Page 9 - Latest Updates on FIFA
SC asks Centre to take proactive steps with FIFA to lift AIFF suspension
The SC on Wednesday asked the Central government to take proactive steps with FIFA to ensure the suspension of the AIFF is lifted and the country gets to host the Under-17 Women Football World Cup
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SC defers hearing of AIFF case after Centre says discussion with FIFA on
The Supreme Court deferred till August 22 hearing on the AIFF matter after the Centre said it is in discussion with FIFA over holding of the U-17 Women's world cup in India
 "SC defers hearing of AIFF case after Centre says discussion with FIFA on")
FIFA agrees to cancel World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina
Both Brazil and Argentina agreed to pay a fine for not playing the qualifier
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India loses U17 World Cup rights on Fifa ban; SC to hear govt's plea today
The FIFA suspension has stripped the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup scheduled in October
 "India loses U17 World Cup rights on Fifa ban; SC to hear govt's plea today")
FIFA bans AIFF: A timeline on Indian football's ultimate embarrassment
It all started to go from bad to worse as controversial former AIFF president Praful Patel, whose third term in office ended in December 2020, stayed in office citing a pending Supreme Court case.
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CoA had agreed to conduct AIFF elections without 'eminent players': Reports
Hours before the FIFA ban, the Committee of Administrators running football in India had agreed to hold AIFF's elections without giving voting rights to 'eminent' players as per the world body's wish
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Centre mentions FIFA suspension of AIFF before SC, hearing tomorrow
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear on Wednesday the issue related to FIFA suspending the All India Football Federation (AIFF) with immediate effect.
 "Centre mentions FIFA suspension of AIFF before SC, hearing tomorrow")
News updates: Vajpayee made pioneering efforts to transform India, says PM
Live news updates: "We remain inspired by Atal Ji's efforts to serve India," Modi said.
 "News updates: Vajpayee made pioneering efforts to transform India, says PM")
FIFA suspends AlFF; U-17 Women's World Cup not to be held in India
FIFA suspended India's national soccer federation late Monday due to undue influence from third parties, the sport's governing body said
 "FIFA suspends AlFF; U-17 Women's World Cup not to be held in India")
FIFA likely to start Qatar World Cup 2022 a day earlier; find out why
The decision to start the World Cup matches a day prior as the football association plans to let the host nation, Qatar play against Ecuador on November 20
FIFA threatens AIFF ban, stripping off right to host women's U-17 World Cup
World football governing body FIFA has threatened to suspend the AIFF and strip off its right to host the women's U-17 World Cup in October due to a third party "influence"
FIFA to introduce semi-automated offside technology at Qatar World Cup
FIFA announced on Friday that SAOT will be used at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to enable referees to make faster, more accurate offside decisions at the world's biggest football gala
New York, Miami, Los Angeles, 13 other cities to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
Other cities that will host the mens' matches include Seattle, Dallas and Atlanta, according to an announcement Thursday by FIFA, soccer's global governing body.
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FIFA to announce 2026 World Cup US sites, to make high-profile cuts
As FIFA prepares to announce the 2026 World Cup sites on Thursday and make high-profile cuts Alan Rothenberg thought back to when stadiums were picked for the 1994 tournament he headed in the US
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FIFA plans to announce 2026 World Cup sites in New York on June 16
FIFA intends to announce the 2026 World Cup sites during a news conference in New York on June 16.
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FIFA video game to disappear as EA Sports decades-long partnership ends
Months of tense negotiations between EA and FIFA ended without an agreement to extend a partnership
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Brazil, Argentina must play World Cup qualifier after losing appeals: FIFA
During the qualifying program for the World Cup, Brazilian health officials came onto the field minutes after kickoff last September to dispute the quarantine status of some Argentina players
FIFA extends investigation of underage sexual abuse in Gabon: Report
The investigation was opened after British daily The Guardian in December reported statements by alleged victims
Entertainment network Viacom18 launches dedicated sports channel Sports18
Entertainment major Viacom18 on Friday announced the launch of Sports18, the network's dedicated sports broadcasting channel.
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FIFA warned court of World Cup chaotic harm if Russia team played
Letting 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.
