Justice Mudgal in FIFA governance committee

New Delhi, May 15

In a major development, FIFA has appointed Justice Mukul Mudgal (retd) as deputy chairman of its governance committee. The former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court, who headed the IPL spot-fixing probe, said he was aware of the development but hadn’t been officially informed yet. 

“I have seen it on the website, though I am yet to receive an official confirmation from them. I feel honoured as it is a big thing for Indian judiciary,” said Mudgal. The judge, who also oversaw the conduct of international matches and the IPL games at the Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium, hinted that he would take up the offer.

Mudgal’s engagement with the Delhi and Districts Cricket Association gets over after the second IPL qualifier on May 27. Recently, he was also roped in by the Asian Football Federation in a similar capacity.  

Luis Miguel Maduro of Portugal, 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. — PTI