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Exclusive: FIFA mulls delaying presidential election, emergency meeting held

fifa calls for emergency meeting

Uruguay get first ever win at high altitude in Bolivia

Uruguay opened their qualifying campaign for the FIFA World Cup 2018 on a winning note as they beat Bolivia 2-0.
Diego Godin of Uruguay celebrates after scoring against Bolivia during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in La Paz

UEFA defy FIFA and back Michel Platini

By Simon Evans ZURICH (Reuters) – UEFA defied FIFA’s suspension of Michel Platini on Thursday when it said he would not be replaced as head of European football’s governing body and gave him its backing in the appeal process. But Nyon-based UEFA, which represents the 54 European football associations, avoided a direct clash with FIFA […]
UEFA President Platini attends a news conference after the draw for the 2015/2016 UEFA Europa League soccer competition at Monaco’s Grimaldi Forum in Monte Carlo

Jordan beat Asian champions Australia, Iran held

Jordan stuns Australia; and all other results from the World Cup Qualifiers
Jordan’s Hamza Aldaradreh fights for the ball with Australia’s Bailey Wright in Amman

German soccer head calls for emergency FIFA meeting

The head of the German Football Federation (DFB) called on Thursday for an emergency meeting of FIFA's executive committee.

Platini will not perform official duties: UEFA

European soccer's governing body UEFA confirmed that its president Michel Platini will step aside from his official duties

Platini suspension throws open race for soccer’s top job

With Michel Platini suspended, the race for FIFA's top job is open again.
A cameraman stands in front of FIFA’s headquarters in Zurich

We back Platini unless he is found guilty says FA

FA chairman Greg Dyke said that they support Michel Platini and would only withdraw it if he was found guilty of corruption.
Chelsea v Arsenal – FA Community Shield

“Selfish” Hart eager to play every game inspite of back problem

Despite his back problem, England and Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is very keen on playing and looks forward to starting in his upcoming matches.
England Press Conference

Messi, father to appear in court on tax fraud charges

Messi and father in a rather precarious position.
Barcelona’s Messi attends a training session ahead of their Champions League group E soccer match against AS Roma in Rome

Bale is all geared up to take Wales into Euro finals 2016

Coming off an injury, Gareth Bale, is all set to lead Wales into the UEFA Euro cup finals of 2016.
Wales Training

Lawyers say FIFA’s Blatter has not been notified of any ethics action

Sepp Blatter's lawyers say that they have not been informed of any ethics actions
File photo shows FIFA President Sepp Blatter speaking during a news conference after the Extraordinary FIFA Executive Committee Meeting at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich