News for 'Football Association'

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Indo-Pak tennis clash sparks security concerns, sponsorship wars

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

It's a historical tie, we will benefit from India team's visit: Pakistan tennis fraternity

India lack professionalism: FIFA

India lack professionalism: FIFA

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

FIFA Goal development officer Dato Samuel termed India as asleeping giant in Asia.

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

India football round-up: Junior teams score surprise wins on Super Sunday

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

India stun Argentina in U-20 COTIF Cup football tourney

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

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

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Sports fraternity braces for worldwide pay cuts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Several Premier League clubs have furloughed employees since the new coronavirus outbreak while others, such as West Ham United and Southampton, have said their players have accepted wage deferrals. While CA announced plans to furlough almost 80% of staff last week, putting them on 20 per cent pay until June 30 when it is hoped more will be known about how long government curbs to control the coronavirus will last.

Messi's four-match Argentina ban lifted

Messi's four-match Argentina ban lifted

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Despite the fact that the FIFA Appeal Committee considered Lionel Messi's behaviour as reproachable, the former concluded that the evidence available was not sufficient to establish...(sanctions) could be applied'

Tendulkar names his ISL football team 'Kerala Blasters'

Tendulkar names his ISL football team 'Kerala Blasters'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Indian cricket legend said though he grew up playing cricket, not many know that he enjoys other sports as well.

Russia sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Russia sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Wednesday he saw no threat to Russia hosting the World Cup in 2018 and that its successful bid to host the tournament was in line with the law.

World Cup chit-chat: Portugal sweat over Ronaldo's fitness

World Cup chit-chat: Portugal sweat over Ronaldo's fitness

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

The Portugal is in New Jersey in preparation for the FIFA World Cup starting in about a week, but the country is facing problems over Cristiano Ronaldo's fitness.

Chelsea coach charged with improper conduct after melee

Chelsea coach charged with improper conduct after melee

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

Chelsea assistant coach Marco Ianni was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Monday after his exuberant celebrations in front of the Manchester United bench sparked an altercation with Jose Mourinho.

Football Extras: Hopes fade for soccer star Sala as rescuers scour seas

Football Extras: Hopes fade for soccer star Sala as rescuers scour seas

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

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

FA charge Chelsea with failing to control players

FA charge Chelsea with failing to control players

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Chelsea were charged by the Football Association Association on Tuesday for the behaviour of their players during their weekend defeat to Queens Park Rangers in which they had two sent off. The governing body has also written to manager Andre Villas-Boas to demand an explanation of his post-match comments about referee Chris Foy.

World Cup chit-chat: Injury puts Van Der Vaart out

World Cup chit-chat: Injury puts Van Der Vaart out

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Experienced Netherlands midfielder Rafael van der Vaart will miss the World Cup finals through injury, the Dutch football federation said on Wednesday.

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Skipper Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father.

FA want English manager after Capello: Brooking

FA want English manager after Capello: Brooking

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

The Football Association want England's next manager after Fabio Capello to be English, director of football Trevor Brooking was quoted as saying on Saturday.

World Cup chit-chat: Van Gaal outlines Dutch preparations

World Cup chit-chat: Van Gaal outlines Dutch preparations

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal will take a group of home-based players to a training camp next month at the start of his World Cup preparations, the Dutch football association said on Friday.

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Football Briefs: Tendulkar sells stake in ISL club Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Tendulkar sells stake in ISL club Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

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

Malaysia FA, Police to investigate match-fixing claims

Malaysia FA, Police to investigate match-fixing claims

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Claims of match-fixing in a Malaysian league fixture will be investigated by the country's Football Association (FAM) and sports minister on Thursday, local media reported, with the police urged to protect players from bookmakers.

Leicester's Vardy is football writers' player of the year!

Leicester's Vardy is football writers' player of the year!

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been voted Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association (FWA).

Referee Clattenburg cleared of racism charge

Referee Clattenburg cleared of racism charge

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

English referee Mark Clattenburg will not face any disciplinary action following a complaint by European champions Chelsea that he used racist language towards a player, the Football Association said on Thursday.

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

FA to probe ref Clattenburg following Chelsea complaint

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

The English Football Association has launched an investigation after Chelsea accused referee Mark Clattenburg of using 'inappropriate language' towards two of their players in Sunday's defeat by Manchester United.

