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Zinedine Zidane to coach France after FIFA World Cup?

Zinedine Zidane to coach France after FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Zinedine Zidane is expected to take over as France's head coach after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following the departure of Didier Deschamps after 14 years in charge.

Umran could be KKR's 'X-factor' in IPL 2026: Narine

Umran could be KKR's 'X-factor' in IPL 2026: Narine

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Tearaway pacer Umran Malik is set for his KKR debut in IPL 2026 after missing last season due to a hip injury.

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

How Lakshya Turned Olympic Heartbreak Into Fresh Start

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Olympic heartbreak sapped motivation, fitness reset and mental clarity revived game: Lakshya

Flintoff in England's backroom staff for T20 WC; possible candidacy for head coach job?

Flintoff in England's backroom staff for T20 WC; possible candidacy for head coach job?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Andrew Flintoff has been added to England's backroom staff for the upcoming T20 World Cup, and ECB managing director Rob Key viewed it as a portend to the former all-rounder's potential candidacy to the team's head coach role.

More changes in backroom staff as Djokovic splits with fitness coach

More changes in backroom staff as Djokovic splits with fitness coach

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Djokovic skipped the Madrid Open this year to focus on the Grand Slams and the upcoming Paris Olympics, but plans to compete in Rome.

Tottenham appoint Brentford's Frank as manager

Tottenham appoint Brentford's Frank as manager

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Thomas Frank will take charge of a club that will take part in next year's Champions League after they won the Europa League last month in Bilbao.

Childhood coach says Hussey key to Ayush's success

Childhood coach says Hussey key to Ayush's success

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'He has helped him a lot... Also MS Dhoni's actions speak louder than words - he backs everyone.'

I'm far from quitting, says Man United boss

I'm far from quitting, says Man United boss

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Man United boss Amorim says he has no plans to quit

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Where It Began For MI And Ended For DC

Rediff.com22 May 2025

The fortunes of Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals changed quite dramatically after their clash on April 13, when MI held their nerve in a tense finish to pull off a remarkable win.

'Man City don't deserve any perks, not even a watch!'

'Man City don't deserve any perks, not even a watch!'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Manchester City's players and staff do not deserve any performance bonuses that may come their way from this year's Club World Cup, manager Pep Guardiola said on Friday.

West Ham sack head coach Lopetegui

West Ham sack head coach Lopetegui

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Graham Potter is in talks to replace Lopetegui, according to British media reports, and the former Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion manager is expected to take charge of West Ham for their FA Cup third-round game at Aston Villa on Friday.

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Why Abu Dhabi break, Bengaluru golf trip did England no good

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Vaughan wants England management to take inspiration from Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Gambhir's Choices Face BCCI Roadblocks

Gambhir's Choices Face BCCI Roadblocks

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

The head coach gets to pick the support staff, and Gambhir is no exception. However, the board has reportedly nixed his first choices for bowling and fielding coaches.

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Perform or perish for Samson as India eye T20 series sweep

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Playing as the opener, Sanju Samson has made just 39 runs in the first two T20 Internationals against Bangladesh.

'What sets Virat apart is his mental strength'

'What sets Virat apart is his mental strength'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'It is phenomenal to see an individual who has had his low points bouncing back and playing like this.'

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

When Kohli's India Conquered Australia

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

After several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.

England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup

England rope in Hussey, Saker as consultants for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

England have added former Australia batsman Michael Hussey and the ex-bowling coach David Saker to their backroom staff for the Twenty20 World Cup.

An Indian at the FIFA World Cup

An Indian at the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The 48-year-old has previously also worked with Chelsea FC, one of the top clubs in Europe; he has also played an important role in fine-tuning the Chelsea squads that won the UEFA Champions League in the 2011-12 and 2020-21 seasons.

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

Can Rutu Produce Dhoni Magic This IPL?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The talent is in plenty in this squad and if this machine runs smoothly, a sixth IPL trophy will be at touching distance for Thala and Co.

IPL 2021: Australia pacer Ellis joins Punjab Kings

IPL 2021: Australia pacer Ellis joins Punjab Kings

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Australia pace bowler Nathan Ellis will join Punjab Kings for the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament, the team said late on Friday.

PIX: Napoli claim Serie A title after 33 years!

PIX: Napoli claim Serie A title after 33 years!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

But after an exceptional transfer window and with Luciano Spalletti at the helm, Napoli dominated the title race while their main rivals all suffered slumps during the season.

