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Entertainment network Viacom18 launches dedicated sports channel Sports18

Entertainment major Viacom18 on Friday announced the launch of Sports18, the network's dedicated sports broadcasting channel. The pay-TV channel, available in SD & HD, will offer fans the best-in-class sports content in India. Sports18 will be the new home to the world's most premium sports properties, including the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, NBA, LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A, Abu Dhabi T10, and top ATP and BWF events. Apart from premier picks from the world of football, basketball, tennis, cricket and badminton, the channel will provide fans access to top programming covering international sports news, magazine and highlights shows. "We are pleased to launch a dedicated sports channel for an audience across demographics and geographies," Viacom18 Sports CEO Anil Jayaraj said in a statement. "Sports18 will strive to be India's most-coveted broadcast network by providing fans easy access to a comprehensive bouquet of international and premier sports content." According to sources, the

FIFA warned court of World Cup chaotic harm if Russia team played

Letting Russia try to qualify for the World Cup risked doing irreparable and chaotic harm to the competition, FIFA successfully argued at sport's highest court.

FIFA gets into streaming platform business with own soccer version

FIFA is getting into the streaming platform business with a soccer version of Netflix and Amazon Prime.

Qatar World Cup organizers admit workers were exploited during FIFA

Qatar provided no details of the abuses that involved subcontractors working on the Club World Cup and Arab Cup in 2021.

Biennial World Cup feasible, debate continues: FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has clarified at the 72nd FIFA Congress in Doha, Qatar that the global football governing body has not proposed a biennial World Cup and it needs more time to discuss.

FIFA president praises Qatar for efforts to address human rights issues

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has praised Qatar for the efforts it has made to improve human rights in the build up to the 2022 World Cup finals.

Ukraine war: CAS upholds FIFA ban on Russian football teams

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Friday rejected the request filed by the Football Union of Russia (FUR) to stay on the suspension of all Russian teams and clubs

When sportswomen become mothers...

The viral picture of Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof holding her infant, surrounded by her Indian counterparts is a portrait of what sport is and what women who play it go through together

Russian football federation appeals against FIFA, UEFA bans

The Russian Football Union (RFU) has appealed to The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decisions by Fifa and UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions

Ukraine asks FIFA to postpone World Cup playoff against Scotland

Ukraine is set to play Scotland in Glasgow on March 24, with the winner then taking on either Wales or Austria five days later for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar.

Russia will go to court of arbitration for sport against FIFA, UEFA ban

Russia on Thursday said it will go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to appeal against the decisions by FIFA, UEFA to bar Russian teams from international competitions over Ukraine invasion

Ukraine crisis: In the Russian offensive, sports is another casualty

Globally, teams banned, sponsorships cancelled. India's friendly football match also affected

LIVE: 26 flights over next 3 days to bring back Indians from Ukraine

After the first round of negotiations which took place on Monday and produced no tangible results, the sides had said they would meet again in the coming days

FIFA/UEFA suspend Russia from all football competitions amid Ukraine crisis

FIFA and its European affiliate UEFA have jointly suspended Russian clubs and its national team from all competitions for an indefinite period for the country's continued invasion of Ukraine.

Fines, bans from FIFA: Brazil, Argentina to replay World Cup qualifier

FIFA handed out fines and suspensions on Monday while ordering Brazil and Argentina to replay the World Cup qualifier

FIFA launches Talent Development Scheme, aiding member associations

FIFA has launched an innovative FIFA Talent Development Scheme (TDS), offering bespoke assistance to member associations (MAs) to help them achieve their full potential

FIFA links more World Cups to averting migrant deaths at sea

FIFA President Gianni Infantino Infantino said soccer was being dominated by the few who "have everything"

Robert Lewandowski beats Messi to win FIFA Best Men's player award

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award for the second year in succession on Monday.

No Ronaldo as Salah joins Messi, Lewandowski for FIFA award

Six-time FIFA award winner Lionel Messi and Robert Lewandowski are also candidates to win the award on Jan. 17

FIFA touts billions to be gained from biennial World Cups

FIFA is making a financial pitch to win support for biennial World Cups. On the day it hoped to hold a vote for the overhaul of the game before it was abandoned FIFA claimed Monday that revenue would jump by USD 4.4 billion to USD 11.4 billion over four years, according to parts of a presentation seen by The Associated Press. FIFA President Gianni Infantino has faced opposition from the leaders of the European and South American confederations as well as the International Olympic Committee. But he has pushed ahead with trying to convince the 211 member associations of the merits of doubling the frequency of men's and women's World Cups, increasing the status of FIFA and diminishing the window for other major sports events to dominate. FIFA commissioned market research firm Nielsen and the Open Economics organization to undertake research to show the game could be wealthier by playing its flagship events more often. It was presented in a virtual meeting hosted by Infantino from th