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German World Cup graft claims close to home for Adidas

Allegations that Germany bribed its way to secure the right to host the 2006 World Cup not only shook the football world, but also shone a spotlight on cosy ties between sportswear giant Adidas and FIFA.

Oct 21, 2015, 20:11 PM IST

FIFA official casts new doubt over Michel Platini bid

A senior FIFA official called into question Michel Platini's bid for football's top job, saying the failure to disclose a multi-million dollar payment could be seen as a "falsification of accounts".

Oct 21, 2015, 20:03 PM IST

Sepp Blatter-Michel Platini payment a conflict of interest: FIFA

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's payment to Michel Platini was a "conflict of interest", according to Domenico Scala.

Oct 21, 2015, 14:34 PM IST

FIFA reconfirm presidency election for Feb 2016

FIFA's executive committee reconfirmed today that they will hold the election for a new president to replace Sepp Blatter next February.

Oct 20, 2015, 20:10 PM IST

FIFA's leaders meet amidst latest scandal storm

FIFA's executive committee were gathering on Tuesday at the Zurich headquarters.

Oct 20, 2015, 14:51 PM IST

Michel Platini hits back over FIFA payment row

Michel Platini admitted he had no written contract for a USD 2.0 million payment from FIFA president Sepp Blatter.

Oct 19, 2015, 19:23 PM IST

Michel Platini hopeful of FIFA presidency despite suspension

UEFA president Michel Platini is still hopeful of succeeding Sepp Blatter as world football governing body FIFA president.

Oct 19, 2015, 19:13 PM IST

FIFA ousts Thai FA executive committee

FIFA has removed the executive committee of Thailand's football association from office, days after suspending its chief Worawi Makudi.

Oct 17, 2015, 22:46 PM IST

FIFA investigates 2006 Germany World Cup vote bribery allegations

The corruption scandal sweeping world soccer engulfed Germany as FIFA said that it would investigate "very serious allegations" that voters were bribed to win the 2006 World Cup bid.

Oct 17, 2015, 22:43 PM IST

CONMEBOL head backs Michel Platini as FIFA leader despite scandal

The president of South American soccer's governing body said he supports Michel Platini to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president despite an ongoing investigation.

Oct 17, 2015, 22:37 PM IST

Sepp Blatter should remain FIFA chief: F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone believes outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter should remain in charge of the world football governing body despite facing corruption charges.

Oct 17, 2015, 16:04 PM IST

Pele backs Zico for FIFA president

Pele tipped fellow Brazilian Zico as the next president of the game's world governing body FIFA

Oct 15, 2015, 22:57 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

Pele terms FIFA corruption scandal a "shame"

Football legend Pele described the FIFA corruption scandal as a "shame".

Oct 15, 2015, 20:50 PM IST

FIFA says Michel Platini arguments on 90-day suspension `not valid`

FIFA's ethics committee has declined the argument by Michel Platini's lawyer that his client was not allowed to defend himself in the adjudicatory chamber of committee before his suspension, saying that the remark is 'not valid'.

Oct 13, 2015, 15:46 PM IST

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

Pele praises Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo but rates Lionel Messi as 'best in last 10 years'

Pele reckons Messi has been the best footballer in the last decade.

Oct 12, 2015, 14:26 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

After Sepp Blatter, UEFA president Michel Platini lodges appeal against 90-day FIFA suspension

UEFA president Michel Platini has lodged an appeal with international football body FIFA, against a 90-day suspension. This is two days after FIFA president Sepp Blatter's appeal.

Oct 10, 2015, 18:07 PM IST