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The Football Association (FA) has sparked outrage after forcing the cancellation of a charity football match between White Rose Ladies FC and the Crusader men's team, citing rules that prohibit mixed-sex matches over the age of 11. The match was organized to raise funds for Pam Young, a
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In a major partnership between the world's top soccer governing body and a leading beverage manufacturer, FIFA and Coca-Cola have signed a comprehensive 16-year sponsorship deal. The agreement, which will commence in 2007 and run through to 2022, includes a significant financial investment and a joint initiative to
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Football Association (FA) regulation proposals have sparked a heated dispute between the FA, the Premier League, and the Football League, with FA Chairman Geoff Thompson and Chief Executive Brian Barwick coming under fire from both sides. The controversy centers on dual representation, where agents act for multiple parties in a
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Labour leader Gordon Brown has expressed his confidence in winning the right to host the 2018 World Cup, with a senior source stating that the Government is "going all-out" for the bid. If Labour wins the next election, Mr Brown expects to be Prime Minister when the contest
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Wembley Stadium's chief executive, Michael Cunnah, has openly admitted that the FA Cup final, scheduled for May 2006, could be under threat due to the risk of record low winter temperatures. Cunnah expressed concerns that a deep freeze could hinder the construction of the pitch and foundations, which
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Tranmere goalkeeper John Achterberg is calling for the introduction of goal-line technology into the English football league, following a controversial incident during a recent FA Cup match against Bradford City. The experienced Dutchman argues that the technology would eliminate doubts surrounding goal-line decisions, which can have a significant impact on
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The news has sent shockwaves throughout the football community, with the news that Middlesbrough's Abel Xavier is facing charges of taking a banned performance-enhancing drug, Dianabol, an anabolic steroid. The former Portugal international, who has played for numerous clubs including Everton, Liverpool, and Middlesbrough, is expected to appear
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Univision Communications Inc. has announced that it has won the exclusive Spanish-language television rights to broadcast the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournaments throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. The company will also broadcast a large portfolio of other popular FIFA soccer events, including the FIFA Women&
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Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) President Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat emphasized the importance of participating in FIFA and AFC assignments to improve the country's performance. Pakistan is set to take part in the inaugural Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup next year, a competition aimed at developing football
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The weekend's action in the Premier Division and Division One saw BRNESC coast to a 4-2 win over Breeze, while Athletic Quarry Green proved their dominance in the Division One league with a 6-4 thrashing of Q's. In the Second Division, Lute Oakfield and Multimesh battled
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World soccer governing body FIFA has announced that a security official will be sent to Uruguay for the upcoming World Cup play-off game in November. This decision comes after Australian players were reportedly attacked by Uruguayan fans in 2001. In response to the safety concerns, Football Federation Australia (FFA) chief
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Aston Villa manager David O'Leary is to face a second personal hearing at the Football Association (FA) this year after being charged with misconduct over his emotional behavior at the end of the team's 1-0 derby victory against Birmingham City at St Andrew's. O&
