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FIFA bans Sepp Blatter for six more years for violating code of ethics
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Zurich [Switzerland], March 24 (ANI): FIFA on Wednesday banned former President Sepp Blatter for over six years from all football-related activity (administrative, sports or any other) for violating the FIFA Code of Ethics (FCE).
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Fantastic to see guys at 19, 20, 21, 23 making it to national team squad:
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Dubai [UAE], March 23 (ANI): A peep at the ongoing preparatory camp in Dubai ahead of the forthcoming FIFA friendlies against Oman and UAE brings forward a very interesting proposition -- a first of its kind in Indian football. The average age of the squad currently at the camp in Dubai is j
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FIFA chief Infantino hopeful of seeing full stadiums during 2022 WC
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Zurich [Switzerland], March 22 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino believes that the 2022 Qatar World Cup would be the best-ever and he also said that Qatar has the capability in batting Covid-19 pandemic to ensure the best possible tournament.
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Indian referees invited by Japan FA to officiate in international friendli
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New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): Four FIFA/Elite AFC referees and assistant referees from India have been invited by the Japan Football Association (JFA) to officiate in two of their international friendly matches to be held on March 25 and 29 respectively.
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Can only better ourselves in Asia by playing against tough opponents, says
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New Delhi [India], March 22 (ANI): India striker Sunil Chhetri rues the fact that he won't be able to be a part of the forthcoming international friendlies owing to medical reasons. But Chhetri can't hide his excitement at the Blue Tigers getting a chance to play against exceptionally strong
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Amitabh Bachchan pens note of gratitude to film industry after receiving F
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New Delhi [India], March 20 (ANI): Megastar Amitabh Bachchan penned a heartwarming note for the film industry after he got conferred with the 2021 FIAF Award by The International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the organisation of film archives and museums from across the world, at a vir
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Stimac has helped transform many players into 'proper machines', says Sand
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New Delhi [India], March 19 (ANI): After not playing an international match for almost 15 months, the Blue Tigers will finally be taking the field in the upcoming international friendlies against Oman and UAE. While the match against Oman is scheduled for March 25, the match against the U
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Return of the God: Zlatan's message after being named in Sweden squad
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Stockholm [Sweden], March 16 (ANI): Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic on Tuesday decided to come out of international retirement as he was named in Sweden's squad for the upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers.
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FIFA collaborates with United Nations to tackle menace of match-fixing
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Zurich [Switzerland], March 16 (ANI): FIFA on Tuesday announced its collaboration with the United Nations on Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) to launch the Global Integrity Programme -- a comprehensive international programme aimed at providing all 211 member associations with enhanced know
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Patrice Motsepe appointed Confederation of African Football President
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Zurich [Switzerland], March 13 (ANI): South African Patrice Motsepe has been elected as Confederation of African Football (CAF) President during the 43rd CAF Congress in Rabat, Morocco.
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India's remaining FIFA World Cup qualifiers to be held in Qatar
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Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 12 (ANI): Following a process of close consultation with Asia's Member Associations, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Friday confirmed the centralised venues for the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 matche
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Goa to host AFC Champions League group E matches
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Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], March 11 (ANI): The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Thursday confirmed the venues for the AFC Champions League 2021 group stage after an extensive feedback exercise with its participating member associations, commercial partners, and all relevant stakeholders.
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