September 3 - Syria, currently 92nd in the FIFA world rankings, have turned to Sheffield United, who are 17th in the Npower Championship, to help them develop the sport there and to qualify for the World Cup.
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Bin Hammam wants to stay as head of Asia and backs Blatter
August 30 - Mohamad Bin Hammam has confirmed he wants to stay on as president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) after next year and will not challenge Sepp Blatter for the leadership of FIFA.Indonesian naturalisation plan backed
August 13 - A controversial plan by the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) to recruit players from overseas to play for the national team has been backed by the Government.
North Korea allegations of abuse to be investigated by FIFA
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
August 11 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter has demanded answers from North Korea after reports that its World Cup squad was publicly humiliated and coach Kim Jong-Hun sentenced to hard labour.
Iraq facing international suspension again after rival factions hold meetings
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July 24 - Iraq is risking suspension from international football for the second time in three years after rival groups trying to wrestle control of the country's Football Association held elections in separate cities today.
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