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Palestine mulls asking FIFA to expel Israel for barring delegates

Palestine mulls asking FIFA to expel Israel for barring delegates

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Palestinian sports supremo Jibril Rajoub has threatened to call for Israel's expulsion from world soccer's governing body after it denied a number of officials entry to the West Bank for a youth tournament on security grounds

Canadian coach, analyst kicked out of Olympics after drone spying incident

Canadian coach, analyst kicked out of Olympics after drone spying incident

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

New Zealand's women's team said their training session on Monday had been disrupted by a drone flown by a staff member of their opening Group A opponents Canada.

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Real Madrid said their participation in the tournament was never in question.

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

EXPOSED! FIFA scandal stinks up the Caribbean

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

'There is a Jack Warner or two in every Caribbean parliament today.'

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.

More withdrawals leave Blatter favourite to retain FIFA top job

More withdrawals leave Blatter favourite to retain FIFA top job

Rediff.com22 May 2015

"Does anyone think it's normal that one of the candidates doesn't even bother to present an election manifesto that can be voted on May 29."

Wenger in India to help football development

Wenger in India to help football development

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wenger, who is now the chief of FIFA's global football development programme, will be in India till November 23 and will meet ISL, I-League clubs besides entities involved with youth development in Indian football.

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India

Platini called French sports ministry to insist he's clean

Platini called French sports ministry to insist he's clean

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

UEFA president Michel Platini, freshly embroiled in the FIFA scandal over a 1.8-million euro payment he received from president Sepp Blatter, called the French sports ministry to insist he had done nothing wrong.

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuddin Keram, was banned from football in June for life after FIFA's ethics committee found him guilty of abusing his position and sexually abusing female players.

Russia, Qatar could lose World Cups'

Russia, Qatar could lose World Cups'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Russia and Qatar could be stripped of their World Cup hosting rights if evidence emerges of bribery in the bidding process, Domenico Scala, the independent chairman of FIFA's audit and compliance committee, told a Swiss newspaper.

Platini accuses Blatter of attacking European soccer

Platini accuses Blatter of attacking European soccer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Michel Platini has accused FIFA president Sepp Blatter of attacking European soccer while defending UEFA's decision to stage Euro 2020 across the continent and its right to question FIFA's reform process.

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Platini 'serving last term as UEFA chief'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The Frenchman declined to talk about his bid for the FIFA presidency in his first news conference since announcing one month ago that he would stand as a candidate to replace Sepp Blatter.

Champagne wants to bring sparkle back to FIFA

Champagne wants to bring sparkle back to FIFA

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

As results prove every week, nothing can be taken for granted in soccer and despite long odds, FIFA could next year have its first French president since Jules Rimet with Jerome Champagne planning to succeed Sepp Blatter.

Blatter in Moscow 'to enjoy World Cup'

Blatter in Moscow 'to enjoy World Cup'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Sepp Blatter, the former president of world soccer's governing body FIFA, said on Tuesday he was in Moscow 'to enjoy the World Cup'.

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The general secretary of the world players' union FIFPro has blasted FIFA.

FIFA World Cup: Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with US

FIFA World Cup: Bale penalty earns Wales 1-1 draw with US

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup match played between USA and Wales on Monday.

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

Does Blatter deserve Nobel prize?

Does Blatter deserve Nobel prize?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter was 'a very respected person', adding that it was up to investigators to establish whether there actually were cases of corruption in the world soccer body.

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

FIFA World Cup PIX: France down Morocco, set up Argentina final

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Morocco, played at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday.

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian teams while court deliberates

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Abramovich handed Chelsea director control of firm on day of Ukraine invasion - filings

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Chaubey beats Bhutia as AIFF gets first player president

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Friday got a former player as its first president in its 85-year history with Kalyan Chaubey beating the legendary Bhaichung Bhutia in the election for the top post.

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.

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Several countries across the globe use VAR in their domestic club competitions after it was first introduced in Australia and the United States.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

Sepp Blatter under medical evaluation

Sepp Blatter under medical evaluation

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter suffered a health incident at the weekend and is undergoing stress-related health checks but is not in hospital, a spokesman for the suspended FIFA president said on Friday.

US led FIFA probe should not harm expected 2026 bid: analysts

US led FIFA probe should not harm expected 2026 bid: analysts

Rediff.com29 May 2015

America's chances of hosting the 2026 World Cup are not likely to be hurt by a US led corruption investigation that has ensnared key figures in FIFA, world soccer's governing body, analysts said on Thursday.

India wins right to host 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup

India wins right to host 2017 Under-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

India will host the FIFA Under-17 World Cup football in 2017 with the world governing body awarding the right to host the prestigious tournament to the country in its executive committee meeting in Salvador da Bahia in Brazil.

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

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Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not see out his latest term of office following his re-election on Friday because he will be forced to resign, English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke told reporters on Saturday.

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.

FIFA had perfect response to complaining I-League clubs

FIFA had perfect response to complaining I-League clubs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

FIFA has urged the agitating I-League clubs to work closely with the national federation

Blatter to travel for World Cup on June 19: Spokesman

Blatter to travel for World Cup on June 19: Spokesman

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Renggli said earlier this week that Blatter had received an open invitation from President Vladimir Putin.

FIFA mess: 'People are tired of Qatar allegations'

FIFA mess: 'People are tired of Qatar allegations'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

The public are growing tired of hearing about allegations of wrongdoing against Qatar's winning 2022 World Cup bid, according to organisers, with the Gulf state more interested in improving worker's rights than publishing Michael Garcia's report.

Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls: Blatter

Disrespectful Infantino won't answer my calls: Blatter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Disgraced former FIFA president Sepp Blatter says successor Gianni Infantino has showed him no respect by failing to return his phone calls.

Scandal brought shame and humiliation to football: Blatter

Scandal brought shame and humiliation to football: Blatter

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Embattled FIFA President Sepp Blatter said on Thursday the corruption scandal surrounding the world soccer body had brought shame and humiliation to football.

FIFA gets first female secretary general

FIFA gets first female secretary general

Rediff.com14 May 2016

FIFA named an African woman with no experience in football administration as its second most powerful official on Friday, part of changes made by the sport's ruling body to move on from a major corruption scandal.

Accused ex-FIFA official makes a fool of himself while defending FIFA

Accused ex-FIFA official makes a fool of himself while defending FIFA

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

A former FIFA executive accused of soliciting bribes in the corruption case brought by US authorities against world soccer officials, wants to know why the United States is hosting this year's World Cup if it dislikes soccer's governing body so much.

Blatter shrugs off Figo dictator jibe

Blatter shrugs off Figo dictator jibe

Rediff.com26 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter shrugged off Luis Figo's accusation he had turned world soccer's ruling body into a dictatorship.

Sunil Chhetri vows to support Indian football

Sunil Chhetri vows to support Indian football

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Sunil Chhetri might have bid adieu to his international career but he remains deeply attached to the fortunes of the team