European FAs to discuss alternative to Platini next week NYON, SWITZERLAND: European football associations will decide next week whether to pick another candidate from UEFA, as an alternative to their suspended president Michel Platini, to stand in February’s election for president of FIFA, a source... 16 Oct, 2015
UEFA defy FIFA and back their president Platini ZURICH: UEFA defied FIFA’s suspension of Michel Platini on Thursday when it said he would not be replaced as head of European football’s governing body and gave him its backing in the appeal process. But Nyon-based UEFA, which represents the... 09 Oct, 2015
England drawn with Scotland in 2018 World Cup qualifying draw Saint Petersburg: England will face old enemies Scotland in qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after they were paired together at a lavish draw ceremony in Saint Petersburg on Saturday. Both sides will also face Slovakia, Slovenia,... 25 Jul, 2015
Blatter could remain FIFA head if suitable candidate not found - report ZURICH/NEW YORK: Sepp Blatter could go back on his promise to stand down as FIFA president, a former adviser said on Monday, even as U.S. prosecutors revealed a plea deal with a past FIFA executive who told investigators about bribes and... 16 Jun, 2015
Henri Delaunay — the architect behind European Championship Himalayan News ServiceKathmandu, May 12:The idea of the European Championships was first thought of in 1927 by Henri Delaunay, who was the head of the French Football Federation. No one seriously entertained his idea, as football bosses at that time... 12 May, 2004
