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Fransa's matches cancelled

Fransa's matches cancelled

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

The cancellation is a sequel to Fransa Pax failing to turn up for the match against Air India on Friday.

Argentina lifts ban on away fans

Argentina lifts ban on away fans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The ban was an initial attempt by the AFA to respond to the violence and intimidation which has plagued Argentine football this season.

Blatter will be arrested and forced out of FIFA soon, claims FA chief

Blatter will be arrested and forced out of FIFA soon, claims FA chief

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Football Association chairman Greg Dyke believes that Sepp Blatter will be arrested and forced out of Fifa within a "couple of months".

Liverpool's Suarez charged with violent conduct

Liverpool's Suarez charged with violent conduct

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

Liverpool's Luis Suarez was charged with violent conduct by the Football Association on Monday after biting Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic in a Premier League match on Sunday.

British media bite into 'cannibal' Suarez

British media bite into 'cannibal' Suarez

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been dubbed a 'cannibal' by British media after his shameful bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic in a Premier League match on Sunday.

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) have promised to staunchly defend Luis Suarez after FIFA launched a probe into allegations that he had punched a Chilean opponent during a South American World Cup qualifier last month.

Terry retains captaincy despite punishment by Chelsea

Terry retains captaincy despite punishment by Chelsea

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Chelsea captain John Terry will continue to lead the side despite being found guilty of racial abuse by a Football Association regulatory commission.

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

World soccer's ruling body added that the decision had been taken following a meeting between its President Gianni Infantino and PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir.

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Lockdown: Liverpool, Chelsea to feed vulnerable groups

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.

Injured Fellaini sidelined for Belgian WC qualifier

Injured Fellaini sidelined for Belgian WC qualifier

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has been sidelined for three weeks with a knee injury and will miss Belgium's World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Scotland.

EPL: Vidic loses appeal over three-match suspension

EPL: Vidic loses appeal over three-match suspension

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic has been suspended for three matches after his appeal for wrongful dismissal against Chelsea was rejected, the Football Association said on Tuesday.

Tendulkar, Tharoor slam move to host India-WI ODI in Kochi

Tendulkar, Tharoor slam move to host India-WI ODI in Kochi

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Opposition mounts over KCA's plans to host one dayer at Kochi

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

WC qualifiers: Roof row heats up Sweden-Ireland clash

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Amid accusations of gamesmanship, Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has called for the stadium roof to be left open for Friday's World Cup qualifier in Sweden.

Lehmann to be Germany's number one

Lehmann to be Germany's number one

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Arsenal's Jens Lehmann will be Germany's first choice goalkeeper at the World Cup.

Mourinho hit with second misconduct charge

Mourinho hit with second misconduct charge

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged with misconduct for comments made to the referee during last weeekend's English Premier League match against Burnley, the Football Association said on Tuesday.

Lampard scoops record hat-trick of Chelsea awards

Lampard scoops record hat-trick of Chelsea awards

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Frank Lampard has been named Chelsea's Player of the Year for a record third time. The England midfielder is the first player to win the accolade three times, the English Premier League club said on Friday.

Ferguson fined for linesman comments

Ferguson fined for linesman comments

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was fined 12,000 pounds by the Football Association (FA) on Friday for comments he made about a linesman, but avoided a touchline ban.

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

United manager Ferguson denies misconduct charge

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson faces a Football Association hearing and a possible touchline ban after denying a charge of misconduct on Friday.

FIFA signs 'landmark agreement' with clubs

FIFA signs 'landmark agreement' with clubs

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

FIFA also announced a newly structured international calendar which its president Gianni Infantino said had been endorsed by the ECA.

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Football Briefs: Gabriel Jesus extends Man City stay until 2023

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

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

Sammer replaces Nerlinger as Bayern sports boss

Sammer replaces Nerlinger as Bayern sports boss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Bayern Munich have appointed former Germany international Matthias Sammer as their sports director after parting ways with Christian Nerlinger following two seasons without a trophy, the Bavarians said on Monday.

