December 23 final for 2022 World Cup in Qatar 'looking increasingly likely'
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke confirms that they are keen for the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar to be played on December 23 despite the Premier League's protests.
Feb 25, 10:58
Africa Cup of Nations 2022 to be moved to accommodate Qatar World Cup
The 2022 Africa Cup of Nations will be moved to accommodate plans for the Qatar World Cup to be played in the winter, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke confirms.
Feb 25, 10:38
FIFA rule out compensation for clubs and leagues for Qatar 2022 World Cup
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke rules out paying compensation to those clubs and leagues disrupted by the plans to move the Qatar 2022 World Cup to the winter.
Feb 25, 10:19
Jim Boyce opposes December World Cup final date
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce states that he will oppose any move to hold the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar as late as December 23.
Feb 24, 10:59
Jerome Valcke: 'Winter Qatar 2022 is only option'
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke says that holding the 2022 Qatar World Cup in November and December is the only solution to avoid heat problems.
Feb 24, 10:17
Jerome Valcke denies FIFA discrimination
Jerome Valcke says that it is "nonsense" to suggest FIFA are discriminating against female footballers by hosting the Women's World Cup on artificial turf.
Dec 5, 22:28
UK government wants FIFA 'corruption' report published in full
Secretary of state for culture, media and sport, Sajid Javid, states that FIFA has a "public duty to operate within the highest ethical standards".
Nov 26, 08:35
Jerome Valcke vows to rebuild FIFA's faltering reputation
Jerome Valcke believes that it is possible for FIFA to rebuild its reputation following ongoing claims of corruption, although he admits that it may 'take years'.
Nov 26, 06:45
Jerome Valcke: 'Winter Qatar World Cup likely'
General secretary Jerome Valcke suggests that FIFA are strongly considering the 2022 World Cup in Qatar during the winter.
Nov 3, 14:38
FIFA: 'United States have interest in hosting 2026 World Cup'
FIFA reveal that the United States could bid for the 2026 World Cup following "staggering" levels of interest in soccer during America's run at the World Cup in Brazil.
Jul 2, 19:37
FIFA: 'No decision over 2022 World Cup'
FIFA insists that no decision has been made over moving the Qatar 2022 World Cup from the summer following comments from secretary general Jerome Valcke.
Jan 8, 13:24
FIFA chief "shocked" by Jerome Valcke comments
FIFA vice president Jim Boyce insists that there has been no executive decision over moving the Qatar 2022 World Cup to the winter.
Jan 8, 12:30
FIFA rules out summer World Cup in Qatar
FIFA confirms that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar will not be held in June or July.
Jan 8, 11:12
EA Sports extends 'FIFA' licensing agreement
EA Sports extends its licensing deal with football's governing body FIFA until 2022.
May 9, 00:53
Valcke backs goal-line technology
Jerome Valcke backs Sepp Blatter's proposal to introduce goal-line technology ahead of the next World Cup finals in Brazil.
Mar 4, 03:50
Brazilian government and FIFA fall out
Relations between the Brazilian government and FIFA worsen after a war of words between two senior officials.
Mar 3, 17:36
