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FIFA World Cup 2022: Gabriel Jesus probable to don jersey no. 9 for national side
Football | Aug 17, 2022, 08:07 AM ISTJesus's participation in the FIFA World Cup remains in doubt, but if he continues to perform like he is doing at the moment, he might board that flight to the United Arab Emirates and don the prestigious no. 9 jersey
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FIFA bans India: Know series of events in detail that led to ultimate embarrassment for AIFF
Football | Aug 16, 2022, 07:21 PM ISTThis is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85-year history, with the apex body saying there have been "flagrant violations of the FIFA Statutes".
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India banned by FIFA, stripped of U17 women's World Cup hosting rights
Football | Aug 16, 2022, 09:18 AM ISTThe elections are to be held on August 28 and the poll process began on August 13, as the top court approved the timeline prepared by the CoA.
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Don't pay too much attention: Sunil Chhetri to players on FIFA ban threat
Football | Aug 14, 2022, 03:46 PM ISTEarlier this month, FIFA had threatened to suspend the AIFF and strip off its right to host the women's U-17 World Cup in October.
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Ballon d'Or 2022: Messi faces massive setback | READ
Football | Aug 13, 2022, 10:03 AM ISTn a sudden turn of events, seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was left out of the final 30-man list of nominees on Friday.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid: The race to be a part of 2030 FIFA World Cup continues
Football | Jul 15, 2022, 01:02 AM ISTThe stadiums of Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid are among venues seeking to host matches if the 2030 World Cup takes place in Spain and Portugal, the Spanish soccer federation said on Thursday.
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In the pandemic-hit world, FIFA approves new rule for 2022 World Cup to be played in Qatar
Football | Jun 24, 2022, 11:21 AM ISTThis move hasn't come as a surprise after 23-player rosters were expanded for recent continental championships. The move of adding three players to the typical World Cup roster follows UEFA doing the same for the European Championship last year.
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FIFA-AFC team to meet stakeholders of Indian football from June 22
Football | Jun 20, 2022, 11:12 PM ISTThe team will likely meet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur before leaving the country on June 23.
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FIFA shoots 'special series' with football star Sunil Chhetri
Football | Jun 17, 2022, 06:05 PM ISTThe 37-year-old is just two goals behind Lionel Messi's tally of 86 goals. He is the third-highest goal scorer in international football among active players, a list that is led by Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Australia defeat UAE by 2-1, all set to face Peru in World Cup playoff
Football | Jun 08, 2022, 12:06 PM ISTThe Aussies now have a six-day break before the playoff against Peru, placed fifth in South American qualifiers. The Aussies executed a similar kind of game plan to ensure that they qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Néstor Lorenzo named as Colombia head coach
Football | Jun 03, 2022, 05:56 PM ISTNéstor Lorenzo, the 56-year-old Argentinian is all set to replace Reinaldo Rueda said Colombia's football federation. Rueda was fired from the job earlier this April after Colombia failed to qualify for the upcoming world cup.
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FIFA warned court of World Cup chaos if Russia played
Football | Apr 13, 2022, 11:01 AM ISTLetting Russia try to qualify for the World Cup risked doing “irreparable and chaotic” harm to the competition, FIFA successfully argued at sport's highest court.
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FIFA postpone Ukraine v Scotland World Cup qualifier
Football | Mar 08, 2022, 07:49 PM ISTA postponement of the match, due to be played at Hampden Park in Glasgow on 24th March, had been requested by Ukraine in light of the Russian invasion.
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FIFA set to let foreign players leave Russia until June
Football | Mar 07, 2022, 10:41 PM ISTFIFPRO and the organization representing the world's soccer leagues — the World Leagues Forum — jointly wrote to FIFA seeking permission for Russia-based players to terminate their contracts.
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FIFA and UEFA suspend Russia from international football
Football | Mar 01, 2022, 12:08 AM ISTUEFA also ended its sponsorship with Russian energy giant Gazprom.
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Europe backlash as FIFA refuses to expel Russia from football
Football | Feb 28, 2022, 03:34 PM ISTFIFA drew a swift backlash from European nations for not immediately expelling Russia from World Cup qualifying on Sunday and only ordering the country to play without its flag and anthem at neutral venues under the name of its federation — the Football Union of Russia.
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FIFA suspends Zimbabwe, Kenya over government interference
Football | Feb 25, 2022, 11:29 AM ISTZimbabwe was banned after its government-run Sports and Recreation Commission refused to relinquish control of the Zimbabwe Football Association and reinstate the federation's leadership.
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Evacuated over 100 football family members from Afghanistan after complex negotiations: FIFA
Football | Oct 15, 2021, 02:43 PM ISTFootball's world governing body FIFA on Friday said it has evacuated almost 100 members of the 'football family', including women players, from Afghanistan after 'complex negotiations'.
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FIFA assessing punishments for Hungary, Albania crowd unrest
Football | Oct 13, 2021, 03:57 PM ISTAt Wembley Stadium in London, Hungary supporters fought with police in the stands just after kickoff on Tuesday.
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Brazil great Roberto Carlos backs FIFA calendar revamp
Football | Sep 21, 2021, 05:52 PM ISTWorld football governing body FIFA will next week hold an online summit with its member associations to discuss a series of proposals