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EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Draws order of the day as City, Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Tuesday.

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Forest's Wood creates Premier League record

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Forest were good value for the win, though Ipswich came close to opening the scoring midway through the first half.

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

AIFF demands probe into Qatar's controversial goal vs India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

AIFF seeks investigation into Qatar's controversial goal against India

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Europa PIX: Maguire to United's rescue; Ajax held after fan trouble

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

AFC apologises for 'racist' nickname against UAE team

AFC apologises for 'racist' nickname against UAE team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Asian soccer's governing body the AFC has apologised for referring to the United Arab Emirates national side as the 'Sand Monkeys' in an article on their official website.

Bengaluru FC go down to Maziya in AFC Cup play-off

Bengaluru FC go down to Maziya in AFC Cup play-off

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Goals from Ibrahim Mahudhee (64th minute) and Cornelius Stewart (80th) on either side of a Nili Perdomo (71st) spot-kick for the Blues gave Maziya the advantage ahead of the second leg in Bengaluru next week.

Bengaluru FC fail to qualify for AFC Champions League

Bengaluru FC fail to qualify for AFC Champions League

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Bengaluru FC now have the possibility of facing another Indian side in Mohun Bagan at the group stage of the AFC Cup.

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

EPL PIX: Chelsea stage comeback win; Arsenal drop points in title chase

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 Premier League draw by London rivals Fulham on a grey wet Sunday at Craven Cottage as Raul Jimenez scored early for the hosts and William Saliba equalised for the visitors at the start of the second half.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Spurs; United shocked

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday night.

AFC Awards night, PHOTOS: Khalil named Asian player of the year

AFC Awards night, PHOTOS: Khalil named Asian player of the year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Emirati Ahmed Khalil got a modicum of revenge on Guangzhou Evergrande captain Zheng Zhi when he pipped the Chinese to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Player of the Year award on Sunday.

#Cheating Trends After India's WC Exit

#Cheating Trends After India's WC Exit

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

The Indian football team's World Cup dream took a devastating turn in their crucial Round 2 qualifier against Qatar.

Air Force Club ground Bengaluru FC to lift AFC Cup title

Air Force Club ground Bengaluru FC to lift AFC Cup title

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

India's Bengaluru FC lost an opportunity to make history after being grounded by Iraqi club Air Force Club by a 1-0 margin in the AFC Cup final in Doha on Saturday.

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Pointing out the "several acts of contract breach" by the AIFF side in the past, Stimac charged AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey with "changing my public statement given to AIFF media".

AFC Challenge Cup: India lose to Tajikistan

AFC Challenge Cup: India lose to Tajikistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Defending champions India made a disastrous start to their AFC Challenge Cup campaign, going down 0-2 to Tajikistan in Kathmandu, on Friday.

Indian football gets new leader with focus on quality

Indian football gets new leader with focus on quality

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Priority will be improvement in quality of football: AIFF's new secretary general

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Chhetri, who has scored 94 goals from 150 international appearances and the other 26 around him will now continue their training camp in Kolkata, where they will have their first on-field training session on Thursday, May 30.

AFC final shifted out of Hyderabad

AFC final shifted out of Hyderabad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

The AFC Challenge Cup final between India and Tajikistan has been postponed and shifted out of Hyderabad due to unsuitable ground conditions.

Iraq coach appeals to AFC

Iraq coach appeals to AFC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

Bernd Stange is hopeful of the 2004 Olympic qualifier against Vietnam being played.

AFC Champions League: FC Goa suffer first loss, go down to Iranian club

AFC Champions League: FC Goa suffer first loss, go down to Iranian club

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The second half saw Persepolis create a number of chances yet again, but were thwarted on each occasion thanks to some excellent rear-guard action from the FC Goa defence.

AFC U23: India clubbed with Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Syria

AFC U23: India clubbed with Bangladesh, Uzbekistan, Syria

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

India have been clubbed in Group E along with Bangladesh, Uzbekistan and Syria for next year's qualifiers of the Asian Football Confederation Under-23 Championship 2016.

Chhetri, Alemao denied Singapore visa for AFC Cup match

Chhetri, Alemao denied Singapore visa for AFC Cup match

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Indian football captain Sunil Chhetri and his Churchill Brothers teammate Balal Arezou from Afghanistan have been denied visas to travel to Singapore to play in an AFC Cup match.

