News for 'Best FIFA Football Award'

Football Briefs: Inter Milan penalty awarded after five-minute video consultation; Bayern beaten

Football Briefs: Inter Milan penalty awarded after five-minute video consultation; Bayern beaten

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

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

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The brain may be sharp as ever, but the legs seem heavier, the pace worryingly slower. He's still only 32, but the strain of a decade-and-a-half of paranormal activity on the pitch may just be piling up.

'Modric should win all that Messi can't'

'Modric should win all that Messi can't'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Croatian footballer Ivan Rakitic has said that his national team-mate Luka Modric should win everything that star striker Lionel Messi cannot.

Ronaldinho voted South America's best

Ronaldinho voted South America's best

Rediff.com1 Jan 2014

Ronaldinho, who had a disappointing Club World Cup this month, has been elected South American footballer of the year in the annual poll conducted by the Uruguayan daily El Pais.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Football Extras: Incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

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

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

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

2022 World Cup in Qatar faces fresh bribe allegations

2022 World Cup in Qatar faces fresh bribe allegations

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the only major scheduled football event left unchanged after this year's calendar was wrecked by the coronavirus, has become the focus of fresh FIFA corruption allegations after the release of a new US Department of Justice indictment. According to the prosecutors, representatives working for Russia and Qatar bribed FIFA executive committee officials to swing votes in the crucial decision of world football's governing body.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

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

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

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

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

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

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Booted out by his beloved Manchester United, suspended by the Football Association and deemed over the hill by many, Cristiano Ronaldo answered everything in the best possible fashion with another record-breaking display on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

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

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Football Extras: Rooney scores stunning goal for DC United

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

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

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Here are some special moments from the gala night in Zurich on Monday...

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Football Briefs: Italian club AS Roma to auction shirts for Kerala flood relief

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

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

PIX: Ibrahimovic in tears on return to Sweden squad

PIX: Ibrahimovic in tears on return to Sweden squad

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic shed a few tears of pride as he returned to Sweden's national team after a four-year absence for their World Cup qualifiers and recounted how his son did not want him to leave home to join up with Janne Andersson's squad.

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Actor Ajay Devgn mourns Olympian Hakim's demise

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Hakim won the Santosh Trophy for Services in 1960 and continued to be a part of the squad till 1966. At club level, he played for City College Old Boys (Hyderabad) and Indian Air Force.

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Sports Shorts: Dennerby to coach India's U-17 women's WC team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Football Briefs: Red-hot Griezmann bags four as Atletico rout Leganes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

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

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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

Football: Ronaldo shines again; Barca win

Football: Ronaldo shines again; Barca win

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Catchup all the football action

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

National football team captain Sunil Chhetri and Women's national team striker Bala Devi, were named the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year' and '2014 AIFF Woman Footballer of the Year', respectively.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

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...

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'In my opinion he has taken on more challenges and succeeded at all of them. He's the most complete player I have seen and his work ethic, as I mentioned, is unmatched.'

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Messi wins Ballon d'Or for fifth time

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Lionel Messi reclaimed the FIFA Ballon d'Or award for the world player of the year on Monday from his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo who had walked off with the award for the previous two years.

Want more football players to play outside India: Gurpreet

Want more football players to play outside India: Gurpreet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Playing in Norway for top division club Stabaek has helped him grow as a footballer, feels goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh, who wants more of his countrymen to follow in his footsteps to help India rise as a power in the sport. "My aim was to play in Norway, break into the first team and play in the first team. I have grown as a player in all aspects of the game. I will try to keep getting better. Playing in Europe is better for me," said the 24-year-old goalkeeper who has been called up for the international friendly against Puerto Rico at the Andheri Sports Complex stadium in Mumbai on September 3.

Fans to vote on man of the match at football WC

Fans to vote on man of the match at football WC

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Fans from across the globe rather than FIFA officials will determine the man-of-the-match awards at this year's World Cup in South Africa.

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on the prestigious award.

Ribery is French Player Of The Year

Ribery is French Player Of The Year

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Franck Ribery, who has been shortlisted for the prestigious FIFA-Ballon d'Or award, was named French Player of the Year on Tuesday by France Football magazine.

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Sporting legends we lost in 2020

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Sporting world lost some of its favourite stars this year.

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Soccer Extras: Three sent off in Milan win

Rediff.com7 May 2019

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

Ballon d'Or: Winner has to be Messi, says Argentina coach Martino

Ballon d'Or: Winner has to be Messi, says Argentina coach Martino

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

I am not the best person to judge, I cannot separate sentiment from my objective decision. Whatever season Messi has had on footballing grounds, I would still vote for him.

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Under-17 WC final preview

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

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

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

'Messi played Copa America final with injury'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Scaloni did not say what the injury was but he showered Messi with praise on a night Argentines took to the streets in huge numbers to celebrate their first international title 11 in 28 years and Messi's first victory with the national side.

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Here's what 2022 holds for sports lovers

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Mark your calendars! Here's all the lowdown of all the major sporting events coming up in 2022...

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by US prosecutors, FBI.