News for 'Ethics Committee'

FIFA bans bid inspector Mayne-Nicholls for seven years

FIFA bans bid inspector Mayne-Nicholls for seven years

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Harold Mayne-Nicholls, who led the teams which inspected bids to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, has been banned from all football for seven years.

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Ness Wadia's arrest: Will BCCI suspend Kings XI Punjab?

Rediff.com1 May 2019

As per IPL's Code of Ethics, no person associated with the team can bring the game into disrepute and there is a clause which can lead to suspension of teams.

Internal FIFA probe of Blatter finds scant evidence

Internal FIFA probe of Blatter finds scant evidence

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

An internal investigation of suspended FIFA President Joseph "Sepp" Blatter has found no evidence of corruption over a 2 million Swiss franc (1.3 million) payment to European football head Michel Platini, the Swiss newspaper Handelszeitung said on Wednesday.

2006 FIFA World Cup: Formal proceedings against Beckenbauer, others

2006 FIFA World Cup: Formal proceedings against Beckenbauer, others

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog has started formal proceedings against six individuals, including soccer legend Franz Beckenbauer, over the awarding of hosting rights to Germany for the 2006 World Cup, global soccer's governing body said on Tuesday.

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Sports Shots: Barca star Rafinha set to miss crucial month

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A summary of sports stories from across the globe

Here is how 17th LS passed half of bills amid record MP suspensions

Here is how 17th LS passed half of bills amid record MP suspensions

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

According to an analysis by PRS Legislative Research, 172 bills were discussed and passed during the term of 17th Lok Sabha, of which 86 bills in the Lok Sabha and 103 bills in the Rajya Sabha were discussed for less than two hours each.

Indian Wushu team devastated after visa issue blocks athletes from Hangzhou

Indian Wushu team devastated after visa issue blocks athletes from Hangzhou

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

The three wushu fighters from Arunachal Pradesh were issued stapled visas instead of stamped ones, India's foreign ministry said.

Messi, Platini and disgraced FIFA officials named in Panama Papers

Messi, Platini and disgraced FIFA officials named in Panama Papers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Disgraced FIFA officials, suspended UEFA chief Michel Platini and Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi were amongst the names found on Sunday in leaked documents which reveal offshore financial dealings.

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Sri Lanka minister says ICC suspension of cricket board illegal

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The ICC suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) membership with immediate effect on Friday, citing government interference in cricket in the country.

Bin Hammam loses appeal against latest ban

Bin Hammam loses appeal against latest ban

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Former FIFA presidential candidate Mohamed Bin Hammam has lost his appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against his latest ban from football, soccer's governing body said.

Bin Hammam tight-lipped over fresh allegations

Bin Hammam tight-lipped over fresh allegations

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Suspended Asian soccer chief Mohammed bin Hammam was tight-lipped on Saturday over reports alleging he was not fully co-operating in investigations over a cash-for-votes bribery scandal concerning his aborted bid for FIFA presidency.

Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA prez

Sepp Blatter cleared for new term as FIFA prez

Rediff.com30 May 2011

FIFA's ethics committee cleared president Sepp Blatter of any wrongdoing as two of soccer's most senior officials were suspended on Sunday in the worst corruption scandal to blight the sport's governing body.

FIFA Presidential Election: Prince Ali approached by individual offering 'votes'

FIFA Presidential Election: Prince Ali approached by individual offering 'votes'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein's election team informed police after being approached by an individual who said he could deliver 47 votes at Friday's election, they said on Tuesday.

Rajya Sabha suspends MP

Rajya Sabha suspends MP

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Bribe scam: Rajya Sabha suspends MP

Mobiles banned in K'taka assembly after MLA caught gazing at Priyanka's pic

Mobiles banned in K'taka assembly after MLA caught gazing at Priyanka's pic

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Use of mobile phones in the Karnataka assembly was banned on Friday, a day after the House was rocked by chaos over a Bharatiya Janata Party member watching a zoomed in picture of Priyanka Gandhi during proceedings.

Will former FIFA chief Blatter win ban appeal?

Will former FIFA chief Blatter win ban appeal?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter will discover on Monday whether he has won his appeal against a six-year ban from football imposed for ethics violations amid the biggest corruption scandal ever to shake the world soccer body.

FIFA presidential candidates pass electoral integrity checks

FIFA presidential candidates pass electoral integrity checks

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

FIFA presidency candidates have been formally declared eligible for the election.

Swiss authorities search FIFA HQ in corruption probe

Swiss authorities search FIFA HQ in corruption probe

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Swiss authorities have again searched the Zurich headquarters of FIFA and seized documents and electronic data in its corruption probe surrounding the global soccer body, the Swiss attorney general's office said on Friday.

Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race

Bin Hammam withdraws from FIFA presidential race

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Mohamed Bin Hammam of Qatar withdrew his candidacy to be FIFA president on Saturday, one day before he is due to face an Ethics Committee hearing into bribery allegations.

Embattled Blatter to miss Champions League final

Embattled Blatter to miss Champions League final

Rediff.com28 May 2011

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has cancelled plans to attend the Champions League final as he prepares to face an ethics committee at soccer's governing body on Sunday.

Look who is named Swiss of the Year!!!

Look who is named Swiss of the Year!!!

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Suspended world soccer chief Sepp Blatter was named 'Swiss of the Year' on Thursday by a weekly magazine in his native Switzerland, on the same day he appeared before a FIFA ethics committee to face questioning in a corruption scandal.

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Sports Shorts: Japan committee chief Takeda to step down

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

10 Reasons why Michel Platini is sidelined

10 Reasons why Michel Platini is sidelined

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Favourite to win February's FIFA presidential election until the end of last week, Michel Platini is suddenly facing the same doubts and criticism which he has himself cast upon incumbent Sepp Blatter.

No basis to Triesman allegations: FIFA

No basis to Triesman allegations: FIFA

Rediff.com29 May 2010

FIFA has found no basis for allegations reported by the former head of England's 2018 World Cup bid that rival bidders Spain and Russia were conspiring to bribe referees at next month's tournament in South Africa.

Asia backs embattled FIFA chief Blatter

Asia backs embattled FIFA chief Blatter

Rediff.com28 May 2015

"The Asian Football Confederation expresses its disappointment and sadness at Wednesday's events in Zurich whilst opposing any delay in the FIFA Presidential elections to take place on Friday May 29 in Zurich," the AFC said in a statement posted on its website (the-afc.com) on Thursday.

World Cup bidding corruption: 'Full publication of report impossible'

World Cup bidding corruption: 'Full publication of report impossible'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

The report into the turbulent bidding process for the rights to host the next two World Cups cannot be made fully public for legal reasons, though excerpts of it may be, FIFA's ethics judge Hans-Joachim Eckert said on Friday.

FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned

FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

FIFA's ethics panel said on Saturday it has formally given outgoing president Sepp Blatter and European soccer head Michel Platini the reasons for their eight-year bans from the game.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, on Monday resigned from Rajya Sabha.

International Boxing Association derecognised by IOC

International Boxing Association derecognised by IOC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Boxing is part of the Paris 2024 Olympics but the qualification bouts and the competition are being run by the IOC and not the IBA, as was the case in Tokyo.

Major setback for Blatter, Platini

Major setback for Blatter, Platini

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter and European soccer chief Michel Platini have lost their appeals against provisional 90-days bans by the global soccer body's ethics committee, FIFA said on Wednesday.

FIFA scandal: Blatter, Platini facing possible six-year ban from football

FIFA scandal: Blatter, Platini facing possible six-year ban from football

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini could face a six-year ban from football-related activities due to corruption proceedings against them.

FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years

FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini were both banned for eight years on Monday by FIFA's Ethics Committee.

Platini will be suspended for several years: FIFA

Platini will be suspended for several years: FIFA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Suspended European football chief Michel Platini will "be suspended for several years", the spokesman of FIFA's ethics committee Andreas Bantel told French sports daily L'Equipe.

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Here is the full text of the statement issued by FIFA on Monday detailing the suspension of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini for eight years.

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Ex-South American soccer chief in FIFA scandal under house arrest.

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Adhir, other suspended MPs can't attend Parl panel meetings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and some other MPs suspended from Parliament will not be able to attend the meetings of parliamentary committees of which they are a member or chairperson till their suspension is revoked.

BCCI calls off committee meet; to move Supreme Court

BCCI calls off committee meet; to move Supreme Court

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Fearing legal trouble after the Bombay high court declared its IPL spot-fixing probe "illegal and unconstitutional", the under-fire Board decided to call off its Working Committee meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

Adverse event won't affect Covid vaccine's timeline: Govt

Adverse event won't affect Covid vaccine's timeline: Govt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

A 40-year-old man who was a volunteer in the third phase of the ''Covidshield'' vaccine trial in Chennai has alleged serious side effects, including a virtual neurological breakdown and impairment of cognitive functions.

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

EC asked X to remove post on electoral bonds: Cong

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The Congress on Wednesday questioned the Election Commission's move to get a post on electoral bonds scheme deleted from social media platform X and said that the issue raised in the post makes the government 'extremely uncomfortable'.