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'Icelandic leaders won't attend FIFA WC in Russia this summer'
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Reykjavik [Iceland], Mar 27 (ANI): Iceland on Monday announced that its leaders will not attend the FIFA World Cup in Russia this summer.
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KKR-backed Emerald Media acquires significant minority stake in Global Spo
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 23 (Businesswire-India): Emerald Media, the Pan-Asia company backed by leading global investment firm KKR, to invest in the fast-growing media, entertainment, consumer tech and B2B industries, today announced that it has acquired a significant minority stake
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FIFA President congratulates I-League champ Minerva Punjab FC
Updated : 8 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Gianni Infantino, head of football's world governing body, FIFA, has congratulated Minerva Punjab FC, the recently crowned I-League 2017-18 champions.
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Sepp Blatter urges FIFA to reconsider his ban
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Mar. 09 (ANI): Ex-FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, who was banned from all footballing activities in 2015 for eight years, has appealed for the reconsideration of his case and lifting of the ban.
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FIFA to introduce VAR at Russia World Cup
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Zurich [Switzerland], Mar 03 (ANI): In an unprecedented change to the sport, the International Football Association Board (IAFB) has given the nod for the introduction of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology in this year's upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia.
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Iran to 'soon' allow women access football stadiums : FIFA
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], March 3 (ANI): Gianni Infantino, head of football's world governing body, FIFA, has said that has given him assurance that it will soon allow its women to attend soccer matches.
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Premier League-backed Football Movement to discuss growth in India
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai [India], Feb 17 (ANI): The third edition of Premier League-backed `The Football Movement` is all set to be held in Mumbai on February 22 and February 23.
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Nike Premier Cup 2018: Aizawl FC face defending champ Minerva
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Goa [India], Feb 6 (ANI): Defending champions Minerva Punjab FC will look to defend their crown when they lock horns with Aizawl FC in the semi-finals of the Nike Premier Cup 2018, which is organized by the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
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Pak-made footballs to be used in 2018 FIFA World Cup
Updated : 8 years, 1 month ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Jan 28 (ANI): The Russian Ambassador to Pakistan Alexey Dedov reiterated that Russia will be using footballs manufactured from Pakistan's Sialkot city in the upcoming FIFA World Cup in Russia later this year.
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Manipur's Tekcham Ranjita awarded FIFA referee badge
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Jan. 22 (ANI): Sports remain an essential part of the lifestyle of residents of northeast India with more and more youngsters excelling in various sports.
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Brazil legend Pele collapses with exhaustion
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Brazilia [Brazil], Jan 19 (ANI): Brazilian soccer legend Pele has been admitted to hospital after collapsing due to exhaustion.
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FIFA rankings: India surges 3 places to occupy 102nd spot
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 19 (ANI): The Indian men's football team have climbed three spots to be placed 102nd in the latest Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings.
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