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
Former FIFA chief Sepp Blatter calls for suspension of his successor Gianni Infantino
Blatter, who was FIFA president for 17 years, himself was suspended and later banned by FIFA`s ethics committee after he became the subject of criminal proceedings in Switzerland in 2015.
Jul 31, 2020, 21:02 PM IST
Banned former FIFA president Sepp Blatter not in favour of VAR being employed in 2018 World Cup
The sport`s law-making body IFAB is due to decide on Saturday whether to approve VAR on a permanent basis and FIFA has already said it intends to use the system at the World Cup in Russia in June and July.
Mar 01, 2018, 16:59 PM IST
US goalie Hope Solo accuses former FIFA president Sepp Blatter of grabbing her
Solo was present on the stage alongside Blatter to present the FIFA Women’s World Player of The Year award to her USA teammate Abby Wambach.
Nov 11, 2017, 15:08 PM IST
FIFA corruption trial opens in New York
Forty-two officials and marketing executives, and three companies were indicted in an exhaustive 236-page complaint detailing 92 separate crimes and 15 corruption schemes to the tune of $200 million.
Nov 05, 2017, 18:33 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
Swiss court rejects Michel Platini's appeal against FIFA soccer ban
Platini, who has denied wrongdoing, was banned from soccer along with Sepp Blatter, the former FIFA head who approved the payment.
Jul 06, 2017, 21:01 PM IST
Disgraced Sepp Blatter regret at overstaying FIFA tenure
The 81-year-old was banned over ethics breaches, bringing an end to his 17-year reign as FIFA chief, following a suspect two million Swiss franc ($2 million, 1.8 million euro) payment to ex-UEFA president Michel Platini.
Jul 02, 2017, 20:46 PM IST
Disgraced Sepp Blatter quizzed over controversial awarding of FIFA World Cups to Russia, Qatar
The FIFA Executive Committee vote to give 2022 to Qatar was one of the triggers for the crisis at FIFA and the end of Blatter`s long reign.
Apr 28, 2017, 00:27 AM 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
Former UEFA chief Michel Platini lashes out at Sepp Blatter
Platini and Blatter were banned from all football-related activities, initially for eight years, over a 2 million Swiss francs ($2.00 million) payment FIFA made to Platini in 2011, with Blatter’s approval, for work done a decade earlier.
Mar 31, 2017, 09:26 AM 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
Argentina's football legend Diego Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role
Maradona, has been invited back into the FIFA fold thanks to a warm relationship with Blatter`s successor Gianni Infantino.
Feb 10, 2017, 09:38 AM IST
USD 640mn boost forecast for 48-team FIFA World Cup: Report
In a 40-team World Cup, Europe would gain one extra berth compared to its current 13, while Africa would be able to send seven teams rather than five with Asia`s allocation increasing from 4.5 to 6.
Jan 07, 2017, 00:07 AM IST
Controversies that rocked sports in 2016: From Russia's doping scandal to Shobhaa De's shameful tweet
Before we say bye-bye to 2016, here's a look at the controversies which have rocked the sporting world this year.
Russia Doping: Trapped in its own design
Dec 16, 2016, 00:11 AM IST
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter loses appeal against six-year ban, says not to appeal again
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter on Monday said he lost an appeal against a six year ban on him by the footballing body in the Court of Arbitration for Sport and said that he would not appeal.
Dec 05, 2016, 20:58 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
Michel Platini could receive UEFA compensation
Platini was elected to a third five-year-term in March 2015, but was suspended last October over the payment and never returned to his office.
Sep 20, 2016, 16:32 PM IST
Ban-hit former FIFA President Sepp Blatter under fresh investigation over corruption
Blatter, 80, who is fighting to overturn his ban from football, declined to make comment about the latest case against him.
Sep 10, 2016, 11:22 AM 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
