FIFA plans clampdown on friendlies

Until now, FIFA have taken little interest in friendlies, allowing national associations to set up games where and when they want without intervention.

But on Thursday FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke said that, following the recent incidents which threatened the sport's credibility, football's governing body planned to tighten the rules.

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