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Laubers office has been investigating several cases of suspected corruption surrounding Zurich-based FIFA after it filed a criminal complaint in November 2014. (Photo: AFP)

Swiss prosecutor rejects criticism of his handling of FIFA probe

FIFA has the status of a private plaintiff in the probe into suspected breach of trust, fraud, embezzlement and money...

28 April 2019 2:39 PM IST

According to AIFF sources, Patel is all but sure to be a part of the five FIFA Council members from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) when the regional body holds its elections in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 6. (Photo: PTI)

Praful Patel first Indian to be FIFA Executive Council member

The FIFA Governance Committee will nominate representatives to monitor the running of the elections for FIFA Council...

1 April 2019 5:13 PM IST

FIFA and Qatar also looked at whether the Gulf state could host an expanded tournament alone by changing the normal requirements for facilities. (Photo: AFP/FIFA trophy tour twitter)

32 teams will play in 2022 Fifa World Cup says Fifa

FIFA President Gianni Infantino had proposed expanding the tournament and explored the idea of adding additional host...

23 May 2019 8:56 AM IST

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FIFA working on solution for World Cup ticketing issue

Fifa responded to the criticism after some fans buying tickets for the Women's World Cup were not given seats together.

22 May 2019 10:55 AM IST

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Fifa announces two new award categories to promote women's football...

The two new award categories are off Women's goalkeeper of the year and a women's team of the year.

7 May 2019 2:33 PM IST

Macarena Sanchez, a soccer player who is taking legal action against her club and the Argentine soccer association for not recognising her as a professional player. (Photo: AP)

Women footballers of Latin America fight for a level playing field

Ahead of 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup, Latin American women football players demand for basics amenities to be able to...

6 May 2019 8:32 PM IST

Michel Platini, 63, looked drawn as he left the police anti-corruption office in Nanterre in the western Paris suburbs.

Platini released in 2022 World Cup probe, denies wrongdoing

The French football legend who led European football's governing body from 2007 to 2015 was held on Tuesday.

19 Jun 2019 12:08 PM IST

Platinis communication team said that Platinis detention ended at 12:30 a.m. local time. (Photo: AP)

Platini released from custody after police questioning

Platini had denied any wrongdoing and French authorities did not announce any charges against the former France and...

19 Jun 2019 11:34 AM IST

$FIFA says the \fans should not have been asked to remove their T-shirts or to leave the stadium by local security.\ (Photo: AFP)$ Sports

FIFA says wrong to stop Iran activists in World Cup stadiums

Stadium security officials intervened in Grenoble during Saturday's game between New Zealand and Canada

18 Jun 2019 4:34 PM IST

Former UEFA president arrested over Qatar 2022 hosting rights

Former UEFA president arrested over Qatar 2022 hosting rights

Platini was taken in for questioning in the Parisian Suburb of Nanterre on Tuesday morning.

18 Jun 2019 3:54 PM IST

Some fans stopped looking for tickets after FIFA hinted that they were hard to come by. (Photo: AFP)

Despite FIFA ticket boast, most World Cup games not sold out

The group games involving the defending champion United States are listed by FIFA as sold out, starting Tuesday against...

12 Jun 2019 2:58 PM IST

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Infantino waved in for second term as FIFA president

The FIFA Council chose to back his re-election by acclamation, with Infantino now hoping to build on the work he started...

5 Jun 2019 7:13 PM IST