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FIFA reserves at $4 billion after World Cup success; more to come in 2026

FIFA had reserves of almost USD 4 billion after a financially successful 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and booming hospitality and ticket sales at the 2026 tournament in North America are expected to add billions to the income of soccer's international governing body. FIFA detailed "exceptionally robust" finances in its 2022 annual report late Tuesday that saw the annual bonus of President Gianni Infantino rise by 620,000 Swiss francs (USD 673,000). His pre-tax base salary and bonus package totalled 3.6 million Swiss francs (USD 3.9 million) plus more FIFA-paid expenses and benefits. At the World Cup in November, FIFA announced record revenue of almost USD 7.6 billion for the four-year commercial cycle through 2022 that is mostly earned by the men's World Cup. FIFA said its reserves stood at USD 3.97 billion at year's end compared with USD 1.6 billion through 2021. "FIFA's financial position remains exceptionally robust and sustainable with a substantial cash base and sufficient reserve

After Fifa, Reliance to offer free digital streaming of IPL 2023: Report

After its free live streaming of FIFA World Cup on the JioCinema app, Reliance is reportedly looking to disrupt the live sports streaming market as it plans to do digital broadcast of IPL for free

From Commonwealth Games to Fifa WC, 2022 was a year of reset for sports

2022 was about one sporting great finally realising his dream and another bowing out after having done it all

FIFA reviews celebrity chef's 'undue access' to hold World Cup trophy

FIFA is taking appropriate internal action to address breaches of World Cup protocol by a celebrity chef who held the gold trophy on the field, soccer's governing body said. The chef, who is known as Salt Bae and is regularly seen with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, mingled with Argentina players and posed for photos after their victory over France in an epic game on Sunday in Qatar. FIFA describes the trophy as a priceless icon which can only be touched and held by a very select group of people, which includes former winners of the FIFA World Cup and heads of state. Following a review, FIFA has been establishing how individuals gained undue access to the pitch after the closing ceremony at Lusail stadium on Dec. 18, the world soccer body said. The appropriate internal action will be taken. The chef, who has a restaurant in Doha, was a regular guest of FIFA with VIP access during the World Cup and posted photos and video clips on social media. After Argentina's win in a penalty

Viacom18 bags 2024 Paris Olympics broadcasting rights for Rs 250 cr

Deal also includes 2024 Youth Olympics; will cover India and neighbouring countries

Amazon launches Prime Gaming service in India: Know what is new and pricing

Prime Gaming is a service exclusive for Amazon Prime members. It is available through desktops, mobile browsers, and Android app. Support for Apple iOS is coming in January 2023

32 mn tune into JioCinema to watch Fifa World Cup final match: Viacom18

If viewership of television (Sports18) and digital (JioCinema) were combined, the broadcaster said, then the Fifa World Cup saw 40 billion minutes of watch time being registered during the tournament

Fifa World Cup: Top five iconic finals that lived up to the occasion

Fifa World Cup final: Here's a look at some of the iconic finals of the football World Cup in the history of the game

2022 Fifa WC finale becomes SRK's first stop for 'Pathaan' promotion

'Pathaan', directed by Siddharth Anand, is scheduled to be released on January 25 next year

Fifa World Cup 2022 final: 32 million watched the match on JioCinema

Fifa World Cup 2022: Across Sports18 and Jio Cinema, the total watch time of the tournament was 40 billion minutes

Fifa World Cup final, ARG vs FRA: Argentina new champions, win on penalties

Fifa World Cup final, Argentina vs France Highlights: It was an epic finale as the match finished 2-2 in regulation time and 3-3 extra time after which Argentina won 4-2 on penalties to lift the cup

Croatia beats Morocco 2-1 to claim 3rd spot at Fifa World Cup 2022

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great's last appearance at the World Cup. The runners-up from four years ago secured another medal by beating Morocco 2-1 in the third-place match on Saturday. Mislav Orsic scored the decisive goal shortly before halftime at Khalifa International Stadium to ensure Modric finished on a winning note, if this does turn out to be his last World Cup match. At the age of 37, that seems likely, even if there are hopes he will lead his country at the 2024 European Championship. Josko Gvardiol put Croatia ahead in the seventh minute, but Achraf Dari evened the score in the ninth. It is the second time Croatia has taken third place. The team also achieved that feat in its first World Cup as an independent nation 1998. After becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals, Morocco's tournament ended in two losses. But the team's achievements in Qatar will be remembered for the outpouring of pride among

Fifa World Cup, 3rd place play-off CRO vs MAR: Croatia win, take third spot

Fifa World Cup, Croatia vs Morocco, third place play-off highlights: Josko Gvardiol and Mislav Orisic scored as Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 at the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar

Fifa WC, CRO vs MAR, 3rd place play-off preview: The last dance for Modric!

Fifa World Cup 2022, Croatia vs Morocco, third place play-off preview: It will be a match between the two losing semifinalists, two teams which definitely punched above their weight in this tournament

Fifa World Cup final, Argentina vs France: Know the date, time and venue

Fifa World Cup final: Know all the necessary details like the date, time, venue and live streaming options for the final of the biggest sporting event between Argentina and France

47 million tune in to watch first 58 Fifa World Cup matches on TV

Viewership grew nearly 11 per cent over first 48 matches and almost 51 per cent over first 19 matches

Super League case: European Union legal adviser sides with UEFA, FIFA

UEFA and FIFA should have backing from the European Court of Justice to block Super League, an EU senior legal adviser proposed on Thursday. Advocate General Athanasios Rantos dealt the blow to Super League promoters who want to break from traditional European competitions. He proposed the court recognize that FIFA-UEFA rules under which Super League should be subject to prior approval are compatible with European Union competition law. While promoters were entitled to set up an independent competition outside UEFA and FIFA, they can't also continue to play in events sanctioned by UEFA and FIFA without their blessing, Rantos said. Advocates general routinely provide legal guidance to the ECJ. Their opinions aren't binding on the Luxembourg-based court but are followed in most cases. Rantos acknowledged UEFA and FIFA could restrict competitors' access to the European market of organizing soccer competitions. But he insisted such a fact, if established, does not manifestly mean that

Morocco makes another World Cup statement despite loss against France

Yassine Bounou stretched out his arm with everything he had, desperately trying to get something, anything, in the way of the ball. It was no use. France substitute Randal Kolo Muani had come on only seconds earlier and with his first touch assured the defending champions of a second straight World Cup final, putting an end to Morocco's proud fight once and for all. France ended up winning 2-0 and will face Argentina for the title on Sunday. But it wasn't until that moment, in the 79th minute of an enthralling semifinal match at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday, that the two-time champions could breathe easily. My players gave everything, Morocco coach Walid Regragui said. They've gone as far as they could. It's difficult for them to take now. They wanted to rewrite the history books, but you can't win a World Cup with miracles, you have to do it with hard work and that's what we are going to do, keep working. The team that has provided the most improbable story of this year's World C

Fifa World Cup, FRA vs MAR, SF Highlights: Easy 2-0 win see France in final

Fifa World Cup 2022, France vs Morocco Highlights: Morocco gave had far more possession of the ball than France and an almost equal number of shots on goal and on target, yet they lost the game 0-2

Messi becomes highest goalscorer for Argentina in Fifa World Cup history

Lionel Messi broke Gabriel Batistuta's record to become the highest goalscorer for Argentina in the history of the Fifa World Cup. This was Messi's 11th goal