By Janhavee Moole Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Fifa's decision to suspend India's football association has cast a shadow over the future of the sport and its players in the country. The ban, which was announced late on Monday, may prevent India from hosting the women's Under-17 World Cup, which was set to begin on 11 October. On Wednesday, India's Supreme Court asked the federal government to take "proactive steps" to ensure that the suspension is lifted and the World Cup goes ahead according to plan. Fifa said it suspended the All India Football Federation (AIFF) due to "undue interference by a third party". This occurred after India's Supreme Court disbanded the AIFF in May and appointed a three-member committee to govern the sport. But Fifa's rules say its member federations must be free from legal and political interference. … [Read more...] about Fifa ban: India football body suspension deals blow to women players
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With annexation pledge, Netanyahu might have bitten off more than he can chew | Opinion
Next Sunday, U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman is scheduled to join a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Benny Gantz, and Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi. The purpose of the meeting is to resolve differences between the positions of Netanyahu and Gantz/Ashkenazi on the issue of Israel's proposed unilateral annexations of part of the West Bank; land captured by Israel 53 years ago this week. Sunday's meeting will be the second time Friedman has taken the unprecedented step of directly interfering in Israel's domestic affairs, in a manner and direction that has never been done before. Granted, U.S. ambassadors have always been very public figures in Israel. But they never became openly involved in disputes within the Israeli government—and certainly never to push a point of view that has been antithetical to the position held by successive U.S. administrations for the past 53 years. The topic of the meeting is, whether, and how much of the West … [Read more...] about With annexation pledge, Netanyahu might have bitten off more than he can chew | Opinion
Man Utd make ‘dizzying’ offer to Casemiro with star wanting to join due to one player
ten Hag slams 'naive' Man Utd after defeat to Brentford SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro after reportedly tabling a mammoth offer he simply couldn't refuse. But one player has also fuelled his decision to switch playing for the Champions of Europe with rebuilding the Red Devils. Related articles Conte hints Spurs could still make signings before transfer deadline What Casemiro has told Real Madrid pals about joining Man Utd According to the Telegraph , United are confident of wrapping up a deal worth around £60million in the coming days after initially offering Real £50m. After nine years at the Santiago … [Read more...] about Man Utd make ‘dizzying’ offer to Casemiro with star wanting to join due to one player