Football Briefs: Ex-France forward Henry to become Bordeaux coach

Football Briefs: Ex-France forward Henry to become Bordeaux coach

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

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

Football friendlies: Argentina trounce Hong Kong; Honduras draw with US

Football friendlies: Argentina trounce Hong Kong; Honduras draw with US

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Hong Kong Football Association were left red-faced and out of pocket after only managing to sell half the tickets for Tuesday's glamour friendly against Argentina to mark their centenary.

Chelsea's Diego Costa handed extra one-match ban

Chelsea's Diego Costa handed extra one-match ban

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Chelsea striker Diego Costa must serve an extra one-match ban after being sent off in last month's FA Cup tie at Everton, the Football Association said on Friday. "Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing on Thursday, Chelsea's Diego Costa has been given a one-match suspension, fined 20,000 pounds ($28,600 ) and warned as to his future conduct," the ruling body said in a statement. Costa admitted a charge of improper conduct in relation to his behaviour after he was shown a second yellow card in the FA Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park.

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Swiss launch criminal probe of German soccer great Beckenbauer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Swiss federal prosecutors are investigating soccer great Franz Beckenbauer and three other German soccer officials for fraud and money laundering in connection with the award of the 2006 World Cup to Germany.

Tottenham's Bale named English PFA player of the year

Tottenham's Bale named English PFA player of the year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gareth Bale became only the third man to be named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year and young player of the year in the same season on Sunday.

Liverpool's Reina says Suarez biting ban is 'absurd'

Liverpool's Reina says Suarez biting ban is 'absurd'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina said the 10-match ban given to his team mate Luis Suarez for biting an opponent was 'absurd' and 'excessive'.

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

UEFA turn down request for 'rainbow lights' in Munich

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

In a statement, UEFA suggested alternative dates for the gesture during the tournament.

Liverpool fine Suarez for bite but won't sack him

Liverpool fine Suarez for bite but won't sack him

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Liverpool have fined Uruguay striker Luis Suarez an undisclosed amount for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic at the weekend but will not sack him, the Premier League club said on Monday.

IFA trainees for Manchester United

IFA trainees for Manchester United

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Van Gaal to contest FA charge for Cambridge comments

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will contest his Football Association charge for comments he made about the referee following the FA Cup match at Cambridge United.

Serbian FA suspends Under-21 players over Eng racism row

Serbian FA suspends Under-21 players over Eng racism row

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The Serbian Football Association has suspended Under-21 national team players Ognjen Mudrinski and Nikola Ninkovic for a year for their involvement in a brawl with England rivals during a Euro 2013 qualifier.

English Players' Union backs tougher racism sanctions

English Players' Union backs tougher racism sanctions

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) issued a six-point action plan to help deal with racism on Wednesday following a series of high profile developments in the fallout from the John Terry-Anton Ferdinand case.

Racism allegations heat up between England, Serbia; referee's report awaited

Racism allegations heat up between England, Serbia; referee's report awaited

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

The Serbian Football Association (FSS) has denied allegations by England of racist abuse during an Under-21 qualifier which ended in a brawl.

GFA suspends Churchill Alemao

GFA suspends Churchill Alemao

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Churchill Brothers' president and two players were handed suspensions for unruly conduct at a football match.

From playmaker to pacemaker, how ICD could save Eriksen's career

From playmaker to pacemaker, how ICD could save Eriksen's career

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The Danish FA announced that Eriksen would have an ICD fitted.

England's Lampard ruled out of San Marino match

England's Lampard ruled out of San Marino match

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

England midfielder Frank Lampard has been ruled out the 2014 World Cup qualifier against San Marino with a knee injury, the Football Association said on Thursday.

West Brom sponsors ask for Anelka to be axed: Reports

West Brom sponsors ask for Anelka to be axed: Reports

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Shirt sponsor Zoopla has warned West Bromwich Albion it will cancel a 3 million deal with the club if Nicolas Anelka plays against Everton in the Premier League on Monday, British media reported.

Mukherjee to assist Constantine

Mukherjee to assist Constantine

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Mohun Bagan's coach will assist the India chief coach for the for the Afro-Asian Games.

Chelsea's Cole charged by FA over Twitter rant

Chelsea's Cole charged by FA over Twitter rant

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was charged by the Football Association (FA) on Monday over his foul-mouthed Twitter rant against the governing body.