FIFA honours Chhetri for his achievements, releases three-episode series on his life and career

FIFA honours Chhetri for his achievements, releases three-episode series on his life and career

Chhetri is third in the list for active footballers with most international goals with 84 strikes to his name, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Lionel Messi (90) Chhetri is third in the list for active footballers with most international goals with 84 strikes to his name, behind Cristiano Ronaldo (117) and Lionel Messi (90) World […]

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Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women’s football development in India

Infantino, Chaubey discuss infrastructure, grassroots, women’s football development in India

FIFA president Gianni Infantino and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discussed a wide range of issues concerning men’s, women’s, youth and grassroots football development in India FIFA president Gianni Infantino and AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey discussed a wide range of issues concerning men’s, women’s, youth and grassroots football development in India FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has […]

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FIFA ends suspension of AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place

FIFA ends suspension of AIFF; U-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled to take place

The suspension was imposed on AIFF by FIFA on August 14 owing “to undue third-party influence.” The suspension was imposed on AIFF by FIFA on August 14 owing “to undue third-party influence.” The Bureau of the FIFA Council announced on Friday evening that the suspension imposed on the All India Football Federation has been lifted, […]

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Electronic Arts shares rise amid reports of Amazon buyout

Electronic Arts shares rise amid reports of Amazon buyout

Shares of video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. jumped 8% in premarket trading on Friday after a report said Amazon.com Inc. will announce an offer for the “FIFA” and “Apex Legends” owner Shares of video game publisher Electronic Arts Inc. jumped 8% in premarket trading on Friday after a report said Amazon.com Inc. will announce […]

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AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict

AIFF writes to FIFA, requests lifting of ban after SC verdict

AIFF’s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF” after the Supreme Court terminated the mandate of the CoA AIFF’s acting general secretary Sunando Dhar requested FIFA secretary general Fatma Samoura to “reconsider their decision of suspending the AIFF” after the Supreme Court terminated […]

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FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

FIFA agrees to cancel Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier

Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier, which was stopped shortly after kickoff when health officials entered the field saying four Argentina players had broken COVID-19 protocols Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier, which was stopped shortly after kickoff when health officials […]

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HI hopeful of avoiding AIFF’s fate

HI hopeful of avoiding AIFF’s fate

On a day FIFA suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) citing ‘outside interference’ and seeking early elections, Hockey India (HI) appeared to be moving towards avoiding a similar fate even as the FIH delegation came visiting to take stock of the situation. The three-member International Hockey Federation delegation held meetings with the Odisha government […]

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FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

FIFA bans AIFF | Why it happened and what it means for Indian football

Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more Here is a timeline of events that led to FIFA banning AIFF, its consequences on Indian football, and more There was palpable tension among top players as well as prominent ISL and I-League clubs after the […]

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