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Dutch take winning form into Qatar as legitimate contenders

The Dutch have been runners-up 3 times and are one of the form teams going into 2022 finals, with high hopes of turning silver to gold.

England desperate to shed ‘nearly men’ tag ahead of World Cup in Qatar

England under Gareth Southgate is the latest to own that unwanted label as they head to the Qatar World cup finals still saddled with ending an interminable wait for silverware.

Swiss prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-FIFA president Blatte, former UEFA chief Platini

Switzerland's Federal Criminal Court had cleared the two in July after a seven-year investigation in which both were booted out of the sport.

Indonesia to demolish & rebuild football stadium where stampede killed over 130 people

Indonesia and FIFA agreed to form a joint task-force in the wake of the stadium tragedy, and as the country prepares to host the Under-20 World Cup next year.

Mia Bhuta to become 1st US player of Indian descent to play in FIFA women’s U-17 World Cup

Bhuta is a key player of the USA team which begins its campaign against India on Tuesday. She is one of the most experienced players, having capped 10 times for the U-17 national team.

‘Captain Fantastic’ — FIFA launches docuseries on Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri

Chhetri is the third-highest goal-scorer among active players in international football with 84 goals, only behind Lionel Messi (90) and Cristiano Ronaldo (117).

BJP’s Kalyan Chaubey defeats Bhaichung Bhutia to be AIFF president, first player to hold post

Elections finally took place after two years but not before the AIFF faced a ban by FIFA for violating its statutes.

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension, U-17 Women’s World Cup 2022 to take place in India as planned

The decision comes after FIFA received confirmation that the mandate of the committee of administrators that was to assume the powers of the AIFF Executive Committee had been terminated.

‘Hope it facilitates lifting of FIFA ban’ — SC scraps panel it appointed to monitor Indian football

FIFA suspended Indian football body AIFF for 'undue influence from 3rd parties'. Centre urged SC to hand over control of AIFF to its administration & virtually accepted FIFA demands.

Centre urges SC to end Committee of Administrators’ tenure, handover control to AIFF

Filing an affidavit, the Centre noted FIFA's concerns with the administration and management of AIFF, which should be conducted by an elected body rather than by a third party.

On Camera

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.