Tag: FIFA
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FIFA explains why it deemed Egypt’s votes for Mohamed Salah as Player of the Year invalid
"During the monitoring of the votes submitted by the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) on August 15, it was remarked that the signatures on the voting forms were in capital letters and thus seemed not valid (not authentic)," said FIFA.
September 27, 2019 -
Alisson Becker ‘nearly’ ready to play for Liverpool post calf injury
Notably, Alisson was forced to leave the football ground in Liverpool’s opening match of the season against Norwich City.
September 25, 2019 -
Barcelona keen on roping in women’s football star Megan Rapinoe
'I think we're in a position to be able to sign that level of player,' director Maria Teixidor was quoted as saying.
September 24, 2019 -
Find out who Ronaldo voted for in The Best FIFA Men’s Players of the Year award
Notably, the captain, coaches and a few selected reporters from the media from every member of the FIFA get the opportunity to cast their vote for the awards.
September 24, 2019 -
FIFA orders Iran to allow women to attend matches in stadium
In a statement released on Saturday, FIFA said that the delegation met the country's Deputy Minister of Sport and Youth and representatives of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI).
September 22, 2019 -
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: India curtail Qatar to goalless draw
Sans the services of talisman Sunil Chhetri who was indisposed, Gurpreet led the Indian team who are 41 rungs below Qatar in the FIFA rankings. Qatar are ranked 62nd in the world to India's 103.
September 11, 2019 -
President Trump, FIFA chief discuss how to make women’s football ‘more equitable’
The United States Women’s National Team won the FIFA Women’s World Cup earlier this year and following their historic win, the discussion has quickly turned towards equal pay with the men’s team.
September 10, 2019 -
We could have scored many goals in the first half and killed the game: Igor Stimac
Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri provided India the perfect start with a 24th-minute goal which gave India the lead. India not only took the lead but dominated possession in the first half of the competition.
September 6, 2019 -
Speedy Japan defeats unorganized Paraguay 2-0 in friendly
Japan scored both goals within a seven-minute stretch during the first half, as the hosts dominated play against a Paraguayan team that was slow in its reaction. Its midfield was its weakest line.
September 6, 2019 -
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifier: Sunil Chhetri strike to no avail as India lose to Oman
Despite, Igor Stimac’s team defeat in the match, India managed to put in a spirited show and would take plenty of positives from their match against Oman.
September 6, 2019 -
Indian team keen to excel under Igor Stimac
Notably, it was in the month of May that Stimac was appointed as the head coach of the Indian football team. A key feature of India’s play since then has been to keep the possession of the ball and building up from the back.
September 3, 2019 -
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Virgil van Dijk named finalists in Best FIFA Men’s Player award
In The Best Women’s Players Award category, Lucy Bronze, Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe have been nominated.
September 2, 2019 -
FIFA bans former Nigeria coach Samson Siasia over match fixing
Siasia was appointed Super Eagles head coach from 2010 to 2011. He was reappointed for a short spell in 2016.
August 17, 2019 -
Manchester City sanctioned for international transfers of minors, escape ban
Earlier this year, Chelsea were banned from signing players for two transfer windows for a similar rule breach - but the club are appealing to have that overturned.
August 14, 2019 -
FIFA rankings: India drop down to 103
In April, India had jumped to 101. Before that, the Blue Tigers had dropped six spots to 103 in the February edition after ending last year on 97.
July 25, 2019 -
Thailand coach Akiran Nishino wants to take them to 2022 FIFA World Cup
The 64-year-old Japanese manager was in no mood to waste time as he set high standards for himself stating that he would love to take Thailand to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
July 19, 2019 -
FIFA Women’s World Cup: US beat Netherlands to win record fourth title
The US finally took the lead in this Women's World Cup final just after an hour's play when Rapinoe scored the penalty to end as the tournament's joint highest goal scorer with six goals.
July 8, 2019