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Messi strikes as Inter Miami advance in Champions Cup

Messi strikes as Inter Miami advance in Champions Cup

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi led Inter Miami's charge in a 3-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Tuesday.

Mexican referee seeks Messi's autograph; disciplined!

Mexican referee seeks Messi's autograph; disciplined!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Mexican referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava found out the hard way that there are consequences for seeking an autograph from eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup winner Lionel Messi -- he was hit with a CONCACAF disciplinary sanction.

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi's 56th minute goal earned Inter Miami a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on a bitterly cold night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round on Wednesday.

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

Latest Sporting Buzz: US footballer Zusi named 'hunkiest' player at World Cup!

Latest Sporting Buzz: US footballer Zusi named 'hunkiest' player at World Cup!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Graham Zusi was declared as the hunkiest of all the footballers at the recently concluded World Cup that was played in Brazil.

US football club end Livestrong stadium deal

US football club end Livestrong stadium deal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City have ended their stadium naming deal with Livestrong, the cancer foundation started by disgraced former cycling champion Lance Armstrong, the team said on Tuesday.

US soccer club to continue with Livestrong stadium name

US soccer club to continue with Livestrong stadium name

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

US soccer team Sporting Kansas City plan to retain their Livestrong stadium name despite its link to doping-tainted cyclist Lance Armstrong, chief executive Robb Heineman said on Thursday.

Spain is my favourite for Euro crown: Chhetri

Spain is my favourite for Euro crown: Chhetri

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

With Euro 2012 round the corner, Chhetri tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi that he has his money riding on Spain winning the tournament.

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The All India Football Federation is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country's fourth highest civilian award -- the Padma Shri -- a huge recognition for the nation's all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour.

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

India football captain Sunil Chhetri believes that the country's budding soccer players should get a chance to train in European academies in order to improve their skills. The man with 72 international goals described his stint with Sporting Lisbon as a 'great experience'.

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

Rediff.com18 May 2015

LA Galaxy suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City on Sunday.

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his LA Galaxy debut, including a winner in stoppage time, as his new team battled back from three goals down to defeat the upstart LAFC 4-3 in a thrilling match on Saturday.

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

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Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

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