News for 'Copa America'

Dunga is favorite to coach Brazil's soccer team - sources

Dunga is favorite to coach Brazil's soccer team - sources

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

Former World Cup winning captain Dunga is the favorite on a short list of candidates to coach Brazil's national soccer team, two sources with direct knowledge of the situation said.

FIFA cancels U-17 women's World Cup in India

FIFA cancels U-17 women's World Cup in India

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The tournament brings together the six continental champions from across the world, with European Champions League winners Bayern Munich the first to have qualified.

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

WC qualifiers: Brazil rally to beat Venezuela; Argentina held

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Brazil fought back from a goal down to score three times in the second half and record a 3-1 win over Venezuela that maintained their 100 percent record in qualifying matches for the 2022 World Cup.

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Shastri will step down! 'I've achieved all I wanted'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Team India head coach Ravi Shastri intends to step down from his role after the T20 World Cup. He says he has achieved everything there was and does not want to overstay his welcome.

IOC says 'fully committed' to Tokyo Olympics

IOC says 'fully committed' to Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee does not plan any "drastic" decisions about the Tokyo 2020 Games, saying on Tuesday it remains fully committed to the event being staged in four months time despite the global spread of the coronavirus. The IOC said in a statement following discussions with international sports federations that changes would need to be made to the qualifiers due to the impact of the virus but it plans to go ahead with the July 24-Aug 9 Olympics.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

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

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.

New football rules: No spitting or kissing the ball

New football rules: No spitting or kissing the ball

Rediff.com14 May 2020

CONMEBOL also said in a statement that players must not blow mucus from their nose or swap shirts after the game, and they must use their own personal water bottles.

Neymar, Messi show in Rome

Neymar, Messi show in Rome

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Neymar and Lionel Messi grabbed a goal each in the first half as Barcelona rolled over Roma 3-0 in the traditional Gamper Trophy pre-season match on Wednesday.

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

Falcao may quit Manchester United at end of season

Falcao may quit Manchester United at end of season

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Manchester United's on-loan striker Radamel Falcao hinted he could leave the club at the end of the season in search of more regular football.

From ridiculous to sublime, Tite turns Brazil around

From ridiculous to sublime, Tite turns Brazil around

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Little more than a year has gone by since Tite took over as coach of a Brazil side still reeling from embarrassing exits in the World Cup and Copa America but in that short time he has transformed the team into favourites for Russia 2018.

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Transfer talk: Serie A strugglers Parma sign Varela, Rodriguez

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Parma, joint bottom of Serie A alongside Cesena, have signed Uruguay midfielder Cristian Rodriguez and Portugal forward Silvestre Varela, both on loan, the club said on Tuesday.

World Cup: Messi's last chance for national glory slips away in Kazan

World Cup: Messi's last chance for national glory slips away in Kazan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

In the week of his 31st birthday, Messi was again a largely anonymous figure as they lost 4-3 to France in a thrilling last-16 match in Kazan.

World Cup: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli

World Cup: Mascherano denies rift between players and coach Sampaoli

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

'There are many myths about the team and about this generation'

Football friendly: Willian strike gives Brazil victory over Ecuador

Football friendly: Willian strike gives Brazil victory over Ecuador

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Brazil beat Ecuador 1-0 in an international friendly in New Jersey on Tuesday with a first half goal from Willian enough to give coach Dunga his second successive victory.

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

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

Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico again

Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico again

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Diego Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico Madrid again after they suffered another morale-shattering loss to Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final.

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over Covid rules violation

Brazil v Argentina abandoned over Covid rules violation

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

A World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil was suspended amid farcical scenes on Sunday after Brazilian health authorities accused a number of Premier League players of violating the country's COVID-19 quarantine rules.

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

PICS: Messi wins record sixth Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Megan Rapinoe earlier won the women's Ballon d'Or after leading the United States to a record-extending fourth World Cup title in France this year as they retained the trophy.

Messi scores but Paraguay hold Argentina to a 2-2 draw

Messi scores but Paraguay hold Argentina to a 2-2 draw

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

Paraguay's Lucas Barrios scored in the 90th minute to give his side a dramatic 2-2 draw against Argentina in the Copa America in Santiago, on Saturday.

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Pragmatic, difficult to beat, spearheaded by talismanic forwards and led by veteran, battle-hardened coaches -- few teams have as much in common with each other as Uruguay and Portugal who meet in a World Cup round of 16 tie on Saturday.

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'It has been good on pitch and off pitch,' Lampard said.

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

WC qualifiers: Argentina held by Chile; Aus win

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Earlier in the day, Bolivia beat Venezuela 3-1 at home and Uruguay and Paraguay drew 0-0 in Montevideo.

Will players, fans suffer from too much football?

Will players, fans suffer from too much football?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

Packed soccer schedule is a major problem as players will struggle to deliver their best

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

While domestic leagues are hoping to resume when the threat from the virus has receded, concrete start dates have yet to be fixed. That leaves the issue of expiring player contracts, which are usually timed to finish at the end of a given season, as a potential headache.

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'This award is not just mine.' 'It is my team mates' from Real Madrid and Croatia.' 'Without my coaches, I would not have won this and without my family I would not be the player I am today.'

What Chile needs from Arsenal star Sanchez...

What Chile needs from Arsenal star Sanchez...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chile need Alexis Sanchez to recover his best form as they try to end an almost century-long wait for a first Copa America, according to coach Jorge Sampaoli.

Messi's last chance to win World Cup

Messi's last chance to win World Cup

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

The 'wounds' of 2014 will probably never heal, concedes Lionel Messi but the Argentine superstar is hopeful that 2018 will bring with it the World Cup that football 'owes' him.

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 3

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 3

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

As we prepare to cruise into the New Year, Rediff.com gives you a glance back, through photos, into all the sporting moments that made the last 12 months memorable.

Euro 2020 postponed until 2021 by UEFA over coronavirus

Euro 2020 postponed until 2021 by UEFA over coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The Euro 2020 soccer Championship, trumpeted as a continent-wide feast of football from Dublin to Baku to mark UEFA's 60th anniversary, was postponed for a year on Tuesday as the coronavirus pandemic claimed its biggest sporting casualty yet. Europe's flagship tournament, staged every four years and second only to FIFA's World Cup in terms of prestige in soccer, will now be staged from June 11 to July 12, 2021.

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'When I signed, I only knew that East Bengal are a big club with great history. I have no idea about ISL or any other tournament. I came here because East Bengal are a big club'.

Substitute Neymar inspires Brazil to win over US

Substitute Neymar inspires Brazil to win over US

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Substitute Neymar scored two second-half goals to inspire Brazil to a 4-1 win over the United States in Massachusetts on Tuesday.

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he is ready to help the team clinch their first ever Champions League title.

WC qualifiers: Uruguay, Ecuador set pace, Argentina get first point

WC qualifiers: Uruguay, Ecuador set pace, Argentina get first point

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Argentina remain winless in South American qualifying for the 2018 World Cup after struggling to a 0-0 in Paraguay on Tuesday, while Uruguay and Ecuador both made it two wins from two games to top the group.

Roberto Carlos named Delhi's marquee manager

Roberto Carlos named Delhi's marquee manager

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

In one of season's biggest signings, former Brazilian World Cup winner Roberto Carlos was oficially appointed marquee manager of the Delhi Dynamos franchise for the second edition of Indian Super League (ISL) football.

Soccer Roundup: Meet Manchester United's new 'bully' and more...

Soccer Roundup: Meet Manchester United's new 'bully' and more...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

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Tevez to leave Juve to return to boyhood club Boca Juniors

Tevez to leave Juve to return to boyhood club Boca Juniors

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Argentina forward Carlos Tevez is to leave Juventus after two seasons in which he has revived his career and will rejoin Boca Juniors, the club where he started out and remains a cult figure.