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FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Indian football hits new low with shock loss to Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

India suffered one of its most embarrassing defeat in recent years despite Sunil Chhetri's 94th international goal in his 150th match.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

While domestic leagues are hoping to resume when the threat from the virus has receded, concrete start dates have yet to be fixed. That leaves the issue of expiring player contracts, which are usually timed to finish at the end of a given season, as a potential headache.

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

IPL valuation skyrockets by billions in 2024!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The value of the Indian Premier League went up 6.5 per cent to USD 16.4 billion (around Rs 134,858 crore) in 2024, according to a report by American investment bank Houlihan Lokey.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

FIFA World Cup: Van Gaal vindicated as Dutch march forth

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

News conferences with the combative 71-year-old in Qatar have consisted of Dutch journalists criticising him, and Van Gaal telling them he doesn't care. On Saturday he again let the result rather than the performance do the talking.

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Praful Patel elected FIFA Council member

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel was elected on Saturday as a FIFA Council member. He is the first Indian to make it to the prestigious panel.

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The FIFA recommendations have talked about a unified league from 2019-2020 season starting with the existing 10 ISL teams and two others through sporting merit.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Teams that have qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

Following are the teams in eight groups for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in Qatar from November 20-December 18.

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

FIFA World Cup PIX: Ghana edge out South Korea in thriller

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Ghana and South Korea on Monday.

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Virat Kohli is very close to me, understands me'

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday.

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The first edition of FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in 2025, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Chhetri leads India's charge for World Cup qualification

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Chhetri's record against the neighbours is quite impressive, scoring four goals in eight matches including a spectacular strike from a free kick in Kolkata in 2022.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

Chelsea appeal FIFA transfer ban to CAS

Chelsea appeal FIFA transfer ban to CAS

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The Europa League champions were sanctioned in February for breaching rules regarding the international transfer and registration of players under 18. They were also fined 600,000 Swiss francs ($603,864.73).

How FIFA plans to boost women's football

How FIFA plans to boost women's football

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

FIFA said in a statement that it would work closely with member associations through workshops and special initiatives to "encourage female empowerment" through football.

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Talented winger Lallianzuala Chhangte "would not mind" stepping up as the next number 9 of the Indian football team, after talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri's illustrious career comes to an end in Kolkata on June 6.

The FIFA World Cup Quiz!

The FIFA World Cup Quiz!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

As hosts Russia and Saudia Arabia kick off the extravaganza, Harish Kotian and Ashish Narsale assemble a fascinating FIFA World Cup quiz.

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has been handed an ambassadorial role by the game's global governing body FIFA.

No match is worth risking a life: FIFA chief

No match is worth risking a life: FIFA chief

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Infantino warns against re-starting football too early.

Wenger to help unearth future football stars in India

Wenger to help unearth future football stars in India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger is set to visit India in the second week of October to finalise the setting-up of a central academy.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini

Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Swiss federal prosecutors are targeting former European football head Michel Platini in a widening of their probe into a 2 million Swiss franc ($2.1 million) payment arranged by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Friday. Swiss prosecutors have been probing Blatter over accusations he arranged a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) from FIFA to then UEFA president Platini in February 2011.

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

'FIFA dragging its feet in Afghan sex abuse scandal'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The former president of the Afghanistan Football Federation (AFF), Keramuddin Keram, was banned from football in June for life after FIFA's ethics committee found him guilty of abusing his position and sexually abusing female players.

FIFA had perfect response to complaining I-League clubs

FIFA had perfect response to complaining I-League clubs

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

FIFA has urged the agitating I-League clubs to work closely with the national federation

PIX: Check out 2022 FIFA World Cup Emblem

PIX: Check out 2022 FIFA World Cup Emblem

Rediff.com4 Sep 2019

The emblem's design embodies the vision of an event that connects and engages the entire world, while also featuring striking elements of local and regional Arab culture and allusions to the beautiful game.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sunil Chhetri stirred up emotions in his final international outing but the Indian football team just could not rise to the occasion as it settled for a goalless draw against Kuwait.

Time to allow women into stadiums: FIFA tells Iran

Time to allow women into stadiums: FIFA tells Iran

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Iranian women have been banned from stadiums when men's teams have been playing, since just after the 1979 Islamic revolution.

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.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

2023 Club World Cup: Jeddah named host city

2023 Club World Cup: Jeddah named host city

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The 2023 Club World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, soccer's world governing body FIFA said on Monday.

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Soccer: Turkish club president punches ref, arrested

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Koca entered the field and hit Meler when the final whistle blew after Rizespor scored a 97th minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Eryaman Stadium, footage from state broadcaster TRT showed.