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Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Football games postponed in Mexico after cartel leader's death sparks violence

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

Jr Women's Hockey World Cup: India outclass Wales

Jr Women's Hockey World Cup: India outclass Wales

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

India asserted its supremacy with a commanding 3-1 victory over Wales in a 9/16 classification match at the FIH Junior Women's World Cup.

History-making Morocco win U-20 World Cup!

History-making Morocco win U-20 World Cup!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Argentina, who hold the record with six titles, lost a final for the second time after their defeat by Brazil in 1983.

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat during a Copa Libertadores game last week.

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo collapses on pitch

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo collapses on pitch

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'He is currently in stable condition and remains under observation.'

They told me it was now or never, says Man United manager Amorim

They told me it was now or never, says Man United manager Amorim

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

'I had three days to decide on something that completely changes my life'

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

6,000 free tickets for Friday's training session were snapped up in a few minutes when they went on sale and some are now being offered in small additions for hundreds of Euros

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday.

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

What Did Dada And Didi Discuss?

What Did Dada And Didi Discuss?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Dada present at event bringing La Liga to India.

Recipe: Chef Varun Inamdar's Eggless Paan Custard

Recipe: Chef Varun Inamdar's Eggless Paan Custard

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Make this dessert the hero of your Diwali menu.

Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match

Brazil invite Colombia to play in Chapecoense charity match

Rediff.com6 Dec 2016

Brazil have invited Colombia to play a friendly match next month with proceeds from the game going to families of the Chapecoense players and staff killed in the Medellin air crash, a Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) spokesman told Reuters on Monday.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Romeo makes history; first Indian to play in Brazilian football league!

Romeo makes history; first Indian to play in Brazilian football league!

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Star winger Romeo Fernandes became the first-ever Indian footballer to play for a Brazilian club, enjoying a fairly successful debut in his club Atletico Paranaense's thrashing of Nacional over the weekend.

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

South American champions Chile have been handed a stadium ban for the third time in the 2018 World Cup qualifying competition because of homophobic chanting by their fans, FIFA said on Monday.

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Ronaldo breaks lockdown rules, trains in Portugal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner returned to his homeland prior to the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down football around the world.

The night Ronaldo stole the show

The night Ronaldo stole the show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The night Ronaldo stole the show

Porto win to stay top, Benfica up to second

Porto win to stay top, Benfica up to second

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Porto grabbed a 1-0 home win over Boavista to consolidate their position on top of the Portuguese Premier League.

PHOTOS: Eye-catching moments from the Pan Am Games

PHOTOS: Eye-catching moments from the Pan Am Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Despite it all, the participants, from across the American continent, show up as they vie for the medals and glory. Along the way, they give us some moments that are captured for posterity. Here are some eye-catching scenes from the Pan Am Games...

'Coronavirus can affect sporting calendar for years'

'Coronavirus can affect sporting calendar for years'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The coronavirus crisis could hit soccer's international calendar for "two to three years" and potentially affect the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Lars-Christer Olsson, an executive committee member of European soccer's governing body UEFA has said. The novel coronavirus, which has infected over 3.13 million people globally causing more than 218,000 deaths, has wreaked havoc on the soccer schedule with Euro 2020 postponed to 2021 and national leagues and continental club competitions on hold.

PHOTOS: Costa Ricans celebrate, mock 'poor Uruguay'

PHOTOS: Costa Ricans celebrate, mock 'poor Uruguay'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Costa Ricans celebrated their World Cup victory over Uruguay as the greatest in their nation's soccer history and warned other teams at the tournament to take them seriously from now on.

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

According to reports, the 57-year-old was seen being from his seat, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.

PHOTOS: Colombia close in on knockout stage after victory

PHOTOS: Colombia close in on knockout stage after victory

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Images from the football World Cup match between Colombia and Ivory Coast.

Some business practices of Google under lens

Some business practices of Google under lens

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

CCI had initiated investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices by Google.

'Messi doesn't need to win the World Cup to be the best player'

'Messi doesn't need to win the World Cup to be the best player'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners' medal to be considered among soccer's all-time greats, fellow Argentine Diego Maradona has said.

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

Soccer world descends into sorrow as Neymar, Chettri send condolences

Soccer world descends into sorrow as Neymar, Chettri send condolences

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The soccer world was in mourning on Tuesday as clubs, players and fans from around the globe sent tributes and support to Brazilian side Chapecoense following a deadly air crash in Colombia that killed 76 people, including several players.

24 Hours: Top 12 PHOTOS from around the world

24 Hours: Top 12 PHOTOS from around the world

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

We bring for you a collection of some of the best photos in the last 24 hours.

Costa Rica opens probes into arrested FIFA official Eduardo Li

Costa Rica opens probes into arrested FIFA official Eduardo Li

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Costa Rica has opened investigations into the president of the country's soccer federation who was among seven FIFA executives arrested in Switzerland on Wednesday on corruption charges brought by prosecutors in the United States.

PHOTOS: Barca pay tribute to Chapecoense crash survivors in emotional friendly

PHOTOS: Barca pay tribute to Chapecoense crash survivors in emotional friendly

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The plane carrying Chapecoense to the Copa Sudamericana final, first leg against Atletico Nacional crashed into mountains outside Medellin, Colombia on November 28 after running out of fuel, killing 71 of the 77 people on board

Former Barca striker Gudjohnsen offers to play for Chapecoense

Former Barca striker Gudjohnsen offers to play for Chapecoense

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Former Chelsea and Barcelona striker Eidur Gudjohnsen has offered to play for Brazilian team Chapecoense following the air crash in Colombia last week in which most of their players died.

Sports Shorts: Dortmund's Bartra returns to training after bus attack

Sports Shorts: Dortmund's Bartra returns to training after bus attack

Rediff.com11 May 2017

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

Blatter reveals frozen balls ruse at European club draws

Blatter reveals frozen balls ruse at European club draws

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Frozen balls containing team names have been used to rig European soccer's club competition draws although the ruse was never used at FIFA, the former chief of the game's world governing body, Sepp Blatter, has said.

Colombian club owner banned for one year for punching referee

Colombian club owner banned for one year for punching referee

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The owner of Colombian top flight club Boyaca Chico has been banned for one year for punching a referee after disagreeing with the official's decisions during a game.

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Roddick, Querrey to face Chile in Davis Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

World number eight Andy Roddick and 18th-ranked Sam Querrey will represent the United States in a first-round Davis Cup tie against Chile next month, captain Jim Courier said on Thursday.

Maradona keen to take up EPL coaching offer

Maradona keen to take up EPL coaching offer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Diego Maradona said on Sunday he will fly to London next month to study an offer from an English Premier League club, Argentine media reported.

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.

Spain: Indian convicted for terror plot, to appeal

Spain: Indian convicted for terror plot, to appeal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Benet Salellas, the lawyer representing Roshan Jamal Khan, an Indian resident who was convicted by Spain's National high court Audencia Nacional for eight-and-a-half years, confirmed to rediff.com that he will file a petition in the Spanish Supreme Court challenging the conviction.