With Nepali football at a standstill following NSC’s suspension of ANFA, the threat of a FIFA suspension looms large. But how do international bodies actually decide when to act?

New Nepal men’s head coach lost the chance to test his team at home against Hong Kong on Thursday. Now, Nepal’s AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers fixture against Laos, scheduled for March 31, is also at risk with ‘suspended ANFA’ raising hands.

The two bodies had been at loggerheads for months over ANFA’s decision to conduct the elections of its executive body early. The tussle now risks ANFA’s suspension from FIFA.

Bagmati defeated Gandaki by 170 runs in the other match of the Men’s PM Cup on Tuesday.

The National Sports Council asks the footballing body to submit a clarification within 24 hours after going against the order to suspend early election processes.

Clubs left in limbo as ANFA-NSC standoff over visas, elections and stadium access disrupts domestic and international fixtures.

FIFA has said nearly two million tickets were sold in the first two sales phases, with demand so intense that World Cup tickets were oversubscribed over 30 times.

Two teams stay unbeaten and eight have a shot at the title, while off-field legal battles add intrigue to ANFA’s expanded competition.

Laligurans Association Club and Friends’ Club Kopundole settled for a 1-1 draw in the other match of the day.

The court on Wednesday overturned the ANFA Appeal Committee’s decision that led to Three Star’s relegation from the A Division.

APF beat Manang 2-0 to remain top, Laligurans thrash Kankrebihar 4-1 as Haule nets fastest hat-trick of the tournament.

Responding to an email query from the Post, Wellington Phoenix said the league insurance would cover surgical and rehabilitation costs up to 20,000 Australian dollars.

Experts weigh in on the athlete’s decision to seek cure at the Qatar-based hospital while facilities in Nepal had offered free treatment.

There are three matches scheduled for Wednesday, all to be played at Dasharath Stadium.

Responding to the Post, Wellington Phoenix confirms the insurance payout will not cover the estimated $80,000 cost of surgery and rehab at Aspetar, but the club is backing her fundraising appeal and wants to see her back in yellow and black.

Jawalakhel scored three past Nepal Police, while Planning put four past Sankata. Both the winners kept a clean sheet.

Nepal’s all-time leading goal scorer and most-accomplished footballer has sought thousands of dollars in support for her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.

Neymar, who recently underwent successful knee surgery, has scored 79 goals for Brazil, the highest by any player, but he has not featured for the national side since October 2023.

The two heavyweights play to a goalless stalemate. Manang and Sankata also couldn’t score in the other match.

Both matches at the league on Monday—Satdobato vs Chitlang and Laligurans vs Machhindra—end in goalless stalemate.