FIFA presidency

Under-fire Michel Platini withdraws bid for FIFA presidency

Platini said he has done nothing wrong and was still hoping to win an appeal in time to have been allowed back in time for the election on February 26.

Jan 08, 2016, 01:25 AM IST

South America says will back Gianni Infantino for FIFA post

UEFA secretary general ​Gianni ​Infantino is one of six candidates for the FIFA presidency.

Nov 27, 2015, 19:53 PM IST

Seven candidates in running for FIFA presidency

Candidates need the backing of at least five of FIFA's 209 association members before they can be considered.

Oct 28, 2015, 18:01 PM IST

Eight in the fray for FIFA presidency

Eight people officially declared their bids for the FIFA presidency as Monday's deadline was reached, Xinhua news agency reported.

Oct 27, 2015, 07:32 AM IST

Zico declares he will bring transparency, democracy to FIFA

Brazilian great Zico, who is seeking support to formalise his candidacy for the FIFA presidency, on Wednesday said he will bring "more transparency, independence and democracy" to the world football organisation.

Oct 21, 2015, 19:24 PM IST

Prince Ali Ben Al Hussein applies to run for FIFA presidency again

Jordanian Prince Ali Ben Al Hussein officially applied for running again for the FIFA presidency.

Oct 15, 2015, 20:51 PM IST

FIFA ethics committee at centre of Blatter-Platini storm

A criminal case in Switzerland may not be what forces Sepp Blatter from FIFA`s presidency.

Sep 28, 2015, 19:13 PM IST