FIFA Appeal
AIFF intervenes to run stalled ISL after players' FIFA plea
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Following prominent Indian footballers' urgent video appeal to FIFA over the Indian Super League's (ISL) 2025-26 crisis, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced on January 3, 2026, that it would directly conduct the delayed season, offering relief amid stalled negotiations for a commercial partner.
The Portuguese Football Federation is mounting an appeal to FIFA to reduce Cristiano Ronaldo's three-match suspension following his red card in Portugal's 2-0 defeat to the Republic of Ireland. The ban threatens to sideline the 40-year-old for key World Cup qualifiers and potentially the tournament's opening matches. Portugal's case highlights a hostile atmosphere, physical provocation, and Ronaldo's clean disciplinary record.
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Cristiano Ronaldo received his first international red card in Portugal's 2-0 loss to the Republic of Ireland, prompting the Portuguese Football Federation to appeal the three-match ban to FIFA. The incident, involving an elbow on Dara O'Shea, threatens Ronaldo's participation in the 2026 World Cup opener. Coach Roberto Martinez defended the forward, calling the decision harsh.