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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

Rooney cleared over drinking controversy following FA probe

Rooney cleared over drinking controversy following FA probe

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

England captain Wayne Rooney has been cleared following a Football Association (FA) inquiry into the 'Wedding-gate' furore. Following an investigation, the FA bosses have accepted Rooney's explanation and insistence that he did not gate-crash a wedding reception.

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Organisers reported 10 new cases connected to the Olympics including media, contractors and other personnel, down from 15 on Saturday.

Jordan seek explanation after coach detained

Jordan seek explanation after coach detained

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

The Jordanian FA will seek clarification from Australian soccer's governing body after their coach, Adnan Hamad, was detained at MelbourneAirport for more than four hours by immigration officials.

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Chelsea's Tuchel banned for Leicester game after Conte fracas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Both managers were fined by the FA but only Tuchel will serve a ban as he was found "largely culpable" for the fracas following the managers' post-match handshake.

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"When you see world-recognised figures like Juergen Klopp and Pep Guardiola behaving like that, it is then replicated by people in youth football and perpetuates the idea that it is OK to do it," Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy said.

Manchester City's ban from European football overturned

Manchester City's ban from European football overturned

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

CAS ruled that City did not breach financial fair play rules by disguising equity funding as sponsorship, but imposed a 10 million euro fine for failing to cooperate with UEFA.

Experts' view to be considered over cricket at Kochi stadium

Experts' view to be considered over cricket at Kochi stadium

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

C N Mohanan, Chairman of Greater Cochin Development Authority, which owns the stadium, said this after office bearers of Kerala Cricket Association and Kerala Footbal Association met him to discuss possibilities of hosting the India-West Indies ODI in November at the stadium.

Eriksen discharged after successful operation for heart-starter implant

Eriksen discharged after successful operation for heart-starter implant

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen had a heart-starter device implanted after his collapse due to a cardiac arrest during Denmark's first Group B game against Finland in Copenhagen on Saturday.

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Football Roundup: Lille overcome Marseille; PSG win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

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

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Messi to play in Kolkata in September

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

It's good news for football-crazy fans of the city. Argentine superstar Lionel Messi and his teammates will play a FIFA official international friendly against Venezuela at Salt Lake's Yuba Bharati Krirangan on September 2.

FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India

FIFA sanctions 10 artificial pitches for India

Rediff.com30 May 2009

As part of the 'Win in India with India' programme launched by FIFA President Sepp Blatter in 2007, the football's world governing body has sanctioned 10 international standard artificial turf fields to the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

German soccer body rejects Ozil's racism accusations

German soccer body rejects Ozil's racism accusations

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

"We emphatically reject the DFB being linked to racism," the DFB said in a statement.

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Football Extras: Is Bale unhappy at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

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

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The VAR system took several minutes to confirm the ball had not gone out before Mitoma's touch

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

Calls to boycott Qatar World Cup are '10 years too late'

Calls to boycott Qatar World Cup are '10 years too late'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Players of Germany, Norway and the Netherlands wore shirts before their World Cup qualifiers voicing concern over human rights in Qatar following the report.

Soccer: Northern Irish striker Lafferty charged for betting

Soccer: Northern Irish striker Lafferty charged for betting

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Norwich City and Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has been charged with a betting offence, the Football Association said on Friday.

Manchester City, Liverpool dominate PFA team of the year

Manchester City, Liverpool dominate PFA team of the year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Defending champions Manchester City dominated the Professional Footballers' Association's (PFA) Team of the Year announced on Thursday, claiming six out of 11 spots.

'FIFA's threat over armbands is incomprehensible'

'FIFA's threat over armbands is incomprehensible'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

World soccer body FIFA had threatened seven European teams with sporting sanctions if they wore it at the World Cup with the federations backing down.

FIFA panel upholds one-year ban on ex-German FA chief

FIFA panel upholds one-year ban on ex-German FA chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Global soccer body FIFA's Appeal Committee on Friday rejected an appeal by former German Football Association President Wolfgang Niersbach, maintaining a one-year ban imposed in July.

Bhutia wants better deal for home-grown footballers from ISL, I-League

Bhutia wants better deal for home-grown footballers from ISL, I-League

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

'We want more and more teams to join the I-League and ISL. With this, the two competitions will get stronger. We need more teams so that more players get chances'

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

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

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

British police launch probe into suspected soccer corruption

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

British police said on Friday they had opened an inquiry into an allegation of bribery following a review of a newspaper's investigation into suspected soccer corruption.

Team India cancel practice again but enjoy football

Team India cancel practice again but enjoy football

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

India's outdoor practice session had to be cancelled for the second successive day before rain made way for bright sunshine over the Eden Gardens, raising hopes of a full game in the second ODI against Australia, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Football Extras: Mbappe helps PSG extend lead

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

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

AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh financial aid to states

AIFF to provide Rs 24 lakh financial aid to states

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

The executive committee approved a few suggestions that were earlier forwarded to it by the competitions committee, the first of which was concerning the senior men's national football championship for Santosh Trophy.

Croatia's Rakitic ends international career

Croatia's Rakitic ends international career

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Ivan Rakitic an integral part of the Croatia side who reached the World Cup final in Russia before losing 4-2 to France.

Hodgson disappointed with Terry retirement decision

Hodgson disappointed with Terry retirement decision

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

England manager Roy Hodgson has reluctantly accepted John Terry's retirement from internationals but said he was disappointed in the defender's decision.

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.

FIFA fine England 45,000 Swiss francs over poppy tribute

FIFA fine England 45,000 Swiss francs over poppy tribute

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have been fined by world soccer's governing body FIFA for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers played in November.

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Former captain Bhutia files nomination for AIFF president's post

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday filed his nomination for the president's post in the upcoming AIFF elections but getting through won't be easy for the former footballer as several candidates with political affiliations have also thrown their hats in the ring.

The girl who ran away from home to play football

The girl who ran away from home to play football

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Turambekar's story is inspiring, to say the least. Read on as she recounts her remarkable journey in conversation with Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi.

Belgian club seek financial help from Fellaini

Belgian club seek financial help from Fellaini

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Standard had their professional licence rescinded on April 8 after the Belgian football association found they had not paid premiums owed to players.

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.

Bhutia alleges political pressure behind Sikkim FA's lack of support

Bhutia alleges political pressure behind Sikkim FA's lack of support

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Bhutia's nomination was proposed and seconded by Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan state associations. He did not get support from his state association.

EPL: Referee Clattenburg to be probed for alleged racism

EPL: Referee Clattenburg to be probed for alleged racism

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Referee Mark Clattenburg is facing allegations he used racist language towards a Chelsea footballer, the English players' union boss confirmed on Tuesday as police and the Football Association continued their investigations.

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor said there was real concern after 'cowardly and criminal' attacks on players by spectators running onto the field of play.