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India keep 157th spot in FIFA rankings

India have slipped no further than their 157th spot in the FIFA world rankings because of no action on the international football circuit.
Malaysia, who shared the 157th position with India earlier, however, have slipped further five places.

India's Asian rankings hasn't also been affected, remaining on number 32. Iran lead the continental rankings while Australia (39), Uzbekistan (45), Japan (46) and South Korea (51) follow.

Sri Lanka (145) and Bangladesh (151) are ahead of India in the world charts, indicating a steady fall of fortunes. But with Pakistan, Nepal and Maldives lying below the Indian team, there may be something to cheer for.

India's next challenge at the international level would be qualifiers for the Olympics in Beijing in 2008. India face Myanmar on the home-and-away format.

At the top of the ranking table, Brazil maintain their number one position, followed by World Cup winners Italy on No 2. Argentina and France follow in at three and four respectively.

World Cup semi-finallists Germany moved up one place to capture the fifth spot, toppling England who previously held the position.

Collina in the Maldives for Tsunami Victims

World renowned Italian football referee Pierluigi Collina has arrived in the Maldives on invitation by Haveeru Daily to referee a charity match to contribute aid to victims of the 2004 tsunami.

He was greeted at the Male` International Airport by Dr. Mohamed Zahir Hussain, Chairman of Haveeru Daily, senior staff of Haveeru and sports officials. Speaking to reporters, Collina said he accepted Haveeru’s invitation because he understood the importance of helping victims of the tsunami.

“It’s a very significant match. Previously, I have contributed to another match with the same purpose, which was played in Barcelona. So I can understand the significance here. It is my honour to be able to help such a small country as the Maldives”, Collina said.

He expressed delight on his arrival to the Maldives and said that he had wanted to accept a previous invitation extended by Haveeru Daily.“I couldn’t make it because it was the Italian League season. But I’m very happy that I’m here now. I intend to make everyone happy through this match”, Collina explained.The referee of the only World Cup finals played in Asia said he knew about the Maldivian love for football.

“Football is the most popular sport among Maldivians. The fact that Maldivian referee Mohamed Saeed was with me at the World Cup match between Argentina and England is also proof of this. It was a tough match. Saeed is a close friend of mine”, Collina said.Collina will referee the charity football match organised by Haveeru to contribute aid to victims of the 2004 tsunami. The match will be played on Sunday. He will also attend the Haveeru Sports Award Night as a special guest on Monday.