Sources: Al Jazeera
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter says that awarding Qatar the 2022 FIFA World Cup was a "mistake", citing the country's small size and human rights record. Blatter was President of FIFA when Qatar was controversially awarded the tournament in 2010. 2022-11-8
A court in Switzerland acquits Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini of illegally arranging payments while they served as presidents of FIFA and UEFA respectively. 2022-07-8
FIFA shares results of their investigation with legal authorities showing former president Sepp Blatter and two others gave themselves nearly $80 million over the past five years via annual raises and World Cup bonuses. 2016-06-3
Longtime FIFA corporate sponsors -- Coca-Cola Co., McDonald's, Visa Inc., and Budweiser owner Anheuser-Busch InBev -- demand FIFA President Sepp Blatter step down immediately following last week's announcement of his criminal investigation by the Swiss attorney general. Blatter refused. 2015-10-2
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland opens criminal proceedings against the President of FIFA Sepp Blatter. 2015-09-25
Writing in the FIFA Weekly magazine, FIFA president Sepp Blatter calls Iran to end its "intolerable" ban on women attending soccer matches, describing the situation as one that "cannot continue." 2015-03-6
FIFA President Sepp Blatter fears being plunged into "a black hole" if AFC President Mohammed Bin Hammam defeats him in next month's leadership election. 2011-05-13
FIFA President Sepp Blatter rejects criticism of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 2010-07-11