Blatter vows to 'regain trust' in midst of corruption allegations
Sepp Blatter admits that it is "a difficult time for football" amid the ongoing investigation being conducted into world governing body FIFA.
10 years ago
UEFA wants FIFA presidential election postponement
UEFA calls for Friday's FIFA presidential election to be postponed due to the latest corruption scandal surrounding the organisation.
10 years ago
Four plead guilty to FIFA corruption charges
Former FIFA official Chuck Blazer is among four men that have pleaded guilty to corruption charges.
10 years ago
UEFA "astonished" by FIFA corruption allegations
UEFA claims that they are "astonished and saddened" by corruption allegations surrounding FIFA.
10 years ago
Greg Dyke questions FIFA presidential election timing
FA chairman Greg Dyke asks whether the FIFA presidential election should still take place following the arrests of several officials on corruption charges.
10 years ago
FIFA: 'We welcome investigations into corruption'
FIFA say that they welcome the investigation into corruption allegations.
10 years ago
FIFA: 'No re-vote for Russia, Qatar World Cups'
FIFA insist that the 2018 and 2022 World Cups will still go ahead despite corruption allegations.
10 years ago
FIFA: 'We are the damaged party'
FIFA claim that they are "the damaged party" following allegations of corruption and the arrests of several officials.
10 years ago
FIFA presidential election to take place despite corruption allegations
FIFA confirm that the presidential election will go ahead as planned on May 29.
10 years ago
FIFA call press conference following arrests of officials on 'corruption'
FIFA announce that a press conference will be held at 10am (11am CET) following the arrests of six football officials in relation to alleged corruption.
10 years ago
Report names 14 officials 'charged in FIFA corruption case'
The New York Times names 14 individuals charged in connection to corruption allegations involving FIFA.
10 years ago
Swiss authorities confirm FIFA officials arrested over alleged $100m bribes
The Swiss authorities confirm that six football officials have been arrested over alleged bribery totalling $100m.
10 years ago
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb one of six arrested on corruption charges?
FIFA vice-president Jeffrey Webb of CONCACAF is reportedly one of six officials arrested on suspicion of corruption.
10 years ago
FIFA officials 'arrested in Switzerland on corruption charges'
Several FIFA officials are reportedly arrested in Switzerland on corruption charges and could be extradited to the United States.
10 years ago
