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  History unfolds after female soccer fans in Iran attend men's game at Azadi Stadium

  Football | December 15, 2023 11:41 IST

  With 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 | October 27, 2020 21:37 IST

  The 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 | September 09, 2020 23:38 IST

  The 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 | June 03, 2020 8:44 IST

  Borussia 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 | June 02, 2020 16:48 IST

  Sepp 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 | April 11, 2020 10:23 IST

  In 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 | April 10, 2020 15:54 IST

  Over 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 | October 18, 2019 10:55 IST

  Gianni 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 | November 07, 2017 0:09 IST

  Infantino 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 | December 17, 2015 19:08 IST

  Moscow: 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 | October 28, 2015 16:25 IST

  Geneva: 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 | July 30, 2015 8:34 IST

  Geneva (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 | June 03, 2015 7:16 IST

  Kolkata :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 | April 05, 2013 16:29 IST

  Zurich, 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 | November 24, 2011 13:54 IST

  Kuala 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 | November 19, 2011 9:49 IST

  London, 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 | November 17, 2011 12:17 IST

  Geneva, 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