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Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

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

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The ICC is unlikely to take any action on Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint for alleged boorish crowd behaviour during their World Cup game against India in Ahmedabad on October 14,

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

India's chances of the hosting the Under-20 World Cup in 2019 have brightened after the overwhelming success of Under-17 World Cup which is all set to topple China-1985 as the best attended event in the tournament's history.

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Germany are the top contenders to win the 2014 World Cup with success now based on speed and dethroned champions Spain's "tiki-taka" tactics now a relic in modern day football, former Croatia striker Goran Vlaovic told Reuters in an interview.

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

roaring Luzhniki Stadium crowd, dogged defending and a dose of Russian luck saw the World Cup hosts to a penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday, though for some it also took divine intervention.

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

Iniesta retires from international football after World Cup exit

Iniesta retires from international football after World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain icon Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following the team's exit against Russia.

Friendlies: Spain lose to South Africa, England go down against Germany

Friendlies: Spain lose to South Africa, England go down against Germany

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Qualifiers Spain and the United States suffered blows in friendlies, the world champions beaten 1-0 by eliminated South Africa on the SoccerCity pitch where they clinched their 2010 crown and the Americans losing 1-0 away to lowly Austria.

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

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

'Unfair for Messi to retire without a World Cup'

'Unfair for Messi to retire without a World Cup'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Messi or Suarez should win World Cup if not Spain, says Luis Enrique

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Germany to stick with Flick despite World Cup flop

Germany to stick with Flick despite World Cup flop

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Germany coach Hansi Flick will remain in his position despite his side's dismal performance at the World Cup.

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Switzerland captain Alex Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami have been ruled out of their opening World Cup Group H game against Spain on Wednesday, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday.

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Football Briefs: Neymar on brink of record move to PSG?

Football Briefs: Neymar on brink of record move to PSG?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

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

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

Football Focus: Valencia report two COVID-19 positives

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

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

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Britain's first million pound player Francis passes away

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Former England forward Trevor Francis, Britain's first one million pound ($1.28 million) player, has died at the age of 69 after suffering a heart attack, his family said on Monday.

Poll Results, World Cup: Strange Similarities

Poll Results, World Cup: Strange Similarities

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

In Gujarat, the Congress must have felt like the Swiss in Doha. Suffering at the hands of both the BJP and the AAP, they seemed to lack a goalkeeper. In Himachal, although a victory for the Congress, the tenor was more akin to Spain versus Morocco. The underdog triumphed, points out Shyam G Menon.

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

Time for Spain to gain top spot says Xavi

Time for Spain to gain top spot says Xavi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

It is time for Spain to take their place at the top of world soccer by beating the Netherlands in Sunday's World Cup final, midfielder Xavi said on the eve of the clash.

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Under-17 WC final preview

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

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

Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup

Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The teams that have qualified for the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa.

Football Briefs: Indian football team gains two places in FIFA rankings

Football Briefs: Indian football team gains two places in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

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

World Cup: Chile coach wary about Spain despite big win over Aus

World Cup: Chile coach wary about Spain despite big win over Aus

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli is taking nothing for granted looking ahead to his team's clash with holders Spain whose World Cup defence began with a nightmare 5-1 defeat by the Netherlands on Friday.

Who Is Mbappe Hugging?

Who Is Mbappe Hugging?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Achraf and Kylian -- born within 46 days of each other in 1998 -- play for French club Paris St Germain and reserved their bromance for after the match.

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

FIFA WC: Germany just wants a win, not a big score

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

"It is important to simultaneously monitor the other game because you can adapt your strategy a bit accordingly," said Mueller.

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

German clubs returned to training last week with squads split into small groups and having to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

FIFA World Cup set pulses racing and ended with a young, exciting France team clinching the title.

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

PHOTOS: When Total Football made a mockery of tiki taka

PHOTOS: When Total Football made a mockery of tiki taka

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Images from the World Cup match between the Netherlands and defending champions Spain.

PHOTOS: Football world 'goes bananas' in solidarity with Dani Alves!

PHOTOS: Football world 'goes bananas' in solidarity with Dani Alves!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who was victim of racism during a La Liga match against Villareal on Sunday, found support from his football colleagues from all over world as they showed their solidarity on social networking websites on Tuesday.

Euros: Blend of youth and experience could help Spain prove doubters wrong

Euros: Blend of youth and experience could help Spain prove doubters wrong

Rediff.com31 May 2016

For all Vicente del Bosque's confidence that he has the right balance of experience and youth to return Spain to their familiar place on the winner's rostrum, questions remain about his best starting line-up ahead of Euro 2016.

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Fabregas hangs up his boots, to coach Italian club.

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

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New coach Hierro to carry on Lopetegui's good work with Spain

New coach Hierro to carry on Lopetegui's good work with Spain

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

New Spain coach Fernando Hierro plans to carry on Julen Lopetegui's good work as he prepares to lead his country into their World Cup opener against Portugal on Friday.

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Rediff.com23 May 2018

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

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Shakira, Pique reach agreement on child custody

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

According to local newspaper La Vanguardia, the agreement specifies that their sons, Milan, 9, and Sasha, 7, will move to Miami with their mother.

Can India end long wait for Hockey World Cup title?

Can India end long wait for Hockey World Cup title?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Former captain Zafar Iqbal believes it won't be easy for India to reclaim the hockey World Cup title after a hiatus of 47 years as the hosts are placed in a tough pool alongside Spain, England and Wales.