March 26, 2015
UEFA president Michel Platini has plenty to smile about
Key appointments and decisions went his way, so no wonder Michel Platini was all smiles after the annual UEFA Congress.
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Keir Radnedge
A former editor of World Soccer, Keir Radnedge is a highly respected and well-connected commentator on the global game.
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March 23, 2015
UEFA’s greed for World Cup places may undermine Sepp Blatter rivals
For 2018, FIFA is looking to increase its World Cup allocation to 15 - up from 13 in Brazil.
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March 20, 2015
World Cup compensation deal hailed as great achievement, but not everyone will be happy
The clubs will receive more money, but not everyone will be pleased with the deal between the European Clubs Association and FIFA.
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March 19, 2015
FIFA names Qatar World Cup final date
Date chosen seen as another snub for European football.
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March 16, 2015
Michel Platini welcomes the challenge to Sepp Blatter
Important for football that it does not stagnate.
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March 13, 2015
Sepp Blatter sees further support ebb away as CONCACAF refuses to endorse FIFA president
FIFA president used to count on voting block, but members given free rein this time around.
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March 10, 2015
Birthday boy Sepp Blatter eager to avoid fate of fellow septuagenarian
Sepp Blatter is 70 today, the same age as Sir Stanley Rous was when he was voted out of office.
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March 10, 2015
Wind of change in South America threatens Sepp Blatter’s hegemony
Sepp Blatter used to be able to count on the support of South America's old guard, but not any more.
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March 9, 2015
If Sepp Blatter must go, so too should Michel Platini
Michel Platini is culpable, argues Theo Zwanziger, departing member of FIFA's executive committee.
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March 3, 2015
Sepp Blatter to ignore calls for televised debate over FIFA presidency
FIFA president has nothing to gain and everything to lose from a televised debate.
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February 26, 2015
Has Olympic powerbroker set his sights on FIFA presidency?
One of sport's most powerful figures is hoping to extend his influence to the world of football.
