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Real, Atletico dismiss reports of FIFA ban

Real, Atletico dismiss reports of FIFA ban

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Real Madrid and city rivals Atletico have dismissed reports in Spanish media of a possible FIFA ban from the next two transfer windows over breaches of rules on the signing of foreign Under-18 players.

FIFA WC PIX: Rainbow bucket hats, flags allowed

FIFA WC PIX: Rainbow bucket hats, flags allowed

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Pointing out the "several acts of contract breach" by the AIFF side in the past, Stimac charged AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey with "changing my public statement given to AIFF media".

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

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

While domestic leagues are hoping to resume when the threat from the virus has receded, concrete start dates have yet to be fixed. That leaves the issue of expiring player contracts, which are usually timed to finish at the end of a given season, as a potential headache.

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.

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution

FIFA WC qualifiers: Qatar dominates, Indian hopes crushed

FIFA WC qualifiers: Qatar dominates, Indian hopes crushed

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The visiting side scored through Moustafa Tarek Mashal (4th minute), Almeoz Ali (47th) and Yusuf Adurisag (86th).

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Furious Gurpreet demands more after FIFA World Cup exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Gurpreet was in the thick of things when the ball went over the line and out of play.

France hoping to get it done in regulation time

France hoping to get it done in regulation time

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

France's ideal scenario will be to contain the Barcelona forward and avoid ending the game on penalties, which are certainly not keeper Hugo Lloris's cup of tea.

Barca president slams FIFA rules over transfer ban

Barca president slams FIFA rules over transfer ban

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes FIFA regulations concerning under-age player transfers needs to be revised and that current rules would have prevented Lionel Messi from joining the club.

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Fans see double standards in FIFA political sympathies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The first World Cup in the Middle East has been anything but insulated from the troubles of the volatile region, set against a backdrop of anti-government protests in Iran and an upsurge in Israeli-Palestinian violence.

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

World Cup: What is the OneLove armband, why did FIFA ban it?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The 'OneLove' armbands were originally launched in 2020 as part of an inclusiveness campaign by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB).

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Uruguay and South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Thursday

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

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

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Reigning champions City are also involved in a separate independent hearing into the club's alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations which began in September, with a verdict expected some time before the end of the current season.

Matches should not be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Matches should not be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The comments of the FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe come as the Bundesliga moves towards a possible re-start next month, while the Premier League is hoping games could be played behind closed doors in June.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

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 rules to protect female players' maternity rights

FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

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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.

German great Beckenbauer under FIFA ethics investigation

German great Beckenbauer under FIFA ethics investigation

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

German football great Franz Beckenbauer on Wednesday became the latest FIFA official named as under investigation, along with FIFA vice-president Angel Maria Villar and several other former executive committee members.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Defiant Blatter regrets not reforming FIFA

Defiant Blatter regrets not reforming FIFA

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter acknowledged on Friday that he failed to reform the scandal-ridden world soccer organisation but asserted he was not responsible for corruption in its regional organisations.

Greek FA suspended by FIFA

Greek FA suspended by FIFA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

The decision means the European champions' national and club teams are banned from all FIFA-run competitions until the country conforms to its regulations. \n

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

World Cup: Will Brazil go out? Can Italy squeeze through? Here's how the teams stack up

World Cup: Will Brazil go out? Can Italy squeeze through? Here's how the teams stack up

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The permutations, combinations and number crunching has begun. While some teams are hanging on to outside chances to advance others have gone through to the last 16 without a fuss. With the final round of games set to start in the World Cup groups, there is plenty to play for and a plethora of permutations for many of the 32 teams competing for glory in Brazil. Here are the main possibilities based on the latest standings...

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

The Blatter, Platini bans: What FIFA says

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Here is the full text of the statement issued by FIFA on Monday detailing the suspension of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini for eight years.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

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.

Indian football season delayed due to COVID-19

Indian football season delayed due to COVID-19

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Last year, the Indian Super League began on October 20 while the I-League started on November 30.

Pune FC not to release players for Caribbean trip

Pune FC not to release players for Caribbean trip

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Thumbing a nose at the All India Football Federation, Pune FC on Tuesday decided to stick to its stand of not releasing two of its players -- goalkeeper Subrata Paul and striker Jeje Lalpekhlua, for the Indian team's forthcoming tour to the West Indies and United Kingdom.

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

FIFA wants league points cut for racism

FIFA wants league points cut for racism

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

Teams involved in racial incidents should suffer more severe punishment like the docking of league points, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Wednesday.

Barcelona to appeal transfer ban

Barcelona to appeal transfer ban

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Barcelona said it could make a new appeal against the "disproportionate" one year transfer ban ordered by FIFA to a Swiss court, AFP reported.

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Ex-South American soccer chief in FIFA scandal under house arrest.

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Morocco has lodged a last-minute bid to host the 2026 soccer World Cup and will compete against a three-way bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Greece face FIFA and UEFA suspension over new law

Greece face FIFA and UEFA suspension over new law

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Greece's Football Federation (EPO) could be suspended from international football over government interference should a proposed new sports law be voted in, FIFA and UEFA have warned.