FIFA.com met up with the FIFA President for an interview regarding the latest events in the world of football. On the agenda for September: South Africa 2010, drawn matches and extra time.
England manager Fabio Capello says he will step down from his current role following the UEFA EURO 2012 campaign with the Italian also indicating he will retire from the game.
Long-term leaders Fluminense have gained a three-point margin at the top of the Campeonato after a 3-1 defeat of mid-table Ceara, while Corinthians dropped points with a 1-1 draw at Atletico Paranaense.
Manchester City's high-profile off-season recruit Mario Balotelli will undergo surgery with the Italian striker set to be unavailable for up to six weeks.
Sweden, England and Norway are just three of the eight European sides set to commence battle for guaranteed slots at Germany 2011 in the UEFA play-offs.
Europe's major nations scored impressive wins in the latest round of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers with England, France, Germany and Italy victorious with only Portugal left shocked by defeat in Norway.
Chicago Fire and Toronto FC both missed a chance to collect three valuable points in their chase for a play-off berth with a disappointing goalless draw in the day's only MLS match.