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France files complaint against racist Juve fans

France files complaint against racist Juve fans

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A French anti-racist body said on Friday it would file a legal complaint after racist chanting by Juventus fans at a Champions League match at Girondins Bordeaux.

Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan

Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Striker Mario Balotelli does not have a price and right back Maicon is also not on the market, Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca said on Wednesday.

Champions League: Rodgers unimpressed by Balotelli's shirt swap

Champions League: Rodgers unimpressed by Balotelli's shirt swap

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Mario Balotelli's misfiring career at Anfield took another turn for the worst against Real Madrid on Wednesday with a halftime shirt-swap that did not impress manager Brendan Rodgers.

Man City suffer Balotelli injury blow

Man City suffer Balotelli injury blow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out for a month with a knee injury, City manager Roberto Mancini said on Tuesday.

Last-gasp Inter leave Juve's Ferrara on brink

Last-gasp Inter leave Juve's Ferrara on brink

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Mario Balotelli scored a minute from time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over beleaguered Juventus in their Italian Cup quarter-final on Thursday, leaving Juve coach Ciro Ferrara on the brink of the sack.

Balotelli marks debut with goal and a booking

Balotelli marks debut with goal and a booking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Mario Balotelli enjoyed a dream start to his Manchester City career when he came off the bench to score the winning goal in his club's 1-0 Europa League playoff, first leg victory over Timisoara on Thursday.

All eyes on City as Robinho and Balotelli fly in

All eyes on City as Robinho and Balotelli fly in

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Manchester City have grabbed the spotlight on the eve of the Premier League season, with Robinho named in their 25-man squad list on Friday and Mario Balotelli flying in for a medical.

Juventus fined 10,000 euros after racist chants

Juventus fined 10,000 euros after racist chants

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Juventus have been fined 10,000 ($14,330) after their fans sang racist chants and let off fireworks in Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Serie A strugglers Catania, the Italian Soccer League said on Monday.

Sidelined Balotelli set for 'loyalty bonus' if he goes unsold!

Sidelined Balotelli set for 'loyalty bonus' if he goes unsold!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

Out-of-favour Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli will receive a six-figure loyalty bonus if he is still at the club when the transfer window closes on September 1, according to British media reports.

Champions League Images: Barcelona, Inter book last 16 berth

Champions League Images: Barcelona, Inter book last 16 berth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Inter Milan's game at faltering Juventus on Saturday could be stopped if home fans again racially abuse visiting striker Mario Balotelli although the 19-year-old is unlikely to start for the Serie A leaders.

Frustrating Liverpool pull-off hard-fought win against debutants Ludogorets

Frustrating Liverpool pull-off hard-fought win against debutants Ludogorets

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

After five years away, Champions League drama returned to Anfield like a long lost friend on Tuesday as Liverpool beat debutants Ludogorets of Bulgaria 2-1 with Steven Gerrard scoring a last-gasp penalty.

Serie A: Inter Milan maintain lead

Serie A: Inter Milan maintain lead

Rediff.com22 Feb 2009

Substitute Mario Balotelli scored a fluke goal moments after coming on to give Serie A leaders Inter Milan a 2-1 win at Bologna on Saturday. Jose Mourinho's side, who went ahead through Esteban Cambiasso before Miguel Britos equalised, stayed nine points clear after second-placed Juventus won 2-0 at Palermo.

Juve to play behind closed doors

Juve to play behind closed doors

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

Juventus will have to play their next home Serie A game behind closed doors after fans racially abused Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli in Saturday's 1-1 draw, the Italian league said on Monday.

Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash

Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o is a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League visit of Dynamo Kiev despite being included in the squad, coach Jose Mourinho said.

Italian Serie A: Milito inspires Inter victory

Italian Serie A: Milito inspires Inter victory

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

A two-goal burst from striker Diego Milito gave Serie A champions Inter Milan an unconvincing 2-1 win at Cagliari on Sunday when AC Milan also struggled to beat Bologna 1-0.

Inter must wait for title

Inter must wait for title

Rediff.com10 May 2009

Inter Milan will have to wait at least another week to seal the Serie A title after drawing 2-2 at Chievo on Sunday.

Inter win but lose more defenders

Inter win but lose more defenders

Rediff.com8 Mar 2009

Serie A leaders Inter Milan handed Genoa their first home league defeat of the season on Saturday when strikers Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Mario Balotelli sealed a hard-fought 2-0 victory. With 11 games left, the champions stay seven points clear of second-placed Juventus, who beat city rivals Torino 1-0 thanks to Giorgio Chiellini's 81st minute header from a Pavel Nedved free kick.

Mourinho lays into rivals after penalty row

Mourinho lays into rivals after penalty row

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho courted controversy again on Tuesday when he returned fire on his Serie A rivals in a row over a contested penalty in Sunday's 3-3 draw with AS Roma. Polemics have been flying since 18-year-old striker Mario Balotelli, who scored twice, helped league leaders Inter come back from 3-1 down by converting a penalty after going down in the area.

