News for 'European Championships'

Hima Das gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Hima Das gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hima Das is the first top track and field athlete to have received the vaccine.

England clinch Women's Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

England clinch Women's Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

England forward Chloe Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner and poked in the winner.

Spain's Hortelano hospitalised after car crash

Spain's Hortelano hospitalised after car crash

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

Spanish athlete Bruno Hortelano has suffered a serious hand injury in a car accident in Madrid and undergone an operation, his agent said on Monday.

Stunned Swedes blame 'football politics' for Euro 2020 snub

Stunned Swedes blame 'football politics' for Euro 2020 snub

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

The leader of Sweden's Euro 2020 bid said "football politics" had denied his country a chance to provide a host city for the Euro 2020 tournament.

Former Chelsea captain Terry joins Championship side Aston Villa

Former Chelsea captain Terry joins Championship side Aston Villa

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner said on Monday.

Former Arsenal and FC Goa footballer Pires hangs his boots

Former Arsenal and FC Goa footballer Pires hangs his boots

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 42.

Vieira left out of France World Cup squad

Vieira left out of France World Cup squad

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Experienced midfielder Patrick Vieira was left out of France's World Cup squad on Tuesday.

Polish FA suspended over corruption issues

Polish FA suspended over corruption issues

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

The management board of the Polish Football Association, which is responsible for co-hosting the European Championship in 2012, was suspended by Poland's sports ministry on Monday.

Captain Rooney says Allardyce is a 'good appointment'

Captain Rooney says Allardyce is a 'good appointment'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney has welcomed the appointment of Sam Allardyce as national team manager and confirmed he is not planning on retiring from international football after the country's disappointing showing at the European Championship.

Ronaldo's golden year rewarded with fourth Ballon d'Or

Ronaldo's golden year rewarded with fourth Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo capped a remarkable year by claiming a fourth Ballon d'Or award on Monday after leading Portugal to an emotional European Championship title and Real Madrid to a record-extending Champions League crown in 2016.

Deco to quit international football post World Cup

Deco to quit international football post World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Portugal midfielder Deco has decided to retire from international football after the World Cup finals in South Africa.

Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL club

Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL Former Portugal winger Simao joins ISL club

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

To replace Spanish Capdevila at John Abraham-owned NorthEast United

Five hockey players to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five hockey players to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Here are hockey players to watch when the Games formally kick off on July 23:

Ronaldo sets record for scoring at four Euros

Ronaldo sets record for scoring at four Euros

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score at four European Championship tournaments with a brilliant back-heel flick against Hungary at Euro 2016 on Wednesday after setting a finals appearance record.

Euro 2016: Hazard limps out of training session

Euro 2016: Hazard limps out of training session

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Eden Hazard has suffered a knock and is expected to return to training for Belgium after limping out of their behind-closed-doors session on Friday, coach Marc Wilmots said.

Olympic champ back training as Croatia eases lockdown

Olympic champ back training as Croatia eases lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The Sinkovic brothers, who won the men's double sculls event at the Rio Olympics in 2016, have spent the lockdown training at home, but carried their boat out to Lake Jarun in Zagreb for a light session on Monday.

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

High-flying Lakshya aims to seal Paris Olympics berth

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Lakshya Sen has worked on his "speed and variations" to be battle ready for the new season.

Seema qualifies for Tokyo Olympics; Sumit bags silver

Seema qualifies for Tokyo Olympics; Sumit bags silver

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Sumit joins the likes of Ravi Kumar Dahiya (57kg), Bajrang Punia (65kg) and Deepak Punia (86kg) in men's freestyle and Vinesh Phogat (53kg), Anshu Malik (57kg) and Sonam Malik (62kg) in women weights for those who have qualified for the Olympics.

Cristiano Ronaldo's most modest quote!

Cristiano Ronaldo's most modest quote!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is not obsessed by breaking records and believes Portugal have reached the Euro 2016 final thanks to a team effort after they beat Wales in the last four on Wednesday.

