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Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Son breaks down in final Spurs game

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

The 33-year-old Son, who is under contract until 2026, is set to leave Spurs after a decade.

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Newly appointed India head coach Khalid Jamil on Sunday cleared the air about the leaving out of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri from the CAFA Nations Cup national camp, saying it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifying round matches in October.

How new law will counter age fraud in Indian sports

How new law will counter age fraud in Indian sports

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

The draft National Code Against Age Fraud in Sports (NCAAFS) 2025, which mandates penal action against violators and calls for AI-based bone assessments to accurately determine an athlete's age, is set to become a policy soon with the sports ministry planning to send it for cabinet approval next week.

Marquez to give up India Head Coach role?

Marquez to give up India Head Coach role?

Rediff.com6 May 2025

'I prefer not to speak before the Hong Kong tie,' Marquez told Hindustan Times in a WhatsApp message on Monday.

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Under-fire Marquez quits as India football coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

India football head coach Manolo Marquez stepped down on Wednesday after reaching a 'mutual agreement' with the All Indian Football Federation.

India U-23 side squander lead, go down to Tajikistan

India U-23 side squander lead, go down to Tajikistan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Indian men's U-23 team suffered a heartbreaking 2-3 defeat against Tajikistan in a thrilling international friendly at the TALCO Arena in Tursunzoda on Wednesday.

'We are ready to perform'

'We are ready to perform'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India, who made it to two successive Asian Cups for the first time in 2023, are aiming to extend the streak. Hong Kong also qualified for the previous tournament, but with only one available berth, either side is bound to miss out.

DRAMA! Why Churchill Brothers not yet I-League champs

DRAMA! Why Churchill Brothers not yet I-League champs

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers finished above Inter Kashi FC, who are second with 39 points, but the the latter could still win the title on April 28, depending on outcome of AIFF appeal.

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

'We're not champions yet': Flick's post-parade warning

Rediff.com17 May 2025

Barcelona players celebrated the club's 28th LaLiga title with thousands of fans in an open-bus victory parade on Friday, but coach Hansi Flick was quick to remind them that the season was not over.

I-League: SC Bengaluru crash out, Aizawl survive

I-League: SC Bengaluru crash out, Aizawl survive

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

SC Bengaluru's maiden I-League season ended in heartbreak as they were relegated despite holding Sreenidi Deccan to a 2-2 draw at the Deccan Arena in Hyderabad.

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Kohli invests in World Bowling League

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts bought the first announced team in the WBL, which is yet to announce the franchises and schedule of the first event of the league featuring mixed-gender teams.

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

'Championships are won on pitch, not in court'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Both Churchill Brothers and Inter Kashi celebrated after their respective matches on Sunday.

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

ISL semis: Can Jamshedpur hold off MBSG in 2nd leg?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

MBSG seek to overturn deficit against JFC in second leg semi-final.

ISL preview: Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look end on high

ISL preview: Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look end on high

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

Hyderabad FC secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on November 7, 2024, and will be eager to complete their first-ever league double over Kerala Blasters FC.

ISL: Jamshedpur sink NorthEast United to seal semis spot

ISL: Jamshedpur sink NorthEast United to seal semis spot

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Jamshedpur FC defeated NorthEast United FC by 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of the Indian Super League in Shillong on Sunday.

Churchill Brothers declared I-League champs, earn ISL promotion

Churchill Brothers declared I-League champs, earn ISL promotion

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Inter Kashi to appeal the decision to CAS.

Current situation of Indian football very concerning: Chhetri

Current situation of Indian football very concerning: Chhetri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Sunil Chhetri said the current state of uncertainty in Indian football is very concerning and the sport's ecosystem is 'worried, hurt, and scared' by the top-tier ISL being put on hold indefinitely.

ISL playoff dates revealed!

ISL playoff dates revealed!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The semi-finals will be played in a home and away format with the winners over the two legs playing the final on April 12 at the home of the higher-ranked team in the league table.

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Bhutia: Kalyan Chaubey has destroyed Indian football

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You're paying Rs 42 lakh for one game. Why not link it to qualification? It just shows how clueless the management is.'

ISL: Bengaluru blank Goa to clinch home-leg semifinal

ISL: Bengaluru blank Goa to clinch home-leg semifinal

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Hosts Bengaluru FC gained the upper hand against FC Goa with a commanding 2-0 win in their first-leg semifinal of the Indian Super League on Wednesday.

PIX: Mohun Bagan players return Rishabh Pant's favour

PIX: Mohun Bagan players return Rishabh Pant's favour

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Both franchises are owned by Sanjiv Goenka.

Super Cup: NorthEast United thrash Mohammedan Sporting

Super Cup: NorthEast United thrash Mohammedan Sporting

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Moroccan striker Alaaeddine Ajaraie struck a brilliant hat-trick as NorthEast United FC demolished Mohammedan Sporting 6-0 to enter the Kalinga Super Cup quarter-finals.

ISL final: BFC claim firecracker attack on owner, fans

ISL final: BFC claim firecracker attack on owner, fans

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Bengaluru FC on Tuesday claimed that its owner Parth Jindal suffered "burns and bruises" in a "cowardly attack" by a section of home fans on travelling supporters during Saturday's Indian Super League (ISL) Cup final against Mohun Bagan Super Giant in Kolkata.

Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral

Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his shirt number, Diogo Jota's Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the soccer star.

Amid controversy, Churchill Brothers get I-League trophy from AIFF

Amid controversy, Churchill Brothers get I-League trophy from AIFF

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Now AIFF's move to hand the trophy to Churchill Brother, just hours after the CAS order staying the federation's decision to declare the club as champions, could provoke international scrutiny, including from FIFA.

East Bengal pip holders Odisha, win maiden IWL title

East Bengal pip holders Odisha, win maiden IWL title

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Twenty-one years after an East Bengal team last won a league title in Indian football, the club's women's outfit sealed the Indian Women's League (IWL) trophy with a 1-0 victory over defending champions Odisha FC in Kalyani on Friday.

PIX: Barcelona lift 28th LaLiga title!

PIX: Barcelona lift 28th LaLiga title!

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The Catalan side said they will be presented with the league trophy on Friday during a special celebration in the city.

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

ISL: Mohun Bagan rally past Jamshedpur; set up Bengaluru final

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant qualified for their third consecutive final of the Indian Super League after a 3-2 aggregate win against Jamshedpur FC.

Ikwaput hits hat-trick as Gokulam Kerala sink Sribhumi

Ikwaput hits hat-trick as Gokulam Kerala sink Sribhumi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Fazila Ikwaput struck a hat-trick to power Gokulam Kerala FC to a dominant 3-0 win over Sribhumi FC in a crucial 2024-25 Indian Women's League match in Kozhikode.

India's Two Front War Challenge

India's Two Front War Challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Chinese see no need to fight directly. They have an able and willing proxy in Pakistan, points out Shekhar Gupta.

High-scoring NorthEast United win ahead of play-offs

High-scoring NorthEast United win ahead of play-offs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

NEUFC are the fourth highest scoring teams with 42 strikes.

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in their final Indian Super League match of the season.

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Chaubey fires back at Bhutia, slams 'vested interests'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

AIFF chief Chaubey accuses Bhutia of running football schools for "vested interest"

SEE: I will not watch Test cricket anymore, paps tell Kohli

SEE: I will not watch Test cricket anymore, paps tell Kohli

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Kohli remained unfazed through the whole monologue and while some photographers requested for a photo, he seemingly gestured that he was in a hurry and joined his wife in the car before driving off.

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Marquez says being realistic key to win in Hong Kong

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'We need to be aware that we have a difficult game in Hong Kong. We have time to prepare, to be competitive and try to win and get the three points.'

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's late equaliser for Bengaluru FC ended East Bengal FC's play-offs aspirations after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match in Kolkata.

ISL: Boumous' brace keeps Odisha's playoff hopes alive

ISL: Boumous' brace keeps Odisha's playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Hugo Boumous scored a brace as Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the Indian Super League (ISL), keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant Are ISL Champions!

Mohun Bagan Super Giant Are ISL Champions!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

MBSG have added the ISL trophy to their League Winners' Shield they had won earlier in the season for a ISL double.

Club World Cup PIX: Flamengo fight back to stun Chelsea

Club World Cup PIX: Flamengo fight back to stun Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Flamengo overturned a first-half deficit to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D clash on Friday, with second-half goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan securing the Brazilian side's second consecutive win in the tournament.