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Tilak Varma Channels SKY

Tilak Varma Channels SKY

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Tilak Varma's impressive batting wasn't the only highlight of his innings against the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Football Extras: 'Manchester City is the best team in Europe'

Football Extras: 'Manchester City is the best team in Europe'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

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

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Real Madrid said their participation in the tournament was never in question.

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

English football fails its biggest test - will the public ever forgive?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

After a week of public arguments about Premier League players, who earn an average salary of 240,000 a month, refusing to take a pay cut while top clubs use public money to pay their furloughed non-playing staff, there is little doubt that the game -- and its players -- have suffered a serious blow to their image. There is no question that many footballers do help out good causes generously, just as most clubs are engaged with effective community programmes all-year round.

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Football Briefs: Giroud treble boosts France in friendly win

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

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

Football Extras: Beckham backs Solskjaer extension at United

Football Extras: Beckham backs Solskjaer extension at United

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

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

Social media platforms 'havens for abuse'

Social media platforms 'havens for abuse'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2021

Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, Chelsea's Reece James, West Bromwich Albion's Romaine Sawyers and Southampton's Alex Jankewitz have all been victims of online abuse

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 Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Football Focus: Real Madrid's Hazard sidelined with thigh injury

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

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

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

German Cup final on July 4 in empty stadium

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Women's Bundesliga can restart on May 29, says the German Football Association (DFB).

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

Football Focus: United's Lingard reflects on difficult season

Football Focus: United's Lingard reflects on difficult season

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

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

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 clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

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.

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

Why Real Madrid are taking legal action against Barcelona

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Real Madrid will join the complaint filed on Friday by Spanish prosecutors against Barcelona and two of the LaLiga club's ex-presidents over alleged payments to a company owned by a senior refereeing official to influence match results.

'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.

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

AIFF elections: Bhutia files fresh nomination but Chaubey front runner

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

'I have filed my nomination for AIFF president's post and I feel I am the right person for the job'

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

'Team needs a new impulse' Germany part ways with coach Flick

'Team needs a new impulse' Germany part ways with coach Flick

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Germany parted ways with coach Hansi Flick on Sunday, a day after their 4-1 home loss to Japan in a friendly match with the four-time world champions struggling for form.

FIFA WC PIX: Rainbow bucket hats, flags allowed

FIFA WC PIX: Rainbow bucket hats, flags allowed

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Same-sex relationships are illegal in Qatar.

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.

How Much Money Does An IPL Game Make?

How Much Money Does An IPL Game Make?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

At $16.8 million per match, the IPL is only behind America's National Football League.

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.

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Women footballers up for goals, but lack support off-field

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The view is that the attention on the national team is fleeting, incidental and dependent on the results they produce.

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.

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.

World Cup final referee hits back at criticism from French media

World Cup final referee hits back at criticism from French media

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Marciniak responded to the criticism in a unique manner.

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

UK and Ireland to host Euro 2028

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Euro 2028 will be the largest major sporting event the UK and Ireland have jointly staged. It will be held in 10 stadia, including Wembley in London, the National Stadium of Wales in Cardiff, Hampden Park in Glasgow and Dublin's Aviva Stadium.

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

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

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

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

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.

Norway tells Russia 'do not want your participation'

Norway tells Russia 'do not want your participation'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Norwegian Ski Federation said it does not want Russian athletes

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

'Would be cool to be part of an Olympics'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

With the T20 format set to be played at the LA 28 Olympics, Smith sees himself playing the shortest format of cricket in the next four years.

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.

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Football Briefs: Pique could face punishment for Espanyol celebration

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

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

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Soccer PIX: Suarez farewell ends in goalless draw; Italy stun France

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Brazil return to winning ways with dreary win over Ecuador in their World Cup qualifiers.

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

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