06 January 2025 GMT: 21:44

Bin Hammam blames Blatter for FIFA unpopularity

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By Andrew Warshaw

March 29 – The war of words between FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his main challenger Mohamed Bin Hammam has started with a vengeance ahead of the election, with the Qatari claiming Blatter is personally responsible for the unpopularity of the world governing body.

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La Liga strike planned for start of April

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By David Gold

March 24 – La Liga games on the weekend of April 2/3 could be postponed if the Spanish professional soccer league (LPF) fails to resolve its dispute with the Government over a ruling that a La Liga game per matchday must be shown on free to air television.

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FIFA announces record profits

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By David Gold

March 22 – FIFA has revealed a record $631 million ($378 million) surplus over the last four years, with total revenue topping $4 billion (£2.4 billion), representing a 59 per cent increase on the previous four-year period.

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