Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by U.S. prosecutors, FBI

Blatter announced his decision to step down at a hastily arranged news conference in Zurich, days after police arrested a number of senior FIFA officials.

UAE issues law against doping in horse races

The new rule prohibits the administration of banned substances to horses and lays out strict penalties to offenders.

Europe should consider World Cup boycott to oust FIFA’s Blatter – UK

Blatter, 79, won a vote on Friday to serve a fifth term as FIFA president even as the soccer body is mired in corruption scandals.

Emirates to sponsor FA Cup for the next three years

The FA, which will rebrand the competition as The Emirates FA Cup, did not release any financial details.

Stock News: Qatar drops on FIFA World Cup probe, arrests

The Doha index dropped 2.3 per cent to a one-month low of 12,123 points in a broad sell-off.

Qatar remains 2022 World Cup host even as Swiss investigate FIFA officials

Several high-ranking soccer officials, including two vice-presidents of FIFA, were arrested by Swiss police on Wednesday.

Abu Dhabi eyes golf tourism to increase visitor numbers

The emirate is establishing a new committee to promote its golf tourism ambitions.

Visa, FIFA sponsor, expresses “grave concern” over Qatar workers

The announcement came two days after the pressure groups renewed their call on FIFA sponsors to put pressure on the governing body over the issue.

Lewis Hamilton Ends Final Bahrain Practice On Top

The Mercedes driver lapped the Sakhir circuit with a best time of one minute 34.599 seconds.

Etihad, Jet Confirm Sponsorship Of IPL Cricket Team, Mumbai Indians

The airlines’ logos will feature on the team’s shirts, and their branding will also be advertised in the Wankhede Stadium.

FIFA Presidential Candidate, Prince Ali, Demands Changes

He said the football governing body had seen “enough” in terms of all the problems and scandals.

FIFA is considering a request from the South American Football Confederation for hosts Qatar to play Ecuador a day earlier than previously planned

Qatar 2022 World Cup May Not Need Cooling Systems

Lower temperatures during winter will help do away with the need for cooling systems, a top official said.

Prince Bishop Wins Dubai World Cup

Prince Bishop, trained by Godolphin’s Saeed bin Suroor, completed the 2,000 metre contest in two minutes 03:24 seconds.

Soccer-Xavi Close To Deal With Al Sadd, Says Qatari Club

The 35-year-old has played for Barca a record 751 times since he graduated from the academy to the first team in 1998.

UAE Wins Hosting Rights For FIFA Club World Cup In 2017, 2018

The tournament is held in mid-December every year and was earlier hosted by the UAE in 2009 and 2010.

Football FIFA 2022 World Cup Final To Be Played On Dec. 18

The winter tournament is expected to last 28 days, instead of the 32 for last year’s finals in Brazil.

UAE Suspended Over Horse Welfare Issues

Under the ban UAE riders will not be allowed to compete for their country in any international events.

UAE Beat Iran To Win 2019 Asian Cup Hosting Rights

The UAE has staged events such as the 2009 and 2010 FIFA Club World Cups and the FIFA under-17 World Cup in 2013.

FIFA President Blatter Calls On Iran To Allow Women Into Stadiums

Iran is bidding against the UAE to host the 2019 Asian Cup and the ban on women is expected to damage their chances.

Bahrain’s Sheikh Salman Set To Win Asian Football Presidency Unopposed

Sheikh Salman will also secure himself a term as vice-president of soccer’s world governing body FIFA.

Cricket: Ashwin Has UAE In A Spin At Bouncy Perth

Ashwin came on early and bowled unchanged for his 10-over spell, picking up four for 25 to inspire India to a nine-wicket victory.

FIFA Taskforce Recommends Nov/Dec For Qatar 2022 World Cup

The taskforce suggested that the tournament be moved from June and July to avoid Qatar’s hot summers.

UAE Companies Are Biggest European Football Shirt Sponsors This Season

Firms in UAE and Qatar invested about 160 million euros this season, almost a quarter of the total spend worldwide.

Clear Bias Against Qatar, Says World Cup Committee Chief

Qatar has been fending off allegations of corruption ever since it was awarded the 2022 tournament.

Cricket: UAE Hoping To “Surprise” Opponents At World Cup

The only other time that the UAE team qualified for the World Cup was in 1996.

I’ll Protect Players And Listen To Fans – FIFA Presidential Candidate Prince Ali

The Jordanian prince also said that he wants to “make FIFA a model of good ethics”.

Aabar Investments Inks Deal With Manchester City Women’s Football Club

As part of the deal, Aabar will sponsor the team’s pre-season training camp and receive a certain portion of match-day advertising.

UAE Tops Global Sports Sponsorship Investment In 2014

In 2014, UAE companies, led by Emirates and Etihad, invested $163 million in shirt sponsorship, finds new report.

FIFA’s Blatter: Only “An Earthquake” Will Stop Qatar From Hosting World Cup

The FIFA President said that both Qatar and Russia will retain their World Cup hosting rights even as the football governing body voted to publish Michael Garcia’s investigative report.

Qatar 2022 World Cup: FIFA Ethics Investigator Garcia Resigns In Protest

The former US prosecutor said he had lost confidence in the independence of the FIFA ethics committee’s adjudicatory chamber.