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FIFA president congratulates Hamidin

FIFA president congratulates Hamidin

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Hamidin Mohd Amin on the latter's success in winning a FIFA Council Member seat.
Thu Feb 02 2023
Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

Brazil bids farewell to 'king of soccer' Pele with 24-hour wake

Mourners lined up to see Pele's body in an open casket in the centre of the field at the Vila Belmiro stadium.
Tue Jan 03 2023
Pele dies: Brazil legend 'achieved immortality' -- FIFA president Infantino

Pele dies: Brazil legend 'achieved immortality' -- FIFA president Infantino

Pele leaves a legacy "impossible to summarise in words" but FIFA president Gianni Infantino believes the Brazil great "achieved immortality" after his death on Thursday.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem

Qatar looks to football, World Cup to kick obesity problem

Qatar has some of the world's most overweight populations, with about 70 per cent of adults falling into the obese category.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

Qatar's glitzy World Cup is ready and expensive

Gleaming new stadiums that cost more than $6.5 bln are ready, a driver-less metro system with a price tag of $36 bln serves five venues.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Soccer - Qatar World Cup ticket sales near 3 million, says Infantino

Soccer - Qatar World Cup ticket sales near 3 million, says Infantino

240,000 hospitality packages had been sold for the month-long tournament, making it the "most successful hospitality program ever".
Tue Oct 18 2022
Qatar World Cup audience projected to be 5 billion: FIFA president

Qatar World Cup audience projected to be 5 billion: FIFA president

The 2022 World Cup hosted by Qatar this year is expected to be watched by five billion people around the world, said FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
Tue May 24 2022
Soccer - Qatar will host a World Cup but not as we know it

Soccer - Qatar will host a World Cup but not as we know it

The logistical challenges facing organisers, from providing enough accommodation to dealing with unruly fans, will only intensify.
Tue Apr 05 2022
FIFA has finally acted against Russia, but it doesn't undo a long history of cosying up to Putin

FIFA has finally acted against Russia, but it doesn't undo a long history of cosying up to Putin

The decision to punish Russia for its aggressive war-making represents a small step towards a more politically forward-thinking policy.
Tue Mar 01 2022
FIFA president's speech reflects member countries' sentiments - FAM

FIFA president's speech reflects member countries' sentiments - FAM

FAM president echoed Infantino's sentiments, that FIFA World Cup is not being dominated by certain countries or small clubs.
Sat Sep 19 2020
FIFA approves revised 2019-2022 budget

FIFA approves revised 2019-2022 budget

The revised 2019-2022 revenue budget has been reduced from US$6.56 billion to US$6.44 billion.
Sat Sep 19 2020
2017's ten most powerful people in sports in Asia

2017's ten most powerful people in sports in Asia

These 10 big names have led their respective organizations with unparalleled passion and business sense.
Thu Dec 21 2017
FIFA president says Qatar World Cup not under threat

FIFA president says Qatar World Cup not under threat

FIFA president Gianni Infantino does not believe that the diplomatic crisis which has embroiled 2022 World Cup host nation Qatar will threaten its staging of the tournament.
Sun Jun 11 2017
FIFA confirms South America will have 6.5 places for 2026 World Cup

FIFA confirms South America will have 6.5 places for 2026 World Cup

Along with confirming the spaces for South American teams, the leader of world football insisted the 2026 World Cup would have 48 teams, up from the 32 teams in 2022.
Thu Apr 27 2017
FIFA agrees to expand World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA agrees to expand World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA has voted to expand the World Cup to 48 teams from its current 32.
Tue Jan 10 2017
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy

Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says

Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025
Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court

Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch

I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians

The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says

Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew

Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025