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Brazil slump to record low in FIFA rankings, Tahiti surge

Brazil slumped to 11th in the FIFA rankings on Wednesday, their lowest ever position, while tiny Tahiti surged 41 places after their astonishing win at the Oceania Nations Cup.

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Kaka: I want to stay at Real Madrid

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Real Madrid midfielder Kaka said he wants to remain at the Bernabeu next season.

The 30-year-old Brazilian has been a bit-part player under Jose Mourinho in recent months and reports have linked him

FIFA appoints 84 officials for London Olympic football

The FIFA Referees Committee has confirmed the appointment of 84 officials from 36 countries to officiate at the 2012 London Olympic football tournaments.

For the men's competition, 16 referees and 32

India equals worst ever in FIFA rankings

India equalled its worst ever FIFA rankings with the country slipping seven slots down in the latest chart to be placed at 165th.

India had a disastrous AFC Challenge Cup campaign last month in Nepal

Alcoholic beverages will be sold during 2014 World Cup

The Brazilian government, after a long and heated debate, has guaranteed the sales of alcoholic beverages during the 2014 football World Cup.

Currently, alcoholic beverages are prohibited in football

India bids for 2015 FIFA Club World Cup, U-17 WC in 2017

In yet another attempt to raise the profile of the sport in the country, India is set to bid for hosting rights of the glamorous 2015 Club World Cup, besides the Under-17 World Cup in 2017.

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Sleeping giant India slowly waking up: Sepp Blatter

Acknowledging that ‘sleeping giant’ India is slowly waking up to its potential in football, FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Friday said that there is scope for other sports in the country besides crick

FIFA chief to visit India next month

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FIFA president Sepp Blatter is to visit India in March as the football federation looks to develop one of the world's most untapped markets, officials said on Tuesday.

India is also looking for a boo

Warner accuses Caribbean officials of caving in to FIFA

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Former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has accused Caribbean officials of undoing more than three decades of their struggle for respect by caving in to certain demands handed down to them at their Ext

Football: Blatter admits errors, vows to carry on

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FIFA president Sepp Blatter admitted on Saturday mistakes had been made but said there was no point living with regrets after a year of 'ups and downs' for football's world governing body.

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