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FIFA Ethics Committee asks for life ban for Rafael Callejas

FIFA Ethics Committee asks for life ban for Rafael Callejas

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

FIFA's Ethics Committee on Wednesday called for Rafael Callejas to be banned from soccer for life, alleging the former president of the Honduran Football Association breached the scandal-hit soccer governing body's code of conduct.

Zico quits as Iraq coach in middle of qualifying campaign

Zico quits as Iraq coach in middle of qualifying campaign

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Zico quit as coach of the Iraqi national team on Tuesday after little more than a year in the post, saying the country's soccer association had failed to fulfill the terms of his contract.

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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

Heysel 1985: Football's forgotten tragedy remembered

Heysel 1985: Football's forgotten tragedy remembered

Rediff.com29 May 2015

On the 30th anniversary of the football tragedy, Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra, in an exclusive interaction with Italian author Francesco Caremani, discusses the incident that affected so many people, including himself.

World Cup chit-chat: Maradona to cheer Argentina from hotel after 'jinx' claim

World Cup chit-chat: Maradona to cheer Argentina from hotel after 'jinx' claim

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Diego Maradona will root for his beloved Argentina from his hotel when they play Nigeria on Wednesday, opting to skip the stadium after the country's Football Association president suggested he had jinxed the team against Iran.

FIFA hires ex-US prosecutor as defendant in bribery probe

FIFA hires ex-US prosecutor as defendant in bribery probe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

World soccer's governing body FIFA has hired a former New York prosecutor to represent it as senior officials face bribery and corruption charges in a US court, a person familiar with the matter said.

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Check out the top footballers of the weekend.

FA will investigate West Ham crowd trouble during EPL match

FA will investigate West Ham crowd trouble during EPL match

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The Football Association will investigate reports of crowd trouble among West Ham United supporters at Saturday's Premier League game against Watford.

IOA chief on why Indian football team was not cleared for Asian Games

IOA chief on why Indian football team was not cleared for Asian Games

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Indian Olympic Association president Narinder Batra defended football's exclusion from the Asian Games contingent and justified the decision of including lesser known sports like pencak silat, saying they are potential medal winners and there is no place for "also rans" in the squad.

Egypt's Salah still doubtful for FIFA World Cup opener against Uruguay

Egypt's Salah still doubtful for FIFA World Cup opener against Uruguay

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'He is gradually getting better. However, I cannot confirm today that he will play in the first match'

Livermore to escape ban for cocaine use

Livermore to escape ban for cocaine use

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, who tested positive for cocaine in April, is set to avoid a ban due to extenuating circumstances, British media reported on Wednesday.

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Former QPR defender Carlisle fighting for life

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Former Queens Park Rangers defender and former Professional Footballers' Association chairman Clarke Carlisle is fighting for his life in hospital following a serious road accident, the Mail Online reported on Monday.

Soccer boosts travel bookings for South Africa

Soccer boosts travel bookings for South Africa

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Football enthusiasts are travelling to South Africa in high numbers to watch the Fdration Internationale de Football Association World Cup 2010, regardless of the expensive nature of the destination. Travel agents have seen a jump in the bookings for the World Cup period from 10 to 60 per cent.

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

FIFA move extremely harsh: Bhaichung Bhutia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

This is the first time the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has been banned by FIFA in its 85 year history.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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'

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: 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.

Newcastle's Rose slams plans to restart EPL amid pandemic

Newcastle's Rose slams plans to restart EPL amid pandemic

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Premier League clubs have been in discussions to finish the season, which has nine rounds remaining, and the possibility of a restart next month was given a boost when the government said elite sport could return after June 1.

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.

United's Cavani charged by FA over racial term

United's Cavani charged by FA over racial term

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

United issued a statement defending the striker, saying there was no malicious intent behind Cavani's message.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Art 370 verdict upheld sovereignty and integrity of India: Modi

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

With its verdict, the Supreme Court has strengthened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' and has reminded us that what define us are bonds of unity and a shared commitment to good governance.

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.

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

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

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.