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Hottest Sporting Buzz: Former Germany 'keeper Wiese set for WWE debut!

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Former Germany 'keeper Wiese set for WWE debut!

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Former German international goalkeeper Tim Wiese is all beefed up now and set for a career in professional wrestling after making an appearance in the ring at a WWE event on Saturday in Frankfurt.

Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'

Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

David Beckham said the prospect of owning an Major League Football team in Miami was "exciting" after he was urged to help bring a new franchise to Miami at a meeting with key political leaders on Saturday.

Bale to be measured against Ronaldo and Neymar

Bale to be measured against Ronaldo and Neymar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Gareth Bale will have to find his place within a star-studded Madrid line-up quickly because the world's most expensive player is sure to be compared constantly with his new team mate Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Neymar.

Chinese whispers abound as 'brand Beckham' mulls offers

Chinese whispers abound as 'brand Beckham' mulls offers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Football icon David Beckham has lined up big money transfer offers from Chinese clubs as the former Manchester United star ponders over a future move after leaving American football team LA Galaxy.

I'd fix Torres in two weeks, says sprinter Campbell

I'd fix Torres in two weeks, says sprinter Campbell

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Misfiring Chelsea striker Fernando Torres needs two weeks of intensive sprint training and Britain's former Olympic champion Darren Campbell believes he can help the Spaniard regain his explosive pace.

Aussies not giving up on Beckham

Aussies not giving up on Beckham

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Australia soccer chief David Gallop was not surprised David Beckham's management denied he had any interest in playing in the A-League but said that did not mean there was no possibility of it happening.

Gerrard makes 100th appearance for England

Gerrard makes 100th appearance for England

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

Steven Gerrard became the sixth English player to play 100 times for his country when he captained his side against Sweden in their friendly international to open the Friends Arena on Wednesday.

China ropes in Beckham to revive football image

China ropes in Beckham to revive football image

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

China has named former England captain David Beckham as its first global football ambassador to revive the game's image which has been hit by a match-fixing scandal and an exodus of international stalwarts from the country's premier league.

PSG's Beckham proves he is not just a marketing tool

PSG's Beckham proves he is not just a marketing tool

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Paris St Germain lashed out at David Beckham's critics after he cleared all doubts about his conditioning and performance level with an excellent showing for his first start with his new side on Wednesday.

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former England captain David Beckham will visit Miami this week as he steps up his interest in owning a new Major League Soccer (MLS) team.

Contrasting transfer deals for Beckham and Samba

Contrasting transfer deals for Beckham and Samba

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Paris St Germain signed a cut-price David Beckham on Thursday while English Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers took a big gamble on the costly Christopher Samba during transfer deadline day.

MS Dhoni launches his own line of fragrances

MS Dhoni launches his own line of fragrances

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni joined the likes of Roger Federer and David Beckham when he launched his own signature brand of international perfumes at an event in Dubai.

Emotional swansong for Beckham in Paris

Emotional swansong for Beckham in Paris

Rediff.com19 May 2013

A capacity crowd chanting his name, the Eiffel Tower in the background: even by his own glamorous standards, David Beckham got a special send-off on Saturday as he headed into retirement with another title in the bag.

UK Olympic swimmer Daley named 'hottest hunk' of the year

UK Olympic swimmer Daley named 'hottest hunk' of the year

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

British Olympic swimmer Tom Daley's gruelling work-out regime seems to have paid off in more ways than one after coming top of Heat Magazine's annual 'Hottest Hunks' poll.

Beckham to retire end of season

Beckham to retire end of season

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The former England captain earned 115 caps for England, a record for an outfield player, and won the Champions League, six Premier League titles and two FA Cups with Manchester United.

Interview: Beckham not giving up on playing for England yet

Interview: Beckham not giving up on playing for England yet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

David Beckham looks ahead to the upcoming clash between PSG and Barcelona, talks of the pressures and pleasures of his new life in Paris, and the changing impact of his fame on his children.

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Wondolowski named MLS's Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

San Jose Earthquakes striker Chris Wondolowski was voted Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player for the 2012 season, the league said on Thursday.

Beckham to leave LA Galaxy after MLS Cup final

Beckham to leave LA Galaxy after MLS Cup final

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Former England captain David Beckham will leave LA Galaxy after next month's Major League Soccer (MLS) Cup final but said he intended to continue with his playing career.

Beckham's team deny FFA talk of Australia move

Beckham's team deny FFA talk of Australia move

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

David Beckham's representatives have shot down claims made by the Football Federation of Australia (FFA) that they were negotiating a move to the A-League for the former England captain.

