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PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The family's lawyer, Lola Dubois, accused Lucas Hernandez and Victoria Tray of depriving the Columbian family of their rights, and actions bordering on "modern slavery."

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

IMAGES from football matches played on Monday.

February's OTT Line-Up: The Bluff, Kohrra, Parasakthi

February's OTT Line-Up: The Bluff, Kohrra, Parasakthi

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

There's a lot of OTT entertainment in store this February. Joginder Tuteja lists the interesting line-up of movies and series coming up.

Football PIX: Japan Stun Brazil In Epic Comeback!

Football PIX: Japan Stun Brazil In Epic Comeback!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Japan staged a remarkable second-half comeback to defeat five-times world champions Brazil 3-2 in a friendly at a sold-out Tokyo Stadium on Tuesday.

Senegal win Afcon title after farcical scenes over penalty

Senegal win Afcon title after farcical scenes over penalty

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time and win the Africa Cup of Nations.

Mohun Bagan to face Kerala Blasters in ISL opener

Mohun Bagan to face Kerala Blasters in ISL opener

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant vs East Bengal ISL derby on May 3 as per tentative schedule

Manchester City owners snap ties with Mumbai City FC

Manchester City owners snap ties with Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

City Football Group, which owns several top clubs worldwide including English Premier League giants Manchester City, has pulled out of its association with Mumbai City FC amid uncertainty over the future of the Indian Super League, according to sources.

AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches

AIFF asks ISL clubs to send details of venues for home matches

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has asked Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to send the details of the venues where they plan to play their home matches by Monday noon so that it can start working on the schedule of the delayed season which is set to start on February 14.

New era at Stamford Bridge: Meet Chelsea's new head coach

New era at Stamford Bridge: Meet Chelsea's new head coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Chelsea announce Liam Rosenior as new head coach on contract until 2032

AIFF scrambles for ISL solution as time runs out!

AIFF scrambles for ISL solution as time runs out!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

AIFF asks clubs to confirm participation in delayed ISL

'It was a 10/10 day, Leo Messi'

'It was a 10/10 day, Leo Messi'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Wankhede crowd went in to tizzy when India's cricket God and the Argentine football captain came together on stage and exchanged pleasantries and presents.

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Beyond the three host nations, the highest number of applications came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

East Bengal drub Nita FA, go top of IWL table

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Defending champions East Bengal FC moved to the top of the Indian Women's League standings after handing Nita Football Academy a 5-0 thrashing, in Kalyani, on Friday.

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Football is such a beautiful sport, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn't being seen for my gender, but for my game.'

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Valencia coach Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Valencia coach Martin dies in Indonesia boat accident

Rediff.com28 Dec 2025

Fernando Martin, a coach with Valencia CF, has died with three members of his family after their boat capsized in Indonesia, Spanish football clubs said.

FIFA defends steep prices of World Cup tickets

FIFA defends steep prices of World Cup tickets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'There is football because, and thanks to, these revenues we generate with, and from, the World Cup which we reinvest all over the world.'

Tears at the San Siro: Jesus inspires Arsenal victory

Tears at the San Siro: Jesus inspires Arsenal victory

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Arsenal in seventh heaven with 3-1 win at Inter

All 14 ISL clubs give written nod for Feb 14 start

All 14 ISL clubs give written nod for Feb 14 start

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

The top-tier ISL will feature 91 matches on a home-and-away basis.

Want To Dress Like Gen Z? Take Tips From Reem, Jiya...

Want To Dress Like Gen Z? Take Tips From Reem, Jiya...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Gen Z has cracked the college dressing code. Comfort always comes first, but looking cute is non-negotiable.

Shot in arm for girls football in Udaipur

Shot in arm for girls football in Udaipur

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

This is India's first technology-driven residential football training centre exclusively for girls, the company has claimed.

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

Will Kolkata fiasco dent India's Olympic hosting chances?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) issued a statement clarifying that Lionel Messi's event in Kolkata was a private event organised by a PR agency and the federation was not involved in the "planning or execution" of the event at Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.

Relief or rage? Man United fans react to Amorim sacking

Relief or rage? Man United fans react to Amorim sacking

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Manchester United supporters had mixed feelings on Monday after the club fired Ruben Amorim, with some mentioning relief having grown weary of rigid tactics, strange team selections and confusing press conferences.

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 10th minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, giving them an agonising 2-1 victory over local rivals Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.

Champions League: Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt

Champions League: Man City stunned by Bodo/Glimt

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League match played between Bodo/Glimt and Manchester City in Bodo, Norway, on Tuesday.

FIFA's big move to fix ailing Indian football!

FIFA's big move to fix ailing Indian football!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

FIFA on Saturday launched its first talent academy for youngsters in India in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), aiming to provide advanced training to talented footballers in the country.

Ganguly approaches cyber cell over defamatory remarks

Ganguly approaches cyber cell over defamatory remarks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The accused reportedly made the remarks against Ganguly while interacting with a journalist.

Telangana CM Reddy 'Ready' for Messi Penalty Shootout

Telangana CM Reddy 'Ready' for Messi Penalty Shootout

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Hyderabad stadium decked up for Messi's Magic

Trump again: Stopped India-Pak war, denied Nobel Prize

Trump again: Stopped India-Pak war, denied Nobel Prize

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump has again credited himself for ending the conflict between India and Pakistan, asserting Norway controls the Nobel Peace Prize. He claims he deserves the honor for ending eight wars and saving millions of lives.

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Messi Thanks India After G.O.A.T. tour

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'...we carry all this love with us, and we will definitely return, hopefully one day to play a match or on another occasion, but we will definitely return to visit India.'

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Indian football in crisis: ISL clubs warn of shutdown

Indian football in crisis: ISL clubs warn of shutdown

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

No headway in meeting between AIFF and FSDL

AFC unveils Nations League to boost quality and revenues

AFC unveils Nations League to boost quality and revenues

Rediff.com21 Dec 2025

"By introducing a structured competition platform ... we aim to ensure consistent access to high-quality matches while addressing logistical and cost-related challenges faced by national teams."

896 Balls, One GOAT: Inside Kolkata's Messi Fan Zone

896 Balls, One GOAT: Inside Kolkata's Messi Fan Zone

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Between 9 and 13 December, the Argentina Football Fans Club of Kolkata is turning Aikatan, a cultural hub just a short walk from Salt Lake Stadium, into a full-blown Messi fan zone, drenched in Argentina's blue and white.

Why Messi left in 22 mins: Inside Kolkata's event failure

Why Messi left in 22 mins: Inside Kolkata's event failure

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

What should have been a landmark footballing moment in Kolkata turned into a cautionary tale on Saturday morning, as Lionel Messi's brief appearance at the Salt Lake Stadium was cut short amid crowd mismanagement

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester United have turned to one of their own, appointing their former midfielder Michael Carrick to steady the ship as interim manager until the season's end, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Messi to meet PM Modi, CJI, Army chief in Delhi

Messi to meet PM Modi, CJI, Army chief in Delhi

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The final day of the GOAT India Tour will also see Messi exchanging greetings with two members of the Indian cricket team at the Ferozshah Kotla Stadium.

Chelsea axe Maresca after stunning slump

Chelsea axe Maresca after stunning slump

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Chelsea parted ways with Enzo Maresca on Thursday, a dramatic fall from grace for the Italian who was named manager of the month for November before the club won just one of their last seven league games to fall out of the Premier League title race.

Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event sparks political slugfest

Chaos at Messi's Kolkata event sparks political slugfest

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Political parties in West Bengal, including the ruling TMC and opposition BJP, have condemned the organizers of an event featuring Lionel Messi in Kolkata after it descended into chaos due to spectators' inability to properly view the football star. Demands for action and accountability have been made.

Mamata apologises to Messi, fans after chaos at Kolkata event; orders probe

Mamata apologises to Messi, fans after chaos at Kolkata event; orders probe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Stating that she was shocked and deeply disturbed by the 'mismanagement' at the Lionel Messi event in Kolkata, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced the constitution of a high-level committee to probe the incident.