News for '-futsal'

AIFF Begins Process to Form National Players' Association

AIFF Begins Process to Form National Players' Association

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The NPA office bearers will include a chairperson, treasurer and a secretary. A minimum of one office bearer in the NPA board shall be a woman, as per the AIFF Constitution.

Some Relief For Referees Amid ISL Uncertainty!

Some Relief For Referees Amid ISL Uncertainty!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Grappling with unprecedented uncertainty over the fate of the upcoming Indian Super League (ISL) season, the AIFF on Saturday moved in to "calm" fears among its referees, assuring them that their contracts will be renewed "as per established procedure."

Figo calls Premier Futsal 'complete failure'

Figo calls Premier Futsal 'complete failure'

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Luis Figo has parted ways with Premier Futsal

Ronaldinho, Giggs in star-studded Premier Futsal

Ronaldinho, Giggs in star-studded Premier Futsal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Football superstars Ronaldinho, Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes will showcase their skills in front of Indian fans when the Premier Futsal begins amid hype and anticipation in Chennai on Friday. The inaugural season of Premier Futsal, touted to be the world's first multi-national league, will kick off with some of most well known footballers rubbing shoulders will some of the leading futsallers in the world. The first match-day of the inaugural season will see Falcao's Chennai 5's go against Giggs' Mumbai 5's. The second game of the opening day would be Ronaldinho's Goa 5's vs Hernan Crespo's Kolkata 5's.

Virat Kohli-backed Premier Futsal unsanctioned: AIFF

Virat Kohli-backed Premier Futsal unsanctioned: AIFF

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

The All India Football Federation said on Sunday that the unsanctioned Premier Futsal, scheduled to begin on July 15, will create unnecessary issues and also expressed serious doubts about the survival of the tournament.

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The AIFF also asked its state units not to allow their players to participate in the 'unauthorised and unofficial Futsal league'.

Will AIFF take legal action against Premier Futsal League?

Will AIFF take legal action against Premier Futsal League?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The All India Football Federation is considering 'legal action' against organisers of Premier Futsal League, headed by legendary Portuguese playmaker Luis Figo.

'Futsal is a combination of speed and skills'

'Futsal is a combination of speed and skills'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Portugal football legend Luis Figo launched Premier Futsal, a five-a-side game played on a shorter arena, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Premier Futsal announced actress Sunny Leone as the co-owner and brand ambassador of the Kochi-based franchise Kerala Cobras.

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Sunny Leone is co-owner of Premier Futsal team

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

Premier Futsal announced actress Sunny Leone as the co-owner and brand ambassador of the Kochi-based franchise Kerala Cobras.

Ronaldinho ready to light up Premier Futsal again

Ronaldinho ready to light up Premier Futsal again

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

'The 2nd season season is here and it will be a bigger success in the following years'

Premier Futsal league rope in Manchester United legend Scholes

Premier Futsal league rope in Manchester United legend Scholes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has signed a marquee deal to play for the next three editions of Premier Futsal, with the inaugural season scheduled to be held next month, the League announced, on Thursday.

Giggs, Ronaldinho to kick-off Premier Futsal on July 15

Giggs, Ronaldinho to kick-off Premier Futsal on July 15

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Brazilian football great Ronaldinho and Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs will kick-off Premier Futsal, the world's first multi-national tournament, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai on July 15.

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho arrives in India for Premier Futsal

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho arrives in India for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former Brazilian superstar footballer Ronaldinho arrived in India late on Wednesday to participate in the Virat-Kohli backed Premier Futsal.

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

This is LEGENDARY! Kohli, AR Rahman work together for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's music maestro AR Rahman and India's Test cricket captain Virat Kohli will join forces to compose the official anthem for the inaugural season of the star-studded Premier Futsal League.

Deadly Spanish floods force cancellation of matches

Deadly Spanish floods force cancellation of matches

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

All soccer matches scheduled to be played in the Valencian region this weekend have been postponed, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Thursday due to the deadly floods which have killed at least 95 people.

Giggs on Futsal: I have learnt a lot and enjoyed it

Giggs on Futsal: I have learnt a lot and enjoyed it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Former Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has compared futsal with Twenty20 cricket.

Premier Futsal: Giggs's Mumbai record opening win; Ronaldinho's Goa go down to Kolkata

Premier Futsal: Giggs's Mumbai record opening win; Ronaldinho's Goa go down to Kolkata

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Football legends Ryan Giggs and Hernan Crespo led from the front in Mumbai 5's and Kolkata 5's identical 4-2 wins over Chennai and Goa respectively, in the inaugural Premier Futsal League that got off to a grand start at the floodlight Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor stadium in Chennai on Friday.

Ronaldinho leaves for Brazil, not to play Goa leg of Futsal

Ronaldinho leaves for Brazil, not to play Goa leg of Futsal

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Brazilian great Ronaldinho, who enthralled the crowd with his deft skills during the first two matches of the Premier Futsal will not be a part of the Goa leg as he has left for his country.

