Gianni Infantino's grand World Cup plan under scrutiny
The hosts were originally due to be chosen next May but the whole process was put on hold last year because of the corruption scandal that led to Blatter’s downfall.
Oct 11, 2016, 20:17 PM IST
FIFA sued over treatment of Qatar World Cup workers seeking $11,500 compensation
But the case announced on Monday is the first time football`s world governing body has been targeted.
Oct 10, 2016, 20:37 PM IST
High-stakes summit eyes anti-doping overhaul
In October 2015, before the Russia scandal exploded, the IOC floated the idea that global testing could be taken over by an independent body.
Oct 08, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino suggests 48-team World Cup
Infantino was elected FIFA chief on Feb. 26 to replace Sepp Blatter, who received a six-year ban for ethics violations.
Oct 04, 2016, 16:54 PM IST
AFC-AIFF taskforce meets in Goa, discuss development of football in India
The taskforce will meet again in the near future - on a date to be decided.
Sep 28, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
FIFA President Gianni Infantino backs doping-tainted Russia
There appears no risk of Russia losing the 2018 World Cup, with only nine months until the doping-tainted nation hosts the Confederations Cup, which serves as the warmup event.
Sep 16, 2016, 19:59 PM IST
REVEALED: Gianni Infantino says FIFA salary less than USD 2m, well below Sepp Blatter earned
Blatter, who was mired in scandal before being banned from FIFA, made $3.6 million in 2015.
Aug 28, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
Swiss raid on FIFA amid new revelations on Sepp Blatter payments
The revelations have raised new questions about the scope of corruption in world football.
Jun 03, 2016, 20:19 PM IST
After cricket, football's turn to clean up: Justice Mukul Mudgal in FIFA governance committee
The former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana, who headed the IPL spot-fixing probe, said is aware of his appointment.
May 15, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino `very sad` for Michel Platini
Platini, once the frontrunner to succeed Blatter as the most powerful man in the sport, said after the ruling he had no choice but to resign and would keep fighting in Swiss courts to prove his "probity."
May 10, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Premier League triumph: Leicester City's 'magic' hailed globally as the party goes on
Meanwhile, the football world, led by new FIFA President Gianni Infantino, clamoured to hail the perpetrators of one of the sport`s most incredible tales.
May 04, 2016, 08:29 AM IST
Premier League: Leicester City's triumph is the reason why we all love football, says Lionel Messi
Vardy, who has been transformed from a shot-shy striker last season into an England international, said: "It’s the biggest achievement in the history of a great club and we all feel privileged to be part of it.
May 03, 2016, 11:09 AM IST
Cash is not always king: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino hails Leicester `fairytale`
He said the Foxes` improbable table-topping feats proves cash is not always king.
Apr 29, 2016, 00:43 AM IST
FIFA sets up worker welfare body for 2022 Qatar World Cup
Amnesty International reported on abuses in Qatar`s preparations for the World Cup in a wide-ranging report three weeks ago.
Apr 23, 2016, 00:54 AM IST
FIFA chief sees no problems in holding 2022 World Cup in Qatar in winter
An initiative of switching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from summer to November-December period was initially proposed two years ago by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Apr 20, 2016, 19:09 PM IST
Defiant Sepp Blatter regrets he did not reform FIFA
Blatter spoke to more than 400 people at the University of Basel, where a student group has been preparing proposals on how FIFA should address the scandal.
Apr 16, 2016, 17:35 PM IST
FIFA president Gianni Infantino continues to deny wrongdoing in TV deal
Gianni Infanito says this whole situation is basically a non-story.
Apr 14, 2016, 08:19 AM IST
Swiss police search UEFA headquarters in `Panama Papers` case
Infantino was the head of UEFA`s legal department at the time and signed the contracts.
Apr 06, 2016, 20:40 PM IST
FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'dismayed' after name found in Panama Papers
Reuters could not determine if the contract Infantino signed was related to the conduct underlying the indictments.
FIFA announces new sponsorship deal, says more on the way
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said a wind of change was blowing through football`s scandal-plagued world governing body after announcing a sponsorship deal with China`s Wanda Group on Friday.
Mar 19, 2016, 11:35 AM IST
