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.

Former Brazil star Ronaldo, a member of the local organizing committee of the 2014 World Cup, on Monday registered his interest in becoming president of the country#39;s football federation.

The controversial chief has stepped down from Brazil#39;s football association, and will also end his link with the 2014 World Cup organizing committee with immediate effect

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.