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German prosecutor to look into 2006 World Cup allegations

State prosecutor to look into allegations of a slush fund used to buy votes for German World Cup bid back in 2000.

FIFA reform committee keeps plans under wraps

FIFA's reform committee kept its plans for overhauling the scandal-plagued organisation's structure under wraps after its second.

Switzerland suggests the FIFA probe could take almost five years

Switzerland's Attorney General has suggested that an investigation into alleged corruption at football's Swiss governing body FIFA could take five years.
Members of the media film the FIFA logo outside their headquarters in Zurich

Slush fund allegedly used to buy votes for Germany’s 2006 World Cup

German football was thrown into turmoil when magazine Der Spiegel said the country had used a slush fund to win votes and land the 2006 World Cup.
Niersbach, the German Soccer Association (DFB) President and member of the FIFA executive committee, talks to the media during a meeting of the FIFA executive committee in Zurich

Kuwait Football Association(KFA) got suspended by FIFA

FIFA has suspended the Kuwait Football Association (KFA) after a deadline for changing a government sports
The FIFA logo is seen outside their headquarters in Zurich

UEFA ‘fully supports’ Michel Platini – Austrian FA head

Michel Platini, who hopes to be a candidate for FIFA president in February, is appealing the decision regarding his suspension and denies any wrongdoing.

Platini remains a candidate for FIFA president: UEFA

President Michel Platini remains a candidate for the presidency of FIFA, UEFA General Secretary Gianni Infantino said.
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

Willian scores twice as Brazil beat Venezuela 3-1

Willian scored twice as Brazil beat Venezuela 3-1 to pocket their first points in South American qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.
Willian of Brazil celebrates after winning their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Venezuela in Fortaleza, Brazil

Sanchez inspires Chile to 4-3 win over Peru

Alexis Sanchez and Eduardo Vargas scored two goals each as Chile beat Peru 4-3 for their second successive victory in the 2018 World Cup qualifiers.
Chile’s  Alexis Sanchez  celebrates goal against Peru during 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Nacional stadium in Lima

Uruguay thrash Colombia in World Cup qualifier

Uruguay earned a second consecutive World Cup qualifying win after a 3-0 victory over Colombia on Tuesday.
Uruguay’s players celebrate after scoring a goal against Colombia during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo

North Korea, Thais and Oman from Asia qualify for the World Cup

North Korea, Thailand and Oman took advantage of the absence of Asia's elite to storm clear in their World Cup qualifying groups with victories on Tuesday.

Argentina, Brazil look to recover in WC Qualifiers

Argentina and Brazil will look forward to recovering on their path to the 2018 FIFA World Cup