Eleven arrests in Millwall end as violence mars FA Cup semis

Eleven arrests in Millwall end as violence mars FA Cup semis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Eleven people were arrested in the Millwall supporters' section of Wembley Stadium on Saturday and four police officers suffered minor injuries after violence marred the London club's FA Cup semi-final defeat by Wigan Athletic.

FIFA probe bad boy Suarez for 'punching' Chile player

FIFA probe bad boy Suarez for 'punching' Chile player

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez is being investigated by FIFA for allegedly punching Chile defender Gonzalo Jara during a South American World Cup qualifier last month.

World Cup chit-chat: Netherlands' Martins Indi hospitalised after consussion

World Cup chit-chat: Netherlands' Martins Indi hospitalised after consussion

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Netherlands defender Bruno Martins Indi has suffered a mild concussion during their 3-2 victory over Australia in the World Cup and is hospitalised, the Dutch football association KNVB stated after the match.

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Bhutia 'shocked at high level of political interference in AIFF polls'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Bhutia, one of the legends of the game in the country, said he did not understand why a central minister would spend so much time with the voters the night before the AIFF elections, though he did not accuse law minister Kiren Rijiju of canvassing against him.

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

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

FIFA praises Lebanon for matchfixing response

FIFA praises Lebanon for matchfixing response

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

FIFA has praised Lebanon for taking action against matchfixing and has requested more details about the sanctions it recently imposed on players and officials, world soccer's governing body has said.

Messi, Mbappe keep the cash counters ringing

Messi, Mbappe keep the cash counters ringing

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Global sales of soccer gear were up more than 700% for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar versus the 2018 World Cup in Russia across the Fanatics network of online stores.

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

FIFA reject Ireland's request for France replay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

Football's world governing body FIFA has confirmed that the controversial France v Ireland World Cup playoff will not be replayed.

SA reinstates officials suspended in fix scandal

SA reinstates officials suspended in fix scandal

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

The South African Football Association (SAFA) has reinstated its chief and four other leading officials suspended over a match fixing scandal involving the national team, saying they were improperly removed from office.

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Amidst the circus, Ronaldo proves ringmaster yet again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Booted out by his beloved Manchester United, suspended by the Football Association and deemed over the hill by many, Cristiano Ronaldo answered everything in the best possible fashion with another record-breaking display on Thursday.

Lusofonia Games: Brazil demand money to send football team to Goa

Lusofonia Games: Brazil demand money to send football team to Goa

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Brazil and Portugal are unlikely to send their football teams to the Lusofonia Games beginning November 2 in Goa even as some of the participating nations have expressed their reservations on the infrastructure being put up in the state.

FIFA lifts Iraq suspension

FIFA lifts Iraq suspension

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The international suspension of the Iraqi Football Association was provisionally lifted by FIFA on Thursday.

No 'irregularities' in 2006 World Cup bid win: German FA

No 'irregularities' in 2006 World Cup bid win: German FA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The German Football Association (DFB) has found no indication of wrongdoing in the process of winning the right to host 2006 World Cup, it said on Friday after an internal investigation was completed.

Rashford's mural vandalised as Eng players racially abused

Rashford's mural vandalised as Eng players racially abused

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

The Football Association said fans who exhibited such "disgusting behaviour" were not welcome and urged the authorities to hand out "the toughest punishments possible".

Football Briefs: Poland names former captain Brzeczek as new coach

Football Briefs: Poland names former captain Brzeczek as new coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

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

Chelsea's Mikel gets three-match ban over Clattenburg row

Chelsea's Mikel gets three-match ban over Clattenburg row

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has been given a three-match ban and a 60,000 pounds fine after admitting a charge of using threatening or abusive language towards referee Mark Clattenburg after a home defeat by Manchester United in October.

Rio Ferdinand quits international soccer

Rio Ferdinand quits international soccer

Rediff.com15 May 2013

England's Rio Ferdinand has quit international soccer, the Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.

Eriksen stable, sends greetings to teammates

Eriksen stable, sends greetings to teammates

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Sanjay Sharma of St. George's University of London, the playmaker's cardiologist at former club Tottenham Hotspur, said Eriksen had no prior heart issues during his time with the Premier League side.