2018 FIFA World Cup: Politics, intrigue and drama mix in playoffs
From the Soviet Union`s refusal to travel to Chile in 1973 to the hole in the net blamed for denying Australia a place at the 1998 tournament, these gripping, but often quirky, fixtures boast a history of intrigue and drama.
Nov 09, 2017, 00:15 AM IST
Want to avoid Spain in World Cup draw: Lionel Messi
Messi, who played for Argentina when they lost the final three years ago to Germany, rated "Spain, Brazil, Germany and France" among his favourites for the title.
Nov 09, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
FIFA no longer 'toxic' as World Cup prize money rises to 400m USD
Infantino hailed the increase to $400 million in prize money for next year`s World Cup in Russia -- including $38 million for the winning team -- as a sign of FIFA`s success.
Oct 27, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
FIFA confirms 8 top-seeded teams in World Cup draw
FIFA uses October rankings to decide all four seeding pots despite nine places in the 32-team World Cup finals lineup to be decided in November.
Oct 16, 2017, 18:49 PM IST
Robert Lewandowski hat-trick puts Poland on brink of World Cup
Poland have 22 points from nine matches and need one more at home to Montenegro on Sunday to clinch their place in Russia.
Oct 06, 2017, 00:13 AM IST
In a first, FIFA appoints female referees for 2017 U-17 World Cup
August With only two months to go before the FIFA U-17 World Cup kicks off, the FIFA Referees Committee has appointed 21 trios of match officials, representing all six confederations.
Aug 18, 2017, 23:52 PM IST
FIFA reaches late deal to show Confederations Cup in Russia
FIFA said in a statement that all FIFA Confederations Cup matches would be shown live on free-to-air television by Channel 1 and Match TV. Live radio transmissions would be provided by RTR, it said.
Jun 11, 2017, 21:07 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 boss Gianni Infantino opposes boycotting 2018 World Cup in Russia
Infantino added that FIFA will carry out anti-doping tests for the World Cup in Russia and not Russian authorities.
Dec 20, 2016, 00:03 AM IST
India will face difficulties in Iran: Stephen Constantine
India travel to Tehran for their second leg away game in the 2018 World cup Joint Qualification Round 2.
Mar 20, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
FIFA scandal: Former agent's confession threatens to drag down others
Miguel Trujillo on Tuesday pleaded guilty in a New York federal court to four counts of money laundering, wire fraud and a falsified tax return.
FIFA scandal: Prince Ali seeks immediate release of Michael Garcia report
Garcia said he had found "serious and wide-ranging issues" in the bidding process for both 2018 and 2022 World Cups.
Dec 27, 2015, 21:18 PM IST
UEFA acting head Angel Villar Llona fined for not co-operating with 2018, 2022 World Cup bids investigations
Acting head of UEFA Angel Villar Llona has handed a Francs £16,377 fine by the FIFA.
Nov 13, 2015, 16:50 PM IST
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".
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Swiss lawmakers pave way for "Lex FIFA" anti-corruption law
Lawmakers in Switzerland have paved the way for new rules that make it easier for authorities to clamp down on corruption at sporting bodies based in the country such as FIFA.
Sep 11, 2015, 18:27 PM IST
