Fifa President
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History unfolds after female soccer fans in Iran attend men's game at Azadi Stadium
Football | Dec 15, 2023, 11:41 AM ISTWith Iran being an Islamic Republic, several restrictions have been put in place which dictate the lifestyle of women in the country. Several feminist groups have been calling for reforms and actively seeking more liberty for women.
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FIFA president Gianni Infantino tests positive for COVID-19
Cricket | Oct 27, 2020, 09:37 PM ISTThe governing body of world football said that Infantino has mild symptoms and "has immediately placed himself in self-isolation and will remain in quarantine at least for 10 days.
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Serie A: FIFA president Gianni Infantino urges Italy to allow fans back in football stadiums
Football | Sep 09, 2020, 11:38 PM ISTThe FIFA president meets Italian Premier on the day to discuss the possibility of bringing back fans to stadiums as Serie A 2020-21 season begins in 10 days
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Don't punish Bundesliga players for George Floyd support: FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Football | Jun 03, 2020, 08:44 AM ISTBorussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho was booked for taking off his jersey during a Bundesliga match so he could display a T-shirt emblazoned with “Justice for George Floyd."
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Gianni Infantino wants to turn football into a huge money machine: Sepp Blatter
Football | Jun 02, 2020, 04:48 PM ISTSepp Blatter also took aim at the proposed changes with respect to Women's World Cup and Club World Cup and stated more number of teams in the competitions with make them "too heavy".
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Swiss to partially close proceedings against former FIFA president Sepp Blatter: Reports
Football | Apr 11, 2020, 10:23 AM ISTIn what could be termed as a half-court victory for Sepp Blatter, the Swiss Public Prosecutor's Office (MPC) has reportedly decided to close one of two investigations against the former FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
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Irresponsible to start any tournament without 100 per cent safety: FIFA President Infantino
Football | Apr 10, 2020, 03:54 PM ISTOver the course of February and March, international competitions and club competitions -- both domestic and continental -- started suspending or postponing matches as COVID-19 gained steam around the world.
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No place for racism in society: FIFA President promises strict action
Football | Oct 18, 2019, 10:55 AM ISTGianni Infantino was reacting to the recent incidents in Sofia during the Euro 2020 qualifying match between Bulgaria and England.
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FIFA President Infantino regrets not meeting PM Modi during U-17 WC
Football | Nov 07, 2017, 12:09 AM ISTInfantino has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating India for successfully hosting the U-17 World Cup last month.
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Vladimir Putin moots Nobel Peace Prize for Sepp Blatter
World | Dec 17, 2015, 07:08 PM ISTMoscow: FIFA president Sepp Blatter has done a great deal to develop football and co-operation between peoples and nations and, therefore, deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, Russian president Vladimir Putin said on Thursday.Blatter is currently
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FIFA presidential race: Including Michel Platini, 7 in fray
Football | Oct 28, 2015, 04:25 PM ISTGeneva: Seven men are in the running to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, with Michel Platini's candidature pending because of his suspension from soccer.FIFA published the list of valid applications "proposed in due time
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Michel Platini confirms he will run for FIFA president
Football | Jul 30, 2015, 08:34 AM ISTGeneva (AP): Michel Platini has launched his campaign to succeed Sepp Blatter as FIFA president, aiming to give the scandal-hit governing body "the dignity and the position it deserves."Platini, the UEFA president and a
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We'll stand by Sepp Blatter: AIFF
Football | Jun 03, 2015, 07:16 AM ISTKolkata :The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Tuesday said it would stand by Sepp Blatter, who resigned as FIFA president, for the way he has helped the development of the game in India.However, AIFF
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Blatter softens position on relegation for racism
Football | Apr 05, 2013, 04:29 PM ISTZurich, Apr 5: FIFA president Sepp Blatter has softened his stance on calling for clubs to be punished with relegation after serious racist abuse, suggesting that fans would deliberately provoke incidents.Blatter said relegation sanctions are
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Sepp Blatter Steals The Show In Asia
Football | Nov 24, 2011, 01:54 PM ISTKuala Lumpur, Nov 24: FIFA president Sepp Blatter took a barely concealed swipe at banned Asian football chief Mohamed bin Hammam in a fiery performance at the region's glitzy awards night. The controversial Swiss seized
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Blatter Sorry For Racism Remarks But Won't Quit
Football | Nov 19, 2011, 09:49 AM ISTLondon, Nov 19: FIFA president Sepp Blatter apologised on Friday for his "unfortunate comments" on racism in the game but rejected calls to resign as head of world football's governing body. "It hurts and I
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FIFA's Blatter Downplays Racism In Football
Football | Nov 17, 2011, 12:17 PM ISTGeneva, Nov 17: With several top footballers facing allegations of hurling racial abuse at opponents on the pitch, FIFA President Sepp Blatter sparked an angry reaction on Wednesday by suggesting that players involved in such