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FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'

Belgian police officers injured in machete attack

Belgian police officers injured in machete attack

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The officers were injured in the attack in the city of Charleroi, with one of them suffering significant 'wounds to the face', according to reports.

Davis Cup: Goffin sends Belgium into semi-final against Australia

Davis Cup: Goffin sends Belgium into semi-final against Australia

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Goffin's 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 triumph in front of a boisterous home crowd gave Belgium a 3-1 lead and sent them into a home semi-final against Australia who also wrapped up victory over the United States thanks to Nick Kyrgios's defeat of Sam Querrey.

Davis Cup roundup: Spain cruise, Serbs edge ahead

Davis Cup roundup: Spain cruise, Serbs edge ahead

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Spain, Sweden and Argentina reached the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup after sealing World Group first round victories with a minimum of fuss on Saturday.

2 Brussels policemen stabbed in suspected 'terrorist attack'

2 Brussels policemen stabbed in suspected 'terrorist attack'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Brussels is still reeling from IS suicide bombings at the city's airport and a metro station in March which killed 32 people.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Henin-Hardenne ready for comeback

Henin-Hardenne ready for comeback

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

The Belgian will face Nathalie Dechy in an exhibition match this weekend after being out for three months with exhaustion.

Karan Rastogi wins doubles title

Karan Rastogi wins doubles title

Rediff.com29 May 2004

India's Karan Rastogi and partner Yi Chu-Huan won the doubles title in the Grade I 40th Astrid Bowl Charleroi Belgian International Junior Championships.

France and Serbia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

France and Serbia set up Davis Cup semi-final clash

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

France will meet Serbia in the semi-finals of the Davis Cup after both finished off their last-eight ties inside two days on Saturday but Australia and Belgium were made to sweat.

Timeline of terror: From Paris to Brussels

Timeline of terror: From Paris to Brussels

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

European security officials have been bracing for a major attack for weeks, and warned that the Islamic State group was actively preparing to strike.

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

England, Russia face Euro 2016 disqualification if fan violence persists

England, Russia face Euro 2016 disqualification if fan violence persists

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body warned the English and Russian football associations on Sunday that if fan violence continued their teams could be disqualified from the Euro 2016 tournament.

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Euro 2016: 'Disgusted' UEFA investigates Russian fan violence

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

European soccer's governing body, UEFA, launched disciplinary proceedings against the Russian Football Union on Sunday after violence marred the end of Russia's Euro 2016 match against England in Marseille on Saturday evening.

Euro soccer round-up: Shock results shake big guns and more...

Euro soccer round-up: Shock results shake big guns and more...

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A weekend of surprise results across Europe's big leagues saw Bayern Munich's unbeaten run come to an end, Napoli knocked off top spot in Serie A and Manchester City toppled in the Premier League where Leicester City are the new leaders.