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FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

FIFA postpones U-17 Women's World Cup in India due to COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The women's age group showpiece was to be held at five venues in the country --Kolkata, Guwahati, Bhubaneswar, Ahmedabad and Navi Mumbai -- from November 2-21. FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup was postponed by football's governing body due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic across the globe.

What not to miss in the EPL this weekend

What not to miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Rediff.com brings you the previews of the main matches scheduled for this weekend in the English Premier League.

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Football Focus: Football: Bournemouth's Ake set to join City, say reports

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

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

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Midfielder Dani Ceballos added: "It looks like us changing our coach worked. We have recovered some sensations we had lost and we have got the three points. Now our objective is to win all the games left and finish the season as well as possible."

Chelsea stroll to victory over West Ham

Chelsea stroll to victory over West Ham

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

Chelsea overpowered West Ham United and Manchester City outclassed West Bromwich Albion as the Premier League title rivals signalled their intent at the start of a hectic holiday programme on Friday.

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

Conte has done a fantastic job, Chelsea look unbeatable: Pardew

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

There is a stark contrast between the two teams' form, with Chelsea having won 10 league games in succession to open up a six-point lead at the top while Palace have managed only one victory in their last 10 matches.

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

EPL: Sluggish Chelsea back in pole position

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Chelsea may have restored some breathing space over Manchester City with a 2-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday but they have not regained the form that made them runaway title favourites earlier in the season.

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Must-visit international destinations for those who love the rains

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

Pack your bags. Umbrellas and raincoats optional.

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Brazil forward Neymar left training early on Tuesday after feeling pain in his right ankle and will spend the rest of the day undergoing physiotherapy, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.

PIX: Bayern demolish Frankfurt; Ajax storm to record 13-0 win

PIX: Bayern demolish Frankfurt; Ajax storm to record 13-0 win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Unstoppable Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick, taking his tally to 10 goals in five Bundesliga games, as the defending champions thumped hapless Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Juve run Lecce ragged; Sevilla held

Soccer PIX: Juve run Lecce ragged; Sevilla held

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Images from football matches played in the Italian Serie A and the La Liga on Friday.

AIFF starts online tutorial classes for referees

AIFF starts online tutorial classes for referees

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

A total of 60 referees from categories 3 and 4 have been divided into two batches of 30 participants each and are undergoing online classes for over two hours thrice a day. All of them are ex-FIFA referees. In addition, 50 observers and instructors are also part of the tutorial classes as invitees.

Chelsea agree deal to sign Morata from Real Madrid

Chelsea agree deal to sign Morata from Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Chelsea agreed a deal to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, subject to the Spain international agreeing personal terms and passing a medical.

World Cup updates: Swiss suffer double suspension blow

World Cup updates: Swiss suffer double suspension blow

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Tunisia will start third-choice goalkeeper Aymen Mathlouthi and have striker Fakhreddine Ben Youssef act as his back-up in their final World Cup game against Panama on Thursday after FIFA rejected their request to add a replacement keeper to the squad.

PIX: Champions Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

PIX: Champions Bayern celebrate after a football festival without fans

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

There was something appropriate in the way that Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich celebrated his team's Champions League triumph over Paris St Germain on Sunday. More than 90 minutes after the final whistle had blown on the 1-0 victory, Kimmich sat in the centre circle, in front of 65,000 empty seats at the Estadio da Luz, banging on a drum.

Salah, Ronaldo and Messi in race for Champions League award

Salah, Ronaldo and Messi in race for Champions League award

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Ronaldo, who won the award last year, topped the scoring charts with 15 goals in the competition as Real Madrid won a third consecutive European crown.

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

PICS: Aubameyang 'tricks' in Arsenal win; Man Utd held

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly

Thigh injury rules Julio Cesar out of Brazil friendly

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar travelled back to his club Inter Milan on Sunday nursing a bruised thigh that has put him out of the upcoming friendly against Mexico, the Brazilian Football Federation (CBF) said.

ISL: Chennaiyin open account after draw with Mumbai City

ISL: Chennaiyin open account after draw with Mumbai City

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Two-time champion Chennaiyin FC opened its account in ISL-6 with a goalless draw against Mumbai City FC in its first home game of the season at the Nehru stadium, in Chennai, on Sunday.

