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Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Cricketers Azad, Pathan bamboozle opponents at polls

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

WC star Azad beats state BJP heavyweight Ghosh from Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency

Liverpool star Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Liverpool star Salah tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah has tested positive for the coronavirus on the eve of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Togo, the Egyptian Football Association said on Friday.

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

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Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

'Players accept EPL may have to take place without fans'

'Players accept EPL may have to take place without fans'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Players have accepted that playing games in closed stadiums might be the only way to complete the English domestic league season, Bobby Barnes, deputy chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), has said. English soccer has been suspended until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus crisis, although the Football Association, Premier League and EFL have agreed to extend the season indefinitely.

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Misery piles up for Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

FA bans Ronaldo for two games for smashing fan's phone in April

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

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

Football Briefs: Neymar out for 'six to eight weeks'

Football Briefs: Neymar out for 'six to eight weeks'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

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

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Shaji Prabhakaran appointed AIFF secretary general

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Besides vice president N A Harris, treasurer Ajay Kipa, all other newly elected executive committee members, and the six eminent footballers co-opted in the committee, except Bhutia, were present in the meeting.

Former legend Koeman set to return as Dutch Coach

Former legend Koeman set to return as Dutch Coach

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Koeman helped the Netherlands reach the Euro 2020 finals after they had missed the previous tournament

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Football Focus: Sarri baffled by Juve's ups and downs

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

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Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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Ukraine reaches compromise with UEFA on soccer jersey slogan

Ukraine reaches compromise with UEFA on soccer jersey slogan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Ukraine's football association adopted the phrase 'Glory to the heroes' as an official slogan

SHOCKING! Messi & Co. given manual on how to seduce Russian women during WC

SHOCKING! Messi & Co. given manual on how to seduce Russian women during WC

Rediff.com17 May 2018

The head of the Argentine Football Association has apologised for the publication of a World Cup manual that included advice on how to woo Russian women.

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday became the first Indian city to be officially declared as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup after it received a green signal from a high-level delegation of football's world body.

Brussels attacks: Belgium-Portugal friendly to be played in Leiria

Brussels attacks: Belgium-Portugal friendly to be played in Leiria

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

A friendly soccer international between Belgium and Portugal has been moved to Portugal from Brussels over security fears after Tuesday's Islamic State attacks in the Belgian capital.

Will fans return to football stadiums?

Will fans return to football stadiums?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

UEFA has proposed using September's Super Cup match in Budapest as a trial for allowing fans back into stadiums in reduced numbers, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Over the course of the next two years, the former England international was able to engineer a turnaround in fortunes for the team, leading them to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals before their run to the final of the Euro 2020 tournament last year.

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.

Seen Marilyn Monroe's Scarecrow?

Seen Marilyn Monroe's Scarecrow?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Glimpses of the Ireland Scarecrow Championship in Durrow, Ireland.

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Three EPL games postponed ahead of the Queen's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Crystal Palace on Saturday will also remain postponed.

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'

Liverpool captain Henderson named England's Footballer of the Year

Liverpool captain Henderson named England's Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Liverpool's English Premier League title winning captain Jordan Henderson was named England's Footballer of the Year on Friday in the annual vote of the Football Writers' Association (FWA).

England's Sterling rushes back to UK after burglary at home

England's Sterling rushes back to UK after burglary at home

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England's Raheem Sterling will head back to Britain on Monday to be with his family, coach Gareth Southgate said, as local media reported a break-in at his home.

Vasco seeks Shillong Lajong's disqualification from I-league

Vasco seeks Shillong Lajong's disqualification from I-league

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Vasco Sports Club has filed a suit against the All India Football Federation (AIFF), Shillong Lajong Football Club and Goa Football Association (GFA) in a local court, seeking Shillong Lajong's disqualification from the I-league that starts from Saturday.

Shakir edges Maradona to become Iraq's national coach

Shakir edges Maradona to become Iraq's national coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

Iraq football association has promoted Hakeem Shakir to the head coach's post, ending speculations of a possible appointment of Diego Maradona for the job.

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

City boss Pep Guardiola was named Manager of the Season for a third time.

Southampton involve police after Walker-Peters racially abused

Southampton involve police after Walker-Peters racially abused

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Following their goalless draw against Manchester United, Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters was racially abused online and the club notified the police.

Football Extras: Juve prez admits tense times between clubs and FIFA

Football Extras: Juve prez admits tense times between clubs and FIFA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

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Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

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WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

WC PIX: Japan erupts in cheers and tears

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Tears of joy in Japan after nail-biting win over Spain

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.

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Spanish prosecutors last month filed a complaint against Barcelona over payments of 7.3 million euros ($7.95 million) from 2001 to 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Football Roundup: Barca defensive problems mount

Football Roundup: Barca defensive problems mount

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

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Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

England-South Africa 3rd Test to resume on Saturday

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The opening day was washed out by rain on Thursday and there will be no extra day tagged on, meaning that the series decider is effectively now a three-day Test.

How world reacted to Johan Cruyff, Total Footballer's death...

How world reacted to Johan Cruyff, Total Footballer's death...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Reaction to the death of football great Johan Cruyff, who died in Barcelona on Thursday following a five-month battle with lung cancer.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

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