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Trump vows 'seamless' experience for 2026 World Cup fans
Trump vows 'seamless' experience for 2026 World Cup fans
Updated on May 07, 2025 04:15 AM IST
AFP |
South Africa coach Broos warns players, and boardroom battles loom
South Africa coach Broos warns players, and boardroom battles loom
Published on Mar 23, 2025 11:31 AM IST
AFP |
Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment
Former soccer leaders Blatter and Platini arrive at court for second trial over $2M FIFA payment
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 02:14 PM IST
AP |
Morocco plans mass culling of 3 million stray dogs ahead of 2030 FIFA World Cup
Morocco had planned to cull up to 3 million stray dogs in preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
Published on Jan 19, 2025 08:33 AM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Vinicius named FIFA men's player of the year, Bonmati wins in women's category
Vinicius was named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA’s The Best awards, where Barcelona's Bonmati continued to dominate the awards for women’s football.
Published on Dec 17, 2024 11:51 PM IST
AFP |
Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026
Italy on path to end long World Cup absence when FIFA draws 12 European qualifying groups for 2026
Updated on Dec 12, 2024 11:39 PM IST
AP |
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 FIFA WC; Spain, Portugal and Morocco co-hosts for 2030
The Saudi bid was the only candidate and was acclaimed by the applause of more than 200 FIFA member federations.
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 10:39 PM IST
Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
SOCCER-WORLDCUP/2024 (PIX, TV):Soccer-Saudi Arabia's human rights record under fire after World Cup bid win
Published on Dec 11, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Reuters |
FIFA to confirm World Cup hosts, Saudi Arabia set to stage 2034 tournament
Australia and Indonesia were in talks over a joint bid for the 2034 tournament, but dropped out before Saudi was announced as the sole bidder.
Published on Dec 11, 2024 09:12 AM IST
Reuters |
Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Norway plans to protest FIFA and abstain from decision giving 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia
Updated on Dec 10, 2024 10:04 PM IST
AP |
The draw for the FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
The draw for the FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Published on Dec 04, 2024 09:31 PM IST
AP |
FIFA’s Saudi Arabia evaluation ‘an astonishing whitewash’ – Amnesty
The Middle East kingdom’s hosting of the 2034 World Cup is set to be confirmed in December.
Updated on Nov 30, 2024 09:44 PM IST
PA_Media |
Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid 'medium risk' for human rights: FIFA
Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup was considered "medium risk" for human rights by FIFA.
Published on Nov 30, 2024 07:49 PM IST
AFP |
FIFA urged to avoid awarding 2034 World Cup hosting rights to Saudi Arabia
In a new report, Amnesty and SRA evaluated Morocco, Spain and Portugal, who received the 2030 World Cup hosting rights, and Saudi Arabia.
Published on Nov 11, 2024 02:04 PM IST
Made for $32M, world's biggest flop film earned $918, no OTT platform bought it
The world's biggest box office flop was labelled a propaganda piece by critics and holds the impossibly low approval rating of 0% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 12:21 PM IST
Abhimanyu Mathur
2026 FIFA World Cup: Visa delays could stop your travel plans to the US
US visa processing delays threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup attendance—here’s what travellers and fans can do!
Published on Sep 21, 2024 04:22 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New York
ISL: How Mohammedan Sporting are looking to avoid first season blues
Kolkata's historic clubs Mohun Bagan, East Bengal, and Mohammedan Sporting will compete in ISL 2024-25, boosting Indian football's profile.
Updated on Sep 04, 2024 10:12 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar
USD 6.5 billion spent in international summer transfer window this year
FIFA said clubs committed to spend USD 6.46 billion on buying players in cross-border deals during the June-to-September transfer window.
Published on Sep 04, 2024 09:00 PM IST
Ronaldo, Kylie, Messi: A tipsy list of the biggest social media records ever-set
Cristiano Ronaldo recently set a new record, not for football, but social media! Here's taking a look at some record-breaking moments from other celebrities
Published on Aug 22, 2024 06:07 PM IST
Stimac keeps word, goes to FIFA against AIFF
Former India head coach Igor Stimac has filed a complaint with FIFA seeking compensation from AIFF for breach of contract after his dismissal in June 2023.
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 05:06 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar
Brazil appeal Marta's suspension for the Paris Olympics semifinals
Brazil has appealed FIFA's decision to suspend Marta for two matches after her red card in the group stage at the Paris Olympics.
Published on Aug 05, 2024 11:11 PM IST
AP |
Defying odds, defending champs Canada stay alive
Coach removed, points docked after spying scandal but women’s football team makes the Olympics quarter-final
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 11:59 PM IST
Dhiman Sarkar
Drone-spying scandal: FIFA strips Canada of 6 points in Olympic women's football
Two assistant coaches were caught using drones to spy on opponent New Zealand’s practices before their opening game last Wednesday.
Published on Jul 27, 2024 11:14 PM IST
AP |
FIFA seeks update on constitution; AIFF says matter sub-judice
FIFA-AFC’s letter says federation’s general body should be able to amend constitution without court’s intervention
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Dhiman Sarkar
Ranveer Singh makes FIFA president dance with gandasi at Ambani wedding. Watch
Ranveer Singh also danced with Luis Fonsi to his song Despacito. Arjun Kapoor and Ananya Pandey joined him and they danced to Mundian to Bach Ke. Watch.
Published on Jul 13, 2024 12:08 PM IST
Ananya Das
AIFF drags players into Stimac row
Federation says players concerned by coaching style and tactics; FIFA will have final verdict, the Croat reacts to statement
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 09:59 PM IST
Young women in a Rio favela hope to overcome slum violence to play in the Women's World Cup in 2027
Young women in a Rio favela hope to overcome slum violence to play in the Women's World Cup in 2027
Published on May 18, 2024 01:10 PM IST
AP |
Five years after 13-0 World Cup mauling, Thai women look to future
Five years after 13-0 World Cup mauling, Thai women look to future
Published on May 15, 2024 07:44 AM IST
AFP |
Seeking to curb player agent fees, FIFA's Gianni Infantino targets England
FIFA has faced multiple legal cases in Europe brought by agents trying to block the football body’s plan for tighter regulations in the transfer market.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 10:37 AM IST
AP |
FIFA World Cup was expanded to help Scotland qualify, jokes Infantino
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that Scotland qualified quite brilliantly for the European Championship.
Published on Mar 03, 2024 06:30 PM IST
Reuters |