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Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Mohamed Salah had already clinched the Premier League Player of the Season award, the Golden Boot for most goals scored and the Playmaker award for most assists, making him the first player to win all three awards in the same season.

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Tete-Led India Eye Direct World Cup Spot at Asia Cup

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The 23-year-old Salima has been an integral part of the team for a while after being appointed captain last year.

SAFF U-17: India blank Bangladesh for second straight win

SAFF U-17: India blank Bangladesh for second straight win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The second half followed a similar rhythm with India dictating possession and Bangladesh defending deep. Although chances were rare, India never looked in danger.

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet, defenders earn India win over Tajikistan

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

PIX: Liverpool pip Arsenal; Brighton stun Man City

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai struck the first telling blow in the Premier League title race with a dazzling free kick late on giving his side a 1-0 victory over rivals Arsenal.

City's Grealish to make Everton move?

City's Grealish to make Everton move?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Grealish made only seven league starts last season and was not included in City's recent Club World Cup squad.

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC blank BSF; NEROCA held

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC blank BSF; NEROCA held

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Mohammedan Sporting thump BSF to end Durand Cup campaign on a high

NEUFC, Diamond Harbour Bid For Slice Of Durand History

NEUFC, Diamond Harbour Bid For Slice Of Durand History

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

A dominant NorthEast United FC are standing in the way as giant-killers Diamond Harbour FC look to script history by becoming the first debutant team to win the Durand Cup title in Kolkata on Saturday.

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

India went down fighting 1-2 to Qatar in their second Group H encounter of the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

Real Madrid too strong for Oviedo

Real Madrid too strong for Oviedo

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Juve off to winning start in Serie A

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

EPL: Chelsea rally to thrash West Ham

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The commanding scoreline in the cross-town London derby came despite Chelsea's midfield talisman Cole Palmer being ruled out after he felt discomfort on the pitch during the pre-match warmup.

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir edge TRAU FC; Bagan drub BSF

Durand Cup: Real Kashmir edge TRAU FC; Bagan drub BSF

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

A stunning long-range strike from midfielder Rohen Singh proved to be the difference as Real Kashmir FC edged a spirited TRAU FC 2-1 in a Group F contest of the Durand Cup in Imphal on Monday.

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Suarez Sparks Ugly Scenes After Leagues Cup Final

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Suarez appeared to be caught on camera spitting at the staffer in video that went viral on social media.

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

FC Goa stun Al Seeb to book spot in AFC CL 2

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

FC Goa join fellow ISL team Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the continental tournament's group stage. The Mariners had secured a direct berth by clinching the 2024-25 Indian Super League Shield.

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

India rout South Korea to win Asia Cup; qualify for hockey World Cup

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

The Indian men's hockey team outclassed South Korea 4-1 in the final to win the Asia Cup trophy and qualify for next year's World Cup.

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

World soccer body hit with $76m claim by Frenchman Lassana Diarra in decade-long transfer rules case

Indian Navy, Bodoland FC secure Durand Cup QF spots

Indian Navy, Bodoland FC secure Durand Cup QF spots

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Late strikes by Pintu Mahata and Sreyas V G ensured Indian Navy FT bounce back from a one-goal deficit to overcome local side TRAU FC 2-1 and book their spot in the quarterfinals of the 134th Durand Cup in Imphal on Tuesday.

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 is likely to prove a rather more arduous challenge for Liverpool.

SAFF U-17 Women's Championship squad announced

SAFF U-17 Women's Championship squad announced

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Each team will play six matches, and the one with the most points will be crowned champion.

Arsenal sign striker Gyokeres from Sporting

Arsenal sign striker Gyokeres from Sporting

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Arsenal have signed Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting on a five-year deal, the Premier League club said on Saturday.

Sandhu returns as India drop squad for CAFA Cup

Sandhu returns as India drop squad for CAFA Cup

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.

Tlang stuns old club, fires NorthEast into Durand Cup final

Tlang stuns old club, fires NorthEast into Durand Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Redeem Tlang's first half goal was enough for defending champions NorthEast United to beat Shillong Lajong 1-0 and book their place in the final of the 134th Durand Cup

Manchester City have injury concern ahead of season

Manchester City have injury concern ahead of season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rodri only made return to competitive action in May after eight months out of action due to a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

India thump Bhutan again, close in on SAFF U17 crown

India thump Bhutan again, close in on SAFF U17 crown

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

With this emphatic result, India made it four wins from as many matches, scoring 22 goals without conceding any, and tightening their grip at the summit of the table with 12 points from four matches.

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

EPL PIX: Fulham hold United; Everton down Brighton

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday.

Asia Cup Hockey: India hold champions Korea

Asia Cup Hockey: India hold champions Korea

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Hosts India maintained their unbeaten run with a hard-fought 2-2 draw against defending champions Korea in their opening Super 4 stage match of the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday.

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

CAFA Nations Cup: India go down fighting against Iran

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

A gritty India fought hard for most part but let in two goals in the last seven minutes to eventually lose 0-3 to defending champions Iran in their second group match of the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament, in Hisor, Tajikistan, on Monday.

Mohun Bagan reach Durand Cup QF with emphatic win

Mohun Bagan reach Durand Cup QF with emphatic win

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant drubbed Diamond Harbour FC 5-1 to storm into the quarterfinals of the Durand Cup, in Kolkata on Saturday.

'The passing of Vece Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey'

'The passing of Vece Paes draws curtains on a great era of hockey'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

An unshakable pillar of Indian sports, the 80-year-old Dr Vece Paes leaves behind a legacy of achievement both in and out of competition, motivating countless athletes and sports admirers.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern script fighting wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern script fighting wins

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across European Leagues on Saturday.

Young Tigresses run riot in SAFF C'ship opener

Young Tigresses run riot in SAFF C'ship opener

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

A clinical India thrashed Nepal 7-0 in their opening match of the SAFF U17 Women's Championship, with three players scoring a brace each, here on Wednesday.

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

Indian Army edge past Tribhuvan in fierce Durand clash

Indian Army edge past Tribhuvan in fierce Durand clash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Indian Army started to settle into their rhythm and showed more control in possession and created chances of their own, taking the lead in the 21st minute.

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The senior India squad began its preparatory camp in Bengaluru on August 15 ahead of next month's CAFA Nations Cup, but 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, have skipped the camp.

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

FC Goa Carry India's Flag into Asia Amid Troubled Times

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

It will take FC Goa nothing short of a miracle to pull off a win against the Omanis, and a victory will be a the perfect Independence Day present for Indian football fans.

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Embattled India Seek Asia Cup Redemption, Eye WC Berth

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Hockey: India seek World Cup berth through Asia Cup triumph; up against China in opener

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

EPL chaos: United escape, Chelsea cruise, Spurs crash

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday, August 30.

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix