News for 'Corinthians'

Basketball great Marques dies at 87

Basketball great Marques dies at 87

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

"Corinthians joins his family, friends and fans in this time of mourning for Brazilian sport," the club posted on X.

What Is Love?

What Is Love?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Love isn't what has been marketed to us all through our lives. It is not grand gestures or some big bang waiting to happen; it is an appreciation of what we have and often overlook, notes Aarti David.

Brazil's Corinthians reach Club World Cup final

Brazil's Corinthians reach Club World Cup final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Corinthians beat African champions Al-Ahly 1-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Club World Cup but the Brazilian side failed to impress as they set up a potential showdown with Chelsea. Peru striker Paolo Guerrero twisted superbly to head the winner for the Libertadores Cup holders on the half-hour mark to the delight of the Corinthians fans in Toyota.

Corinthians pull out of Tevez deal

Corinthians pull out of Tevez deal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Striker Carlos Tevez's proposed move to Corinthians has fallen through after the Brazilian club issued a statement on Tuesday saying time had run out to bring the Argentine back.

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Manchester City have agreed to sell Carlos Tevez to Brazilian side Corinthians although a fee for the 27-year-old has yet to be finalised, City's manager Roberto Mancini said on Monday.

Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected

Corinthians offer to bring Tevez back rejected

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Corinthians have made an offer to Manchester City to bring Carlos Tevez back to Brazil, club president Andres Sanchez said on Tuesday, although British media reported that the bid had already been rejected.

Ronaldo hits hat-trick in Corinthians win

Ronaldo hits hat-trick in Corinthians win

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as Corinthians beat Fluminense 4-2 on Wednesday, taking his tally to 14 goals in 22 matches since his return to action in March after surgery early last year.

Ronaldo proud of himself over Corinthians deal

Ronaldo proud of himself over Corinthians deal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Brazilian striker Ronaldo has expressed his pride after winning a nine-month battle against injury and agreeing terms with Sao Paulo-based Corinthians.

Corinthians bid shocking 36 mn pounds for Tevez

Corinthians bid shocking 36 mn pounds for Tevez

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Brazilian club Corinthians has joined the race to sign Carlos Tevez, making a 36 million pound shock bid for the ace Argentine striker.

Corinthians to play behind closed doors after fan's death

Corinthians to play behind closed doors after fan's death

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

Reigning Libertadores Cup champions Corinthians have been ordered to play their upcoming home matches in the tournament behind closed doors, after their fans were accused of killing a young Bolivian supporter with a thrown firework, Brazilian media reported late on Thursday night.

Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win

Ronaldo headers spur Corinthians to 4-3 win

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Ronaldo headed two goals in seven minutes in the first half as Corinthians beat Sport 4-3 to improve to sixth in the Brazilian championship on Thursday.

Brazilian C'ship: Corinthians lose, Ronaldinho jeered

Brazilian C'ship: Corinthians lose, Ronaldinho jeered

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Holders Corinthians slumped to their second consecutive 1-0 defeat in the Brazilian championship, where the highlight of the weekend's matches was a spectacular bicycle kick by Vasco da Gama's Alecsandro.

Ronaldo scores first goal for Corinthians

Ronaldo scores first goal for Corinthians

Rediff.com9 Mar 2009

Brazilian striker Ronaldo, playing only his second game since a knee injury last year, scored an injury-time equaliser to give his new club Corinthians a 1-1 draw with arch-rivals Palmeiras on Sunday.

Corinthians stun Chelsea to win Club World Cup

Corinthians stun Chelsea to win Club World Cup

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

Paolo Guerrero snatched a 69th-minute winner as South American champions Corinthians stunned Chelsea to win soccer's Club World Cup on Sunday.

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Chelsea coach Tuchel tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Tuchel will go into self isolation and the club said he would most likely join up with the team in Abu Dhabi next week

Why Brazil took nine forwards to the World Cup...

Why Brazil took nine forwards to the World Cup...

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The answer came in an impressive 2-0 victory over a strong and organised Serbia team who did not make it easy for Brazil and frustrated them in a goalless first half.

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Argentina appeal decision to replay World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) will appeal what it says is FIFA's decision to force Brazil and Argentina to replay their World Cup qualifier, which was cancelled after five minutes due to a breach of COVID-19 quarantine rules.

Chelsea crowned Club World Club champions

Chelsea crowned Club World Club champions

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Havertz's late penalty seals world club crown for The Blues

Soccer PIX: PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back

Soccer PIX: PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Neymar made his return to the pitch after a three-month injury lay-off as Paris St Germain celebrated their eighth Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 win against Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup

Ronaldo eyes a fifth World Cup

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Brazil's Ronaldo has set himself the goals for 2010 of helping Corinthians win the South American Libertadores Cup and making it to his fifth World Cup.

Bulldozers raze British era building at Patna collectorate after SC nod

Bulldozers raze British era building at Patna collectorate after SC nod

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The complex, parts of which are over 250 years old, is situated on the banks of the Ganga and is endowed with high ceilings, huge doors, and hanging skylights.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Rincon wanted by Interpol

Former Real Madrid midfielder Rincon wanted by Interpol

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Former Colombia, Real Madrid and Corinthians midfielder Freddy Rincon is wanted for questioning about drug crimes in Panama, Interpol said on Wednesday.

Willian confirms Chelsea exit after seven years

Willian confirms Chelsea exit after seven years

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The 32-year-old, linked with a move across town to Arsenal, posted a farewell letter to the club's fans on Twitter.

Roberto Carlos to reunite with Ronaldo

Roberto Carlos to reunite with Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Former Real Madrid and Brazil team mates Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos will play together again for Corinthians next year after the defender said on Tuesday he had signed for the Sao Paulo-based club.

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Angry Messi slams 'Brazil fix' after Copa red card

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Lionel Messi was sent off before half-time and then angrily hit out at "corrupt" tournament organisers after Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to win a bad-tempered third-place playoff at the Copa America on Saturday.

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

Exit Neymar, enter another Brazilian for Barca

Exit Neymar, enter another Brazilian for Barca

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Barcelona have agreed a deal with Guangzhou Evergrande to sign midfielder Paulinho for 40 million euros, the Spanish club announced on Monday.

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Brazil coach Tite has recalled veteran central defender Thiago Silva to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.

Legendary Brazil keeper Gylmar dies at 83

Legendary Brazil keeper Gylmar dies at 83

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Goalkeeper Gylmar, an ever present in the legendary Brazil teams that won the World Cup in 1958 and 1962, has died in Sao Paulo, aged 83.

Best Commentator? Best Mum? This Brazilian is officially Best Fan

Best Commentator? Best Mum? This Brazilian is officially Best Fan

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

It was the sharp eye of a Brazilian TV reporter that led to Silvia Grecco being awarded FIFA's Best Fan award in Milan on Monday.

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.

'Maradona better than Pele'

'Maradona better than Pele'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez has immediately walked into a potential storm after arriving in Brazil.

Controversy surrounds appointment of Brazil coach Tite. Here's why...

Controversy surrounds appointment of Brazil coach Tite. Here's why...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Corinthians manager Tite has accepted an offer to coach Brazil but his appointment was met with fury at his former club, who accused the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) of underhand tactics and unethical behaviour.

PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival

PHOTOS: Colourful opening to world football carnival

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Photos from the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup.

The first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup is...

The first team to qualify for 2018 FIFA World Cup is...

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Brazil have become the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, maintaining their proud record as the tournament's only ever-present side with a little help from Lionel Messi's foul mouth and lightly-regarded Peru.

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Organisers of the 2014 Soccer World Cup conducted the first and only official test of facilities at Sao Paulo's still-incomplete Arena Corinthians stadium on Sunday, 25 days before it will host the opening match between Brazil and Croatia.

WC PHOTOS: In shadows of stadium, neighbours left empty-handed

WC PHOTOS: In shadows of stadium, neighbours left empty-handed

Rediff.com15 May 2014

For Sao Paulo's most popular football team, the World Cup has provided a new home after 100 years playing in rented stadiums. Thousands of neighbours, however, say it has left them homeless.

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

Argentina, the Netherlands have rich history to live up to

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

If the past is any guide, we should be in for something memorable on Wednesday in Sao Paulo when the Netherlands meet Argentina in the World Cup semi-final at the Corinthians arena.

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo in hospital

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo in hospital

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2002 World Cup Golden Boot winner is currently in the intensive care unit recovering from pneumonia.

World Cup chit-chat: Construction worker dies in stadium accident

World Cup chit-chat: Construction worker dies in stadium accident

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Another man has died while helping to build the Sao Paulo stadium that will host the opening match at this year's World Cup in Brazil, a hospital spokesperson said on Saturday.