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So what exactly is the point of Fifa?
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James Corrigan: It is not just Fifa who should be in the firing line, it's the game as a whole. So you can't stop the rot.
Van Nistelrooy to play in Spain again
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England frustrated as Swiss expose defensive holes
Steve Tongue: Capello's side are held at Wembley to hand advantage to Montenegro in Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Ledley urges Vaughan to join Rangers
Celtic and Wales midfielder believes his international team-mate would enjoy rivalry of Old Firm games.
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