May 15, 2016 8:44 PM

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Justice Mukul Mudgal appointed as deputy chairman of FIFA governance committee

In a major development for Indian football and judiciary, world governing body FIFA has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal as deputy chairman of its governance committee.The former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana, who headed the IPL spot-fixing probe, said that he is aware of his appointment. Mudgal told PTI that he has seen it on the website though he was yet to receive an official confirmation from FIFA. He said he feels honoured as it is a big thing for Indian judiciary. Mudgal, who is also involved in overseeing the conduct of international cricket matches and IPL games at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi, hinted that he would take up the offer.Portuguese Luis Miguel Maduro, who is a former European Court of Justice Advocate General, will head FIFA's governance committee. Mudgal and Maduro will also head FIFA's International Review Committee, which will assess all major decisions. Mexico City hosted the 66th FIFA Congress where newly elected president Gianni Infantino moved a slew of resolutions and promised massive reforms.

May 15, 2016 6:00 PM

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Justice Mukul Mudgal appointed as deputy chairman of FIFA governance committee

In a major development for Indian football and judiciary, world governing body FIFA has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal as deputy chairman of its governance committee.<br/><br/>The former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana, who headed the IPL spot-fixing probe, said that he is aware of his appointment. Mudgal told PTI that he has seen it on the website though he was yet to receive an official confirmation from FIFA. He said he feels honoured as it is a big thing for Indian judiciary. <br/><br/>Mudgal, who is also involved in overseeing the conduct of international cricket matches and IPL games at the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium in Delhi, hinted that he would take up the offer.<br/><br/>Portuguese Luis Miguel Maduro, who is a former European Court of Justice Advocate General, will head FIFA's governance committee. Mudgal and Maduro will also head FIFA's International Review Committee, which will assess all major decisions. <br/><br/>Mexico City hosted the 66th FIFA Congress where newly elected president Gianni Infantino moved a slew of resolutions and promised massive reforms.

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