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FIFA president hopefuls invited by ESPN for TV debate

FIFA president hopefuls invited by ESPN for TV debate

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

US sports television network ESPN has invited the five candidates in FIFA's presidential election to participate in a debate on the future of the crisis-hit governing body for world football.

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Spain's World Cup hero Carmona learns of father's death after final

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

An RFEF spokesperson told Reuters that Carmona's father had been fighting a long illness and passed away on Friday.

Chelsea facing FIFA complaint

Chelsea facing FIFA complaint

Rediff.com6 Jan 2005

Portuguese club Sporting Lisbon are to complain to FIFA after three of their development squad players trained with Chelsea.

Sepp Blatter cleared by FIFA

Sepp Blatter cleared by FIFA

Rediff.com29 May 2011

FIFA's ethics committee cleared president Sepp Blatter on Sunday in soccer's bribery investigation.

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Scandal hit FIFA suspends bidding for 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA postponed the bidding for the right to host the 2026 World Cup.

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Some of the men who might be candidates for FIFA president.

Women's World Cup 2023: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball?

Women's World Cup 2023: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

From goal-scoring prowess to outstanding goalkeeping, the awards highlighted the remarkable talent and sportsmanship displayed on the grandest stage of women's football.

Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension

Switzerland threatened with FIFA suspension

Rediff.com17 Dec 2011

FIFA have threatened to suspend Switzerland over the case involving first division club Sion, soccer's governing body said in a statement on Saturday.

Blatter disappointed soccer ban upheld by FIFA appeal body

Blatter disappointed soccer ban upheld by FIFA appeal body

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Longtime FIFA president Sepp Blatter is disappointed the global soccer body's appeal committee upheld his ban from the sport, he told a Swiss newspaper in an interview published on Friday.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Adidas extends FIFA deal

Adidas extends FIFA deal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2005

Five enter FIFA presidency race; Bility, Platini sidelined

Five enter FIFA presidency race; Bility, Platini sidelined

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

FIFA has approved five candidates for its February presidential election amid the worst crisis in its history, after barring Liberia's Musa Bility on integrity grounds and leaving out UEFA chief Michel Platini while he remains under suspension.

Protesters disrupt FIFA World Cup visit

Protesters disrupt FIFA World Cup visit

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

A small group of protesters demanding more spending on health and education disrupted a visit by FIFA officials to the 2014 World Cup stadium under construction in Cuiaba on Tuesday.

FIFA agrees to expand football World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA agrees to expand football World Cup to 48 teams

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The World Cup will expand to 48 teams from its current 32, starting with the 2026 edition of football's showpiece tournament.

World Cup: 3 Women Refs To Debut In Qatar

World Cup: 3 Women Refs To Debut In Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'So being here means we deserve to be here, it's not a change or because we are women.'

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.

Is India-born Gulati in line for BIG FIFA post?

Is India-born Gulati in line for BIG FIFA post?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The victory celebration over, new FIFA president Gianni Infantino's first major decision in charge of the troubled world football organisation will be to appoint a secretary general, effectively a chief executive, to run day-to-day operations.

Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

Messi's Argentina Celebrate Final Berth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

This is Argentina's 6th final and their second shot at the trophy in the last two attempts. They were beaten by Germany in the 2014 final.

Prince Ali loses appeal to suspended FIFA elections

Prince Ali loses appeal to suspended FIFA elections

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan's request for Friday's election to be postponed because of an issue with the voting booths has been rejected by sport's highest tribunal.

Figure out why Blatter will remain FIFA boss...

Figure out why Blatter will remain FIFA boss...

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Unless the world of soccer shifts on its axis at the end of this month, Sepp Blatter will be re-elected as FIFA president.

Frappart is first woman to officiate at men's World Cup

Frappart is first woman to officiate at men's World Cup

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Frappart was also the first woman to officiate a men's Champions League game in 2020.