'Be patient and give Van Gaal time, it is not easy being manager of United'

'Be patient and give Van Gaal time, it is not easy being manager of United'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has urged Louis van Gaal's critics to be patient by giving the Dutch coach time to spark a turnaround in his old club's fortunes.

Beckham banned one game for 'provocative behaviour'

Beckham banned one game for 'provocative behaviour'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder David Beckham has been suspended one game for 'confrontational and provocative behaviour' near the end of last week's loss to San Jose, Major League Soccer (MLS) said on Thursday.

Happy Beckham delights PSG in his French debut

Happy Beckham delights PSG in his French debut

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Former England captain David Beckham enjoyed a promising French league debut for Paris St Germain, riding warm crowd support in a late cameo during the 2-0 home victory over Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

PSG's Beckham may play next week's Ligue 1 tie

PSG's Beckham may play next week's Ligue 1 tie

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

David Beckham is likely to feature in the Paris St Germain squad for the first time when the Ligue 1 leaders take on arch rivals Olympique Marseille on February 24, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on Monday.

Beckham hopes to emulate Giggs and Scholes in PSG role

Beckham hopes to emulate Giggs and Scholes in PSG role

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

David Beckham does not expect to be a regular starter at Paris St Germain but he hopes to adopt the same role as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes perform at his old club Manchester United, the former England captain said on Thursday.

Beckham's soccer journey: From Manchester to Paris

Beckham's soccer journey: From Manchester to Paris

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Norma Godinho takes a look at the Beckham phenomenon that left many football fanatics wanting for more.

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Beckham's PSG salary to be donated to children's charity

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

David Beckham's salary at Paris St Germain will be donated to a children's charity in Paris, the former England captain said on Thursday.

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

Beckham signs up for last tango in Paris

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

David Beckham is poised to join Ligue 1 club Paris St Germain, Sky Sports News reported on Thursday.

Beckham trains with Arsenal to maintain fitness

Beckham trains with Arsenal to maintain fitness

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Former England football captain David Beckham is training with Arsenal in a bid to maintain his fitness, manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday.

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Eriksson agrees Al Nasr deal, eyes Beckham

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Sven-Goran Eriksson will try to convince former England captain David Beckham to join him at Al Nasr after the experienced Swedish coach signed an 18-month contract as a technical advisor of the United Arab Emirates club.

Flame for London Games arrives in Britain

Flame for London Games arrives in Britain

Rediff.com19 May 2012

The flame for the London Olympics burned brightly on British soil on Friday after David Beckham stepped off a special flight from the Games birthplace of Greece to light a cauldron with a golden torch.

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

From football to TV: Beckham to turn presenter for show on BBC

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

David Beckham has reportedly signed a deal with BBC One to launch his TV presenting career.

LA Galaxy set to lure Lampard with 4million pound deal

LA Galaxy set to lure Lampard with 4million pound deal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

LA Galaxy is set to offer veteran Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard the same wage package as David Beckham had in a desperate bid to lure the England international to America's Major League Soccer (MLS).

IN PICS: The most stylish men of 2012!

IN PICS: The most stylish men of 2012!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Men's magazine GQ listed out the 25 most stylish men of 2012. Here are some of them who made it.

Beckham helping Galaxy in Kaka bid

Beckham helping Galaxy in Kaka bid

Rediff.com1 Dec 2012

David Beckham has been helping LA Galaxy in their bid to sign Brazilian playmaker Kaka from Real Madrid as his replacement, the Major League Soccer club's owner said.

PHOTOS: World's highest paid footballers

PHOTOS: World's highest paid footballers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Barcelona and Argentine forward Lionel Messi is the highest-paid football player in the world, ahead of David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to France Football magazine.

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Swedish striker, who has amassed an Aladdin's cave of silverware that includes 11 league titles in four European countries, is LA Galaxy's biggest foreign acquisition since David Beckham in 2007.

No offer made for Beckham, say Paris St Germain

No offer made for Beckham, say Paris St Germain

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Paris St Germain have ruled out a move for David Beckham after the former England midfielder announced he was leaving LA Galaxy after next month's Major League Soccer Cup final.

Where next for Beckham after Galaxy exit?

Where next for Beckham after Galaxy exit?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Former England captain David Beckham, hailed as a success for soccer in the United States, will say his farewell to LA Galaxy in next month's MLS Cup final with one more mission yet to accomplish.

Beckham sad to see Capello go

Beckham sad to see Capello go

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Former England captain David Beckham has offered his support to Fabio Capello, the Italian who called time on Beckham's international career, after his decision to stand down as England manager.

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Beckham's MLS franchise to be called Inter Miami

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Inter Miami are scheduled to begin playing in 2020 at a temporary venue until their planned 25,000-capacity stadium - dubbed "Miami Freedom Park" - is completed a year later.