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Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Qatar's emir to seek country's views on holding winter or summer World Cup

Thursday, December 02, 2010  Updated with new story, video and photos. The tiny desert nation of Qatar beat out the United States as the 2022 World Cup host, with FIFA brushing aside doubts about blistering heat to bring soccer's showcase event for the first time to the Middle East.

Wednesday, December 01, 2010  US awaits 2022 vote in Switzerland, hoping World Cup will spark growth spurt again for soccer.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  The Netherlands and Spain have been fined by FIFA for their players' lack of discipline in a bad-tempered World Cup final. FIFA said the Dutch federation must pay $14,480 after eight different players received yellow cards.

Monday, June 14, 2010  Despite criticism from World Cup TV viewers around the globe that the swarm-of-bees sound from the plastic horns is stinging their ears, the organization left no doubt Monday that the uniquely African soundtrack is here to stay.

Monday, May 17, 2010  The former president will serve as honorary chairman of the nation's bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup. The United States submitted the paperwork for the bid to FIFA last week.

Monday, March 08, 2010  A U.N. human rights investigator has criticized FIFA for failing to ensure that cities staging the World Cup explicitly commit to protecting housing rights.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  At least 30 members of Haiti's soccer federation, players among them, die in earthquake

Friday, November 20, 2009  FIFA rules out possibility of replaying disputed France-Ireland World Cup qualifying match

Tuesday, November 17, 2009  FIFA warns Iraq officials to stop meddling in soccer or face national ban

Thursday, October 29, 2009  FIFA, WADA commit to creating new anti-doping program for top-level football players

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  Argentine Football Association blames reporters for Diego Maradona's tirade on live TV

Wednesday, October 21, 2009  FIFA's Blatter: 6+5 system will wait until all legal issues cleared to avoid new "Bosman case"

Tuesday, September 29, 2009  Blatter says football to remain in Olympics despite differences over age limit

Monday, September 28, 2009  AP Interview: FIFA medical chief wants more action from refs, coaches to curb violent play