FIFA news

FIFA suspends AIFF: Solicitor General mentions ban to Supreme Court, hearing scheduled for August 17

A bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud said it will hear the matter on Wednesday

Aug 16, 2022, 12:17 PM IST

FIFA panel bans three former soccer officials for life

All three men had pleaded guilty in the United States to separate federal charges ranging from wire fraud to racketeering and money laundering.

Nov 21, 2017, 19:13 PM IST

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Brazil beat Germany to set up semis clash with England

Brazil, seeking their fourth title overall and first since 2003, will now meet England in the first semifinals in Guwahati on October 25.

Oct 22, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Spain clinch FIFA 2018 World Cup spot with slick win over Albania

Despite missing influential players such as Alvaro Morata, Andres Iniesta and Dani Carvajal through injury, the 2010 world champions looked as irresistible as in their 3-0 win over Italy last month, scoring three times in the space of 11 minutes.

Oct 07, 2017, 09:31 AM IST

Wales beat Georgia to keep FIFA 2018 World Cup qualification hopes alive

Without Gareth Bale, Wales produced a disciplined performance against a tricky Georgian side who drew 1-1 in Cardiff - one of five draws for Coleman's team.

Oct 07, 2017, 09:25 AM IST

Argentina frets over possible Lionel Messi-less FIFA 2018 World Cup

Sitting sixth, Argentina now almost certainly need to win their final pool game away to Ecuador or miss out entirely on the global footballing showpiece, a prospect that had newspapers in the country retching with horror.

Oct 07, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

FIFA Confederations Cup: Germany sweat in 3-2 win over Australia

Australia next face Cameroon, who lost 2-0 to Chile in their opening game, in Saint Petersburg with both teams needing a win in their bid to reach the semi-finals.

Jun 19, 2017, 22:55 PM IST

FIFA president Gianni Infantino says Qatar World Cup not under threat

Infantino said that FIFA was watching the situation and was in regular contact with the Qatari authorities.

Jun 11, 2017, 21:27 PM IST

Biggest sports controversies of 2015

Like always, the sports fraternity witnessed numerous shocking controversies in 2015. 

Dec 15, 2015, 21:29 PM IST