FIFA bans former president Sepp Blatter for six more years
This is the second time Blatter received a sanction from FIFA, seven months before his first ban expires.
Mar 24, 2021, 19:57 PM IST
FIFA, Qatar set up joint venture to deliver 2022 World Cup
FIFA, in a statement, said that it would hold a 51 percent share of the venture while the Qatar organising committee would hold 49 percent.
Feb 06, 2019, 12:42 PM IST
TV deal for 2026, 2030 World Cups 'advantageous' for FIFA: BeIN
Khelaifi was placed under investigation along with disgraced former FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke, Sepp Blatter`s right-hand man at FIFA until both were drummed out of world football`s governing body.
Oct 15, 2017, 00:09 AM IST
FIFA corruption scandal timeline
On 12 October, Swiss prosecutors announced a criminal investigation against PSG and beIN Media chief al-Khelaifi and Valcke over World Cup media rights.
Oct 13, 2017, 23:57 PM IST
FIFA announces $369 million loss with worse to come
FIFA relies overwhelmingly on the World Cup, held every four years, for its revenues.
Apr 07, 2017, 21:10 PM IST
FIFA ethics chiefs Cornel Borbely, Hans-Joachim Eckert face uncertain future
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, his right-hand man Jerome Valcke and former European soccer boss Michel Platini are among dozens who have been banned by the ethics committee in the last four years.
Mar 15, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Disgraced ex-CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb banned for life; Sepp Blatter hit with FIFA bribery probe
Webb was found guilty of charges including conflicts of interest and bribery and corruption.
Sep 09, 2016, 23:46 PM IST
FIFA opens formal proceedings against ex-president Sepp Blatter
It cited breaches of the FIFA`s code of ethics on bribery and corruption, rules of conduct, loyalty, conflicts of interest, gift offering and acceptances in examining the cases.
Sep 09, 2016, 19:26 PM IST
FIFA cuts Jerome Valcke, Chung Mong-joon bans on appeal
Valcke, who served as ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter`s right hand man for nearly a decade, was sacked in January and banned from football over misconduct in television deals and World Cup ticket sales.
Jul 05, 2016, 20:55 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
FIFA paid former president Sepp Blatter $3.76 million in 2015
FIFA also announced it lost $122 million in 2015, its first deficit since 2002.
Mar 18, 2016, 08:37 AM IST
Swiss open criminal proceedings against leading ex-FIFA official Jerome Valcke
Valcke was right-hand man to banned former president Sepp Blatter for nearly eight years.
Mar 18, 2016, 02:18 AM IST
Key dates leading up to Friday's FIFA election
The FIFA presidential elections will see five people battling for the post.
Feb 25, 2016, 16:50 PM IST
FIFA ethics committee bans Jerome Valcke for 12 years
Valcke's ban is four years longer than the eight-year sanctions handed down to FIFA President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini.
Feb 12, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
Jerome Valcke: Under investigation secretary general fired by FIFA
Valcke has been accused of aiding a scheme to sell 2014 World Cup tickets on the black market.
Jan 13, 2016, 16:57 PM IST
FIFA ethics committee opens formal proceedings against Jerome Valcke
Investigators for the ethics committee recommended on Tuesday that Valcke be banned from world soccer for nine years.
Jan 07, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
FIFA judges extend Jerome Valcke suspension by 45 days
The adjudicatory chamber of the Ethics Committee chaired by Mr Hans-Joachim Eckert has decided on the matter.
Jan 06, 2016, 15:12 PM IST
FIFA investigators ask for 9-year Jerome Valcke ban
Investigators also asked for Valcke's temporary suspension to be extended for 45 days.
Jan 05, 2016, 22:53 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
South Korea's Chung Mong-Joon withdraws from FIFA presidency race
Chung Mong-Joon announced that he was withdrawing from the race for the FIFA presidency due to an "unjust" ban on him.
Oct 26, 2015, 20:06 PM IST