Premier Futsal: Late bloomers Kochi beat Mumbai 4-1

Premier Futsal: Late bloomers Kochi beat Mumbai 4-1

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

Led by their marquee player Michel Salgado, Kochi 5s thrashed Mumbai 5s 4-1 in their Premier Futsal match in Chennai on Saturday.

AIFF president Chaubey accused of 'corruption'

AIFF president Chaubey accused of 'corruption'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

All India Football Federation's principal legal advisor Nilanjan Bhattacharjee made serious 'corruption allegations' against president Kalyan Chaubey.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

Premier Futsal: Kolkata 5's, Bengaluru 5's settle for 1-1 draw

Premier Futsal: Kolkata 5's, Bengaluru 5's settle for 1-1 draw

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

In a match that witnessed some twists and an orange card flashed, two strong sides Bengaluru 5's and Kolkata 5's settled for a 1-1 draw in a keenly contested game on the second day of the Goa leg of the Premier Futsal in Mapusa, Goa on Wednesday.

Fun and Games for Mumbai Indians

Fun and Games for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The players and support staff played Battle Ground, Foot Volley, Futsal, Pickleball, Mini Golf and Box Cricket.

Watch: Rahman, Virat Kohli jam together

Watch: Rahman, Virat Kohli jam together

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Futsal Anthem, biopics, and much more in this candid chat with Rahman.

Crisitiano Ronaldo statue unveiled in Goa

Crisitiano Ronaldo statue unveiled in Goa

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

The Minister further said that there are certain people who are opposing the installation of the statue and they are the ones who don't want to see the country going ahead in sports.

Euro 2016: Which team is Virat Kohli supporting?

Euro 2016: Which team is Virat Kohli supporting?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Virat Kohli is known to be an avid follower of football and the champion batsman has declared his support for world champions Germany at the upcoming Euro Championships in France. Kohli has tweeted a picture with him wearing the German jersey. India's Test captain Kohli has been rested for the Zimbabwe series, which starts from Saturday. Kohli plays football during training and more recently the Celebrity Classico game between the cricketers and Bollywood actors in Mumbai.

'U-17 World Cup can have a big impact on Indian football'

'U-17 World Cup can have a big impact on Indian football'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

The upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held in the country next month could lead to a massive interest in football if the event gets good exposure in the media, said Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Despite the 1962 China scar, Tawang is flourishing

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Tawang wears its history -- and also its present -- with ease. The flourishing town, with restaurants selling everything from noodles to dosas and locals returning home to new business prospects, shows little sign of the tension building up at the border about 40 km away to the north.

When Varun Dhawan met soccer legend Ronaldinho!

When Varun Dhawan met soccer legend Ronaldinho!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Varun posted a picture of himself with the former Barcelona playmaker on Twitter.

Ronaldinho NOT getting married to two women

Ronaldinho NOT getting married to two women

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho denied reports that he is about to marry two women at the same time in August.

Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh to turn rapper

Star cricketer Yuvraj Singh to turn rapper

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Star batsman Yuvraj Singh, known for his swashbuckling shots on the cricket field, is all set to make his singing debut with rapper Badshah.

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

ISL likely in Goa or Kerala, I-League in Kolkata from November

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Indian Super League may be held either in Goa or Kerala while Kolkata is set to host all the I-League matches with likely kick-off in November, as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) seeks to stage both the competitions in a single city in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legendary click! When Kohli met a Real galactico!

Legendary click! When Kohli met a Real galactico!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

India's batting sensation Virat Kohli had a fan-boy moment when he met Portugal's football legend Luis Figo for a meal on Monday night.

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Ronaldinho has not played a competitive match since 2015 but had avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.

Unusual sports to make Games debut

Unusual sports to make Games debut

Rediff.com14 Feb 2005

Messi still the best despite international failures: Ronaldinho

Messi still the best despite international failures: Ronaldinho

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world despite never winning a major international trophy for Argentina, former Barcelona team mate and Brazil great Ronaldinho said on Sunday. The 29-year-old Messi, who retired from internationals last month after Argentina lost to Chile in the Copa America final, is his country's top scorer with 55 goals. The five times World Player of the Year has played in three Copa America finals and the 2014 World Cup final, but lost them all.

First Look: France football legend Zidane in Mumbai

First Look: France football legend Zidane in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The French coach, who took over Real Madrid following Rafael Benitez's sacking in January is in the city to promote a Mumbai-based real estate brand Kanakia Group, known for its themed residences.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

Iran lets hundreds of women attend Asian Champions League final

Iran lets hundreds of women attend Asian Champions League final

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

The semi-official news agency Tasnim said an unspecified number of women had entered the Azadi (Freedom) Stadium to watch Persepolis seek to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Japan's Kashima Antlers and claim their first continental crown.