News for 'Danish Football Association'

Denmark Loses Confidence in Infantino, Seeks New FIFA President

Denmark Loses Confidence in Infantino, Seeks New FIFA President

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Denmark's football association (DBU) has declared it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and will seek a credible alternative for the 2027 election, citing a 'fundamental crisis of confidence' over his aborted proposal to sell commercial stakes in FIFA tournaments.

Danish FA chief renews calls for Infantino to step down, cites lack of answers on commercial deal

Danish FA chief renews calls for Infantino to step down, cites lack of answers on commercial deal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Danish FA President Jesper Moller has renewed calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down, citing FIFA's refusal to answer 'critical questions' regarding its abandoned proposal to sell commercial stakes in tournaments.

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Australian-born forward Ryan Williams is set to make his debut for India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong after FIFA cleared his change of association.

Denmark: Men refuse pay rise, support women's football

Denmark: Men refuse pay rise, support women's football

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

A 15 per cent decrease in the men's team insurance coverage also allowed them to upgrade the women's team coverage by 50 per cent

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Euro 2020: Denmark's Eriksen rushed to hospital after collapsing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The Danish DBU football association tweeted that the Eriksen was 'awake and at Rigshospitalet for further examinations'

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"Such a slogan is not a political decision you can choose to take. It is about human rights and they are universal and binding around the world," Neuendorf said.

Football world prays for Denmark's Eriksen

Football world prays for Denmark's Eriksen

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Reactions to collapse of Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen

Euro 2016: Denmark declines to provide area for Serbian fans

Euro 2016: Denmark declines to provide area for Serbian fans

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The Danish Football Association (DBU) will not set aside a secure area of the national stadium in Copenhagen for groups of Serbian fans when Serbia and Denmark meets in an Euro 2016 Group I qualifier on June 13.

From playmaker to pacemaker, how ICD could save Eriksen's career

From playmaker to pacemaker, how ICD could save Eriksen's career

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Danish FA announced that Eriksen would have an ICD fitted.

Revealed! What really happened to Denmark's Eriksen

Revealed! What really happened to Denmark's Eriksen

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Eriksen had cardiac arrest but test results are normal, Danish team doctor says

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Goal-line technology was approved in principle by the soccer's lawmakers on Saturday and could be used for the first time at FIFA's Club World Cup finals in Japan at the end of the year.

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Former internationals criticise UEFA after Eriksen's collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Eriksen collapsed just before halftime and was taken to hospital after receiving CPR on the pitch

Eriksen discharged after successful operation for heart-starter implant

Eriksen discharged after successful operation for heart-starter implant

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen had a heart-starter device implanted after his collapse due to a cardiac arrest during Denmark's first Group B game against Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday.

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'With the Danish national team's new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark's greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record.'

Eriksen stable, sends greetings to teammates

Eriksen stable, sends greetings to teammates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Sanjay Sharma of St. George's University of London, the playmaker's cardiologist at former club Tottenham Hotspur, said Eriksen had no prior heart issues during his time with the Premier League side.

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

Euro: Finland stun Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

Euro: Finland stun Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Finland claimed a shock 1-0 Euro 2020 victory over Denmark in their first major tournament appearance

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Own Goal! Europe's Protests Over Qatar's Human Rights

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

The rumblings of discontent from Righteous Europe over Qatar's admittedly appalling human rights record can only be viewed as deeply disingenuous and phoney, argues Kanika Datta.

Eriksen's condition still stable after collapse

Eriksen's condition still stable after collapse

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Eriksen's agent said the player is undergoing detailed examinations after the Denmark international collapsed with a cardiac arrest during his side's Euro 2020 opening match against Finland on Saturday.

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

All you must know about European soccer's return after COVID-19

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Professional soccer leagues around Europe are gearing up for a return to action following the novel coronavirus stoppage, but some are more advanced than others.

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

India's two rival football leagues will merge within five years and will be profitable not long after, a senior official at the country's football association said on Wednesday.

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Denmark's Superliga to resume on May 28 says Danish League Association

Another major coup by I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC

Another major coup by I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

No other football club -- big or small -- has an association with a global brand like Adidas in Indian football.

F1 boss breaks silence on Hamilton's jewellery battle

F1 boss breaks silence on Hamilton's jewellery battle

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Lewis Hamilton and the FIA were in a standoff at this month's Miami Grand Prix over piercings

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.

Breakaway league mulled after Champions League changes

Breakaway league mulled after Champions League changes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A group of leading clubs from counties including Denmark, Scotland and the Netherlands are in talks to create a new trans-European soccer league in response to recent proposals to change the format of the Champions League.

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Soccer Extras: Ronaldo rape lawsuit dropped; Infantino re-elected FIFA chief

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

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

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Dhoni@39: 14 things you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

From TC to Cricket Legend, what an incredible journey Mahi has had!

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A European-led boycott of FIFA or the World Cup is unrealistic.

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Sports Shorts: Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters citing personal reasons

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters ahead of the tournament's start on Monday for "personal reasons", the French Tennis Federation announced on Friday.

The moments that shaped 2016

The moments that shaped 2016

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

'The year in pictures' treks across the globe, looking back on the moments that shaped 2016. From the United States presidential race, to demonetisation in India to the refugee crisis, the news has kept pouring in. Here are our top 50 moments from the world.

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

2016 Rewind: India's women shine bright; Kohli enjoys dream run

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

An Olympic campaign saved by the fortitude of three women, a cricket team that rediscovered itself under a bold and zealous Virat Kohli -- Indian sports in 2016 was a dramatic mix of highs and lows wherein athletes mostly raised the bar but administrators found new ways to embarrass the country.