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Today's rugby news as New Zealand announce decision on Ian Foster's future overnight and chief defends out-of-window Test

These are your rugby headlines on the morning of Wednesday, August 17.

Wales Online

SC defers hearing of AIFF case after Centre says discussion with FIFA on to break some ice

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred till August 22 hearing on the All India Football Federation (AIFF) matter after the Centre said it is in discussion with FIFA over holding of the U-17 Women's World Cup in India.

The Times of India

SC asks Centre to take pro-active role in facilitating holding of U-17 Women's World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Wednesday asked the Centre to take a "pro-active role" in the All India Football Federation (AIFF) matter for facilitating the holding of the Under-17 Women's World Cup in India and the lifting of the suspension of the country's apex football body by FIFA.

The Times of India

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FIFA Ban: Supreme Court adjourns for 22 August matter relating to FIFA's suspension of AIFF

Supreme Court asked the Centre to take proactive measures to ensure the holding of the Under 17 World Cup and lifting the suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Thomas Tuchel £62m transfer decision leaves Chelsea star facing battle to achieve lifelong dream

The signing of Marc Cucurella from Brighton this summer ensures Thomas Tuchel can call upon two quality left wing-backs this season, but that will come with its own challenge ahead of the World Cup

Football London

Foster retained as All Blacks coach

New Zealand Rugby are keeping faith with under-fire All Blacks coach Ian Foster despite a string of recent Test losses which prompted calls for his sacking.

AAP

Explained: What FIFA suspension means for AIFF and Indian football

Should the ban continue, India cannot host the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup which is scheduled to commence on October 11 later this year. Luckily for India, FIFA has not yet announced an alternative host, providing the country with some hope.

The Times of India

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Lionel Messi defended after "damage" caused by past failures - "he is not Jesus Christ!"

Lionel Messi will lead Argentina at the Qatar World Cup later this year, but Gabriel Batistuta believes the Paris Saint-Germain star no longer carries as much weight of expectation

Daily Mirror

Women's FTP: Indian team to play 2 Tests, 27 ODIs and 36 T20Is in three-year cycle

According to ICC, the 2022-25 Women's Championship, teams will generally play three-match bilateral ODI series before the 2025 World Cup

The Hindu

Scotland venue vs Ukraine revealed as UEFA find out Nations League intentions

Steve Clarke's side face the Ukrainians again next month after they ended the Tartan Army's World Cup dream.

Daily Record

HI hopeful of avoiding AIFF’s fate

FIH delegation meets Odisha government and sports officials

The Hindu

Barcelona move pending, Gilmour options, Ziyech interest – Chelsea transfer exits latest

football.london takes a look at very latest news regarding the outgoings at Chelsea, with updates on Marcos Alonso, Emerson, Trevoh Chalobah, Billy Gilmour and more

Football London

Ireland all-rounder Kevin O’Brien retires from international cricket

He has decided to call it a day ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia

Irish Mirror

Tiger Woods needs to be the PGA Tour’s new boss

It's time.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup Watch: Jesus Out to Reclaim Brazil’s No. 9 Jersey

It's one of the biggest honors in football: Playing as the center forward for Brazil at a World Cup. Gabriel Jesus knows all about that, having been handed the No. 9 jersey at the 2018 tournament in Russia and — as every Brazilian is acutely aware — failing to score…

The Guardian - US

When Megan Rapinoe met Ada Hegerberg: ‘Euro 2022? Everyone was late to the party’

The Ballon d’Or winners come together to discuss England’s Euros triumph, next year’s World Cup and their teams’ sorority

The Times of India

CoA had agreed to conduct AIFF elections without 'eminent players' as per FIFA's wish: Sources

NEW DELHI: Hours before the FIFA ban, the Committee of Administrators (CoA) running football in India had agreed to hold AIFF's elections without giving voting rights to 'eminent' players as per the world body's wish.

Asharq Al-Awsat

FIFA Suspends Indian Football Federation over Third-party Influences

FIFA on Monday suspended the Indian football federation with "immediate effect due to undue influence from third parties", jeopardizing the country's staging of the U-17 Women's World Cup in October. World football's governing body called the infraction a "serious violation of the FIFA Statutes". The suspension will remain in place…

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The Hindu

FIFA suspends India | Centre seeks urgent hearing in AIFF case, SC to hear on August 17

FIFA has banned AIFF after citing "undue influence from third parties" as the reason

The Times of India

Centre seeks urgent hearing of AIFF case after FIFA suspends India, SC to hear on August 17

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday sought urgent hearing in the Supreme Court on the All India Football Federation matter in the wake of FIFA suspending India for "undue influence from third parties" and stripping the country of the right to host the Under-17 Women's World Cup.

AAP

Hand injury ends Trbojevic's NRL season

Jake Trbojevic's NRL season has been ended by a broken hand, leaving the Manly star without a game before Australia's World Cup selection.

The Hindu

Kapil Dev wants ICC to ensure survival of ODI, Test formats

‘It’s going the way as football in Europe,’ says the former India captain amid global growth of lucrative T20 leagues.

Dynamite News

Sports: FIFA suspends India's national soccer federation

The suspension of the All India Football Federation threatens the country's hosting of the Under-17 Women's World Cup scheduled for October 11-30. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Times of India

India suspended by FIFA, may lose rights to host women's U-17 World Cup

PANAJI: Hours after India celebrated its 75 years of independence, Fifa, the governing body for world football, suspended the All India Football Federation for “undue interference by a third party”, a first since the federation was formed in 1937.

AAP

Wallabies, Socceroos in Auckland weekender

Auckland's Eden Park will host both the Wallabies and Socceroos in a bumper weekend next month.

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