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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.

Ambanis Bring Indian Culture To Paris

Ambanis Bring Indian Culture To Paris

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

India House is a concept by the Reliance Foundation in partnership with the Indian Olympic Association to bring Indian heritage to Paris.

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.

FIFA signs anti-doping declaration

FIFA signs anti-doping declaration

Rediff.com21 May 2004

Soccer's governing body FIFA finally agreed to the world anti-doping code on Friday.

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

'Blatter right man for FIFA top job'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

- 'FIFA should have a leader with a lot of experience' -'Prince Ali is a good man, I work with him, I was a main supporter in the past, he is like my brother. He has a good future but I think he was in a little bit of a hurry. I think he needed to take the trust of Asia first before he earned the trust of the international community'

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

India's chances of the hosting the Under-20 World Cup in 2019 have brightened after the overwhelming success of Under-17 World Cup which is all set to topple China-1985 as the best attended event in the tournament's history.

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.

Infantino: 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 team format

Infantino: 2025 Club World Cup will have 32 team format

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"This 11 billion figure is without the club World Cup (in 2025). At the end of the four years we will make even more revenue," Infantino told a news conference.

Asian Games: Indian FIFAe star Charanjot dominates seeding event

Asian Games: Indian FIFAe star Charanjot dominates seeding event

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

India's Charanjot Singh secured the top-seeding in South Asia at next month's Asian Games in Hangzhou after producing overwhelming performances against Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in seeding event for FIFA e-sport.

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The first edition of FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in 2025, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

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.

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.

FIFA chief Blatter undeterred despite facing opposition

FIFA chief Blatter undeterred despite facing opposition

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Wednesday all but confirmed he would run for re-election despite criticism the game and organisation have been tarnished by accusations of corruption during his long reign.

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all soccer-related activities

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran President Rouhani promises to allow women to attend football matches: FIFA

Iran President Rouhani promises to allow women to attend football matches: FIFA

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

The Iranian group OpenStadiums, which is campaigning for the right of women to attend sports fixtures in the Islamic Republic, said that some women were arrested near Azadi stadium on Thursday during the Esteghlal-Persepolis match.

PUBLICITY STUNT? Ginola suggests FIFA bid is over

PUBLICITY STUNT? Ginola suggests FIFA bid is over

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

David Ginola's bid for the FIFA presidency appeared to end when his campaign website said all financial donations would be returned

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA World Cup after Australia drops out

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Saudi Arabia announced it would bid only minutes after soccer's global governing body called for Asia and Oceania bids on October 4.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

FIFA head Blatter shifts blame to confederations in interview

FIFA head Blatter shifts blame to confederations in interview

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter has told a Swiss newspaper that continental confederations, rather than soccer's world governing body, were to blame for the corruption scandal engulfing the game.

FIFA eyes holding World Cup every two years

FIFA eyes holding World Cup every two years

Rediff.com22 May 2021

FIFA will carry out a feasibility study on holding the World Cup and the women's World Cup every two years after backing a proposal at its annual congress on Friday.

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.

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

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.

Blatter's appeal against six-year FIFA ban to be heard on August 25

Blatter's appeal against six-year FIFA ban to be heard on August 25

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

An appeal by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter against a six-year ban from all soccer-related activities will be heard at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on August 25, CAS said on its website on Friday.

Blatter, 74, seeks to remain FIFA chief

Blatter, 74, seeks to remain FIFA chief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A buoyant Sepp Blatter announced on Thursday he intended to stand again as FIFA president, with no expected opposition to him remaining the most powerful man in soccer until he is almost 80.

FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam

FIFA needs new blood: Bin Hammam

Rediff.com2 May 2011

FIFA must be kept on its toes and needs new blood, Asian soccer chief Mohamed Bin Hammam said on Sunday as he took his campaign for the presidency of soccer's governing body to South America.

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

FIFA chief Blatter to quit in February, to publish memoir, claims daughter

FIFA chief Blatter to quit in February, to publish memoir, claims daughter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'I know he wants to quit, and he will do it'

Platini takes FIFA ban appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport

Platini takes FIFA ban appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Banned UEFA president Michel Platini has taken his appeal against a ban from soccer by FIFA to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the Swiss-based sports tribunal said.

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Who will take charge of FIFA? Kofi Annan or Platini

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Campaigners call for Kofi Annan to take charge of FIFA reform.

FIFA regret late Frings ban

FIFA regret late Frings ban

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

FIFA president Sepp Blatter said the decision to ban the German midfielder for the semi-final clash with Italy should have come sooner.

Dhankhar At World Cup Opening Ceremony

Dhankhar At World Cup Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The vice president was in Doha to attend the inauguration of the FIFA World Cup.

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.

FIFA says Blatter to seek fifth term despite arrests

FIFA says Blatter to seek fifth term despite arrests

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Soccer's governing body FIFA called the arrest of six of its leading figures on bribery charges a "difficult moment" but said president Sepp Blatter would not step down and that the next World Cups would go ahead as planned in Russia and Qatar.

'FIFA should pick new 2022 World Cup host'

'FIFA should pick new 2022 World Cup host'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

FIFA should re-run the vote which elected Qatar as 2022 World Cup hosts and choose a venue which "respects workers" the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) said on Friday.

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.