Global Outlook

 The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the central government to work on lifting FIFA's suspension of the All India Football Federation (AIFF). The top court in India heard the case a day after FIFA suspended India's AIFF  for "undue influence from third parties." Third-party interference means that a member association of FIFA fails to remain independent.  Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said that the Indian government has already held talks with FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) after the suspension of AIFF. The apex court reportedly said, “On the request of SG Mehta, we ask Centre to take a proactive role to hold the U-17 World Cup and lifting of the suspension of AIFF be facilitated.” After suspending India's top football body, FIFA reportedly said that the U-17 Women's World Cup “cannot currently be held in India as planned.” According to the Supreme Court of India, the country should "have the ben...