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Platini rules out running for president of FIFA in 2015

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The UEFA president, Michel Platini, in Monaco confirmed Thursday he will not run for election for the FIFA presidency to be held next year and opt to start re-election for a third term as head of the European Federation. The French manager announced his decision at a press conference, having previously communicated to the presidents […]

FIFA confirms the outstanding penalty eight games Luis Suárez

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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has confirmed that the Uruguayan soccer player Luis Suarez was suspended for eight matches. Soccer’s governing body had sanctioned Suarez with nine games for biting the Italian Giorgio Chiellini. Luis Suarez signed for Barcelona this year completed his first match suspension still in the World Cup in Uruguay, Colombia, and will […]

Afghanistan football team beats Pakistan 3-0

The Afghanistan football team Tuesday managed to score three goals in a friendly match played against the Pakistan national team in Kabul.  The Afghan footballers scored a goal in the first half of the match and two others in the second half. Although a friendly match, it was the first international soccer event to be […]

Afghans hope Pakistan-Afghan football match to bridge trust gap

Pakistan has become the first country to send its National Football Team to Kabul to play an international match in the war-torn country in nearly 36 years. Afghans have attached hopes that the friendly match would bridge trust gap between the two uneasy neighbours. Pakistani team reached Kabul on Monday and is set to play […]

Warner: Bin Hammam could have beaten Blatter

The former FIFA Secretary claims that the Qatari could have beaten the reigning Presidents in the elections had it not been the financial mismanagement cases. “I must really extend sincere congratulations to my former colleague in FIFA for taking the battle all the way to CAS. This happened at a time when he was challenging […]

Premier League to have foreign players – Mir

The Federation official claimed that players from neighboring countries could part in the League in the next few years, with many team eager to acquire them. “We have the capacity to bring in foreign players in the league and in the coming years people will see players from Afghanistan and Iran playing in the PPFL.” […]

FIFA Delegation visit Pakistan

A panel of experts from Football’s governing body have journeyed to Lahore in order to survey the progress of the game in the country. "The visit is an honour for Pakistan and it will pave the way for further development of the football in Pakistan. Due to the continued efforts of PFF, FIFA has initiated […]

PFF Women’s course ends

The Federation organized a special coaching session for Women, which was successfully pulled off at the PFF House in Lahore. “This is one of the many coaching course the PFF has organised in year 2012 for the development of football in Pakistan which could not have been possible without the active support of FIFA and […]

FIFA to focus on India while Pakistan watches on

The Governing Body has made some sensational moves in backing the Bengal Tigers for the U-17 World Cup and are looking to invest in the country’s budding talent. India could be potential hosts for the showpiece event in 2017, while the Pakistan Football Federation is struggling to secure friendlies for the National team. Clearly, there […]

India’s football future depends on U-17 World Cup – Valcke

The FIFA official has backed the Tigers to host the 2017 edition, claiming that the event could be a major stepping stone for the sleeping giants. “India is a key market. We have a 10-year understanding with the AIFF. We share a long term vision, and will implement it,” said Valcke. “Obviously, the infrastructure will […]

FIFA 13 does not provide compatibility between PS3 and PSVita

Versions designed for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita of FIFA 13 will not be able to crossover on the different platforms. So that the items recorded in a version may not be used in the other.  This was confirmed in David Rutter Gamescom , which stated that "we have no crossovers inthe game. It’s something that, when you look at the priorities of what […]

India investing in youth football

The AIFF has again looking to invest their resources in youngsters, with the aim of strengthening the National Team in the future. Alongside FIFA, the All-India Football Federation are looking to improve football at grassroots level according to Technical Director Rob Baan. “In close cooperation with FIFA we will be able to open ten academies, […]

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