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Blatter to be quizzed by officials?

Blatter to be quizzed by officials?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

Several members of FIFA's executive committee have already been questioned by the Swiss justice, and president Sepp Blatter could also be quizzed "in the future if needed", a spokesman for the Swiss public prosecutor said.

FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years

FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter and European soccer boss Michel Platini were both banned for eight years on Monday by FIFA's Ethics Committee.

India asks UK to extradite Mallya, 59 others

India asks UK to extradite Mallya, 59 others

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Sources said India expects forward movement in Mallya's extradition from the United Kingdom following the talks.

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

PIX: Mitchell fires New Zealand to T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup semi-final between England and New Zealand, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

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."

Congress appears to be projecting SC as a 'liar': PM

Congress appears to be projecting SC as a 'liar': PM

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

"I want to know from the Congress as to why it is agitated and telling lies repeatedly. Is it because there is no Quattrocchi mama or Christian Michel in defence deals done by the BJP government," Modi said.

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Ileana to rub shoulders with Dakota Johnson!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The actresses are on the jury of the Marrakech Film Festival!

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Thanks to chaiwala, Gandhis brought to court's door: PM

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Now I will see how you escape...'

Trio wins Chemistry Nobel for work on lithium-ion batteries

Trio wins Chemistry Nobel for work on lithium-ion batteries

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised our lives since they first entered the market in 1991.

Atletico held to third draw in four La Liga games

Atletico held to third draw in four La Liga games

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Atletico midfielder Saul Niguez, however, criticised his side for not showing enough ambition early in the game.

South Korea's Chung running for FIFA president

South Korea's Chung running for FIFA president

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Former FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon, one of the most influential figures in Asian soccer, told Reuters on Thursday he is entering the race to replace Sepp Blatter as president of football's world governing body.

UEFA postpone meeting to discuss FIFA crisis

UEFA postpone meeting to discuss FIFA crisis

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

UEFA have postponed a meeting due to be held on Saturday to discuss the crisis at FIFA which led to Sepp Blatter saying he would step down as president of world soccer's governing body.

FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned

FIFA panel tells Blatter, Platini why they were banned

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

FIFA's ethics panel said on Saturday it has formally given outgoing president Sepp Blatter and European soccer head Michel Platini the reasons for their eight-year bans from the game.

'You're in such good shape!' Trump tells French First Lady

'You're in such good shape!' Trump tells French First Lady

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

The awkward exchange came after France's President Emmanuel Macron and wife welcomed Trump and Melania to Paris on the eve of Bastille Day.

Emotional Van Marwijk joins Dutch master coaches

Emotional Van Marwijk joins Dutch master coaches

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk put himself in the same bracket as coaching greats Rinus Michels and Ernst Happel when his team beat Uruguay 3-2 on Tuesday to reach their first World Cup final since 1978.

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

5 Foreign Destinations That Don't Require RT-PCR

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

India is ready, after battling the pandemic for two years, to travel once again.

PHOTOS: The view from the top is always STUNNING

PHOTOS: The view from the top is always STUNNING

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Whether they're capturing panoramic views of tulip fields or snapping thrilling images of cliff divers plunging into the sea, one thing is for certain: Drones can take awesome pictures.

FIFA scandal: Platini says done 'nothing wrong' as appeal hearing starts

FIFA scandal: Platini says done 'nothing wrong' as appeal hearing starts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Michel Platini was banned for eight years in December along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter over a payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2 million) made to the Frenchman in 2011 by FIFA with Blatter's approval for work done a decade earlier.

UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after overwhelming vote in Parliament

UK PM signs 'historic' Brexit deal after overwhelming vote in Parliament

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The 80-page bill, which follows a last-minute deal agreed with the EU last week, just days before the December 31 deadline of the end of the Brexit transition period, was debated by MPs in the House of Commons followed by the House of Lords.

Euro 2016: Griezmaan fires France past Germany to take on Portugal in final

Euro 2016: Griezmaan fires France past Germany to take on Portugal in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Two goals from Antoine Griezmann helped hosts France overcome world champions Germany 2-0 on Thursday to reach the final of Euro 2016, a first competitive victory over their old rivals in 58 years. Twice winners France will face Portugal in Sunday's final in Paris after defending stoutly against a Germany side who dominated possession but conceded a needless first-half penalty before being picked off on the break in the second period.

