Sepp Blatter to attend Aug 25 FIFA ban appeal
The former FIFA president will appear in person at the Court of Arbitration for Sport against his ban from football.
Tue Aug 09 2016
FIFA audit chief Domenico Scala quits over threat to reforms
He says he was "consternated" by a FIFA Council move to control the nomination of members of independent oversight bodies.
Sat May 14 2016
Michel Platini quits as UEFA president after ban appeal fails
Michel Platini will resign as UEFA president after his appeal against a six-year ban from football activities, failed.
Mon May 09 2016
Infantino elected to replace Blatter: How the FIFA scandal unfolded
Following Gianni Infantino's FIFA presidential election victory, we look at how the game's governing body became engulfed in scandal.
Sat Feb 27 2016
Prince Ali the best man to lead FIFA - Peter Velappan
The former AFC sec-gen says it is timely that an Asian leads the world governing body for football.
Thu Dec 24 2015
FIFA scandal: Official urges Blatter not to go back on quit promise
The head of FIFA's audit and compliance unit said that changes at the top of world football's governing body were "indispensable" following reports Sepp Blatter might go back on his decision to resign
Mon Jun 15 2015
FIFA arrests are causing a journalism scandal in the Cayman Islands
The publishers of the Cayman Island's only daily newspaper had to leave Grand Cayman and seek refuge in Florida after an editorial in response to the FIFA scandal.
Fri Jun 12 2015
FIFA scandal spreads around the globe
The FIFA corruption scandal escalated Thursday as one suspect told of World Cup bribes and another promised to reveal an "avalanche" of secrets, including about FIFA president Sepp Blatter.
Fri Jun 05 2015
The reporter who exposed the FIFA scandal that toppled Sepp Blatter
Andrew Jennings set the FIFA investigation in motion, with a book in 2006 followed by an expos aired on the BBC's "Panorama" program that same year.
Wed Jun 03 2015
FIFA scandal: Australian football chief says 2022 World Cup race 'not clean'
Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy on Wednesday said the race for the 2022 World Cup was "not clean" and he has shared what he knows with authorities.
Wed Jun 03 2015
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FIFA scandal
Sat May 30 2015
Brazil vows 'vigorous' probe following FIFA scandal
Brazil will investigate with "great vigour" accusations that led to the arrest of seven FIFA officials, including the vice president of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Fri May 29 2015
What's a FIFA? Scandal unlikely to dent US football appetite
Still, the game known here as "soccer" is enjoying healthy growth in popularity. Will the corruption scandal at the sport's world governing body FIFA dent that?
Wed May 27 2015
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024