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India rises to 100 in FIFA rankings after 21 years

India rises to 100 in FIFA rankings after 21 years

Rediff.com4 May 2017

This is India's best-ever FIFA Ranking since April 1996 when India were also ranked 100.

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

FIFA and official licensee Electronic Arts will feature 12 Women's national football teams for the first time in the game's history.

Hosts Russia lowest ranked among teams at FIFA World Cup

Hosts Russia lowest ranked among teams at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The two lowest-ranked teams will kick off the World Cup at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14.

Platini 'not losing sleep' over FIFA presidency

Platini 'not losing sleep' over FIFA presidency

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

UEFA president Michel Platini is not losing sleep over whether to bid for the presidency of FIFA in two years' time, he said on Friday.

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Prince Ali criticises FIFA over Middle East treatment

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein has criticised soccer's world governing body FIFA for banning Iraq from hosting home internationals and called upon the organisation to do more for supporters in the Middle East.

FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team

FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

FIFA has agreed to let the England team wear embroidered poppies on their black armbands to mark Remembrance Day during Saturday's friendly against Spain, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.

Australia call up Cahill for Wales friendly

Australia call up Cahill for Wales friendly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Australia coach Holger Osieck has called up English Premier League players Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer in an 18-man squad for their friendly against Wales next week.

FIFA faces day of reckoning as threats mount

FIFA faces day of reckoning as threats mount

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The spotlight at next week's FIFA Congress will fall on the presidential election - but the real key to the future of football's beleaguered governing body is embedded in a document with the unglamorous title 'Draft statutes - Congress 2016'.

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday suggested that Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona become the next FIFA president.

Bolt, Djokovic, Figo, Pogba Party At Final

Bolt, Djokovic, Figo, Pogba Party At Final

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Usain Bolt, once the fastest man on the planet, partied with 21-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Mayne-Nicholls still undecided about FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Prospective FIFA presidential candidate Harold Mayne-Nicholls will decide whether to run against embattled incumbent Sepp Blatter in the New Year, the Chilean said on Thursday.

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Playing with ten debutants, India came back strongly in the second half to eke out a draw in their first international game since the COVID-19 lockdown last March.

All you need to know about FIFA elections

All you need to know about FIFA elections

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Crisis-hit world football governing body FIFA faces one of the most important days in its 112-year history when it elects a new leader on Friday hoping to usher in a fresh era after decades of tawdry controversy.

Argentina stay top of FIFA world rankings

Argentina stay top of FIFA world rankings

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Argentina remain top of FIFA's world soccer rankings in an unchanged top 10 following the publication of the latest standings on Wednesday. With none of the leading countries in action, the only change in the top 20 was Cameroon's climb of one place to 16th at the expense of Mexico, despite the Central Americans' 1-0 friendly win over China. Argentina lead the rankings by two points ahead of Brazil, with world champions Italy in the third. India are ranked 151.

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

I am a candidate for FIFA presidency, Maradona reveals

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

In a private chat with friend and author, Victor Hugo Morales, the Argentine football great revealed his nomination for the presidency of the global football body

New FIFA head Infantino still says has not been told salary

New FIFA head Infantino still says has not been told salary

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

New FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on his first full working day he still did not know what he would be paid as head of soccer's global governing body. The Swiss said he expected the bidding process for the 2026 World Cup, delayed last year by a scandal which has engulfed FIFA, should begin in the next couple of months. The 2018 and 2022 tournaments, to be staged in Russia and Qatar, had to be the "best in history", he added. Speaking after an informal match with FIFA employees and guests, Infantino said he had still not discussed his salary following his election on Friday.

US to meet Cuba in first friendly in 69 years

US to meet Cuba in first friendly in 69 years

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The US men's national soccer team will play their first friendly against Cuba in 69 years when they meet in Havana's Estadio Pedro Marrero on October 7, US Soccer said on Thursday.

FIFA open to men's WCup on artificial turf after gender bias claims

FIFA open to men's WCup on artificial turf after gender bias claims

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has dismissed allegations of gender discrimination over the decision to play the women's World Cup on artificial turf, saying the surface could also be used for the men's tournament in the future.

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.

