The Irish Times

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi charged in Fifa bribery case

He’s been charged by Swiss federal prosecutors in connection with TV rights

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 11:35

A kind of betrayal? ‘Come on guys. Even Gary’s on board now’

This is a man who chose to project himself so recently as the public hammer of Fifa

Fri Dec 01 2017 - 13:22

Paris St Germain president investigated for World Cup bribery

Swiss prosecutors have opened a case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi over bribing of Fifa executive

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 15:44

Former Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke appeals 10-year ban

Frenchman is looking to Cas to overturn ban handed down last June

Tue Feb 28 2017 - 14:55

Panama Papers: How soccer has become enmeshed in offshore world

Documents include names of nearly 20 high-profile soccer players

Sun Apr 03 2016 - 19:00

Fifa looks to reclaim milions from indicted former executives

Association lodges claim in US against those they claim ‘deeply tarnished the Fifa brand’

Wed Mar 16 2016 - 12:29

Fifa votes in favour of reforms designed to improve its image

Reforms address issues of governance, accountability, transparency and diversity

Fri Feb 26 2016 - 11:41

Michel Platini’s appeal against eight-year ban to be heard on Monday

Ex Fifa President Sepp Blatter is also appealing and his case will be heard on Tuesday

Sun Feb 14 2016 - 13:02

Former Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke banned for 12 years

Ban relates to part in World Cup ticket scandal and the abuse of expenses

Fri Feb 12 2016 - 16:41

Sepp Blatter receiving Fifa salary despite eight-year ban

Swiss will continue to be paid until a new Fifa president is elected on February 26th

Tue Jan 19 2016 - 12:56

Fifa sack general secretary Jerome Valcke

Frenchman suspended in September and has been dismissed over World Cup ticket sales

Wed Jan 13 2016 - 10:03

Fifa ethics committee open formal proceedings against Valcke

Committee recommended a nine-year ban for Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 11:17

Fifa ethics committee extends Valcke suspension

The Fifa Secretary General has seen his suspension extended by 45 days

Wed Jan 06 2016 - 09:41

Jerome Valcke facing a nine-year suspension

Jerome Valcke is accused of violating nine counts of governing body’s ethics code

Tue Jan 05 2016 - 21:20

Russia selected as 2018 World Cup host before voting, says Blatter

England among the countries to spend millions of taxpayers money on their campaign

Wed Oct 28 2015 - 14:41

Fifa presidential candidates leave little hope for reform

Eight men vying to replace Sepp Blatter all come with their own significant baggage

Tue Oct 27 2015 - 10:14

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini suspended by Fifa

Jerome Valcke joins duo in provisional suspension from Fifa’s ethics committee

Thu Oct 08 2015 - 11:53

Coke, McDonald’s join sponsor call for Blatter to resign

Intervention from four of Fifa’s biggest backers increases pressure on president

Sat Oct 03 2015 - 10:08

Leading Fifa sponsors call for Sepp Blatter to resign

Coca-Cola and McDonald’s have both demanded 79-year-old steps down immediately

Fri Oct 02 2015 - 22:18

Jerome Valcke sought Fifa pay-off before suspension

Documents were released suggesting he was aware of a World Cup ticket selling scandal

Fri Sept 18 2015 - 13:37

Fifa to investigate alleged Michel Platini smear

Welt am Sonntag said ‘Platini - skeleton in the closet’ was distributed out of Fifa HQ

Mon Aug 17 2015 - 13:00

TV View: Ireland’s pot finally ends up full of enthusiasm

No rushing in St Petersburg as battle lines are drawn for advance on World Cup 2018

Mon Jul 27 2015 - 09:47

Ireland need pot luck in World Cup qualifying draw

Position as fourth-tier nation looks likely to place boys in green in with top men of Europe

Sat Jul 25 2015 - 17:33

World Cup qualifier draw: all you need to know

Ireland will be in pot four when the Russia 2018 draw is made in St Petersburg

Sat Jul 25 2015 - 01:00

Jerome Valcke will leave Fifa with Sepp Blatter

Secretary general will step down in February allowing new president to choose own man

Fri Jul 24 2015 - 14:47

Fifa set February 26th as date for voting on new president

Sepp Blatter to face the press for first time since announcing he’d stand down

Mon Jul 20 2015 - 13:58

Fifa stress Sepp Blatter will not stand for presidency

Blatter has fuelled speculation about future by insisting he has not resigned from position

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 23:07

Swiss investigating 53 cases of possible Fifa money laundering

Investigation could lead to revote on 2018 and 2022 World Cups and Blatter may be interviewed

Wed Jun 17 2015 - 11:57

Fifa communications head Walter De Gregorio resigns after police joke

Fifa meltdown continues as De Gregorio ‘relinquishes his office’

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 01:01

Fifa head of communications fired by Sepp Blatter over TV joke

Walter De Gregorio was most visible face of Fifa in aftermath of police arrests in Zurich

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 14:00

The Morning Sports Briefing

Baby Blacks too good for Ireland Under 20s, O’Neill wants a strong start against Scots, O’Brien unbeaten against Kerry and Manchip at the heart of Ireland’s golfing success

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 08:34

Fifa postpones bidding process for 2026 World Cup

Swiss investigators seize fresh evidence from the offices of Sepp Blatter

Thu Jun 11 2015 - 01:00

Fifa hand over records from Sepp Blatter’s office

Switzerland authorities seize data and documents from soccer body’s computers

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 21:39

Fifa suspend 2026 World Cup bidding process amid scandal

The details of the bidding process were due to be released this week

Wed Jun 10 2015 - 10:57