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Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

Football Extras: Mueller, Boateng, Hummels no longer in Loew's Germany plans

Football Extras: Mueller, Boateng, Hummels no longer in Loew's Germany plans

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

FIFA World Cup: Germany coach out to protect reputation

FIFA World Cup: Germany coach out to protect reputation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The Germans suffered their earliest tournament ouster in 80 years when they crashed out of the first round at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. They were also eliminated in the Last 16 at last year's Euro.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

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Football Briefs: Maradona tells Madrid, give away Bale and bring Mbappe

Football Briefs: Maradona tells Madrid, give away Bale and bring Mbappe

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

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Here's why Italy's Pelle was kicked out of the national team

Here's why Italy's Pelle was kicked out of the national team

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

Italy forward Graziano Pelle has been kicked out of the national squad over his angry reaction to being substituted against Spain when he refused a handshake from coach Giampiero Ventura.

Chinese magnate to buy English soccer team Aston Villa

Chinese magnate to buy English soccer team Aston Villa

Rediff.com19 May 2016

A Chinese magnate has agreed to buy historic English football club Aston Villa, the latest in a series of investments from China into football worldwide as President Xi Jinping looks to make the country a global powerhouse in the sport.

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

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PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Isco scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launched an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley on Tuesday.

Football is no theatre and I'm no angel on the pitch: Costa

Football is no theatre and I'm no angel on the pitch: Costa

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Portrayed as a pantomime villain in some quarters, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has said he will not be changing his aggressive style of play to win new friends.

When Pelemania Gripped India

When Pelemania Gripped India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

The enormous structured global advertising machinery that surrounds every football game on the planet today? Pele was perhaps single-handedly responsible for all of it. By just being brilliant, captivating crowds, and behaving like a being from the future, doing things that STILL provoke oohs and aahs from watchers. Vaibhav Raghunandan salutes the Incomparable Pele.

Why this footballer was forced to leave hours after transfer

Why this footballer was forced to leave hours after transfer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

I arrived at Seville airport wearing a shirt with the badge of Ukraine. This journalist reported that I was wearing a shirt from a paramilitary group, whose badge is distinguished from the badge of my country, claims Ukraine forward Roman Zozulya.

Football Briefs: Former Portugal boss Bento named new Korea coach

Football Briefs: Former Portugal boss Bento named new Korea coach

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

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The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Football Briefs: Real suffer shock defeat, Everton's woes continue

Football Briefs: Real suffer shock defeat, Everton's woes continue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

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Get ready for the mother of all football transfers!

Get ready for the mother of all football transfers!

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Neymar's record-breaking 222 million euros ($263 million) transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain is set to be completed this week with the French club poised to pay his release clause.

Football Briefs: Vardy and Cahill call time on England careers

Football Briefs: Vardy and Cahill call time on England careers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

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I want City to play beautiful football, says Guardiola

I want City to play beautiful football, says Guardiola

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

New Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come to England to prove himself and wants to produce the "beautiful football" for which his teams are famed, he told reporters on Friday. Speaking at his first news conference since joining the club, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach said his personal learning curve would be steep as he came to terms with his new team and adapted to the rigours of the Premier League. "It's the right moment to come here and prove myself," he said. Asked if he could get City to play the sort of beautiful football trademarked by Barcelona, he added. "That's why I am here. I want to play the way I want. But wherever you go you have to adapt to the quality of the players. We have to find each other as soon as possible.

United is my last job in football: Van Gaal

United is my last job in football: Van Gaal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will retire from football when he leaves his job at Old Trafford, he was quoted as saying by The Daily Telegraph on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Villa makes surprise return to Spain squad

Sports Shorts: Villa makes surprise return to Spain squad

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Women's World Cup: Sweden, Netherlands storm into quarters

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

The Netherlands and Sweden marched into the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Sports Shorts: Pope Francis gets number 1 jersey from US football Hall of Famers

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

France, Brazil favourites to win World Cup: Messi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said defending champions France and Brazil are the favourites to win the World Cup in Qatar as they have a core group of players who have played together for a long time.

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

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Champions League: McTominay says Ten Hag has players' support

Champions League: McTominay says Ten Hag has players' support

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Bayern expect a top performance against Manchester United, says Tuchel

Football PIX: Bayern win Bundesliga title; Griezmann booed

Football PIX: Bayern win Bundesliga title; Griezmann booed

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The Bavarians have now won the German league title a record 29 times.

Sports Shorts: Alves fumes, Serena reigns, Indian women's hockey team thrashed

Sports Shorts: Alves fumes, Serena reigns, Indian women's hockey team thrashed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

World No.1 Serena Williams has held on to her top position in the latest women's tennis rankings issued by the WTA.

Football: Trinidad & Tobago rout India

Football: Trinidad & Tobago rout India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Riding on Darryl Roberts' brace, Trinidad & Tobago defeated India 3-0 in an international friendly at the Hasely Crawford Stadium in Port of Spain.

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Football Extras: Ronaldo secures Italian Super Cup; Chelsea agree Higuain loan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

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Football Roundup: Conte confirms Costa has no future at Chelsea

Football Roundup: Conte confirms Costa has no future at Chelsea

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

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Horror day on football field!

Horror day on football field!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Olympiakos coach taken to hospital, match abandoned after crowd trouble

Total football exponent and Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Total football exponent and Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

"Over the past weeks, Johan Cruyff has been undergoing medical examinations at a hospital in Barcelona. During these examinations, lung cancer has been uncovered. The examinations are still ongoing," the statement said.

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

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Teams prepare for Euros Julie Andrews-style

Teams prepare for Euros Julie Andrews-style

Rediff.com28 May 2012

The Austrian Alps have long been a magnet for hikers, adventure sports fanatics and 'Sound of Music' nostalgists.

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Twelve of Europe's leading soccer clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday but after 48 hours of massive pressure from fans, politicians and even British royals the six English clubs backed out

Football Briefs: Zlatan close to Man United comeback

Football Briefs: Zlatan close to Man United comeback

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

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Football Briefs: Bayern stretch Bundesliga lead with win over Bremen

Football Briefs: Bayern stretch Bundesliga lead with win over Bremen

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

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'The boys were extraordinary': Mancini hails Italy

'The boys were extraordinary': Mancini hails Italy

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Roberto Mancini was overjoyed with his Italy team after they withstood a late onslaught from top-ranked Belgium to win 2-1 and set up a Euro 2020 semi-final clash with Spain.

Football Briefs: Mourinho won't be charged; Juventus fined

Football Briefs: Mourinho won't be charged; Juventus fined

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

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