India qualify for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

India qualify for 2019 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

This is the third time the country has qualified for the continental showpiece.

China's Zhang assumes office as AFC chief

China's Zhang assumes office as AFC chief

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Asian soccer federations should join hands to improve the sport in the region, Zhang Jilong said after assuming office as the acting president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Monday.

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

A round-up of Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

 AFC Cup: Dempo in last four

AFC Cup: Dempo in last four

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

I-League champions Dempo scripted history becoming the first team from India to make it to the semi-finals of the AFC Cup when they defeated Home United 4-3 in Singapore on Tuesday.

India's squad for AFC Challenge Cup qualifier

India's squad for AFC Challenge Cup qualifier

Rediff.com12 Mar 2011

India left out most of their younger players who featured in the pre-Olympic qualifiers against Myanmar from the 23-member squad for the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup qualifying round tournament, starting on March 21 in Kuala Lumpur.

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

AFC Cup: Win evades Minerva again, draw with Nepal club

Rediff.com15 May 2019

Minerva will next be seen in action against Chennaiyin FC on June 19 in Guwahati while Manang will play Dhaka Abahani.

Kuwait SC thrash Churchill in AFC Cup

Kuwait SC thrash Churchill in AFC Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Churchill Brothers, having already made it to the next round, suffered a humiliating 1-7 thrashing at the hands of defending champions Kuwait SC in their last AFC Cup group match in Kuwait City on Wednesday night.

India to bid for 2014 AFC Challenge Cup

India to bid for 2014 AFC Challenge Cup

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The AFC Challenge Cup, Asia's second biggest football tournament, may return to India after a gap of six years as the country is set to bid for the 2014 edition.

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

New era for yoga: Historic Asian Games debut looms

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

If approved, yoga could debut as a demonstration sport in the 2026 Games in Nagoya, Japan, marking a significant milestone in its journey from a spiritual practice to a recognised competitive discipline.

Haq in AFC's elite referees' list

Haq in AFC's elite referees' list

Rediff.com27 Jan 2005

Rizwan-ul Haq is the only Indian in the elite list of referees drawn up by the Asian Football\nConfederation for this year.

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

DPR, Iraq face AFC committee after player no-show

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Holders Iraq and secretive North Korea could face sanctions from the AFC for failing to send a player to their media conferences on Monday ahead of their opening Asian Cup matches.

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Kolkata's East Bengal scripted history of sorts when they secured a maiden berth in the AFC Cup semi-finals after holding Indonesia's Semen Padang 1-1, at the Agus Salim stadium in Padang, on Tuesday.

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

AFC slams AIFF for poor standard

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

The AIFF was criticized for blaming cricket for India's poor showing in football, in which it is ranked 128 in the world.

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League match with Iran's Sepahan was called off on Monday after the Saudi team refused to leave their dressing-room due to a statue of an assassinated Iranian general being placed at the entrance to the pitch.

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Indian football team qualifies for 2018 AFC U-16 C'ships

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

India qualified as one of the six best second-placed teams from the group matches of qualifying round. All the matches of each of the 10 groups were played in a single venue.

AFC Cup: Churchill lose to Warriors

AFC Cup: Churchill lose to Warriors

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Churchill Brothers' hopes of making it to the next round of the AFC Cup suffered a jolt when they lost 0-1 to Warriors FC in an away match in Singapore, on Wednesday.

Churchill to play in AFC Champions League play-off

Churchill to play in AFC Champions League play-off

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

I-League champions Churchill Brothers was on Thursday included among seven Asian clubs who will feature in play-off matches for a berth in the prestigious AFC Champions League 2010.

Dempo enter AFC Cup quarters

Dempo enter AFC Cup quarters

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Ranty Martins scored once in each half to guide Dempo to a convincing 3-1 victory over Al Faisaly and a berth in the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup, at the Nehru Stadium in Margao, Goa, on Tuesday. Dempo finished their league engagements in second place with ten points and became second team to enter the quarter-finals from the Group E. Al Maged, who lead the table with 10 points, were the first team to qualify for the knock-out stage.