FIFA scandal

Former FIFA watchdog member Canover Watson jailed for seven years

Verdict against Watson is another blow to the image of the organisation facing an unprecedented corruption crisis.

Feb 06, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

Sepp Blatter to attend February 16 appeal hearing: Spokesman

Blatter`s hearing is scheduled 24 hours after that of fallen UEFA president Michel Platini, who is also appealing against his eight-year suspension.

Feb 05, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

'Whistleblower' helps Swiss investigation against FIFA's Sepp Blatter

Swiss prosecutors last year opened a criminal investigation of individuals on suspicion of mismanagement and money laundering related to allocation of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and Qatar.

Jan 29, 2016, 00:30 AM IST

Euro parliament deputies hit out at FIFA candidates for backing out of debate

With the FIFA vote less than a month away, all but French former FIFA official Jerome Champagne backed out of a debate planned Wednesday at the European parliament.

Jan 27, 2016, 23:45 PM IST

FBI joins 2006 FIFA World Cup bid investigation: Report

At the heart of the investigation is a mysterious payment of 6.7 million euros made by the German Football Association to FIFA.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:24 PM IST

Ex-FIFA VP to be freed on bond before US trial on bribery charges

Hawit was arrested on Dec. 3 in Zurich, where FIFA has its headquarters, and was later extradited to the United States.

Jan 22, 2016, 06:06 AM IST

UEFA continue to pay banned Michel Platini; Jeffrey Webb ‘terminated’ by CONCACAF

CONCACAF’s former president Jeffrey Webb, who was arrested in May, has had his contract terminated and is not receiving any cash from the body.

Jan 20, 2016, 06:50 AM IST

Under-fire Michel Platini withdraws bid for FIFA presidency

Platini said he has done nothing wrong and was still hoping to win an appeal in time to have been allowed back in time for the election on February 26.

Jan 08, 2016, 01:25 AM IST

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

FIFA all set to rebrand it executive committee

FIFA published the agenda on Wednesday for its special election congress on 26 February.

Dec 24, 2015, 16:59 PM IST

FIFA corruption scandal: Michel Platini vows to fight `injustice` - Read full text

Michel Platini and Sepp Blatter were found guilty of "abusive execution" of their powers and a conflict of interests.

Dec 23, 2015, 09:02 AM IST

Switzerland freezes millions of Swiss francs related to FIFA

US authorities asked for documents related to 50 accounts at different banks.

Dec 17, 2015, 17:18 PM IST

FIFA ethics committee likely to question Michel Platini between December 16-18

Platini is set to appear before the FIFA ethics committee's adjudicatory chamber.

Dec 04, 2015, 15:18 PM IST

FIFA corruption scandal: Swiss authorities make more arrests in ongoing investigation

FIFA said it was aware of the arrests but did not give details.

Dec 03, 2015, 12:15 PM IST

The FIFA stars who voted for Russia and Qatar

Sixteen of the 24 executive members have been suspended, arrested for bribery, or banned. Others have faced questions about their record.

Dec 01, 2015, 09:33 AM IST

FIFA presidential election: Prince Ali vows to 'open the books' if elected head

Prince Ali is one of five men that have been approved as presidential candidates for next February`s election.

Nov 30, 2015, 16:27 PM IST

FIFA considering lifetime ban on Michel Platini, alleges his lawyer

The lawyer insisted that there was not a single tangible element in the case that could confirm the suspicions.

Nov 25, 2015, 08:55 AM IST

FIFA corruption: Court to make verdict on Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini in December

The judgment branch of FIFA's ethics committee has opened a case against the world body's suspended president Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, with a verdict on the corruption allegations surrounding both men to be given in December.

Nov 24, 2015, 15:44 PM IST