Person: David Will

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Floodlight problems for Irish horses in Lisbon nations cup

Ireland’s show jumpers finished sixth in the second division nations cup in Lisbon, Portugal, with manager Robert Splaine citing the inexperience of some horses in dealing with the floodlit second round.

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Former Derry City player sparks Celtic win

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Great Britain team to get FIFA approval

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FIFA vice-president got post due to 'hatred for England'

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McBeth appointed UK's FIFA vice-president

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Premiership to clash with FIFA following 18-team ruling

South African bid boss: This is Africa's Cup

There were scenes of wild jubilation as South Africa today clinched the contest to stage the 2010 World Cup.

Sat, 15 May, 2004

World Cup 2010: South Africa wins bidding contest

South Africa today won the contest to stage the 2010 World Cup.

Sat, 15 May, 2004

African nations await World Cup verdict

FIFA’s ruling elite were today preparing to take an historic decision and award the 2010 World Cup to an African country for the first time.

Sat, 15 May, 2004

UEFA backs Rio plan

UEFA have backed the eight-month ban given to Rio Ferdinand for missing a drugs test.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2003

Menton, Lyons try to fathom bid failure

A COPY of Machiavelli’s political epic The Prince and an intimate knowledge of television game show The Weakest Link appear to be the prerequisites for any future bid by Ireland and Scotland to stage the European Championships.

Sat, 14 Dec, 2002

Disappointment gives way to anger

THE initial feeling of disappointment was giving way to growing anger last night for members of the Scotland/Ireland bid for the European Championship finals of 2008.

Fri, 13 Dec, 2002

Referees not allowed to use video evidence under new rules

FIFA’s new disciplinary regulations to enforce immediate suspensions for red carded players will also prevent referees changing their minds after viewing controversial incidents on video.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2002

Scottish-Irish bid to host championship an early favourite

FIFA vice-president David Will claims Scotland and Ireland are neck-and-neck with Austria and Switzerland in the race to host the 2008 European Championships.

Fri, 19 Jul, 2002

Short-list for European championships to be reduced

THE seven bids to stage the 2008 European Championships will be reduced to a shortlist of two or three before a final vote on the host is taken in December by members of the UEFA executive committee.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2002

Euro 2008 bidding begins in earnest

The seven bids to stage the 2008 European Championships will be reduced to a shortlist of two or three before a final vote on the host is taken in December by members of the UEFA executive committee.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2002

Crozier prompts FIFA showdown

Football Association chief executive Adam Crozier provoked a showdown at FIFA’s congress today with a powerful speech claiming the reputation of football’s ruling body is in tatters.

Wed, 29 May, 2002

FIFA facing ruin after €340m losses

FIFA have lost €340m over the last four years and are facing financial disaster, it was claimed today.

Mon, 27 May, 2002

FIFA at the crossroads

FIFA stands at a crossroads today after the highest-ranking ‘civil servant’ in world football’s governing body claimed he had uncovered evidence of criminal corruption within the organisation.

Sat, 04 May, 2002

Soccer: Blatter to fight as FIFA row grows

FIFA president Sepp Blatter posted notice today that he will fight to the bitter end to maintain his place as the most powerful man in world football.

Sat, 09 Mar, 2002

FIFA finances under scrutiny

Opponents of FIFA president Sepp Blatter scored a potentially significant victory, last night, when they won their fight to set up a special internal committee to investigate the finances of football’s world governing body.

Fri, 08 Mar, 2002

SPL: FIFA block Old Firm switch

FIFA have blocked Rangers and Celtic's proposed move to the English Premiership.

Sun, 07 Oct, 2001

Soccer: FIFA expect record breaking World Cup

FIFA expects to make a record £300m by selling all the tickets for next year’s World Cup finals in South Korea and Japan.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2001

Soccer: Cautious welcome for transfer changes

Fifa vice-president David Will has given a cautious welcome to new plans to reshape the international transfer system.

Tue, 06 Mar, 2001