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India suffered a 1-0 defeat against Oman in the FIFA World Cup Qatar Qualifiers on November 19. (Photo: AFP)

India falls down two positions to 108 in latest FIFA rankings

Belgium and France retained their first and second positions in the latest rankings. Brazil are in third place followed by England.

28 Nov 2019 6:49 PM

Finnish captain Tim Sparv celebrates with fans after qualifiying for Euro 2020. Finland registered a 3-0 defeat and as a result, now the side will be making their debut in a final tournament. (Photo: AFP)

EURO 2020: Finland qualify for the first time, Sweden follows suit

Finland has qualified for the first time for a major touranament.

16 Nov 2019 11:09 AM

Arsene Wenger has been appointed as FIFA's new chief of global football development on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA appoints Arsene Wenger as chief of global football development

The French manager was welcomed by FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the world football governing body's headquarters here in Zurich.

14 Nov 2019 9:00 AM

The day after Liverpool beat Manchester City in a crunch match where VAR decisions were hotly disputed, the Premier League leader's coach Juergen Klopp and other top football figures have suggested improvement is needed to the fledgling system. (Photo:AFP)

Juergen Klopp tells UEFA seminar that VAR must improve

Klopp, Guardiola, Zidane and Tuchel attended the UEFA coaches forum in Nyon, Switzerland on Monday.

12 Nov 2019 10:45 AM

John Shipton told reporters in Geneva that he had visited his son in a British prison two days ago and needed to "face the bitter truth" that he "may die in jail". (Photo: File)

Julian Assange 'may die in jail', says father as he urges to 'face bitter truth'

The 48-year-old whistleblower is currently being held at a top-security British prison since April.

09 Nov 2019 10:42 AM

"Unless the UK urgently changes course and alleviates his inhumane situation, Assange's continued exposure to arbitrariness and abuse may soon end up costing his life," the UN special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, Nils Melzer, said in a statement. (Photo: File)

UK's treatment of Julian Assange putting his life 'at risk': UN expert

Assange is facing extradition request by US over charges he violated US Espionage Act by publishing military and diplomatic files in 2010.

02 Nov 2019 9:23 AM

The Indian football team has dropped two spots to 106 in the latest FIFA rankings which were revealed on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA rankings: India continues tumbling down the rankings

Blue Tigers have been playing regularly since the 2019 Intercontinental Cup in July.

24 Oct 2019 8:03 PM

The 20-time Grand Slam champion ,Roger Federer, has beaten the German twice - including at Indian Wells last March. (Photo: AFP)

Roger Federer all set for a record 1,500th match

The 38-year-old begins his bid for his 103rd title against German qualifier Peter Gojowczyk.

21 Oct 2019 9:43 AM

UEFA is expected to wait for reports from the match delegate and referee before charging the Bulgarian soccer federation. (Photo: Twitter)

Bulgaria awaits escalating UEFA punishment for racist fans

Bulgarian fans made Nazi salutes and directed monkey noises at England players who are black during a Euro 2020 qualifier on Monday.

15 Oct 2019 4:35 PM

FIFA is weighing sending a delegation to Tehran to make sure women fans are admitted to the World Cup qualifying match between Iran and Cambodia on October 10. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA thinking of delegation to ensure Iran allows women fans into match

Former French World Cup winner Youri Djorkaeff told AFP on Thursday that he would be part of any delegation.

27 Sep 2019 10:00 AM

This season's final will be the first staged in Turkey since Liverpool's remarkable 2005 triumph against AC Milan, meanwhile; it is being held at the Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadi in Istanbul. (Photo: AFP)

UEFA announces Champions League final hosts for 2021, 2022 and 2023

The decisions were taken by the UEFA executive committee at its Tuesday meeting in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana.

25 Sep 2019 9:50 AM

Rafael Nadal expressed his disappointment over his withdrawal and said he had an amazing time playing at the Laver Cup. (Photo: AP)

Rafael Nadal out of Laver Cup due to hand injury

Nadal took to Twitter and wrote that he has an inflammation on his left wrist.

22 Sep 2019 9:00 PM

Earlier this month, an Iranian woman, Sahar Khodayari, who was denied entry to the football stadium, passed away after setting herself on fire. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA says it will not change its stand on allowing women entry into football stadiums in Iran

Earlier this week, a delegation of FIFA experts visited Tehran to discuss the measures designed to allow women to attend football matches.

22 Sep 2019 8:00 PM

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer who won his first match alongside Alexander Zverev in Friday's doubles tie, beat Australian Kyrgios 6-7 (5/7), 7-5, 10-7 to the delight of his 17,000-strong home crowd. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Laver Cup 2019: Roger Federer beats Nick Kyrgios to put Europe ahead

The 38-year-old Federer had won his last two matches against Kyrgios in straight sets but dropped the opener in a tie-break.

22 Sep 2019 11:46 AM

Usain Bolt is the only athlete in history to win three Olympic golds in one track event - and he did it in both the 100 and 200 meters. (Photo: File)

Usain Bolt choses between Ronaldo and Messi as his favourite footballer

The Jamaican was asked whom according to him, who had a better career, Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

21 Sep 2019 5:48 PM

India is playing alongside Oman, Qatar, Bangladesh and Afghanistan in Group E of the qualifying tournament. (Photo: File)

FIFA rankings: India falls down from 103 to 104

The Blue Tigers have been playing regularly since the 2019 Intercontinental Cup in July.

19 Sep 2019 9:00 PM

Gianni Infantino says in a statement 'now is the moment to change things and FIFA is expecting positive developments starting in the next Iran home match.' (Photo: AFP)

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino hopes that Iran will lift ban on women soccer fans

Attention on the ban intensified when a 29-year-old activist, Sahar Khodayari, died this month after setting herself on fire.

19 Sep 2019 3:26 PM

A senior Indian diplomat on Thursday met UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet in Geneva and conveyed India's concerns on the threat posed by cross border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. (Photo: Twitter/ ANI)

India raises concern over terrorism emanating from Pakistan at UN

Pakistan has launched a diplomatic offensive against India on the Kashmir issue.

13 Sep 2019 9:06 AM

‘Balochistan is ruled by the Pakistan army directly from Islamabad. The people are exploited by the Central government and their resources were taken away from them and used in other parts of Pakistan,’ added Hamdam. (Photo: ANI)

There has never been democracy in Balochistan: BHRC vice chief Hassan Hamdam

‘The situation is very bad in Balochistan as Pakistan is kidnapping, killing and dumping people every day,’ Hassan Hamdam said.

12 Sep 2019 6:12 PM

Iran has come under pressure from FIFA to allow women to attend qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and was reportedly given a deadline of August 31 to comply. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA to visit Iran to assess preparations for female fans

According to a source close to the proceedings, it will be a three-person delegation.

12 Sep 2019 10:33 AM

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