Person: Michael van Praag

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John Delaney ‘absolutely thrilled’ about new Uefa role

FAI chief executive John Delaney has been voted onto Uefa’s Executive Committee for the first time.

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Jordi Cruyff ‘touched’ by kind tributes to father Johan

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Platini’s Fifa hopes in doubt

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Figo pulls out of FIFA race saying 'soccer will not emerge the winner'

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Prince Ali stays in race for FIFa presidency

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Blatter rejects invite to FIFA presidential debate

Sepp Blatter rejects plan for televised debate on Fifa presidency

Sepp Blatter has rejected an invitation to take part in a live television debate involving all four candidates for the Fifa presidency.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2015

Luis Figo pledges to rebuild Fifa’s tarnished image

Luis Figo has pledged to restore Fifa’s reputation if he is elected president in May by rebuilding the governing body’s credibility.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2015

Beckham backs Figo's FIFA bid

David Beckham has backed former team-mate Luis Figo’s bid to become the next FIFA president.

Wed, 18 Feb, 2015

Split widens as Uefa now critical of Fifa’s reform report

The split between Uefa and Fifa president Sepp Blatter has widened after reports the world governing body watered down a report into reform proposals.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2015

Prince Ali calls for public debate on FIFA leadership

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has called on Sepp Blatter to participate in publicised debates in the lead up to FIFA’s presidential elections in May.

Tue, 03 Feb, 2015

Ginola fails in bid for FIFA presidency

David Ginola has withdrawn from the FIFA presidential race after failing to gain the minimum five nominations.

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

Figo to stand for FIFA presidency

“I care about football so what I’m seeing regarding the image of FIFA – not only now but in the past years – I don’t like it."

Wed, 28 Jan, 2015

Dutch FA president to stand for FIFA presidency

Dutch FA president Michael van Praag has announced he will stand as a candidate for the FIFA presidency.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

Blatter: I've been disrespected

Sepp Blatter has fought back against UEFA, claiming attacks from Football Association chairman Greg Dyke and other European officials were the “most disrespectful” thing he has ever experienced.

Thu, 12 Jun, 2014

FA chiefs call on Blatter to step down

England’s football chiefs rounded on FIFA president Sepp Blatter yesterday telling him he must stand down next year and that his claim racism was behind World Cup corruption allegations was "offensive and totally unacceptable".

Wed, 11 Jun, 2014

Six convicted of kicking Dutch linesman to death

Six young footballers have been convicted of kicking to death a volunteer linesman after a game in the Netherlands.

Mon, 17 Jun, 2013

UEFA stand firm over yellow cards

UEFA will not change their rules on yellow cards for the Champions League for at least three years despite six players being suspended for the Chelsea v Bayern Munich final after being cautioned in the semi-finals.

Wed, 02 May, 2012

Trapattoni takes a six-figure hit

GIOVANNI TRAPATTONI’S pay cut as Ireland manager is estimated to represent a reduction of some €100,000 in the Italian’s €1.8 million salary. And it has emerged that it took him just half a minute to agree the wage reduction.

Wed, 01 Dec, 2010

Atlantic League splits Old Firm fans

Old Firm fans’ representatives are split with regards the concept of the Atlantic League.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009

Celtic re-examine Atlantic league proposals

The prospect of an Atlantic league including the Old Firm has been backed by clubs from Holland, Belgium, Denmark and Sweden.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009