News for '-major-league'

Pirlo says no hard feelings over Euro omission

Pirlo says no hard feelings over Euro omission

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Andrea Pirlo says he has no hard feelings towards Italy coach Antonio Conte after the veteran playmaker was overlooked for next month's European Championship in France.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

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Gerrard to train with Liverpool but rules out loan return

Gerrard to train with Liverpool but rules out loan return

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Steven Gerrard will return to former club Liverpool to train next week and is looking forward to learning from manager Juergen Klopp, but has ruled out returning to Anfield in a playing capacity.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

We bring you a presentation of the best photos in the last 48 hours from around the world.

Henry quits international football

Henry quits international football

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

France striker Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from international soccer, the BBC reported on Thursday.

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Blatter's racism comments appalling, says Beckham

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's controversial comments that there is no racism in soccer are appalling, former England captain David Beckham said on Thursday.

Beckham has big ambitions at the London Olympics

Beckham has big ambitions at the London Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

While David Beckham has set his sights on winning a second successive Major League Soccer (MLS) championship with the LA Galaxy this year, he also has big ambitions at the London Olympics.

Beckham to rejoin Galaxy on two-year deal

Beckham to rejoin Galaxy on two-year deal

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Former England captain David Beckham will be returning to the LA Galaxy on a fresh two-year contract, the Major League Soccer (MLS) team said on Wednesday.

Henry set to rejoin Arsenal on loan

Henry set to rejoin Arsenal on loan

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

Thierry Henry is close to rejoining Arsenal on loan for two months if insurance arrangements can be agreed with his club the New York Red Bulls, Arsene Wenger said on Friday.

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

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City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

City are looking to retain the title they won in record-breaking fashion last year and secure their fourth Premier League crown in eight years.

Henry's loan at Arsenal cannot be extended: Wenger

Henry's loan at Arsenal cannot be extended: Wenger

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Thierry Henry, Arsenal's all-time leading scorer, will return to New York Red Bulls next week as his loan spell cannot be extended past the agreed date, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.

Beckham has delivered:  MLS chief

Beckham has delivered: MLS chief

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

David Beckham's five years in Major League Soccer (MLS) have 'delivered on all aspects', commissioner Don Garber said on Thursday, adding that he hopes the England international will stay on in the league.

New York City FC to play friendlies in Manchester

New York City FC to play friendlies in Manchester

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Newly-formed New York City FC will begin their preparations for their Major League Soccer (MLS) debut with two friendly matches in Manchester next month, Manchester City said on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Beckham to be honoured with statue in LA

Football Extras: Beckham to be honoured with statue in LA

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

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Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Beckham drives Galaxy past Bulls to Western final

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

David Beckham had a hand in both goals as the L.A Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Thursday to book a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will face Real Salt Lake.

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Beckham 'assists' Galaxy to get playoff edge

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

David Beckham created the 15th-minute winner for Mike Magee as the LA Galaxy beat the New York Red Bulls 1-0 in their Major League Soccer Western Conference semi-final, first-leg match on Sunday.

Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner

Wenger one of world's great managers, says Arsenal owner

Rediff.com30 Sep 2011

Arsene Wenger is one of the world's greatest managers and his future at Arsenal is assured for as long as he wants to stay, the club's owner Stan Kroenke said in a rare interview on Friday.

Henry confirms New York Red Bulls departure

Henry confirms New York Red Bulls departure

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Thierry Henry is leaving Major League Soccer's New York Red Bulls, the former France and Arsenal striker said on Monday.

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

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Football Extras: Dortmund to attempt the impossible against Tottenham

Football Extras: Dortmund to attempt the impossible against Tottenham

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

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Will football without offside rule be a possibility?

Will football without offside rule be a possibility?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

FIFA technical director Marco van Basten would like to see how football works without offside and limit the number of fouls a player can commit during a game.

Steven Gerrard to quit Liverpool at end of season - reports

Steven Gerrard to quit Liverpool at end of season - reports

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

Former England skipper Steven Gerrard is set to announce that he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, according to media reports.

Football Extras: United agree fee with Shandong for Fellaini

Football Extras: United agree fee with Shandong for Fellaini

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

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Liverpool change hands after 'penalty shootout'

Liverpool change hands after 'penalty shootout'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Liverpool's tortured takeover battle ended on Friday with the owners of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox completing their 300 million pounds ($480.8 million) purchase of the Premier League club.

Beckham defends decision to train with Spurs

Beckham defends decision to train with Spurs

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

David Beckham defended his decision to train in England and return late to pre-season preparation with the Los Angeles Galaxy on Thursday, saying it was more useful than sitting on the beach.

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Facebook's pricey IPL bid a sign of things to come?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

The bid by Facebook highlights the company's efforts to accelerate its push into video as it tries to take advertising dollars from television and increase the time people spend on its platform.

Can Drogba come to the rescue at Chelsea?

Can Drogba come to the rescue at Chelsea?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Struggling Premier League champions Chelsea have held talks with Montreal Impact over former Blues striker Didier Drogba, the Major League Soccer team has said.

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

Beckham inspires Galaxy into Conference final

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

David Beckham created both goals as LA Galaxy beat the Seattle Sounders 2-1 on Sunday to earn a place in Major League Soccer's Western Conference final, where they will take on FC Dallas.

Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism

Rooney savours England comeback despite criticism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Former England captain Wayne Rooney hopes the country will embrace a culture of honouring its players in the near-future as he shrugged off criticism on Tuesday of his farewell international appearance against the United States.

Portsmouth end nightmare US tour

Portsmouth end nightmare US tour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

With scarcely any sleep, in sweltering heat and after losing their kit, Portsmouth ended a farcical North American pre-season tour on Saturday with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Major League Soccer's DC United.

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Frank Lampard scored for the fifth time in six games and claimed bragging rights over former Chelsea team mate Didier Drogba as New York City FC beat Montreal Impact 3-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham

Redknapp wants Beckham at Tottenham

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp has said he is "definitely interested" in bringing LA Galaxy's former England captain David Beckham to the Premier League club on loan this month.

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

PIX: Czechs stun England; Portugal, Ukraine, France win

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Everton keen to lure Beckham on loan deal

Rediff.com27 Nov 2010

Everton have offered former England captain David Beckham a chance to return to the Premier League on a short-term loan from the Los Angeles Galaxy during Major League Soccer's close season.

Indian footballers look West for better prospects

Indian footballers look West for better prospects

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

National football team goalkeeper Subrata Paul left the country on Tuesday for Canada for a trials session with the Vancouver Whitecaps while defender Gouramangi Singh will head to Australia on Thursday to try his luck with new A-League side Melbourne Heart FC.

England's Beckham loss could be Galaxy's gain

England's Beckham loss could be Galaxy's gain

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

England manager Fabio Capello imagines a farewell wave to the fans in a friendly will mark the end of David Beckham's international career but his loss could turn out to be Major League Soccer's gain.

Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team

Wizards allow Chhetri to join Indian team

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri is all set to join the national team that is preparing for next year's Asian Cup after getting the go-ahead from his Major League Soccer club Kansas City Wizards.

Football Extras: Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace

Football Extras: Kane honoured at Buckingham Palace

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

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United beat Philadelphia for pre-season victory

United beat Philadelphia for pre-season victory

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester United beat the Philadelphia Union 1-0 on Wednesday in a scrappy game against Major League Soccer's newest team.