'Russia, Qatar as World Cup venues led to FIFA's problems'

'Russia, Qatar as World Cup venues led to FIFA's problems'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Scandal-plagued FIFA may have avoided its current problems if Russia and Qatar had not been chosen as hosts of the next two World Cups, President Sepp Blatter said on Friday.

India's friendlies cancelled due to clash with SAFF Cup

India's friendlies cancelled due to clash with SAFF Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Indian football team's hopes of rising in FIFA rankings have been dashed with cancellation of two international friendlies against Philippines and Malaysia owing to rescheduling of the SAFF Cup.

Bidding for FIFA presidency, Korea's Chung says Platini, Blatter like 'father and son'

Bidding for FIFA presidency, Korea's Chung says Platini, Blatter like 'father and son'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Launching his bid in Paris, Chung told a news conference "Michel Platini was a great football player, and he is my friend. His problem is he does not seem to appreciate the seriousness of the corruption crisis at FIFA."

FIFA mulls points deduction to curb racism

FIFA mulls points deduction to curb racism

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

Deducting points from teams whose fans or players are guilty of racism is a better way of tackling the problem than players walking off the pitch and abandoning matches, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Monday.

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Spanish fan walking to FIFA World Cup goes missing in Iran

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Santiago Sanchez was last heard from on Oct. 1 when he sent friends a picture of himself on the Iraq-Iran border

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team drops to lowest in history

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team drops to lowest in history

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Indian national football team slumped to its worst-ever FIFA rankings, 171, in the 209-nation chart.

Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly

Messi & Co sweat it out ahead of friendly

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Star footballer Lionel Messi and his team had their final practice session this evening ahead of the FIFA International friendly between Argentina and Venezuela at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

FIFA mess: Blatter hits back at Chung over 'corrupt' comments

FIFA mess: Blatter hits back at Chung over 'corrupt' comments

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

Outgoing president Sepp Blatter hit back at Chung Mong-joon, one of the candidates to replace him, for labelling FIFA a 'corrupt organisation' on Monday and said the South Korean's remarks were 'disturbing'.

FIFA rankings: Spain cling to top spot

FIFA rankings: Spain cling to top spot

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Spain clung to the top of the FIFA rankings despite modest friendly performances this month while Venezuela's impressive World Cup qualifying campaign propelled them to a record high.

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

FIFA's Blatter faces division and suspicion as fifth term begins

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA President Sepp Blatter began his fifth term at the helm of football's governing body on Saturday facing the daunting task of restoring public faith in an organisation tainted by allegations of corruption and deeply divided over his re-election.

Does Any Team Have Such Pretty Support?

Does Any Team Have Such Pretty Support?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Since the beginning of the World Cup, Ilham has been cheering Morocco on in Doha.

Italy topple Brazil to top of FIFA rankings

Italy topple Brazil to top of FIFA rankings

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

World Cup holders Italy have knocked Brazil off the top of FIFA's world rankings after four and a half years.

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Indian football team achieved its best-ever FIFA ranking in over two decades as it jumped to 101 in the latest list released on Thursday.

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Neymar becomes Brazil's top goalscorer with Pele

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Neymar scored in extra time against Croatia

Spain continue to top FIFA rankings

Spain continue to top FIFA rankings

Rediff.com3 Sep 2008

Owing to their AFC Challenge Cup triumph, India rose two places in the FIFA rankings and are now at 151.

Brazil retain top spot in FIFA rankings

Brazil retain top spot in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Argentina moved up to third from fourth, trading places with France, thanks to the devaluation of defeats registered before mid-November a year ago.

India slip to 158 in FIFA rankings

India slip to 158 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

After not much action barring the 2-2 draw against Bangladesh in an international friendly in March this year, India slipped eights places to be ranked 158th in the latest FIFA rankings headed by World Champions Germany.

'Grant Wahl should have been here'

'Grant Wahl should have been here'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

A posy of white lilies and a framed photograph of Wahl taken in Qatar was left at the media seat that had been assigned to the 48-year-old journalist

India 153rd in FIFA rankings

India 153rd in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Argentina stay on top of the list, ahead of Brazil and Italy. The only change in the top 10 is England, which gained two places to number nine at the expense of Portugal, which slipped to 11.