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Asian football head Sheikh Salman's 'exit strategy' boosts Michel Platini's FIFA quest

Michel Platini's bid to become FIFA president was boosted on Thursday Sheikh Salman's 'exit strategy'.

Oct 29, 2015, 20:24 PM IST

I'm best man for FIFA, insists banned 'knight' Michel Platini

Platini and Blatter are both suspended for 90 days from all football related activities.

Oct 29, 2015, 11:28 AM IST

FIFA presidential candidate denies torturing footballers

Sheikh Salman said the allegations that he was involved in torturing footballers are all "lies".

Oct 27, 2015, 22:39 PM IST

Michel Platini's appeal against 90-day ban rejected

Michel Platini's appeal against his 90-day suspension from football-related activities has been rejected.

Oct 27, 2015, 12:41 PM IST

South African Tokyo Sexwale says will run for FIFA president

Tokyo Sexwale says he intends to be a candidate in the FIFA presidential election.

Oct 25, 2015, 08:19 AM 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

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

UEFA set to host Euro 2016 playoff draw

Eight nations will learn on Sunday (October 18) who they will play in the Euro 2016 playoffs.

Oct 18, 2015, 13:59 PM IST

UEFA backs suspended Michel Platini, FIFA vote to go ahead

 UEFA said it supports suspended president Michel Platini's right to defend himself against corruption allegations following an emergency meeting in Nyon, Switzerland on Thursday.

Oct 16, 2015, 08:58 AM 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

Manchester City post first annual profit since 2008

2015 Premier League leaders Manchester City have posted their first annual profit since it was bought by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed in 2008.

Oct 15, 2015, 17:15 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

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

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

UEFA collects more info on Atletico Madrid-Benfica tie before sanctions

The Union of European Football Assocations (UEFA) is collecting more information on the incidents at the match in the second round of the Champions League between Atletico Madrid and Benfica, which saw a fire started and the throwing of fireworks onto the pitch here, before opening disciplinary procedures.

Oct 03, 2015, 14:32 PM IST

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

Champions League: Tempers flared as Benfica end Atletico unbeaten home run

Benfica inflicted Atletico Madrid's first home defeat in the Champions League since 2009 as they came from behind to move top of Group C with a 2-1 win.

Oct 01, 2015, 11:18 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