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Kaka crowned as best in world
(Soccer365.com) AC Milan superstar Kaka has been crowned as FIFA's World Player of the Year, beating off competition from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
December 17, 2007
October 30, 2007
Brazil officially 2014 World Cup hosts
ZURICH, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Brazil, the only bidding country, was named as the host nation of the 2014 World Cup finals by FIFA, world soccer's governing body, on Tuesday.
October 29, 2007
FIFA Delays Linesmen Experiment Until 2008
ZURICH, Oct 29 (Reuters) - FIFA has postponed an experiment to have additional linesmen patrolling the penalty areas at the world club championship in December and will instead trial the idea next year.
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FIFA end World Cup rotation policy
ZURICH, Oct 29 (Reuters) - FIFA's executive committee has voted unanimously to end its policy of rotating the hosting of World Cups through its six continental confederations.
March 14, 2007
Argentina takes top spot for first time ever
Zurich, Switzerland (Sports Network) - The FIFA/Coca-Cola rankings for the month of March were released on Wednesday, and for the second time in as many months, there is a new club at the top in Argentina.
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July 24, 2006
Thuram: Togo Has Given A Poor Image To Intl. Football
(Goal.com) - France defender Lilian Thuram has criticised the Togo Football Association for allowing a dispute with the players of the national team over allowances and bonuses, something that affected their World Cup campaign.
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