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

PIX: Vihari, Pant hit hundreds in tour match to stake claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Rishabh Pant and Hanuma Vihari put themselves in the reckoning for next week's first Test with contrasting hundreds as India thoroughly dominated Australia A on Day 2 of the day-night practice match, in Sydney, on Saturday.

CAS order makes it bitter-sweet day for UEFA chief Platini

CAS order makes it bitter-sweet day for UEFA chief Platini

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

CAS orders FIFA not to extend his 90-day provisional suspension but will not be allowed to attend the Euro 2016 draw

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Football Briefs: Platini says cleared by Swiss authorities, plans return

Rediff.com26 May 2018

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

Qatar International: Mirabai Chanu wins gold; Jeremy bags silver

Qatar International: Mirabai Chanu wins gold; Jeremy bags silver

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Mirabai Chanu's show was below her personal best.

Meet the men in line for the job of FIFA interim boss

Meet the men in line for the job of FIFA interim boss

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Will it be Cameroon's Issa Hayatou or Spain's Angel Maria Villar?

Rafael poised to join Olympique Lyon from Manchester United

Rafael poised to join Olympique Lyon from Manchester United

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

Olympique Lyonnais are on the verge of signing Brazil defender Rafael from Manchester United, the French club's president said on Monday.

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Premier Futsal announced actress Sunny Leone as the co-owner and brand ambassador of the Kochi-based franchise Kerala Cobras.

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Premier Futsal announced actress Sunny Leone as the co-owner and brand ambassador of the Kochi-based franchise Kerala Cobras.

Dutch Open: Pranaav-Sikki reach semis

Dutch Open: Pranaav-Sikki reach semis

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Indian combo of Pranaav Cherry Chopra and Sikki Reddy continued their rampaging run as they reached the mixed doubles semi-finals of the Dutch Open Grand Prix, in Almere, Netherlands, on Friday.

Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA

Platini loses appeal over ethics ban, to quit UEFA

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Suspended European football boss Michel Platini will resign as head of governing body UEFA after losing a top level appeal against a ban for ethics violations, but said he would continue his fight to clear his name.

India, Seychelles sign 4 pacts to boost security cooperation

India, Seychelles sign 4 pacts to boost security cooperation

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Cementing its strategic partnership with Seychelles, India on Wednesday signed four agreements with the Indian Ocean island nation to boost security and maritime partnership.

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Did someone pay $110.5 million for this painting?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

Kishore Singh on Jean-Michel Basquiat and his worth.

FIFA ethics committee requests sanctions against Blatter, Platini

FIFA ethics committee requests sanctions against Blatter, Platini

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

The ethics committee of world soccer governing body FIFA said on Saturday it had completed its investigation into the conduct of FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA president Michel Platini and requested sanctions against them.

Ronaldo wins another European award for his museum

Ronaldo wins another European award for his museum

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Cristiano Ronaldo, whose extra-time penalty put the seal on Real Madrid's 4-1 Champions League final victory over Atletico Madrid in May, was named UEFA's Best Player in Europe on Thursday.

PIX: Griezmann double fires France to victory; Portgual cruise

PIX: Griezmann double fires France to victory; Portgual cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifier matches played on Tuesday night.

ED has become important part of NDA: Ahmed Patel

ED has become important part of NDA: Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

'A thief sees a thief in everyone,' he said in an apparent swipe at the prime minister.

Check out who is bookmaker's favourite to head FIFA

Check out who is bookmaker's favourite to head FIFA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Sheikh Salman bin Ebrahim al Khalifa from Bahrain was made the favourite to become FIFA's new president in February's election by bookmaker William Hill on Monday following the eight-year ban on UEFA president Michel Platini.

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.

Blatter fighting to return for FIFA handover in February

Blatter fighting to return for FIFA handover in February

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Sepp Blatter, suspended president of soccer's world governing body, FIFA, said he aimed to return to office in time to hand over power to a successor to be elected at a special congress in February.

Platini says he has done nothing wrong in UEFA farewell speech

Platini says he has done nothing wrong in UEFA farewell speech

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Disgraced former UEFA president Michel Platini insisted he had done nothing wrong and said his conscience was clear as he gave a farewell speech to European soccer's governing body at their extraordinary Congress on Wednesday.