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Schumacher's wife says F1 great 'different, but here'

Schumacher's wife says F1 great 'different, but here'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Michael Schumacher's wife, Corinna, said the Formula One great is "different, but he's here" as the 52-year-old continues his rehabilitation from a brain injury suffered in a skiing accident in December 2013.

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.

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

FIFA lodges criminal complaint over 2018 and 2022 World Cups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

World soccer's governing body FIFA on Tuesday lodged a criminal complaint over the "possible misconduct of individual persons" in connection with the awarding of hosting rights for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman!

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Figo to challenge Sepp Blatter for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Former Portugal star Luis Figo has announced his intentions to challenge Sepp Blatter in the FIFA presidential elections.

NBA Finals: King James rules the court in heroic Game One defeat

NBA Finals: King James rules the court in heroic Game One defeat

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

LeBron James said the fact that his 51-point performance in Game One of the NBA Finals on Thursday ended with a Cleveland Cavaliers loss underscores just how difficult it will be to dethrone the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

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.

It is easy to destroy a reputation: Valcke on FIFA probe report

It is easy to destroy a reputation: Valcke on FIFA probe report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Tuesday he did not know how much damage had been done to the organisation by the row over the non-publication of the Garcia report in full.

FIFA plays down differences, says it could be misunderstanding

FIFA plays down differences, says it could be misunderstanding

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

'Usually you would first speak to each other internally if you don't like something'

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Meet the 4 candidates bidding for FIFA presidency...

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Sepp Blatter, Luis Figo, Michael van Praag and Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein have bid to stand for FIFA president.

FIFA gives clean chit to World Cup hosts Russia, Qatar

FIFA gives clean chit to World Cup hosts Russia, Qatar

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Finds no cause to block Russia and Qatar World Cups

British MP alleges 2018, 2022 WC bids 'completely corrupt'

British MP alleges 2018, 2022 WC bids 'completely corrupt'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

A top lawmaker from England has revealed that the 2018 and 2022 World Cups bid is completely corrupt after allegations around the tournaments emerged.

Qatar will host 2022, says defiant Blatter

Qatar will host 2022, says defiant Blatter

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

A defiant FIFA President Sepp Blatter declared there was no moving the 2022 World Cup form Qatar, despite widespread concerns about the bidding process that took the tournament to the Middle East for the first time.

FIFA mess: Official charged with fraud, money-laundering

FIFA mess: Official charged with fraud, money-laundering

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

A member of the financial watchdog committee at soccer's ruling body FIFA has been charged with fraud, money-laundering and breach of trust by police in the Cayman Islands.

FIFA mess: Whistleblower says report violated confidentiality

FIFA mess: Whistleblower says report violated confidentiality

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

A former employee of Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid has accused FIFA investigators of violating confidentiality promises made when she agreed to provide evidence of alleged corruption related to the bid.

After 111 years, 'New FIFA Now' calls for change

After 111 years, 'New FIFA Now' calls for change

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

FIFA faces potentially the greatest challenge to its authority since it was formed 111 years ago following the launch on Wednesday of the 'New FIFA Now' coalition of reformists calling for change.

Football Extras: Juve prez admits tense times between clubs and FIFA

Football Extras: Juve prez admits tense times between clubs and FIFA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

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

Living in fear, says FIFA whistleblower

Living in fear, says FIFA whistleblower

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

FIFA whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid, who accused Qatar of corruption in its successful bid to win the right to host the 2022 soccer World Cup, said on Wednesday she was living in fear after receiving threats against her family.

FIFA exco member wants ethics investigation into World Cup bids made public

FIFA exco member wants ethics investigation into World Cup bids made public

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The public has a "full right to know" the contents of the ethics investigation into the bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, FIFA executive committee member Prince Ali bin Al Hussein of Jordan said.

European football SPLIT as UEFA elects new president

European football SPLIT as UEFA elects new president

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

UEFA elects a new president on Wednesday whose main task will be to stop what European officials say is an inexorable slide towards a breakaway football Super League open only to wealthy clubs such as Real Madrid and Manchester City.

These men will face off against FIFA president Blatter

These men will face off against FIFA president Blatter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Meet the men who shall face off against FIFA president Sepp Blatter

Can Figo pull off upset win in FIFA presidentilal polls?

Can Figo pull off upset win in FIFA presidentilal polls?

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Luis Figo was one of the most talented, successful and exciting players of his generation, leading Portugal to a series of impressive performances which put many bigger countries to shame.

Bewilderment, anger after latest twist in FIFA World Cup saga

Bewilderment, anger after latest twist in FIFA World Cup saga

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Bidding process for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups was criticised by its own investigator.

Ronaldo tricks, Bale scores first as Real Madrid crush Sevilla

Ronaldo tricks, Bale scores first as Real Madrid crush Sevilla

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo grabbed a hat-trick and Gareth Bale became the fifth British player to score for Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in La Liga when he struck twice in an action-packed 7-3 win over Sevilla on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: Platini to keep luxury gift given by Brazil, make charity donation

Sports Shorts: Platini to keep luxury gift given by Brazil, make charity donation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

UEFA president Michel Platini has said he intends to ignore FIFA requests and not return a luxury watch valued at 25,000 Swiss francs ($26,600), given to him by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

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