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5 Subs allowed in Premier League from next season

5 Subs allowed in Premier League from next season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

TThe switch to five subs - up from three - brings the Premier League in line with other major competitions in Europe.

Manchester United's Rangnick takes over as Austria coach

Manchester United's Rangnick takes over as Austria coach

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Manchester United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick has been appointed as the Austrian national team coach on a two-year deal tasked with qualifying for Euro 2024.

UK expresses interest in hosting all-English Champions League final

UK expresses interest in hosting all-English Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Some media commentators in England have called for the all-English final to be moved to the UK.

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Football Extras: Higuain apologises after send-off in Milan loss

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

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

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

SC takes cognisance of doctor's rape-murder case, hearing on Aug 20

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

According to the cause list of August 20 uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra is scheduled to hear on Tuesday.

Can Kashmir be a paradise for football?

Can Kashmir be a paradise for football?

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Real Kashmir FC co-owner Sandeep Chattoo, on Friday, said his side is now on a mission to make the 'paradise on earth' a paradise for the beautiful game.

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Football Extras: Chelsea legend Drogba to visit India to meet fans

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

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

AIFF elections: Valanka Alemao's nomination rejected

AIFF elections: Valanka Alemao's nomination rejected

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

AIFF elections returning officer rejects nomination papers of two presidential candidates

Football Focus: Chelsea sign former PSG captain Thiago Silva

Football Focus: Chelsea sign former PSG captain Thiago Silva

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

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

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

EPL Extras: Liverpool's Sturridge charged by FA for betting

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

FA rules prohibit players and coaches from betting on any football activity or providing non-public information to any other person that is then used for betting.

City's Sterling racially abused after Champions League

City's Sterling racially abused after Champions League

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The abuse occurred after City's Champions League semi-final victory over Paris St Germain on Tuesday.

Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys fetch $7.8 million in NY auction

Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys fetch $7.8 million in NY auction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The collection included the shirt Messi wore during the first half of the final against France in Qatar.

EPL 2020-21 season to kick off on September 12

EPL 2020-21 season to kick off on September 12

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The 2020-21 English Premier League season will begin on September 12 and the final round of matches will be held on May 23, the league announced on Friday. The new season, originally scheduled to begin on August 8, has been delayed this year after the Premier League suspended the 2019-20 season for three months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fighting COVID-19: This Indian footballer donated blood for needy

Fighting COVID-19: This Indian footballer donated blood for needy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Jeje Lalpekhlua has time and again rose to the cause in Mizoram whenever the situation has demanded so. This time the striker immediately rushed to the Synod Hospital in Durtlang, Mizoram, to donate the blood.

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

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

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Members of Ireland's women's soccer team threatened on Tuesday to boycott their next international match unless the country's football association tackles what they described as "humiliating" working conditions.

Indian football: Infrastructure, money remain impediments

Indian football: Infrastructure, money remain impediments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Monday said the lack of top-class infrastructure still remains an impediment to the development of football in the country, while AIFF president Praful Patel lamented the absence of enough money in sports other than cricket. Considered the torchbearer of Indian football during his playing days, Bhutia felt while avenues have opened up now lot can still be done in the area of infrastructure.

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

EPL: Conte and Tuchel charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and his Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Antonio Conte have been charged by the Football Association (FA) following their confrontation after Sunday's heated Premier League draw at Stamford Bridge.

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Adeus Pele: Brazil bids farewell to 'eternal', 'king of soccer'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In the early hours Monday, his body arrived under fireworks in the city of about 430,000 people from Sao Paulo's Albert Einstein Hospital.

Ferdinand has his say at FA hearing

Ferdinand has his say at FA hearing

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

Australia-New Zealand push joint Women's World Cup bid

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his New Zealand counterpart Jacinda Ardern wrote in an open letter to FIFA on Tuesday that the two countries would host a tournament to be proud of.

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

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

Sports Shorts: PFF welcomes Maradona's criticism, invites him to Pakistan

Sports Shorts: PFF welcomes Maradona's criticism, invites him to Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) will extend an invitation to Argentine legend Diego Maradona to visit the strife-torn nation and help it in raising the standard of the sport.

Eriksson extends England deal

Eriksson extends England deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

England's coach ended speculation over a possible move to Chelsea by agreeing to a two-year extension on his contract.\n\n

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Rediff.com12 May 2018

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

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Kerala Blasters face Bengaluru FC again in Super Cup

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Super Cup will get underway from April 3, where Kerala Blasters has been grouped together with Bengaluru FC.

No Indian football team for Asian Games; AIFF slams IOA

No Indian football team for Asian Games; AIFF slams IOA

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

This will be the first time since the 1994 Hiroshima edition that an Indian team will not take part in the football competition of the Asian Games.

Football Extras: Atletico scrape past fourth-tier club in King's Cup

Football Extras: Atletico scrape past fourth-tier club in King's Cup

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

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FA Cup final to be held on August 1

FA Cup final to be held on August 1

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The FA Cup final will be held on Aug. 1, the Football Association announced on Friday, after the Premier League said on Thursday that its season will restart on June 17.

Asia urges green light for headscarves

Asia urges green light for headscarves

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

Asian soccer's acting president has urged the sport's rule-makers to change the laws to permit women to wear a headscarf in official matches.

Bundesliga takes no action against players supporting Floyd protests

Bundesliga takes no action against players supporting Floyd protests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Bundesliga players are free to show their support for protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody in the United States, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Wednesday.

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Soccer fans journey across continents for the love of Argentina

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Several thousand Argentinians are expected to descend on Qatar for the tournament starting next month but not all are having an easy ride.

PIX: Boris Johnson, Beckham, Sheeran watch Eng enter Euro final

PIX: Boris Johnson, Beckham, Sheeran watch Eng enter Euro final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

There were big names in the stands as England beat Denmark in penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final on Wednesday.

Another lockdown leaves Kashmir footballers frustrated

Another lockdown leaves Kashmir footballers frustrated

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'But again, do we have a choice? Absolutely not. The entire world does not have a choice. Everyone has to deal with patience. It is a global issue so the awareness is global, too.'

'BJP Won't Win A Single Seat In Kerala'

'BJP Won't Win A Single Seat In Kerala'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'I will win the election. The Congress and BJP are fighting for second place.'

Asian Games: Chhetri and Co pooled with China, B'desh

Asian Games: Chhetri and Co pooled with China, B'desh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Indian men's team currently occupies the 18th spot among countries under the Asian Football Confederation, while the women's side is ranked 11th.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

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

English Premier League agrees five substitutes for season restart

English Premier League agrees five substitutes for season restart

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

English Premier League clubs will be able to use five substitutes, rather than the usual three, when the season resumes on June 17, it was announced on Thursday. The changes will be temporary to mitigate the packed schedule clubs will have after a three-month suspension to the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.