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Spain's Pique accuses Ronaldo of diving after thrilling draw

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Spain defender Gerard Pique accused Cristiano Ronaldo of diving to win a penalty and a crucial free-kick in Friday's epic 3-3 draw with Portugal.

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Extras: City's appeal against financial probe thrown out

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

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

India's job outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

India's job outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The encouraging news, however, is that India features among the top four countries out of 44 nations that projected a positive hiring trend.

WC qualifiers: Mexico held, Altidore, Johnson put U.S. in control

WC qualifiers: Mexico held, Altidore, Johnson put U.S. in control

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Mexico were booed off the field by a boisterous crowd after being held to a 0-0 draw at home to Costa Rica in the final round of CONCACAF qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Tuesday, their third successive goalless draw at the Azteca Stadium.

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Indian women golfers set to make history at LPGA event

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Aditi, Diksha, Tvesa to play at Ladies Scottish Open.

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Women's FIFA World Cup: Marta breaks goal record as spectator presence scarce

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Marta became the all-time leading scorer at the women's World Cup on Tuesday as Brazil vaulted to the top of Group E with a 2-0 win over South Korea, while Eugenie Le Sommer's superb long-range strike gave France victory over England.

EPL: Mourinho and Wenger clash as Chelsea beat Arsenal

EPL: Mourinho and Wenger clash as Chelsea beat Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

Jose Mourinho maintained his hold over Arsene Wenger with leaders Chelsea enjoying a routine 2-0 win over Arsenal on Sunday after the two old adversaries became involved in an ugly touchline spat.

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

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

Argentina escape with draw against Colombia

Argentina escape with draw against Colombia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Argentina's hopes of making the quarter-finals of Copa America suffered a huge setback when they were held to a goalless draw, this time by Colombia, on Wednesday.

Plea talks under way in FIFA bribery case as US trial date set

Plea talks under way in FIFA bribery case as US trial date set

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Several defendants charged in a wide-ranging corruption case involving soccer's global governing body FIFA are in talks with US officials about possibly pleading guilty, a US prosecutor said on Monday.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal miss chance to return to top

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal miss chance to return to top

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Arsenal missed their chance to go back to the top of the Premier League after being forced to play with 10 men for much of the game against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday.

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.

Can Brazil end 16-year wait for World Cup glory?

Can Brazil end 16-year wait for World Cup glory?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'I hope Brazil can win. It's a long time since 2002, and I think it's time'

Champions League: Bayern knock out Arsenal; Atletico in quarters after 17 years

Champions League: Bayern knock out Arsenal; Atletico in quarters after 17 years

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Defending champions Bayern Munich survived a shaky second half and missed a late penalty against Arsenal on Tuesday to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'But this was our first match point, if we compare this to tennis, our second match point comes against Portugal. We're still alive and dreaming'

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Good news! Foreign, Indian airlines offer big discounts

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Aiming at attracting Indian travellers to major global and domestic destinations, foreign and Indian carriers are vying with each other by offering discounted tickets.

US swimmer Feigen to pay $11k to Brazil charity over robbery dispute?

US swimmer Feigen to pay $11k to Brazil charity over robbery dispute?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

US Olympic swimmer Jimmy Feigen will pay $11,000 to a Brazilian charity to settle a dispute over what police called a fabricated story about him and his teammates being robbed at gunpoint during the Rio games, ABC News reported on Friday.

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

La Liga Preview: Injury hit Real, Barca face tricky away trips

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Barcelona travel to newly-promoted Osasuna without their first choice front line.

Bayern win German Cup in Guardiola farewell

Bayern win German Cup in Guardiola farewell

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on penalties to win the German Cup for the 18th time on Saturday, handing coach Pep Guardiola another domestic double in his final game in charge.

What ails the cruise ship industry

What ails the cruise ship industry

Rediff.com15 Feb 2013

From the Costa Concordia disaster to the stranded Carnival Triumph, a look at recent problems plaguing the cruise ship industry.

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Chelsea are now 11 points ahead of Manchester City who have 13 games left to play and while Italian Conte is too cagey to start proclaiming his side yet, only a monumental loss of form can deny them the title.