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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FA explain reasons for Terry ban and fine

FA explain reasons for Terry ban and fine

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

The Football Association have released their report explaining why they rejected Chelsea captain John Terry's defence and found the player guilty of racially insulting Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand last year.

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

John Terry banned for four matches

John Terry banned for four matches

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Chelsea captain John Terry has been banned for four domestic matches after a hearing found him guilty of racial abuse, the English FA said on Thursday.

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.

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

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

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

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England to name Southgate as temporary manager?

England to name Southgate as temporary manager?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

England under-21 coach Gareth Southgate looks likely to be put in temporary charge of the national team after the resignation of Roy Hodgson following the side's Euro 2016 exit, British media reported on Wednesday.

Bengal says no to pre-Olympic tie

Bengal says no to pre-Olympic tie

Rediff.com7 Mar 2003

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.

FAs charged over Zagreb match

FAs charged over Zagreb match

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

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.

'Don't believe in dynasty politics': Mamata disowns brother

'Don't believe in dynasty politics': Mamata disowns brother

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Babun Banerjee expressed displeasure over the party re-nominating Prasun Banerjee from Howrah Lok Sabha seat in West Bengal.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

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".

Giggs to retire from internationals

Giggs to retire from internationals

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The Manchester United and Wales winger will retire from international football after Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier against the Czech Republic.

Poland name Beenhakker as national coach

Poland name Beenhakker as national coach

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

The 64-year-old Dutchman is the first non-Pole to coach Poland's national team.

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.

Maradona not afraid of failure

Maradona not afraid of failure

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Diego Maradona took over as Argentina coach and brushed aside the possibility of failure in the role. 'I'm not afraid of losing my crown,' Maradona, one of football's all-time greatest but most troubled players, told reporters after being officially presented by the Argentina Football Association (AFA). 'We've had a mini-crisis and I would be a coward if I did not take this on.'

City's Barry charged with insulting match official

City's Barry charged with insulting match official

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

Manchester City's Gareth Barry has been charged with abusing a match official by the Football Association (FA) as the fallout from Sunday's Manchester derby continues.

Man City's Aguero gets four-match ban for violent conduct

Man City's Aguero gets four-match ban for violent conduct

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will serve a four-match ban for violent conduct, the English Football Association (FA) said.

Greek FA suspended by FIFA

Greek FA suspended by FIFA

Rediff.com3 Jul 2006

The decision means the European champions' national and club teams are banned from all FIFA-run competitions until the country conforms to its regulations. \n

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

FIFA boss gets warm welcome in Kolkata

FIFA boss gets warm welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

FIFA president Joseph Sepp Blatter was accorded a warm welcome when he arrived in Kolkata on Saturday night on a four-day official visit to India.

Former United manager Sexton dies at 82

Former United manager Sexton dies at 82

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Former Manchester United and Chelsea manager Dave Sexton has died aged 82, the English Football Association said in a statement on Sunday.

South Korea drop Park for World Cup qualifiers

South Korea drop Park for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Arsenal striker Park Chu-young has been left out of the South Korean squad for next month's final round of 2014 World Cup qualifiers amid a backlash from fans over his controversial decision to delay his mandatory military service.

Hodgson appointed England coach

Hodgson appointed England coach

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Roy Hodgson has been appointed England manager on a four-year contract, the English FA said on Tuesday.

Platini elected UEFA president

Platini elected UEFA president

Rediff.com26 Jan 2007

Platini, 51, defeated the Swedish incumbent Lennart Johansson, 77, by 27 votes to 23 in a poll of national Football Association presidents at the UEFA Congress.

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