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Blatter steps into racism controversy

FIFA president Sepp Blatter is surrounded by more controversy after telling Al Jazeera’s Lee Wellings that racism is not a problem on the football pitch – and that incidents between players could be solved by “shaking hands”. Our European sports correspondent looks at how outrage has been expressed through social media in the wake of his interview with the most powerful man in football, as English Premier League players John Terry and Luis Suarez find themselves under investigation over racism allegations.

Beckenbauer: "FIFA is Blatter’s baby"

FIFA executive committee member Franz Beckenbauer tells Al Jazeera that football’s governing body is close to crisis and that president Sepp Blatter is feeling the pressure.

Beckenbauer: "FIFA is Blatter’s baby"

FIFA executive committee member Franz Beckenbauer tells Al Jazeera that football’s governing body is close to crisis and that president Sepp Blatter is feeling the pressure. Speaking exclusively to our correspondent Lee Wellings in Zurich on Tuesday, the former World Cup winner with Germany defended Blatter’s actions, saying he was a “good president” and that he was protective of FIFA because “it is his baby.” Blatter was due to stand unopposed for re-election to football’s top post on Wednesday.

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FIFA accused of extensive corruption

Executives from the international governing body of football have been accused of “improper and unethical” behaviour. Britain’s former Football Association chairman, Lord Triesman, says four FIFA executives sought bribes or other favours in return for backing England’s failed 2018 World Cup bid. Al Jazeera’s Laurence Lee has the details.

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Football joy for Palestinian refugees

Access to a football pitch is something many take for granted. But sporting facilities are a luxury for thousands of Palestinians living in Syria. Al Jazeera’s Andy Richardson travelled to the Yarmouk refugee camp at the outskirts of Damascus, to see one project that is making a difference.

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