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From national team set-up to domestic tournaments, there have been changes galore in recent years but the so-called ‘sleeping giant’ has not managed to find a permanent place in the top 100 of the FIFA world rankings.

Indian football in 2019: Time for the ‘sleeping giant’ to rebuild once again

Dec 31, 2019 12:07

From national team set-up to domestic tournaments, there have been changes galore in recent years but the so-called ‘sleeping giant’ has not managed to find a permanent place in the top 100 of the FIFA world rankings. read more

Premier League not following FIFA advice for handling racism

Dec 26, 2019 11:22

The priority for the Premier League is ensuring “the match is not unduly interrupted,” which leads to the league not demanding referees seek an in-stadium warning to fans to cease the racism. read more

A series of racist incidents have tainted European soccer recently with Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku and Brescia’s Mario Balotelli subjected to racist insults from rival fans during Serie A matches in Italy this season.

Racism down to fans being ‘more stupid’, says Toure

Dec 20, 2019 12:22

A series of racist incidents have tainted European soccer recently with Inter Milan’s Romelu Lukaku and Brescia’s Mario Balotelli subjected to racist insults from rival fans during Serie A matches in Italy this season. read more

India was placed at 97th in the December FIFA rankings of last year. The best ranking for the team this year was 101 in April and June.

India static at 108, but loses 11 places throughout the year in FIFA rankings

Dec 19, 2019 17:20

India was placed at 97th in the December FIFA rankings of last year. The best ranking for the team this year was 101 in April and June. read more

FIFA banned Platini, its then vice president, in 2015 over the payment he received, sparking years of bitter recriminations from the Frenchman and a falling out with his former ally Blatter.

FIFA files court claims to retrieve $2 mn from Michel Platini

Dec 16, 2019 22:37

FIFA banned Platini, its then vice president, in 2015 over the payment he received, sparking years of bitter recriminations from the Frenchman and a falling out with his former ally Blatter. read more

Owing to the delay in the completion of the upgradation work at the Kalinga Stadium for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020, the Bhubaneswar-based ISL club had to shift their first three games to Pune.

ISL 2020: Odisha FC to play home matches in Bhubaneswar from December 27

Dec 14, 2019 13:37

Owing to the delay in the completion of the upgradation work at the Kalinga Stadium for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2020, the Bhubaneswar-based ISL club had to shift their first three games to Pune. read more

The ban, imposed following violations in the recruitment of minors, was reduced from two transfer windows to one, which Chelsea already served in the summer.

Chelsea transfer ban cut by CAS, club free to sign players in January

Dec 06, 2019 17:24

The ban, imposed following violations in the recruitment of minors, was reduced from two transfer windows to one, which Chelsea already served in the summer. read more

The Indian team has been competitive in all five games thus far, and picked up an unlikely draw away to Asian champions Qatar, but a lack of cutting edge has proved costly.

Igor Stimac admits scoring goals is ‘big problem’ for current Indian football team

Dec 05, 2019 17:47

The Indian team has been competitive in all five games thus far, and picked up an unlikely draw away to Asian champions Qatar, but a lack of cutting edge has proved costly. read more

Megan Rapinoe, slammed her male footballing stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for being silent on issues related to racism and sexism.

‘Do they fear losing everything?’ Megan Rapinoe slams Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi for silence on inequality

Dec 05, 2019 16:53

Megan Rapinoe, slammed her male footballing stars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for being silent on issues related to racism and sexism. read more

Chelsea’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was heard last month, with the Blues contesting FIFA’s two-window ban relating to the recruitment of minors.

Chelsea will find out transfer ban decision ‘very soon’, says Frank Lampard

Dec 03, 2019 21:09

Chelsea’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was heard last month, with the Blues contesting FIFA’s two-window ban relating to the recruitment of minors. read more