News for '-midfield'

Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

Beckenbauer, the icon of German sporting success

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Franz Beckenbauer was for decades synonymous with Germany's success on the pitch, as player and then coach.

Snubbed again! Rani left out of Asiad prep camp

Snubbed again! Rani left out of Asiad prep camp

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The camp getting underway in Bengaluru on Sunday will conclude on September 18.

Asian Cup Football: Do-or-die for India against Syria

Asian Cup Football: Do-or-die for India against Syria

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

India need nothing more than a win against a tricky Syria to keep alive their faint hopes of making the knockout stage.

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

EPL PIX: Arsenal go top; Man United down Everton

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Images from the Premier League matches played on Saturday, March 9.

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Pendulum swings towards tighter measures against transgender athletes

PHOTOS: Man United hold Liverpool in drab affair at Anfield

PHOTOS: Man United hold Liverpool in drab affair at Anfield

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

'The boys will be pleased not to lose but also definitely not happy we didn't win.'

Shubman Gill meets Man City's Haaland, de Bryune

Shubman Gill meets Man City's Haaland, de Bryune

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Shubman Gill met some of Manchester City's treble winning stars during their open-top bus parade in Manchester on Monday.

PIX: Pochettino gets first Chelsea win; Real down Celta

PIX: Pochettino gets first Chelsea win; Real down Celta

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Chelsea won their first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino with a 3-0 home victory over Premier League new boys Luton Town.

Messi to captain Inter Miami: Martino

Messi to captain Inter Miami: Martino

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new captain of Inter Miami, the Major League Soccer (MLS) side's coach Tata Martino confirmed on Monday.

Midfield advocate Conte could ring in positive change at ageing Chelsea

Midfield advocate Conte could ring in positive change at ageing Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A fierce work ethic, an astute tactical brain and the ability to forge superb team spirit all combined to make Italian Antonio Conte an acclaimed winner in his own country which is why Chelsea have chosen him to revive their fortunes in England.

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Germany midfielder Emre Can looks set to miss the next four to six weeks of Liverpool's season after rupturing ankle ligaments.

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

PIX: Manchester City held by Chelsea in eight-goal thriller!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

English Premier League leaders Manchester City and Chelsea slugged out a magnificent 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge.

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Soccer PHOTOS: Rabiot scores winner as Juve close on Inter

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from Serie A matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

EPL PIX: Villa up to second, City back in the groove; United lose

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

PIX: Barca snatch 4-2 win at Betis; Carvajal rescues Real

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Juventus climb to top of Serie A with win over Lecce

Barca sign Gundogan on free transfer

Barca sign Gundogan on free transfer

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

Gundogan was Pep Guardiola's first recruit when he took over the reins at City in 2016 despite the German being sidelined with a knee injury when he was signed from Borussia Dortmund.

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

PIX: Messi magic continues as Inter Miami reach final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi notched his ninth goal in six matches as Inter Miami crushed Philadelphia Union 4-1 to reach the Leagues Cup final.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

How Beckham inspired this Tunisian tennis star!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Ons Jabeur was full of praise for former England midfielder David Beckham after their meeting this week.

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Bagan forward Bhat among India probables for Asian Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Bhat is the youngest among the probables shortlisted by the AIFF for the India under-23 squad.

Salima Tete wins AHF Emerging Women's Player of the Year

Salima Tete wins AHF Emerging Women's Player of the Year

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Salima Tete was honoured with the AHF Emerging Player of the Year Award.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Nigeria stun Australia

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Nigeria produced the first major shock of the Women's World Cup as they stunned Australia 3-2.

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Harmanpreet-led men's hockey team leaves for Asiad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

The Indian men's hockey team is looking to extend its impressive run at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, beginning September 23.

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Wednesday.

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Pro League Hockey: India stun Olympic champs Belgium

Pro League Hockey: India stun Olympic champs Belgium

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Harmanpreet scores twice as India thrash Belgium 5-1 in Pro League hockey match

Durand Cup: Nandhakumar breaks East Bengal's derby drought

Durand Cup: Nandhakumar breaks East Bengal's derby drought

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Nandhakumar ends East Bengal's 1658-day wait to beat Mohun Bagan

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

With clock ticking down fast for the upcoming edition of the Asian Games, Hockey India named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp.

Can Paul Pogba overcome the doping controversy?

Can Paul Pogba overcome the doping controversy?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'He never wanted to break rules': Paul Pogba's representative

PIX! Beckham ups the glam quotient of Centre Court

PIX! Beckham ups the glam quotient of Centre Court

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side's dreadful run of form to take in the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal

Gavi powers Spain to Euro 2024; Turkey, Scotland also qualify

Gavi powers Spain to Euro 2024; Turkey, Scotland also qualify

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Spain secured a place at Euro 2024 after Gavi's second-half goal was enough to beat Norway 1-0 away on Sunday and they will be joined by Group A rivals Scotland and Turkey from Group D following an eventful night in qualifying.

Asian Games: India face formidable China in football opener

Asian Games: India face formidable China in football opener

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

India were able to stitch a rag-tag final squad only on Friday and the team left for China on Sunday, leaving no time for the players to even have a training session together.

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Miranda named India U-23 men's team head coach

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'Clifford did well to win the Super Cup for Odisha FC, and I'm sure we can expect a good performance from the Indian team.'

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Wrestlers' Protest: Former India footballer joins Mamata's march

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

To lend his support, Former Indian footballer Mehtab joined Mamata Banerjee's march for the protesting wrestler's.

Sports Shorts: Ajax midfielder Nouri out of danger after collapsing on pitch

Sports Shorts: Ajax midfielder Nouri out of danger after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday