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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.

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.

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.

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

A defeat would knock Serbia out if Brazil fail to win against Switzerland, while Cameroon will be out if they lose and Switzerland fail to win against Brazil.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Football Briefs: Messi demands Argentina improvement ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

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

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.

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Tottenham Hotspur partner with F1 for unique project

Tottenham Hotspur partner with F1 for unique project

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Spurs tie-up with F1 for karting track under stadium

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.

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Olympics: T20 an excellent platform to take cricket to global market

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'It is great news (cricket in Olympics) if you are a business-person. America has a large section of Asian expats, who are crazy about cricket and they will fill the stadium and of course will follow the game on TV or streaming apps.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Bhutia suspended for three matches

Bhutia suspended for three matches

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

The Mohun Bagan ace was also slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 for arguing with the referee and refusing to leave the field after being shown the red card during the match against archrivals East Bengal on September 26.

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.

Batista officially named Argentina coach

Batista officially named Argentina coach

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Olympic gold medal-winning coach Sergio Batista was confirmed as expected on Tuesday to succeed Diego Maradona as Argentina's coach until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

AIFF willing to spend to send football team to Asian Games

AIFF willing to spend to send football team to Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

As per the Indian Olympic Association's regulations, only those national teams which are ranked between 1-8 at the continental level, are cleared for the Games.

From Jalandhar to Brazil: Soccer balls turn revenue spinners!

From Jalandhar to Brazil: Soccer balls turn revenue spinners!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Through FIFA-approved vendor brands and OEM players, manufacturers from Ludhiana and Jalandhar have been exporting sports products to Brazil for the mega sporting event.

Bayern Munich arrive in Kolkata

Bayern Munich arrive in Kolkata

Rediff.com25 May 2008

The famous German soccer team Bayern Munich arrived in Kolkata on Sunday to play an exhibition match against Mohun Bagan, on Tuesday. Nearly 90,000 tickets for the match on Tuesday have already been sold as it would be the farewell match for ace German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn.

Henry named Footballer of the Year

Henry named Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com10 May 2004

The Franch striker became the first player to be named England's Footballer of the Year in successive seasons.

ISL footballer Mukhi gets six-month ban for age fraud

ISL footballer Mukhi gets six-month ban for age fraud

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

The committee found Mukhi guilty on the basis of the evidence presented by him, his admissions and the statements of the manager of Under-16 AIFF academy in 2015.

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros to collab for sports streaming

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros to collab for sports streaming

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The CEOs have been discussing a collaboration for some time, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

AIFF plans women's academy

AIFF plans women's academy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2005

Coach Martino quits over Argentine FA leadership problems

Coach Martino quits over Argentine FA leadership problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Argentina coach Gerardo Martino resigned on Tuesday citing a leadership vacuum at the Argentine FA (AFA) and problems trying to pick an 18-man squad for the Olympic soccer tournament in Rio de Janeiro in August, the AFA said.

Van Nistelrooy quits international arena

Van Nistelrooy quits international arena

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Ruud van Nistelrooy has retired from international football, the Dutch Football Association said in a statement.

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Wales soccer manager Gary Speed was found dead on Sunday, at the age of 42, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said in a statement.

FIFA bans Iraq after government interference

FIFA bans Iraq after government interference

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

Football's governing body FIFA has suspended the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) 'because of government interference'. 'In accordance with FIFA statutes, the clubs and representative teams of Iraq are no longer permitted to take part in international matches, whether friendly or competitive,' read a statement on the FIFA website.