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Sheikh Ahmad singles out two top contenders for FIFA president – ‘Sheikh Salman, Infantino the top choices’
WASHINGTON, Oct 27, (AP): The Kuwaiti powerbroker playing a key role in FIFA’s presidential race singled out two men as…
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Opinion
‘Shun egos to revive sports’ – ‘Be wise for country’s sake’
The Kuwaiti government issued a decision to apologize for not hosting the Gulf Cup. The tournament, which was scheduled to…
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Belgium cancel friendly match
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 23: Belgium Football Federation has declared that the Belgium team, which is third in the world based…
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FIFA and Adidas ties in spotlight – WC graft claims
BERLIN, Oct 21, (AFP): Allegations that Germany bribed its way to secure the right to host the 2006 World Cup…
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Ali Ahmed Al-Baghli
Of slander, blemish
THE decision by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) to suspend all Kuwait’s football activities under the pretext local laws…
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Sports
FIFA reconfirms presidential election in Feb 2016 – Platini’s status uncertain; reform plan would curb presidency
ZURICH, Oct 20, (Agencies): FIFA decided Tuesday to stick with its presidential election date in February, as uncertainty surrounded Michel…
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Sports
Platini hits back over FIFA payment row – Soccer body’s leaders meet amidst latest scandal storm
PARIS, Oct 19, (Agencies): UEFA chief Michel Platini on Monday admitted he had no written contract for a $2.0 million…
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No Gulf Cup here; MP wants special session
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 19: The Cabinet on Monday decided that Kuwait would not host the 23rd Gulf Cup of Nations…
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Kuwait
Clubs reject FIFA decision to suspend Kuwait – MP recommends punishment for clubs that violate country’s laws
KUWAIT CITY, Oct 18: In what seems to be the last attempt to rescue the situation, some sports clubs in…
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