Di Maria Consoles Old Friend Modric

Di Maria Consoles Old Friend Modric

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

These heart-rendering moments were grace personified and will stay in the memory of every football fan, irrespective of allegiances.

FIFA unable to protect itself now, says ex-investigator

FIFA unable to protect itself now, says ex-investigator

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

According to him, the US-led investigations into corruption at FIFA had pierced the veil of secrecy that protected football's top power-brokers and more dominoes could be expected, Stuff.co.nz reported.

FIFA to elect Blatter's successor in December?

FIFA to elect Blatter's successor in December?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Last week, Domenico Scala, head of FIFA's audit and compliance committee and the man responsible for overseeing the election, said it could take place any time between December and March.

FIFA presidential election: Who is voting for whom and why

FIFA presidential election: Who is voting for whom and why

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Prince Ali is standing against Sepp Baltter in Friday's election and although Blatter is strongly favoured to win.

Spotted! Bachchans at FIFA World Cup

Spotted! Bachchans at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan headed to catch the first semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portman said in a speech to the European Clubs' Association General Assembly on Thursday that other teams had in the past had to fight for equal pay.

Canada, US will not support Blatter for FIFA presidency

Canada, US will not support Blatter for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Canada, which is hosting the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup, will not support incumbent Sepp Blatter in Friday's presidential vote at the FIFA Congress, the head of the Canadian Soccer Association said on Thursday on his official Twitter account.

Former FIFA vice-president Warner gets life ban

Former FIFA vice-president Warner gets life ban

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

"He was found to have committed many and various acts of misconduct continuously and repeatedly during his time as an official in different high-ranking and influential positions at FIFA and CONCACAF"

Blatter gives up IOC membership as FIFA exit nears

Blatter gives up IOC membership as FIFA exit nears

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter was relieved of his International Olympic Committee ex officio membership on Monday.

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rivalry Reignited! India-Pak face off in SAFF Cup

Rediff.com17 May 2023

India and Pakistan to renew football rivalry after five years, clubbed in same group in next month's SAFF Cup

India are the world champions of passion: FIFA boss Infantino

India are the world champions of passion: FIFA boss Infantino

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

In his first visit to India since being elected the FIFA President Gianni Infantino labelled India as the "passionate giant," of Football. Infantino was in Goa as the local organising committee of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 (LOC) unveiled the official emblem for what will be India's first international football event.

FIFA secretary general Valcke all but says he's leaving

FIFA secretary general Valcke all but says he's leaving

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Jerome Valcke, FIFA's often-outspoken secretary general, all but confirmed on Friday that he will be leaving his job when Sepp Blatter is replaced as president of world soccer's governing body next February.

FIFA's Wenger wants off-side law changed to allay VAR criticism

FIFA's Wenger wants off-side law changed to allay VAR criticism

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

FIFA's head of global development Arsene Wenger will attempt to make a major change to the offside law which could end a run of contentious decisions in the game since the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).

PHOTOS: Protester showers FIFA's Blatter with fake money

PHOTOS: Protester showers FIFA's Blatter with fake money

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter was showered with paper money by a protester before the start of a press conference in Zurich on Monday.

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

FIFA rejects Garcia's appeal against handling of WC corruption report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Former US prosecutor Michael Garcia's appeal against the handling of his alleged corruption around the Russian and Qatar bids for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups has been rejected by FIFA.

Blatter may seek to stay as FIFA boss: report

Blatter may seek to stay as FIFA boss: report

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter may seek to stay on as the president of FIFA, a Swiss newspaper quoted an anonymous source close to Blatter as saying on Sunday.

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

New, unique events at the Hangzhou Asian Games

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Following is a look at some new and the more unusual events in the schedule of the 19th edition of the Asian Games:

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

World Cup casualty: Belgium's captain Hazard retires

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Eden Hazard announced his retirement from international soccer

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

US footballer Solo accuses ex-FIFA boss Blatter of sexual assault

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

US women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo accused former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of sexual harassment, claiming the veteran administrator touched her inappropriately during an event three years back.