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PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

PIX: Dravid-PT Usha meet at India House at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House aims to elevate the performances of Indian athletes, support the national sports federations, and build the credentials of India as a global sporting nation, with an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future.

FIFA chief Infantino wants video replays at 2018 World Cup

FIFA chief Infantino wants video replays at 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is hoping video replays will be used at the 2018 World Cup in Russia to help referees avoid serious mistakes during the tournament.

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time,' former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted.

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

I love you all! Re-elected FIFA president tells critics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Gianni Infatino, who stood unopposed, was re-elected as FIFA President during the 73rd Congress in Kigali.

Infantino says 'nothing in the way' of using VAR at World Cup

Infantino says 'nothing in the way' of using VAR at World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

FIFA President Gianni Infantino signalled that he is in favour of introducing video assistant referees (VAR) at next year's World Cup following its success at the Confederations Cup, although he conceded the system needs to be improved.

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

He also branded new FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, the former UEFA general secretary, a "traitor" for not standing by UEFA president Platini

2018 World Cup is the best-ever, says FIFA chief Infantino

2018 World Cup is the best-ever, says FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

FIFA president Gianni Infantino promised that the tournament would leave a lasting legacy and there are "concrete plans" to make sure the stadiums are used in the future.

Check out new FIFA boss's first official act

Check out new FIFA boss's first official act

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Gianni Infantino opened FIFA's new museum in his first official act as president of football's governing body on Sunday.

FIFA boss vows to fight racist 'idiots'

FIFA boss vows to fight racist 'idiots'

Rediff.com9 May 2017

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he intends to talk with Pescara midfielder Sulley Muntari, the victim of racist abuse in Italian football, and vowed to fight racist 'idiots'.

UEFA to ban third party ownership of players

UEFA to ban third party ownership of players

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

European soccer's governing body UEFA wants to prohibit the controversial third-party ownership of players, secretary general Gianni Infantino said on Thursday.

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

In front of a tournament-high crowd of 81,188 at MetLife Stadium that included US President Donald Trump, Chelsea triumphed to bag the biggest club title.

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) after it submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

FIFA chief Infantino defends himself after name found in Panama Papers

FIFA chief Infantino defends himself after name found in Panama Papers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'I am dismayed and will not accept that my integrity is being doubted by certain areas of the media, especially given that UEFA has already disclosed in detail all facts regarding these contracts'

UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racism

UEFA plans tougher sanctions to combat racism

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

European soccer governing body UEFA are planning to introduce tough new sanctions to combat racism with players found guilty of racist offences banned for a minimum of 10 matches, UEFA general secretary Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

Did you like AIFF's 'young, contemporary' new logo?

Did you like AIFF's 'young, contemporary' new logo?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

A new logo of All India Football Federation was launched by FIFA president Gianni Infantino during his whirlwind visit in Goa.

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

FIFA writes to India's football federation over outside interference

FIFA writes to India's football federation over outside interference

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

India's football federation (AIFF) has been reminded by FIFA that it cannot be influenced by legal or political inference from inside the country, the global soccer body said.

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomed a decision from soccer's world governing body FIFA to lift a ban on hosting competitive international soccer matches at stadiums in three Iraqi cities.

Seven games under match-fixing microscope: UEFA

Seven games under match-fixing microscope: UEFA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Seven European club matches, including one Champions League qualifier, are under investigation after last week's exposure of a match-fixing ring, UEFA said on Wednesday.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Koca entered the field and hit Meler when the final whistle blew after Rizespor scored a 97th minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Eryaman Stadium, footage from state broadcaster TRT showed.

Find out why UEFA is fed up with FIFA

Find out why UEFA is fed up with FIFA

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

European football's governing body UEFA are fed up with hearing about the continuing crisis at FIFA, secretary general Gianni Infantino.

FIFA elections: Who is saying what...

FIFA elections: Who is saying what...

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

FIFA presidential candidate Jerome Champagne has protested to football's world governing body about the number of observers allowed into the hall for Friday's election, saying he believed they were working for his rivals.

FIFA signs 'landmark agreement' with clubs

FIFA signs 'landmark agreement' with clubs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

FIFA also announced a newly structured international calendar which its president Gianni Infantino said had been endorsed by the ECA.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'An act of racism is a criminal act... From now on, FIFA will take legal actions with local authorities too, we will join complaints filed in local justice.'

Elections over. Now hard work begins for new FIFA boss

Elections over. Now hard work begins for new FIFA boss

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Gianni Infantino's election as FIFA president should give football's governing body the time it needs to begin tackling the corruption and other problems that have dragged it into the worst crisis in its 112-year history, current and former officials said.

China wants to host soccer World Cup

China wants to host soccer World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping told FIFA boss Gianni Infantino he hoped the Asian nation could host a World Cup "in the future", the world soccer governing body said on Wednesday, after the two met in Beijing.

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.

Check out who is bookmaker's favourite to head FIFA

Check out who is bookmaker's favourite to head FIFA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa from Bahrain was made the favourite to become FIFA's new president in February's election by bookmaker William Hill on Monday following the eight-year ban on UEFA president Michel Platini.

PIX: AFC Asian Cup opens with spectacular showpiece

PIX: AFC Asian Cup opens with spectacular showpiece

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The 2019 Asian Cup got under way in the UAE on Saturday night.

2018 World Cup to stay in Russia

2018 World Cup to stay in Russia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

In the wake of the latest findings of the McLaren report, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has ruled out taking the 2018 World Cup from Russia.

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"Such a slogan is not a political decision you can choose to take. It is about human rights and they are universal and binding around the world," Neuendorf said.

Find out why the FIFA president is fuming...

Find out why the FIFA president is fuming...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

FIFA president blasts critics, says salary not decided.

FIFA working on ways to deal with Coronavirus fallout

FIFA working on ways to deal with Coronavirus fallout

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

A spokesperson for FIFA told Reuters that they were aware that there were "serious financial problems on account of the coronavirus outbreak."

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

Here's what the new Club World Cup will look like

Here's what the new Club World Cup will look like

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

China to host expanded Club World Cup in 2021

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius Jr

We did not block FIFA reforms: UEFA

We did not block FIFA reforms: UEFA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

UEFA has hit back at suggestions that it and other continental confederations have been responsible for blocking reforms.

There is a need for the whole of FIFA to be rebooted: UEFA

There is a need for the whole of FIFA to be rebooted: UEFA

Rediff.com28 May 2015

UEFA demand that FIFA presidential election be postponed