International Football

FIFA Appeal Committee reduces the sanction imposed on Peru’s Paolo Guerrero to a six-month suspension!

On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, the FIFA Appeal Committee decided to partially uphold the appeal lodged by the Peruvian international player Paolo Guerrero. The decision rendered by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee on December 7 suspending the player for one year was therefore partially set aside and the initial period of …

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FIFA World Rankings: At end of 2017, India stay 105th, Germany retain top spot!

Earlier in the day, the latest FIFA ‘Coca Cola’ Men’s World Ranking were released by the world football governing body and in the December rankings, India stay 105th position behind Georgia, but ahead of Kenya; while Germany stay top. India have 320 points, the same like than last month and …

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Normalisation committee appointed for the Malian FA!

The Bureau of the FIFA Council had yesterday, December 21, 2017, decided to appoint a normalisation committee for the Malian Football Association (FEMAFOOT) in accordance with article 8 paragraph 2 of the FIFA Statutes. The committee will be in charge of running the daily affairs of FEMAFOOT, reviewing the association’s …

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India Women’s U-15 suffer 0-3 loss to Bangladesh but qualify for final!

The India U15 side suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of hosts Bangladesh in their final group encounter of the ongoing SAFF U15 Women’s Championship in Dhaka today (December 21). After registering comfortable victories against Bhutan and Nepal in the first two matches, the eves met their match against …

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FIFA strengthens Official Sponsor line-up for 2018 FIFA World Cup with Mengniu Group!

FIFA has signed an agreement with the Mengniu Group, a market leader in dairy products in Greater China, to become the latest Official Sponsor for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The announcement was made yesterday, December 20 in the China National Convention Centre in the presence of Mengniu …

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VIDEO – Puma: The FUTURE is Grizi with special edition of FUTURE 18.1!

Shunned by major clubs for being too small as a young boy, Antoine Griezmann has achieved against all odds. From Macon to the world, Antoine Griezmann has written his own FUTURE. This special Grizi Edition of the FUTURE was designed with Antoine Griezmann’s personal insight, a player that perfectly embodies …

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Senegal sign a deal with PUMA ahead of 2018 FIFA World Cup!

The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF, Fédération Sénégalaise de Football) signed a four year partnership deal with German kit maker PUMA to replace UAE-based manufacturer Romai. PUMA returns to be Senegal’s kitting partner after having ended their association with the African nation in 2014, but Senegal continued to wear PUMA kits …

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Hyundai extends sponsorship of Olympique Lyonnais until 2020!

Olympique Lyonnais president Jean-Michel Aulas on Sunday had announced the extension of the clubs sponsorship and partnership with the Korean car manufacturer Hyundai until 2020. The official signature was held in the boardroom of Groupama Stadium in Lyon on Sunday ahead of the French Ligue 1 game against Olympique de …

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FIFA World Cup ticket sales proceed on FIFA.com – over 2,300,000 tickets requested since December 5!

Fans from all around the world can apply for 2018 FIFA World Cup tickets as the first window of sales phase 2 proceeds through the official platform FIFA.com/tickets . Until 31 January 31, fans can apply for individual match tickets for all matches (except for the opening match and final) …

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