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Russia and Qatar may lose World Cups 'if bribery found'

Around 14 FIFA officials and sports marketing executives are also accused of taking part in a sweeping kickbacks scheme involving a total of $150 million in bribes

Barcelona beat Juventus 3-1 to win Champions League

Barcelona is the first club that has been able to earn three titles in one season twice, after 2009

Chess (#1151)

Blatter was board member of FIFA 'ghost' company: Reports

An analysis of the company's accounts showed that it had a combined turnover of 172.7 million Swiss francs ($184.9 million) from the last four months of 2001 to the end of 2006

Things to know about the Indian-American in race to succeed Blatter at FIFA

Sunil Gulati has been a strong critic of Blatter and in the recently held elections he voted for Jordan's Prince Ali bin Al Hussein

Blazer details corruption in 1998, 2010 World Cup host bids

He also admitted that he and others "agreed to accept bribes and kickbacks" over broadcast and other rights to the 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 and 2003 Gold Cup tournaments for teams governed by CONCACAF

Shastri named India's interim coach for Bangladesh tour

Sanjay Bangar and Bharat Arun will continue to serve as the batting and bowling coaches respectively

Tendulkar, Ganguly, Laxman inducted in BCCI's advisory panel

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur took to twitter to announce the the induction of the three greats of Indian cricket

Sachin, Sourav, Laxman join BCCI's advisory committee

Trio to help team prepare for overseas assignments, help strengthen domestic cricket

Organiser of 2010 World Cup admits paying $10 million to FIFA

But denies it was a bribe to vote for South Africa's World Cup bid

Chess (#1150)

Mrs Viswanathan, who passed away last week at the age of 79, was "Sushila Aunty" to the chess community

Saina bows out of Australian Open quarters

World No.1 Saina failed to stick to her game plan and suffered a 15-21 13-21 loss to two-time All England Champion and fifth seed Shixian

French Open: Paes wins, Bopanna loses in mixed doubles

Paes-Hingis totally outclassed Russian Alla Kudryavtseva and her Colombian partner Juan Sebastian Cabal 6-2, 6-3 to enter the second round of the clay court Major

Dissecting the root of corruption at FIFA

Before football body to elect its president today, current chief Blatter calls charges humiliating for the game but refuses to step down

Bindra earns India another quota place for Rio Olympics

If Bindra could make it to Rio, it will be his fifth consecutive Olympic Games

South Africa allegedly paid $10 million to host FIFA World Cup: US

An indictment unsealed in New York alleges that former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner, 72, diverted a "substantial portion" of the funds for his personal use

Brilliant Mumbai capture 2nd IPL title, crush CSK by 41 runs

Mumbai had won their first title in 2013 at this very venue, defeating the same rivals

BCCI yet to take a call on CLT20

We have not done away with the Champions League T20. We will take a call in the interest of cricket, says BCCI secretary

No decision on Ganguly's appointment yet: BCCI secretary

Anurag Thakur, who is expected to meet president Jagmohan Dalmiya said that an announcement on support staff is on the cards

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