Brazil have won the World Cup a record five times and taken home world titles at every age level and discipline, from under-17 to beach football to indoor, but one title remains elusive for this Football-crazed nation: the Olympic gold.

The Indonesian government reportedly plans to strip funding for its national football association after a series of scandals -- including a 10-0 loss to Bahrain that led to an investigation into what FIFA called an quot;unusual outcome.quot; The loss to Bahrain in a 2014 World Cup qualifying match was the biggest in the national team#39;s history, and much of the blame fell on the association...

BRASILIA: Football#39;s governing body FIFA apologised to Brazil Tuesday in a bid to defuse a blazing row over criticism of the country#39;s lagging preparations for the 2014 World Cup.

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has given the strongest indication yet that goal-line technology will be introduce for the 2014 World Cup.

FIFA President Sepp Blatter says he thinks he can convince football rule-makers to implement goal-line technology. A high-profile mistake at the last World Cup persuaded Blatter to end his long-standing opposition to the high-tech aids. The International Football Association Board will assess the latest test results on Saturday before sending approved firms into another phase of checks ahead of ...