Topic: Joseph Blatter

FIFA chief Blatter gets fourth four-year term despite corruption scandal

The Swiss president of world soccer's governing body won the uncontested election after his only rival dropped out of the race. But FIFA, and its awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, remains under the shadow of allegations of corruption and bribery.

Russia World Cup 2018: Another score for powerful Putin?

Russia's sports minister likened the geopolitical impact of Russia hosting the 2018 World Cup to the tearing down of the Berlin Wall.

FIFA suspends pair of officials from voting on future World Cup hosts

FIFA, the world body that governs soccer, has suspended two officials from participating in selecting the 2018 and 2022 World Cup host nations. FIFA made the announcement Thursday after completing a corruption investigation.

World Cup doubters were wrong: South Africa hosted a great tournament

With the World Cup final match between Netherlands and Spain tonight, South Africa confounds skeptics who predicted high crime rates and inept management of the World's largest sports event.

South Africa spent a bundle on stadiums, but World Cup will pay off

A funny thing happened on the way to South Africa's World Cup. Africa found its confidence and greater sense of unity. New foreign investment, more tourist dollars, and greater economic prosperity seem just around the corner.

After secret hearings, France ready to put World Cup behind it

After the French team imploded at the World Cup, the French national parliament held two secret inquiries this week into the catostrophe!

French football team meltdown at World Cup subject to hearing by French parliament

French football problems at the World Cup are being treated as an issue of national importance by legislators.

Nigeria World Cup team suspended for poor play by president

Nigeria World Cup team only managed to earn one point in the first round of the World Cup soccer tournament in South Africa. Wednesday, Nigeria's president suspended the entire team from international competition for two years.

Instant replay? Some World Cup refs ready to embrace technology

Instant replay isn't allowed in the World Cup now, but some refs are open to it down the road.

World Cup referees debacle forces FIFA's Sepp Blatter to reopen debate on technology

As the furor over bad World Cup referees continues, Sepp Blatter, the head of world soccer's governing body, FIFA, said Tuesday that the debate over whether to use technology to aid refs will be reopened.

World Cup referees under fire as FIFA evades calls for new technology

Horribly botched calls by World Cup referees changed the tenor of both the England vs Germany and the Mexico vs Argentina matches yesterday. Yet soccer's governing body, FIFA, remains resolute in its aversion to instant replay.

Vuvuzela button can drown out audio on YouTube videos

Vuvuzela button is YouTube's latest fun item to add a little South African 'buzz' to any video presentation.

Vuvuzelas are ok: Blatter backs South Africa fans on blowing the horns at the World Cup

Vuvuzelas have been supported by FIFA since they were introduced to the wider football world last year.

Nelson Mandela can't make World Cup but sends welcome message

Nelson Mandela sent a message, via South African President Jacob Zuma, that the revelers should enjoy themselves. They took it to heart.

South Africa World Cup 101: Why is it in Johannesburg?

In 2004, Africa was selected for the first time to host the South Africa World Cup. The competition was between South Africa, Morocco, Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia. In May of that year, South Africa won the bid.

All-world entertainment for World Cup concert

On the eve of the World Cup, a concert featuring the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, and South African entertainers took place in Soweto.

South Africa impresses during test run for 2010 World Cup

Despite a few hiccups, the Confederations Cup soccer tournament was a 'great success,' say local and international soccer authorities.

Obama to attend World Cup soccer game? Not so fast...