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We are the champions! Brazil will host 2014's FIFA World Cup after more than six decades

We are the champions! Brazil will host 2014

Brazil to host FIFA 2014

Football titans Brazil has been named the host of the 2014 World Cup after a long gap of nearly five decades. The five-time world champion was the only nation bidding to host the tournament, which will be staged in South America after 36 years.

THE BEST: Argentine players celebrate at the end of a World Cup 2010 qualifying match against Venezuela.

Argentina top FIFA rankings, India 145th

Argentina climbed one spot after wins over Chile and Venezuela in qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/argentina-top-fifa-rankings-india-145th/51154-5.html

South Africa won the rights to host the 2010 World Cup three years ago.

African WC will be best ever: Blatter

FIFA President Sepp Blatter has reiterated that he is confident South Africa will be ready to host the 2010 World Cup.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/african-wc-will-be-best-ever-blatter/43227-5.html

ANOTHER TERM: Sepp Blatter is expected to remain in charge until at least 2011.

Blatter named FIFA President again

Blatter's 2nd term lasted for 5 years rather than the usual four when FIFA decided not to end the President's term.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/blatter-named-fifa-president-again/41815-5.html

HEIGHTS OF PLAY: Footballers play at the Bolivar stadium about 3,600 meters above sea level in La Paz

South America not happy with FIFA ban

In Bolivia, games in La Paz are played at 3,600 meters above sea level, Peru has stadiums at nearly 3,000 meters.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/south-america-not-happy-with-fifa-ban/41591-5.html

NO ASIA FOR UNITED? AFC President took strong exceptions to it, because it coincides with the Asia Cup.

Man United's Asian tour in trouble

Manchester United's Asian tour has run into trouble with the AFC President taking strong exception to it.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/man-uniteds-asian-tour-in-trouble/40031-5.html

ASIAN HANDS AFTER WORLD CUP: Australia joined the Asian confederation after the 2006 World Cup in Germany and would be a likely 2018 candidate.

FIFA boss pressing for WC '18 in Asia

FIFA President Sepp Blatter wants the 2018 World Cup to go to Asia instead of the United States or Europe.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/fifa-boss-pressing-for-wc-18-in-asia/39523-5.html

MAN ON MISSION: Blatter says that India has enough talent to make it in international football.

Voice of football: Sepp Blatter

In an exclusive interview to CNN-IBN, FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter calls for help for Indian football.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/voice-of-football-sepp-blatter/38973-5.html

DO IT TOGETHER: Blatter says Indian football has suffered a bit due to cricket

'FIFA has neglected Indian football'

CNN-IBN caught up with FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter for an exclusive chat.

http://www.ibnlive.com/news/fifa-has-neglected-indian-football/38724-5.html

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