Borussia Dortmund players test negative for coronavirus

Borussia Dortmund players test negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com4 May 2020

German club Borussia Dortmund said all members of the professional squad and staff tested negative during the first series of coronavirus test adding that "further tests will follow" to ensure the largest possible degree of certainty.

Australians cleared to play in IPL in UAE

Australians cleared to play in IPL in UAE

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Australia's scheduled one-day international series against Afghanistan in India has been postponed, the cricket boards of the competing countries said on Sunday, leaving players free to fulfil their Indian Premier League (IPL) commitments.

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Soccer: Bale confirms Real Madrid departure

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

West Ham's Zouma given 180 hours of community service for kicking his cat

Finch says Aussies should put national duty ahead of IPL

Finch says Aussies should put national duty ahead of IPL

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

Pat Cummins, David Warner and Glenn Maxwell were among seven players with IPL contracts who have decided not to go on back-to-back tours of the Caribbean and Bangladesh in July and August, while Steve Smith will miss the trips through injury.

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols

Premier League clubs agree matchday protocols

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

According to media reports clubs will also respect a minute's silence for those who have died during the pandemic and kits will include a heart-shaped badge in honour of NHS and frontline staff during the crisis.

'These players are going from bubble to bubble, from quarantine to quarantine'

'These players are going from bubble to bubble, from quarantine to quarantine'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

'The Indian players are going from this bubble to an even tighter bubble.' 'Ten days more of quarantine would do their heads in.'

Brazil players back rape-accused Neymar

Brazil players back rape-accused Neymar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'But I think this is going to be cleared up as soon as possible and I believe in Neymar's innocence. We the players and the backroom staff are going to support him so that it doesn't have any effect on the field'

Warne to mentor Rajasthan Royals' youngsters

Warne to mentor Rajasthan Royals' youngsters

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

As a 'Team Mentor', Warne will work alongside head coach Andrew McDonald. The two were teammates in Victoria from 2003-07.

Mourinho will 'unfriend' Drogba for 90 minutes of Champions League action

Mourinho will 'unfriend' Drogba for 90 minutes of Champions League action

Rediff.com23 Feb 2014

There is will be no friendship with Didier Drogba declared Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. Chelsea will find it strange to be up against their Champions League-winning hero Drogba in Wednesday's clash with Galatasaray, said Mourinho.

Bournemouth's keeper tests positive for COVID-19

Bournemouth's keeper tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Ramsdale had returned to training when the Premier League allowed clubs to conduct sessions in small groups with players adhering to social distancing guidelines.

5 blunders that cost Moyes his job at Manchester United

5 blunders that cost Moyes his job at Manchester United

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

David Moyes could probably quote a list of excuses explaining why he failed at Manchester United but ultimately it was a series of self-inflicted blunders that led to his dismissal after less than 10 months in charge of the outgoing English champions.

Villas-Boas bares his heart over split with Mourinho

Villas-Boas bares his heart over split with Mourinho

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Extra spice was added to Tottenham's clash with Chelsea on Saturday after Andre Villas-Boas said he went into management when his coaching ambitions were thwarted by Jose Mourinho at Inter Milan.

Indian football team rewrite history

Indian football team rewrite history

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

The Indian Football team have now broken all records having won eight games on the trot since the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers Playoff Round 1 match against Laos on June 2, 2016.

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

RCB bring in Hasaranga; Katich steps down as coach

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Sri Lankans Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were included in the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad for the second leg of the IPL in UAE, starting next month.

Liverpool appoint Keen as first team coach

Liverpool appoint Keen as first team coach

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

Liverpool appointed Kevin Keen as first team coach on Sunday as part of manager Kenny Dalglish's reorganisation of his backroom staff.

Beckham probably too old for England: Capello

Beckham probably too old for England: Capello

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

England manager Fabio Capello has effectively signalled the end of former captain David Beckham's international career. Ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Hungary at Wembley, Capello told ITV Sport the Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder is "probably a bit too old" to play for England again.

Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

Bournemouth player tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 May 2020

A Bournemouth player was one of two people working for English Premier League clubs who tested positive for coronavirus following a second batch of testing, the club said on Sunday. Bournemouth did not disclose the player's identity but said he would self isolate for seven days in line with league protocols before another test is conducted.

Mark Hughes faces two-game touchline ban

Mark Hughes faces two-game touchline ban

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes is facing a two-game touchline ban for saying that referee Mark Clattenburg's decision to red card Craig Bellamy on Saturday was premeditated.