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FIFA to prohibit smoking at Confederations Cup and World Cup in Brazil

March 7, 2013 21:31
Rio de Janeiro, Mar 7 (EFE).- FIFA announced Thursday here that people attending the Confederations Cup soccer matches in June and the World Cup next year - both to be held in Brazil - will not be allowed to smoke in the stadiums. "There will be competitions without tobacco. We acknowledge that the use of tobacco can harm people in the stadium. It will not be permitted to smoke inside the stadiums at the Confederations Cup or at the World Cup," FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke announced at a press conference in Rio.

Soccer-FIFA write to Nigerian FA over reported ban on lesbians

March 7, 2013 09:45
BERNE, March 7 (Reuters) - Soccer's governing body FIFA has written to the Nigerian Football Association over reports that lesbians had been banned from playing football in the West African nation. A FIFA spokesman confirmed the letter but emphasised it was a preliminary inquiry. Nigerian media reports have widely quoted Dilichukwu Onyedinma, head of the country's women's football league, as saying lesbian players would not be allowed to compete.

Soccer-U.S. and Mexico to compete for FIFA executive spot

March 6, 2013 21:15
By Simon Evans MIAMI, March 6 (Reuters) - The United States and Mexico, who meet in a crucial World Cup qualifier later this month, are also going head-to-head in the election for a place on FIFA's powerful executive committee. CONCACAF, the confederation for North and Central America and the Caribbean, said U.S. Soccer Federation president Sunil Gulati and Mexican Football Federation president Justino Compean will face off in an election on April 19 in Panama City.

Football: Nigeria to face Mexico in Houston friendly

March 6, 2013 18:46
African champions Nigeria will face Mexico in a high-profile friendly in Houston, Texas, on May 31 as part of their preparations for the Confederations Cup in June. "We are pleased that the reigning African champions will have such a high-quality final preparation for the important games that we have in the month of June," said Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) general secretary Musa Amadu. The last time the two countries met was in another friendly in Chihuahua, Mexico in October 2007. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.

Football: Defiant Thai football boss defends AFC bid

March 6, 2013 04:15
Thailand's controversial football chief Worawi Makudi said Wednesday he had no fear that his bid to lead the Asian game would be hurt by past graft allegations -- none of which were proven. Worawi, who will contest the May election for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) presidency, was cleared of allegations of corruption including claims by former English FA chairman Lord Triesman implicating him in a bribery scandal.

UPDATE 1-Soccer-Ronaldinho dropped by Brazil, Kaka recalled

March 5, 2013 16:00
* Ronaldinho dropped, Kaka returns for Brazil * Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo gets rare call-up * Brazil to face Italy, Russia (adds details, quotes) RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Reuters) - Mercurial forward Ronaldinho was dropped by Brazil on Tuesday as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his squad for this month's friendlies against Italy and Russia.

Soccer-Ronaldinho dropped by Brazil, Kaka recalled

March 5, 2013 14:46
RIO DE JANEIRO, March 5 (Reuters) - Mercurial forward Ronaldinho was dropped by Brazil on Tuesday as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari named his squad for this month's friendlies against Italy and Russia. Ronaldinho had a miserable game against England last month when he was substituted at halftime after missing a penalty. Kaka was named in the squad after being left out of the England match, the first of Scolari's second stint in charge.

Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Thursday, March 7

March 4, 2013 20:31
Reuters sports schedule at 0600 GMT on Thursday: - - CRICKET New Zealand v England, first test, Dunedin (from 6) New Zealand stun England to take control in first test DUNEDIN, New Zealand - New Zealand's Neil Wagner took three wickets, including two in successive balls, to help reduce England to 81 for five at lunch on the second day of the first test at University Oval. (CRICKET-ENGLAND/ (PIX), lead moved, expect updates, by Greg Stutchbury, 500 words)

Football: Qatar World Cup could be played in winter - FIFA

March 2, 2013 16:30
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke on Saturday confirmed the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be moved to the winter if research shows holding the tournament in the region's intense summer heat would be dangerous for players. Since being awarded the right to host the event, Qatar's tournament organisers have had to deal with a barrage of questions about the suitability of staging the World Cup in searing June and July temperatures, which can reach up to 50C.

FIFA's Valcke to tour Brazil stadiums next week

March 2, 2013 12:30
FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke is due back in Brazil next week to tour stadiums in Recife, Belo Horizonte and Rio as the country prepares to mark the 100-day countdown to its hosting of the Confederations Cup. Football's world governing body said in a statement that Valcke would Tuesday be in the northeastern city of Recife, where he was to be accompanied by Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo.
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