Leaders Inter draw 3-3 with Roma

Leaders Inter draw 3-3 with Roma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Teenager Mario Balotelli struck twice and Hernan Crespo scored a late equaliser as Serie A leaders Inter Milan rallied to draw 3-3 with AS Roma in a thriller at the San Siro on Sunday.

Serie A: Inter stay on top after Motta double

Serie A: Inter stay on top after Motta double

Rediff.com3 Apr 2010

Thiago Motta scored twice to help suspension-hit Inter Milan keep their noses in front in Serie A with a 3-0 win over Bologna on Saturday.

Euro football: Inter's Champions League hopes dented, Nice held

Euro football: Inter's Champions League hopes dented, Nice held

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Romelu Lukakuare still five points off the Champions League places after Antonio Candreva's equaliser rescued a solitary point in a 2-2 draw at Torino in a thrilling Serie A clash on Saturday.

Balotelli not suited to Liverpool's style, says Rodgers

Balotelli not suited to Liverpool's style, says Rodgers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Mario Balotelli will return to Liverpool's squad for the festive programme but manager Brendan Rodgers was hardly effusive in his praise of the Italy's striker's credentials.

Should Liverpool drop Balotelli for Real Madrid clash?

Should Liverpool drop Balotelli for Real Madrid clash?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Italy striker Balotelli has scored only once in nine appearances since signing from AC Milan for 16 million pounds and has often cut a frustrated figure during a series of low-key displays.

Football Focus: Lazio fined for Balotelli insult

Football Focus: Lazio fined for Balotelli insult

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

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Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

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Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Transfer deadline day: Chelsea biggest spenders, Leicester splash the cash

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Chelsea re-signed David Luiz and Premier League champions Leicester City broke their transfer record for striker Islam Slimani as English clubs exceeded the one billion pounds barrier when the curtain fell on transfer deadline day.

'Liverpool clearly need a goal threat for the next season'

'Liverpool clearly need a goal threat for the next season'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Liverpool's half-baked pre-season transfer dealings have come back to bite them with Brendan Rodgers admitting his side have lacked the quality to finish in the Premier League's top four.

Liverpool paying price for squandering Suarez cash

Liverpool paying price for squandering Suarez cash

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Liverpool's half-baked pre-season transfer dealings have come back to bite them with Brendan Rodgers admitting his side have lacked the quality to finish in the Premier League's top four.

Balotelli apologises for red card vs Napoli, claims he was provoked

Balotelli apologises for red card vs Napoli, claims he was provoked

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Maverick AC Milan forward Mario Balotelli has apologised for a sending-off against Napoli which earned him a three-match ban but claimed he was provoked.

Balotelli gets three-match ban after red card against Napoli

Balotelli gets three-match ban after red card against Napoli

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been given a three-match ban for his sending-off at the end of Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Napoli, the Italian league said in a statement on Monday.

Balotelli recovers in time as Liverpool face gruelling schedule

Balotelli recovers in time as Liverpool face gruelling schedule

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Mario Balotelli will be available for Liverpool's home Premier League match against Aston Villa on Saturday after recovering from illness, manager Brendan Rodgers said.

PHOTOS: Portugal stumble, France impress in World Cup warm-ups

PHOTOS: Portugal stumble, France impress in World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com29 May 2018

European champions Portugal spurned a two-goal lead against Tunisia, stumbling to a 2-2 draw, as France, one of the World Cup favourites, flexed their muscles with a comfortable 2-0 win over Ireland in warm-up friendlies on Monday.

No tweeting for Italy's players at 2014 football World Cup

No tweeting for Italy's players at 2014 football World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Italy's football players will be banned from using Twitter and other social media at the World Cup in Brazil next year, coach Cesare Prandelli said.

Milan ruin Alessandria's dream run to romp into Italian Cup final

Milan ruin Alessandria's dream run to romp into Italian Cup final

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

AC Milan ruthlessly extinguished any remote prospect of a footballing fairytale as they hammered third-tier Alessandria 5-0 in the second leg of their Italian Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

One man's loss is another's gain

One man's loss is another's gain

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Seventh-placed Liverpool, who have 14 points from nine matches, travel to a Newcastle side buoyed by their League Cup victory over Manchester City.

Nice go atop Ligue 1 with 2-0 win against Lyon

Nice go atop Ligue 1 with 2-0 win against Lyon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Nice strengthened their grip on the Ligue 1 standings when they beat 10-man Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 at home on Friday.

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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Gerrard shocked by Suarez's Ballon d'Or omission

Gerrard shocked by Suarez's Ballon d'Or omission

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has criticised what he called FIFA's political decision not to include former team mate Luis Suarez on their shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or award as the world's best footballer.