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FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Teams progressing to the latter stages of the FA Cup next season will be allowed to field a fourth substitute in extra time, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

EPL: Robson-Kanu loses appeal and misses three games

EPL: Robson-Kanu loses appeal and misses three games

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

The West Bromwich Albion striker was dismissed for elbowing Matthew Lowton after scoring the decisive goal in Albion's 1-0 victory.

'Not right players to be tested ahead of key workers'

'Not right players to be tested ahead of key workers'

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster says it would be wrong for English Premier League players to be tested for the coronavirus ahead of medical workers as plans for Project Restart continue. Twice weekly tests for Premier League players are part of the plan to resume the Premier League next month after it was suspended in March because of the pandemic.

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Why the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Bogged down by inefficient administration and unable to attract financing, the once legendary football clubs of Kolkata are fading into irrelevance.

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

English FA rules out British men's team at Rio Olympics

English FA rules out British men's team at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Britain will not enter a men's football team for the Rio Olympic Games in 2016, English Football Association General Secretary Alex Horne said on Tuesday.

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The English Football Association (FA) have rejected Chelsea defender John Terry's claims that an investigation into his alleged racial abuse of an opponent during a Premier League match last year had forced him to retire from England duty.

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

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Why Belgium prematurely ended professional season

Why Belgium prematurely ended professional season

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Belgium's Pro League on Thursday cancelled the remainder of the season, which has been suspended from last month because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Arsenal cancel training, to continue paying casual workers

Arsenal cancel training, to continue paying casual workers

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The team was forced into self-isolation after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for Coronavirus earlier this month.

'Reinstate hockey, football in priority list'

'Reinstate hockey, football in priority list'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Indian Olympic Association president Suresh Kalmadi urged the government to reinstate hockey and football in the priority list after the recent success of the two teams in international tournaments.

FIFA bans Thailand's Makudi for three months

FIFA bans Thailand's Makudi for three months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

FIFA's disciplinary committee has banned Worawi Makudi, former president of the Football Association of Thailand and a former member of the FIFA Executive Committee, for three months for failing to comply with an earlier suspension, FIFA said.

Dortmund players fined for getting haircuts without face masks

Dortmund players fined for getting haircuts without face masks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho and Manuel Akanji were fined an unspecified amount by the German Football League (DFL) on Friday for failing to wear a face mask during a visit from a hair dresser this week. The DFL said both players had broken the health guidelines that have governed Bundesliga clubs and players since the league restarted amid the COVID-19 pandemic on May 16.

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible links to 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League.

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Asian Games: Major controversies that rocked India!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Here are some of the controversies, which cast a shadow on Indian sport as the athletes prepared for the Asian Games.

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

Lack of football culture hurting India

Lack of football culture hurting India

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Not focussing on grassroot development over the years has led to the players learning the basics only late in their career, says national coach Stephen Constantine.

Hull boss Bruce is second manager to be interviewed for England job

Hull boss Bruce is second manager to be interviewed for England job

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has been interviewed by a three-man Football Association (FA) panel for the England manager's job, according to British media reports.

Former Delhi footballer dead

Former Delhi footballer dead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Bachan Singh died Wednesday morning in mysterious circumstances.

Yaya Toure named African Footballer of the Year

Yaya Toure named African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2011

Ivory Coast and Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure was named African Footballer of the Year on Thursday.

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Football Briefs: Lukaku to cut short vacation to help depleted Man United

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

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Rangers given 12-month transfer ban by Scottish FA

Rangers given 12-month transfer ban by Scottish FA

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Troubled Scottish club Rangers have been handed a 12-month transfer embargo and owner Craig Whyte has been given a life-time ban from Scottish football, the Scottish Football Association said.

Kerala football fans want Tendulkar to bid for Kochi team in ISL

Kerala football fans want Tendulkar to bid for Kochi team in ISL

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Sachin Tendulkar has mesmerised millions of cricket fans during his 24-year-long illustrious international career and the Indian batting legend has now become the source of hope for some young sports enthusiasts, this time from football, in Kerala.

Bhutia to lead Asiad football team

Bhutia to lead Asiad football team

Rediff.com27 Nov 2006

The Indian football team will participate in the Games at its own expense after the Indian Olympic Association decided against clearing it, citing slim chances of success.

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

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Chennai City FC to play AFC Cup group matches in Maldives

Chennai City FC to play AFC Cup group matches in Maldives

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Chennai City FC, the 2018-19 I-League champions, will play their remaining AFC Cup group stage matches in Maldives with the island nation being given the hosting rights following the continental body's decision to organise the games in a single venue. The Asian Football Confederation's decision, prompted by the rising COVID-19 case count in many countries, was announced by Maldives Sports Minister Ahmed Mahloof.

Looking to rebuild team around Messi: Sabella

Looking to rebuild team around Messi: Sabella

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

After the disappointing show at the Copa America, Argentina's recently-appointed football coach Alejandro Sabella is keen to rebuild the team around Lionel Messi that will begin their campaign for the 2014 World Cup with Wednesday's FIFA international friendly against Venezuela.

Europeans propose 12-year limit for FIFA president

Europeans propose 12-year limit for FIFA president

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Future FIFA presidents should serve an initial term of eight years and a maximum of 12 years overall, European football associations suggested on Thursday.

PLS deferred but well on course: IFA

PLS deferred but well on course: IFA

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The troubled Premier League Soccer (PLS) is on course but it has been deferred, the Indian Football Association said in Kolkata on Tuesday.

FIFA lift ban on Islamic headscarves

FIFA lift ban on Islamic headscarves

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The move came after a campaign in favour of the hijab from FIFA vice-president and executive committee member Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan.

How to reduce time-wasting in EPL...

How to reduce time-wasting in EPL...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The ball was in play in Burnley's 2-1 win for just 42 minutes and two seconds out of the regulation 90 minutes.

Football Roundup: Fazio goes from villain to hero as Roma win derby

Football Roundup: Fazio goes from villain to hero as Roma win derby

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

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FIFA ethics investigation recommends two-year ban against Germany's Niersbach

FIFA ethics investigation recommends two-year ban against Germany's Niersbach

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The investigatory chamber of world soccer body FIFA's ethics committee has recommended a two-year ban and a fine against former German Football Association president Wolfgang Niersbach.

FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban

FA appeals against Rooney's three-match ban

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

The Football Association (FA) has decided to appeal against England striker Wayne Rooney's three-match ban imposed by UEFA after his sending-off in a Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro last month.

Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language

Mourinho charged by FA over abusive language

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

The Portuguese coach was reported to have directed an insult in his native language towards a camera which was live tracking him down the touchline after his side's 3-2 comeback win at Old Trafford.

Clashes in Egypt after al-Masry club banned

Clashes in Egypt after al-Masry club banned

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

One person was shot dead and 18 injured in clashes between security forces and angry football fans in Egypt's Port Said after their club al-Masry was banned for two seasons following the country's worst stadium disaster, a medical source said.

Wait over, Indian footballers cleared for Asian Games

Wait over, Indian footballers cleared for Asian Games

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

India will not take part in baseball, bowling, fencing, karate, modern pentathlon, rugby, softball, soft tennis and triathlon because of the athletes' poor standards.

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Football Briefs: One pan-India league?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

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