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Participants of the 2022 World Cup: clear favorites and teams that might perform well

On April 1, the draw for the 2022 FIFA World Cup took place in Doha. 29 teams took part in it. Three more finalists will be announced in the summer: In Europe, Wales will face…



Ricardo Oliveira to remain at Santos

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 27 (IANS) Brazil international striker Ricardo Oliveira will remain at Santos after a move to Chinese club Beijing Guoan fell through. The Chinese transfer window closed on Friday and a deal…


Infantino elected new FIFA chief

Zurich, Feb 26 (IANS) Gianni Infantino of Switzerland became the new head of world football’s governing body after emerging triumphant in the FIFA presidential elections here on Friday. Infantino won 115 of the 207 votes…





Neymar deserves an Oscar for acting: Guti

Barcelona, Feb 26 (IANS) Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti on Friday criticised Barcelona footballer Neymar for persistent diving and said he deserves an Oscar for best actor. The Brazilian striker has drawn criticism for diving…


Reforms vital for FIFA: IOC boss

Zurich, Feb 26 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach on Friday said the organisation’s bitter experience has proved that reform is very important. “We know from our own bitter experience at the IOC…


FIFA Congress approves landmark reforms

Zurich, Feb 26 (IANS) FIFA’s member associations here on Friday approved a package of landmark reforms that pave the way for significant improvements to the governance of global football. Considering Indonesia and Kuwait are currently…


Won’t commit suicide, will fight till end: Platini

Paris, Feb 25 (IANS) Former UEFA president Michel Platini has vowed to continue his fight against his ban from football after FIFA rejected his appeal. Platini and FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter were given eight-year suspensions…


Afghan boy receives signed jersey from Messi

Ghazni (Afghanistan), Feb 25 (IANS) A five-year-old Afghan boy who became an online sensation after pictures of him dressed in an improvised Lionel Messi jersey has finally received a shirt signed by his idol. Murtaza…


Neymar technically better than Messi, Ronaldo: Cafu

Zurich, Feb 25 (IANS) Legendary Brazilian footballer Cafu believes that his compatriot Neymar has already surpassed Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to technical ability. Neymar had to…


I was scared, even physically: Blatter

Paris, Feb 25 (IANS) Suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter confirmed two days before convening the FIFA Congress which will elect a new president for the world soccer governing body, that he “was scared, even physically,”…


Bale’s agent rules out Madrid exit next summer

London, Feb 25 (IANS) Jonathan Barnett, agent of Real Madrid Welsh forward Gareth Bale, has dismissed reports that his client will leave Los Blancos next summer, describing the rumours about the international player’s possible return…


The ‘abrupt’ end of Blatter’s era

Madrid, Feb 25 (IANS) When Sepp Blatter said on June 8, 1998 that it would be an “abrupt” exit from the FIFA if he did not win the presidential election, he did not know that…


China abolishes government football body

Beijing, Feb 25 (IANS) China has abolished the government’s football management body and returned control of the game to the Chinese Football Association (CFA). The Chinese Football Administrative Center, one of 21 sports departments of…


Ten-man PSV hold Atletico to draw

The Hague, Feb 25 (IANS) PSV and Atletico drew 0-0 in Eindhoven in their first leg in the last sixteen of the Champions League, with the reigning Dutch champions playing with 10 players for the…


Bagan thrash Maziya in AFC Cup tie

Guwahati, Feb 24 (IANS) Mohun Bagan started their AFC Cup campaign on a strong note, demolishing Maziya Sports and Recreation Club of Maldives 5-2 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium here on Wednesday. Jeje Lalpekhlua…


Bengaluru FC beaten by Lao Toyota in AFC Cup

Vientiane (Laos), Feb 24 (IANS) Bengaluru FC started their 2016 AFC Cup campaign on the wrong note as they went down 1-2 to Lao Toyota FC in a Group H match at the National Stadium…