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ISL: Chennaiyin stun ATK, keep play-off hopes alive

ISL: Chennaiyin stun ATK, keep play-off hopes alive

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

ATK may have qualified for the play-offs, but the loss came as a big blow to their AFC Champions League qualifying aspirations with FC Goa taking a three-point lead at the top with only a match left for the league stage to conclude.

'Next FIFA boss should be outsider with good human rights record'

'Next FIFA boss should be outsider with good human rights record'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

"A clean break from the past is essential for FIFA to climb out of the toxic pit which continues to produce serious accusations of corrupt behaviour on almost a daily basis," FIFPro said in a statement.

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

Indian footballers come to rescue of poor affected by COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The national football players are providing the needy, in their respective localities, monetary aid and food items, besides setting up camps and spreading awareness about social distancing.

Indian Football PIX: FC Goa consolidates top spot

Indian Football PIX: FC Goa consolidates top spot

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Mumbai City did put up a fight but Goa were clinical enough to notch up an emphatic win.

Not just Bengaluru, this match is about India: Chhetri

Not just Bengaluru, this match is about India: Chhetri

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri on Monday urged the entire nation to root for his club Bengaluru FC as they chase a historic final berth in the AFC Cup in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Bengaluru FC, the I-League football champions will host Malaysia's Johor Darul Ta'zim FC -- in a crucial Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup second-leg semi-final. The first-leg semifinal ended in a 1-1 draw.

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Footballer prays, worries, smiles as pilot wife rescues Indians amid COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Former India footballer Gouramangi Singh's wife, Pushpanjali has been airlifting Indians stranded in different parts of the world and bringing them back home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Indian football: ATK Mohun Bagan blank BFC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In a first for ATK Mohun Bagan this season, two first-half goals signalled the downfall for a beleaguered Bengaluru FC

Qatari paid millions for World Cup bid support: Report

Qatari paid millions for World Cup bid support: Report

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

A former top Qatari football official paid more than $5 million to get support for the emirate's controversial campaign to host the 2022 World Cup, a British newspaper alleged Sunday.

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Face masks, limited hours: Centre's guidelines for Metro services

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

This comes ahead of the resumption of the functioning of metro rails across the country from September 7.

Bangladesh coach suspended

Bangladesh coach suspended

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Argentine coach Diego Cruciani was suspended after attempting to assault Indian referee Rizwan-ul Haq during his team's Asian Cup pre-qualifying match against Pakistan.

India's friendlies cancelled due to clash with SAFF Cup

India's friendlies cancelled due to clash with SAFF Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

Indian football team's hopes of rising in FIFA rankings have been dashed with cancellation of two international friendlies against Philippines and Malaysia owing to rescheduling of the SAFF Cup.

India football team's 13-match unbeaten run ends

India football team's 13-match unbeaten run ends

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

The Indian football team's 13-match unbeaten run ended as it lost 1-2 to an attacking Kyrgyzstan

Lalpekhlua: Boxing's loss became football's gain

Lalpekhlua: Boxing's loss became football's gain

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'I really enjoyed boxing - I still do. This is a sport that really puts you through a lot of hard training, and you can always reap the benefits of that, even as a footballer.'

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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

Amarjit named India captain for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Amarjit named India captain for FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Midfielder Amarjit Singh has been unanimously elected as the captain of Indian team for the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup to be held next month.

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Sports events, concerts in UAE canceled, postponed as coronavirus spreads

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

There have been at least 1,641 cases of the virus in the Gulf region. Dubai has postponed its March boat show until November and Abu Dhabi postponed the ITU World Triathlon event this month, after earlier cancelling a cycling event in which two riders were diagnosed with the virus.

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

I-League clubs knock on PM's door to 'save football'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

In a letter signed by Swapan Sadhan Bose, managing director of Mohun Bagan, the I-League clubs have urged the prime minister to "intervene and save the sport".

East Bengal coach Bhowmick resigns

East Bengal coach Bhowmick resigns

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

He claimed moral responsibility for the team's unsuccessful campaign in the AFC Cup.

Indian football fans win the numbers game

Indian football fans win the numbers game

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

According to the Asian Football Confederation statistics, Indian fans turned out in larger numbers than those in other countries.

