Platini 'very happy' as France move to brink of World Cup trophy defence
Michel Platini is feeling a sense of "pride" at seeing France in another World Cup final and is firmly behind Les Bleus on their march towards history.
Thu Dec 15 2022
Blatter suffers one last defeat over FIFA misconduct
"Mr Blatter breached the FIFA Code of Ethics since the payment amounted to an undue gift as it had no contractual basis." - CAS
Mon Dec 05 2016
Euro 2016: Portugal seek revenge for past agony against France
France have won their last 10 meetings with the Portuguese since going down 2-0 in a friendly back in 1975.
Sat Jul 09 2016
Football: Portugal celebrates Ronaldo's new epic
Fans exploded with joy as Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal completed their landmark win over Wales to reach the Euro 2016 final.
Thu Jul 07 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
Platini appeals against six-year ban
UEFA president Michel Platini has made a formal appeal against his six year ban from football at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Wed Mar 02 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
Qatar did not buy 2022 World Cup - Blatter
Sepp Blatter continues to distance himself from allegations of corruption and claims Qatar did not buy the 2022 World Cup.
Sat Feb 20 2016
FIFA museum to open on February 28
The multi-million dollar FIFA museum, the project of fallen world football chief Sepp Blatter, will open its doors on February 28 in Zurich, two days after the election of his successor.
Tue Jan 12 2016
Blatter: FIFA has abandoned me
Suspended president Sepp Blatter feels let down by FIFA and has reiterated his desire to continue fighting against his eight-year ban.
Wed Dec 30 2015
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
Football: FIFA bans Blatter, Platini for eight years
A FIFA ethics tribunal on Monday banned Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini for eight years saying they had abused their positions over a 2 million Swiss francs payment made to Platini.
Mon Dec 21 2015
UEFA president Platini to be suspended for several years
The UEFA president Michel Platini will be suspended for several years due to the ongoing FIFA corruption scandal.
Sat Dec 12 2015
FIFA seeks Platini life ban - lawyer
FIFA's ethics watchdog wants Michel Platini banned for life over a suspect payment, the European football chief's lawyer told AFP on Tuesday.
Tue Nov 24 2015
FIFA hits back at financial criticism
FIFA has defended itself against criticism of the lack of availability of financial information relating to its 209 member associations.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024