FIFA to Take Action Against France, Italy, Netherlands for not ...
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The International Football Federation says it will pursue disciplinary action against France, Italy and the Netherlands for not handing down tough penalties against players who use drugs.
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The Football Association won&#39;t take disciplinary action against Arsenal striker Robin van Persie for throwing an elbow at Manchester United&#39;s Kieren Richardson in a Carling Cup game.
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Less than three months on from their Euro 2004 defeat by the Czech Republic, the Netherlands begin their World Cup campaign against the same opponents on Wednesday with a new-look side.
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LONDON, SEPTEMBER 7: Some of Europeâs major powers including newly-crowned champions Greece, France and England, will be looking to improve on Saturdayâs disappointing results when they play their second World Cup qualifiers on Wednesday.
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Sport: FA indicates it will not back the Premier League's plans in case it harms England's World Cup bid
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AUSTRALIA will kick off its 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup campaign against hosts Germany following today&#39;s draw in Frankfurt. Australia and Germany were drawn in Group A alongside Olympic champions Argentina and African Nations Cup holders Tunisia.
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FIFA is under pressure to act decisively  following the racist abuse directed at England players during  Wednesday's friendly against Spain in Madrid.
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FIFA could ban World Cup champion Italy and all Italian clubs from international competition if Juventus challenges in state court the sanctions it received in the country's match-fixing scandal.
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Professional soccer teams, their national and international governing bodies and anti-racism groups have been grappling with a number of incidents around Europe over the last month.
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Only six soccer stadiums in Italy meet security requirements, meaning that league games in other arenas will be played behind closed doors.Comment
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The second round of World Cup soccer continues today with Italy taking on Australia and Switzerland facing Ukraine. Over the weekend, Germany, Argentina, England and Portugal won to advance to the third round. The last two teams to advance to the third round will be determined tomorrow when Brazil plays Ghana and Spain meets France.
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World soccer body FIFA said on Friday it was launching an investigation into a clash between Chile's Under-20 soccer team and Canadian police, while Chile's president called the police action "unjustified aggression."
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November 3, 2004. Australia has drawn to play hosts Germany, Argentina and Tunisia after Tuesday morning&#39;s Confederations Cup draw.
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Italy&#039;s focus during this World Cup has been unrivaled, perhaps a necessity for players who don&#039;t know what&#039;s coming next.
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Football&#39;s world governing body, Fifa, has said that it will launch a full investigation into the racist abuse meted out by Spanish spectators at England&#39;s recent friendly international.
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The World Cup soccer semifinals begin tomorrow with Germany against Italy. Portugal and France go against each other on Wednesday.
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Togo takes on Switzerland as World Cup soccer action resumes today, with Saudi Arabia facing Ukraine and Spain playing Tunisia in later games.