Coach Constantine hails Team India; eyes good showing in Asian Cup

Coach Constantine hails Team India; eyes good showing in Asian Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The Indian football team showed a lot of character and resilience in its title-winning Intercontinental Cup campaign and the attitude would be crucial to ensuring that the country doesn't just make up the numbers in next year's AFC Asian Cup, believes national coach Stephane Constantine.

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Indian football round-up: Team re-enters top-100 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The Indian football team has re-entered the top-100 of the FIFA world rankings and is now placed at 99th at the latest chart released on Thursday.

Footballer Jyoti yearns for space to play in Delhi

Footballer Jyoti yearns for space to play in Delhi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Laxmi Negi traces the journey of this juggler-turned-footballer in this freewheeling interview.

FIFA, UEFA to stage charity match

FIFA, UEFA to stage charity match

Rediff.com8 Jan 2005

Soccer's world and European governing bodies, FIFA and UEFA, are to organise a "solidarity match" in February to help victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami.

Rivaldo signs for Saudi club: Report

Rivaldo signs for Saudi club: Report

Rediff.com4 Jan 2004

The Brazilian striker has joined Saudi club Al Ittihad on a six-month contract, the Asian Football Confederation reported.

FIFA praises Lebanon for matchfixing response

FIFA praises Lebanon for matchfixing response

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

FIFA has praised Lebanon for taking action against matchfixing and has requested more details about the sanctions it recently imposed on players and officials, world soccer's governing body has said.

Churchill release Lebanese player involved in fixing

Churchill release Lebanese player involved in fixing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Akram Moghrabi was released by Churchill Brothers before the Lebanese player was named in a major match-fixing scandal in his native country, the Indian I-League club told Reuters on Friday.

Points Table: English Premier League 2016-17

Points Table: English Premier League 2016-17

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The points table of the English Premier League 2016-17 season.

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Lebanese soccer referees to go on trial June 10

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

The three Lebanese referees charged with accepting sexual bribes from three women to fix an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup match will go on trial from June 10 to 14, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing their attorney.

Goa to kick-off football action amid COVID-19 with ISL

Goa to kick-off football action amid COVID-19 with ISL

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Behind closed doors and with a raft of health safety measures in place, Indian Super League (ISL) will kick off in Bambolin on Friday and become the country's first major tournament to be organised since the enforcement of a COVID-19 lockdown eight months ago.

Asia urges green light for headscarves

Asia urges green light for headscarves

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Asian soccer's acting president has urged the sport's rule-makers to change the laws to permit women to wear a headscarf in official matches.

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

UAE investors invited to bid for I-League clubs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

In a move to revive football in India, the All India Football Federation has invited investors from the United Arab Emirates to bid for two available club slots in India's top-flight domestic football league.

FIFA rankings: Win against Puerto Rico sees India climb four places

FIFA rankings: Win against Puerto Rico sees India climb four places

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The Indian football team jumped four places to be at 148th spot in the latest FIFA rankings released today, on the back of an impressive 4-1 win over higher-ranked Puerto Rico in Mumbai last week.

South Korea asks IOC to ban Japan's use of 'Rising Sun' flag at Olympics

South Korea asks IOC to ban Japan's use of 'Rising Sun' flag at Olympics

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday confirmed it had received the letter.

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

Defying odds, Real Kashmir FC win Durand Cup opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Real Kashmir FC overcame the mental turmoil arising out of uncertain situations back home as they beat Chennai City FC 1-0 through a last minute goal in the 129th Durand Cup fixture, in Kalyani, on Wednesday.

Arthur Papas signs three year deal as Dempo coach

Arthur Papas signs three year deal as Dempo coach

Rediff.com29 May 2013

After weeks of speculation, Dempo Sports Club formally signed Arthur Papas as its coach for the next three years.

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government is riding on "mainstay" football to make India a sporting powerhouse and announced the formation of five zonal committees to hunt talent across the country.

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

UAE ban fails to dampen celebrations for triumphant Qatari fans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Qataris have been barred from attending matches as the UAE, along with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Egypt, cut political and trade ties with Qatar in June 2017 over allegations Doha supports terrorism -- a charge Qatar denies.

I-League debutants JSW Sports sign British players

I-League debutants JSW Sports sign British players

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

I-League new entrants JSW Sports have bolstered their squad with the signing of two England-based defenders John Johnson and Curtis Osano.

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.