Russia to host 2018 World Cup, 2022 to be held in Qatar
02/12/2010 - SPORT

Russia to host 2018 World Cup, 2022 to be held in Qatar

FIFA President Sepp Blatter (pictured) announced in Zurich on Thursday that the world football federation has selected Russia to host the 2018 World Cup and has awarded Qatar the hosting honour for 2022.
Hosts for 2018, 2020 FIFA World Cup games to be announced
02/12/2010 - SPORT

Hosts for 2018, 2020 FIFA World Cup games to be announced

FIFA’s executive committee votes today on the hosts for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup games amid controversial allegations of corruption. FIFA President Sepp Blatter acknowledged simultaneous voting 'a mistake'.
Olympics committee to probe corruption claims against FIFA
30/11/2010 - SPORT

Olympics committee to probe corruption claims against FIFA

The International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday that it would look into corruption allegations against one of its members who was named in a BBC report targeting three FIFA officials, vowing to pursue a "zero tolerance" policy on corruption.
Former International Olympic Committee head Samaranch dies at 89
21/04/2010 - OBITUARY

Former International Olympic Committee head Samaranch dies at 89

Juan Antonio Samaranch (pictured), a former International Olympic Committee president, has died at the age of 89 in Barcelona. He had been suffering from a severe heart problem.
Jacques Rogge re-elected head of IOC
09/10/2009 - OLYMPICS

Jacques Rogge re-elected head of IOC

The International Olympic Committee re-elected Belgian Jacques Rogge, who ran unopposed, as president until 2013. Rogge, 67, was first elected for eight years in 2001 in Moscow.
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