"My Mission is not Over" - Sepp Blatter

Incumbent president of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), Sepp Blatter, Monday confirmed he will stand for re-election as Fifa president next year.

The 78-year-old Blatter, who hails from Switzerland, was first elected as FIFA president in 1998; and has contributed immensely to the growth of world football.

UEFA President Not Interested in Blatter's Position

UEFA president, Michel Platini, has revealed that he will not be running for the Fifa presidency during next year's election.

Platini has heavily criticised Sepp Blatter on more than one occasion, also stating that the Swiss was "finished"; hence, no longer the right man to lead Fifa.

Football Facts You Need To Know

The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), which was founded on May 21, 1904 at 229 Saint Honore in Paris, is the ruling body of the highly entertaining game all over the world. 

Here are some interesting moments and achievements which have been documented in the history of this popular sport:

World Cup Historical Moments...

- The first World Cup, which was hosted by Uruguay in 1930, was the only one to take place in a single city Montevideo - and only four teams participated.

- Korean republic in the team which has conceded the most goals in one tournament - 16 goals in 1954 

Mascherano Insists FC Barcelona is not Dead yet

According to a recent report FC Barcelona club website, Javier Mascherano, the Argentinean has insisted that FC Barcelona is not dead yet following the defeat in Valladolid last weekend. Reports has it that despite their slip ups in the league, Javier Mascherano reckons it’s far too early to write the team off, insisting: “we’re not dead”, and reminding reporters that the team are still very much in the hunt for the League, Cup and Champions League titles. Continue...

Nasri: Wenger is a magician

Ex - Arsenal playmaker Samir Nasri has defended his former manager Arsene Wenger by stating that it is quite unfair for anyone to criticize the French boss for the lack of trophy, according to ESPN.

The Gunners' coach was recently described by Jose Mourinho as a 'specialist in failure' - for having not won any trophy with the Emirate club for approximately 8 years now.

However, Nasri, who joined Manchester City from Arsenal in 2011, has insisted that Wenger is a 'magician' who worked wonders in the North London club on a limited budget.

Jose Mourinho hits out at Madrid players

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that Real Madrid players were addicted to the mirror - as they cared more about their public appearance than about winning trophies.

The 51-year-old coach controversially left Santiago Bernabeu last Summer; and shortly after his departure, lots of criticisms were heaped on the Portuguese boss - prominent among his critics were Andres Iniesta, Hernandez Xavi, Sergio Ramos and Cristiano Ronaldo. Continue...