News for '-midfield'

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

World Cup updates: England midfielder Alli nursing thigh strain

World Cup updates: England midfielder Alli nursing thigh strain

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The 22-year-old seemed to pull up with a muscle problem in the first half, with Fabian Delph getting ready to come on, but Alli managed to continue until being taken off after 80 minutes.

Manchester City sign midfielder Guendogan from Dortmund

Manchester City sign midfielder Guendogan from Dortmund

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

German midfielder Ilkay Guendogan has joined Manchester City from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

Arsenal sign midfielder Rosicky

Arsenal sign midfielder Rosicky

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal for an undisclosed fee

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

Valencia agree to sign Mali midfielder Keita

Valencia agree to sign Mali midfielder Keita

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Valencia have agreed to sign Mali midfielder Seydou Keita on a contract until the end of June with an option for one more season, the La Liga club said on Wednesday.

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

Rediff.com3 May 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal matches played on Thursday.

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals.

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.

United midfielder Scholes announces retirement

United midfielder Scholes announces retirement

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes retired on Tuesday, ending speculation over whether the 36-year-old would continue for another season with the Premier League champions.

EPL: Arsenal stun United; reignite title hopes

EPL: Arsenal stun United; reignite title hopes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Arsenal reclaim provisional top spot with 1-0 win at Man United

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Austria's aggressive and hard running approach propelled them into the last-16 of the European Championship on Tuesday after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.

Midfield mastery sealed Spain success: Del Bosque

Midfield mastery sealed Spain success: Del Bosque

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Bossing the midfield with experienced, talented players was the decisive factor in Spain's deserved 1-0 win over Germany in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said.

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

Rediff.com5 May 2024

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

England midfielder Lampard out of Euro 2012

England midfielder Lampard out of Euro 2012

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

England suffered a major blow before the start of Euro 2012 when experienced midfielder Frank Lampard was on Thursday ruled out of next month's tournament with a thigh injury.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

Wenger backs young midfielders

Wenger backs young midfielders

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A summary of Tuesday's first leg quarter-final action in the UEFA Champions League.

Sweden footballer Olsson on ventilator after collapsing at home

Sweden footballer Olsson on ventilator after collapsing at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has been hospitalised and put on a ventilator after falling unconscious at home.

Werder sign Brazilian midfielder Wesley

Werder sign Brazilian midfielder Wesley

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Werder Bremen have agreed to sign versatile midfielder Wesley from Brazilian club Santos on a four- year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.

EPL: Haaland double puts Man City on brink of title

EPL: Haaland double puts Man City on brink of title

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Erling Haaland's double put Manchester City within touching distance of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title

EPL: Arsenal hit West Ham for six

EPL: Arsenal hit West Ham for six

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Arsenal exacted sweet revenge on West Ham United with a 6-0 away thrashing to stay right in the thick of the Premier League title race.

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Real Madrid strike late to beat Dortmund and win 15th UEFA Champions League

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Panama pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over the United States in a heated Group C encounter at the Copa America on Thursday.

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate success and set a world record with their 28th straight win in all competitions.

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.

Midfielder Diarra leaves Arsenal for Portsmouth

Midfielder Diarra leaves Arsenal for Portsmouth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The defensive midfielder, who failed to win a regular first-team place at Arsenal, signed a three-and-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, Portsmouth said on their Web site.

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions

Pogba banned for four years for doping

Pogba banned for four years for doping

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for a doping offence earlier this season.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group E matches between Slovakia and Romania, Ukraine and Belgium, in Germany on Wednesday.

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India will play Germany on June 8 in their next match at the same venue.

Milan sign Dutch midfielder De Jong

Milan sign Dutch midfielder De Jong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna after joining the Serie A side on a three-year-contract from English champions Manchester City on Friday.

Spain hoping to runaround French midfield

Spain hoping to runaround French midfield

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

Spain's players reckon the secret to beating France will be to keep their opponents' ageing midfield on the move.