FIFA sanctions Bolivia for fielding ineligible player

Zurich, Nov 2 (IBNS): The Bolivian Football Association (FBF) has been sanctioned for fielding an ineligible player in the preliminary competition matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, played between Bolivia and Peru on Sept 1, 2016, and between Chile and Bolivia on Sept 6, 2016, an official release stated.

FIFA opens tender process for UK media rights of FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019

Zurich, Oct 10 (IBNS): FIFA has opened an invitation to tender (“ITT”) for the United Kingdom (UK) media rights of the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019, an official release stated.

Slum Soccer receives inaugural FIFA Diversity Award

Zurich, Sept 29 (IBNS): Indian NGO Slum Soccer has won the inaugural FIFA Diversity Award recently.

Official Emblem launched for FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017

Zurich, Sept 29 (IBNS): The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 unveiled the Official Emblem for what will be the country’s first international football event.

FIFA appoints PwC as new auditors

Zurich, Sept 18 (IBNS): The Bureau of the FIFA Council has appointed PwC Switzerland as the new statutory auditors of FIFA, according to an official release.

First edition of Mumbai’s own Soccer League to begin at Viviana

Mumbai/Thane, Sept 9 (IBNS): The football fever is slowly catching in India but a lot of upcoming talents are still not getting the required platform to showcase their talent.

Compensation Sub-Committee agrees compensation of FIFA President and Secretary General

Zurich, Sept 2 (IBNS): The FIFA Compensation Sub-Committee and the FIFA President have agreed that the FIFA President’s gross basic salary will be CHF 1.5 million per year plus benefits, an official release said.

DSK Shivajians FC face Gangtok Himalayan challenge

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): DSK Shivajians Football Club will be aiming for back-to-back victories when they play their second match in the Durand Cup 2016 against Gangtok Himalayan SC at the Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

India to host Puerto Rico for an international friendly

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IBNS): All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Thursday confirmed an International Friendly for the Senior National Team against Puerto Rico on Sept 3, 2016, an official release stated.

Gaston Sangoy and Walter Ibáñez to join Mumbai City FC for ISL 2016

Mumbai, July 27 (IBNS): Mumbai City FC on Wednesday announced the signing of two South American players from Argentina and Uruguay for the third season of the Indian Super League, an official release stated.

Alfa-Bank unveiled as first-ever Regional Supporter for the FIFA World Cup

Zurich, July 19 (IBNS): Russia’s Alfa-Bank was announced as the first FIFA World Cup Regional Supporter during an event in Moscow on Monday, marking an important milestone in FIFA’s commercial strategy, an official release said.

FIFA kick-starts overhauled development programme

Zurich, July 14 (IBNS): The FIFA Development Committee, chaired by FIFA vice-president and AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa, met in Zurich on Wednesday and started putting in motionForward, FIFA’s overhauled development programme approved by the FIFA Congress in May 2016, an official release stated. The meeting took place in the presence of the chairman of FIFA’s Audit and Compliance Committee, Tomaž Vesel.

Ana Ivanovic ties knot with Bastian Schweinsteiger

Venice, July 13 (IBNS): Serbian tennis ace Ana Ivanovic on Tuesday tied the knot with German soccer star and skipper Bastian Schweinsteiger in a Venetian wedding, according to reports.

Delhi Dynamos retain goalkeeper Toni Doblas

New Delhi, Jun 16 (IBNS): Delhi Dynamos F.C. has retained the services of their dynamic Spanish Goalkeeper Toni Doblas for the third edition of the ISL.

Ex-Delhi Dynamos FC star John Arne Riise announces retirement

New Delhi, Jun 13 (IBNS): Former Delhi Dynamos FC star John Arne Riise has announced his retirement from professional football.