Michel Zen Ruffinen likely to stand for FIFA presidency
Former FIFA secretary-general Michel Zen Ruffinen revealed that he had been asked to stand for the presidency to succeed under-fire Sepp Blatter.
Oct 13, 2015, 14:03 PM IST
FIFA suspends Thai football president for 90 days
FIFA on Monday suspended Thailand Football Association president Worawi Makudi for 90 days from all football activities effective immediately.
Oct 12, 2015, 19:38 PM IST
I have no intentions of becoming FIFA president: Pele
The 'Black Pearl' said he had no intentions of being the next FIFA president.
Oct 12, 2015, 13:13 PM IST
Sepp Blatter fights ban as FIFA plans October 20 crisis talks
FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90-day ban that forced him out of office, his lawyers confirmed, as world football's sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.
Oct 10, 2015, 14:11 PM IST
Sepp Blatter fights ban amid FIFA turmoil even as Asian body calls for emergency meeting
FIFA president Sepp Blatter appealed against the 90 day ban that forced him out of office, a report said on Friday as world football's sleaze-tainted governing body headed into months of turmoil over how to find a new leader.
Oct 09, 2015, 22:45 PM IST
Under-fire Michel Platini slams 'farcical' FIFA ban
UEFA president Michel Platini has described FIFA's 90-day ban on him as 'farcical', and insisted that he will contest the decision at the appropriate time.
Oct 09, 2015, 20:15 PM IST
Issa Hayatou: Eight facts you ought to know about Sepp Blatter's FIFA successor
FIFA has a new chief. But who is Issa Hayatou?
Oct 09, 2015, 10:09 AM IST
FIFA Ethics Committee suspends Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini, Jerome Valcke for 90 days
FIFA Ethics Committee on Thursday provisionally suspended Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini and Jerome Valcke for ninety days with immediate effect.
Oct 08, 2015, 16:13 PM IST
FIFA ethics panel recommends provisional suspension of 90 days for Sepp Blatter: Report
The FIFA ethics committee has been examining the cases of President Sepp Blatter and UEFA President Michel Platini, a move that could lead to the suspension of world soccer's most powerful officials.
Oct 08, 2015, 00:02 AM IST![Michel Platini yet to give "credible" reason, German league chief](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2015/10/01/418630-michel-platini-laughs-700.jpg "Michel Platini yet to give "credible" reason, German league chief")
Michel Platini yet to give "credible" reason, German league chief
UEFA chief Michel Platini has failed so far to give a "credible explanation" for a USD 2million dollar payment from FIFA, the head of Germany's football league said in an interview published.
Oct 01, 2015, 22:35 PM IST![Michel Platini has "clear conscience" over FIFA payment](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2015/09/30/418097-michel-platini.jpg "Michel Platini has "clear conscience" over FIFA payment")
Michel Platini has "clear conscience" over FIFA payment
UEFA chief Michel Platini has told AFP in an exclusive interview that he did nothing wrong in accepting a 1.8million euros ($2million) payment from FIFA and that he was "still determined" to stand for the presidency of the troubled world organisation.
Sep 30, 2015, 15:45 PM IST
More FIFA leaders should be imprisoned: Diego Maradona
Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona said more FIFA leaders should be imprisoned, a media report said.
Sep 30, 2015, 10:41 AM IST
Official behind the goal takes centre stage - at last
Ever since they were introduced by UEFA in 2012, fans all over Europe have been asking the same question: what does the official behind the goal do?
Sep 30, 2015, 04:52 AM IST
Sepp Blatter does not rule out staying beyond February, says confidant
Sepp Blatter has not ruled out trying to stay on as FIFA’s president beyond February’s scheduled election, despite facing a criminal investigation and a possible internal ethics probe, a close confidant told Reuters on Tuesday.
Sep 30, 2015, 01:28 AM IST
Michel Platini 'in between witness and accused person': Swiss prosecutor
Swiss authorities are treating UEFA head Michel Platini as somewhere "between a witness and an accused person" in a football corruption probe that was widened last week to include FIFA President Sepp Blatter, Switzerland`s attorney general said.
Sep 30, 2015, 01:25 AM IST
FIFA bans Jack Warner as Michel Platini says 'determined' to run for president
FIFA banned one of its most notorious former leaders for life on Tuesday as president Sepp Blatter`s heir-apparent, Michel Platini, reiterated his determination to stand for the leadership.
Sep 30, 2015, 01:23 AM IST
German FA boss warns of prejudging Michel Platini
German Football Association (DFB) president Wolfgang Niersbach has warned of prejudging UEFA boss Michel Platini before the details of an alleged improper payment from FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter
Sep 29, 2015, 22:35 PM IST
Many will fall in football's graft scandal, feels Ronaldo
Brazil legend Ronaldo has said he expects "many people will fall" as a result of a worldwide probe into corruption in football.
Sep 29, 2015, 12:35 PM IST
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini insist nothing wrong with questioned payment
FIFA president Sepp Blatter and the man who aims to replace him, UEFA chief Michel Platini, both insisted on Monday there was nothing untoward about a 2 million Swiss franc payment at the centre of fresh corruption allegations.
Sep 29, 2015, 01:37 AM IST![Michel Platini offers to help FIFA ethics committee "clear up" payment probe](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/styles/zm_700x400/public/2015/09/28/417573-michel-platini-cnf-700.jpg "Michel Platini offers to help FIFA ethics committee "clear up" payment probe")
Michel Platini offers to help FIFA ethics committee "clear up" payment probe
FIFA presidential candidate Michel Platini said on Monday he has offered to speak to FIFA`s Ethics Committee to help resolve any issues relating to the 2011 payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.1 million) that he received from world soccer`s governing body.
Sep 28, 2015, 23:04 PM IST