Italy, France lead charge into Euro finals

Italy, France lead charge into Euro finals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2007

The Netherlands, Poland, Croatia and Spain also booked trips to the finals in Austria and Switzerland in the penultimate round of qualifiers.

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Check out F1's record 24-race calendar for 2024

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Formula One will have a record 24 races in the season that starts in Bahrain on Saturday.

Euro 2020: Skilful Belgium display qualities to make it 13 in a row

Euro 2020: Skilful Belgium display qualities to make it 13 in a row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Belgium's superior experience outsmarted the Finns' dogged defending.

I dived in my career, says Platini

I dived in my career, says Platini

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

UEFA president Michel Platini, a fierce advocate of eradicating any cheating in soccer, said on Thursday he had dived, simulating a foul, early in his career. Platini, one of the greatest players of all time and who led France to victory in the 1984 European Championship, told reporters he is determined to make all aspects of soccer as clean as possible.

Ronaldo ties record for all-time Euro goals

Ronaldo ties record for all-time Euro goals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal hero Cristiano Ronaldo has created another record after scoring the first goal in the 2-0 victory against Wales in the semi-final of 2016 Euro Championship. The Portugal captain has equalled France legend Michel Platini's record as the all-time European Championship top scorer with nine goals. Ronaldo's goal in the 50th minute against Wales was his third goal of the ongoing tournament.

UK PM slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players

UK PM slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'FIFA will take adequate actions as soon as it receives match reports concerning yesterday's Hungary-England game.'

Germany score 13, France avenge World Cup loss

Germany score 13, France avenge World Cup loss

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

Olympique Lyon winger Sidney Govou hit a double as France stunned arch-rivals Italy 3-1 in a Euro 2008 qualifier in Paris.

Euro: Impressive Croatia stun defending champs Spain, top group

Euro: Impressive Croatia stun defending champs Spain, top group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Holders Spain lost for the first time in 15 matches at the European Championship finals on Tuesday when Croatia beat them 2-1 to win Group D at Euro 2016.

Swiss beat Portugal second string

Swiss beat Portugal second string

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

Switzerland notched their first win at a European Championship finals when it least mattered by beating a second-string side from Euro 2008 quarter-finalists Portugal 2-0 on Sunday.

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Euro 2016: France launches attack alert app

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

France launched an app to alert users to attacks on Wednesday, two days before the Euro 2016 soccer championship gets underway under a state of emergency imposed after militant Islamists struck Paris in November. The Interior Ministry app, called SAIP, flashes a warning on a user's mobile phone screen if there is an attack close to their location or suspicion of an imminent strike. Users can also request alerts for up to eight geographic areas, including individual districts in the capital. First impressions on social media were mixed.

Top-ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Top-ranked Belgium at disadvantage on the Euro 2020 road

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

'We would prefer to play home games. That would be an advantage, that you do not travel. The other countries we play against play home games. That is a shame for us but we have to accept the situation as it is.'

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between France and Poland on Sunday.

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

USA all primed up for 2026 after early exit

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"We set out with a goal to show the rest of the world how we play soccer and I think we partially achieved that even though we fell short of our goals. I think this group is close" Berhalter said.

Winning start for Capello's England

Winning start for Capello's England

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

England gave Fabio Capello a winning start as coach with a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in a friendly international.

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Neeraj Chopra to start season at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will begin the season at the Doha Diamond League.

Football Friendlies: Goals by Perisic and Brozovic help Croatia sink Israel

Football Friendlies: Goals by Perisic and Brozovic help Croatia sink Israel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Goals by Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic earned hosts Croatia a 2-0 friendly win over Israel in Osijek on Wednesday in a free-flowing match containing several missed chances.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

'India's shooters won't let the country down'

'India's shooters won't let the country down'

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Shooting has provided some rare Olympic joy for India

Henry considered retiring from France squad

Henry considered retiring from France squad

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Striker Thierry Henry says he considered retiring from the international game after France's disappointing performance at Euro 2004.

Spain hold the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw

Spain hold the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw

Rediff.com2 Dec 2007

Spain held defending champions and favourites the Netherlands to a 3-3 draw at the Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday