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City's Tevez did not refuse to play: PFA

City's Tevez did not refuse to play: PFA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Carlos Tevez should not have been fined four weeks' wages by Manchester City as he did not refuse to play in last month's Champions League match at Bayern Munich, England's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said on Thursday.

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

John Terry has welcomed the Football Association's (FA) decision to launch an investigation into an allegation of racist abuse during Chelsea's ill-tempered west London derby at Queens Park Rangers.

Malaysia to host Manchester City in July

Malaysia to host Manchester City in July

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

English Premier League title contenders Manchester City will play a friendly match against a Malaysia XI in Kuala Lumpur in July, promoters of the event said on Wednesday.

EPL must rethink 5 substitutes option: Southgate

EPL must rethink 5 substitutes option: Southgate

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Southgate said England had been forced to give players extra days' recovery and also tapered their training schedules as the country's hopes of qualifying for the Nations League finals were dashed after Sunday's 2-0 defeat by Belgium.

Van Persie named PFA player of year

Van Persie named PFA player of year

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Sunday after scoring 27 league goals to revive his club's season.

Cole admits FA charge over Twitter rant

Cole admits FA charge over Twitter rant

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

England defender Ashley Cole has admitted a misconduct charge from the Football Association (FA) for an insulting comment he made on Twitter, the governing body said on Thursday.

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Cole free for England after apology to FA boss

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has apologised to English Football Association chairman David Bernstein for a Twitter insult he aimed at the FA last week and is free to play for England against San Marino on Friday.

Chelsea to take action against Cole for anti-FA tweet

Chelsea to take action against Cole for anti-FA tweet

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole will be disciplined by the club for his foul-mouthed Twitter rant against the Football Association (FA), manager Roberto Di Matteo said on Saturday.

Chelsea defender Ivanovic charged by FA

Chelsea defender Ivanovic charged by FA

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association for an incident in the game against Wigan Athletic at the weekend, the FA said in a statement on Tuesday.

FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee

FA charge Ferguson after outburst at referee

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was charged with improper conduct by the Football Association on Thursday for comments about referee Martin Atkinson after his side's 2-1 defeat at Chelsea this week.

Sneijder calls time on Dutch career

Sneijder calls time on Dutch career

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Midfielder Wesley Sneijder ended his record-breaking career with the Netherlands by announcing his retirement from international football on Sunday.

Capello's reign as England manager under threat

Capello's reign as England manager under threat

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

England manager Fabio Capello's reign is reportedly coming under increasing threat from factions within the Football Association (FA).

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

South Korea's K-League kicks off with fans watching from afar

Rediff.com8 May 2020

K-League season started on Friday with a match between Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors and Suwon Samsung Bluewings played without spectators

Kerala Cricket Association officials forced to apologise to Tharoor

Kerala Cricket Association officials forced to apologise to Tharoor

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Bowing to pressure from Youth Congress activists for its statements against Union Minister Shashi Tharoor over the Duleep Trophy final in Kochi, the Kerala Cricket Association tendered an apology to him for "hurting his sentiments".

FIFA to decide on headscarf, technology in July

FIFA to decide on headscarf, technology in July

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

FIFA deferred a final decision on whether Islamic women can play in a headscarf, or hijab, until July when they will also make their long-awaited decision on what goal-line technology system to employ.

FIFA lifts suspension on Yemen

FIFA lifts suspension on Yemen

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

FIFA had imposed the suspension for what it called serious interference by political authorities in the internal affairs of the Yemen's football association.

England call up Cleverley for Dutch friendly

England call up Cleverley for Dutch friendly

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley was called up to the England squad on Monday for the midweek friendly with Netherlands after a sparkling performance in the Community Shield.

Asian Games: Bajrang in list as India to send record 634 athletes

Asian Games: Bajrang in list as India to send record 634 athletes

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

A record number of 634 sportspersons were on Friday cleared by the Sports Ministry to compete at the Hangzhou Asian Games, surpassing the 572 athletes in the last edition of continental showpiece in Jakarta in 2018.

Gerrard would be perfect England captain: Rooney

Gerrard would be perfect England captain: Rooney

Rediff.com12 Feb 2012

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has put aside club rivalry by stating that Liverpool's Steven Gerrard would be the best man to lead England at Euro 2012.

AIFF to withdraw support for Premier League Soccer

AIFF to withdraw support for Premier League Soccer

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

The much-anticipated IPL-style Premier League Soccer (PLS) may reach a dead end, with the AIFF set to withdraw the permission of conducting the tournament, during its all-powerful Emergency Committee meeting, in New Delhi on Monday.

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Morocco to battle North American trio to host FIFA 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Morocco has lodged a last-minute bid to host the 2026 soccer World Cup and will compete against a three-way bid from the United States, Mexico and Canada.

I don't agree with FA over Terry sacking: Capello

I don't agree with FA over Terry sacking: Capello

Rediff.com6 Feb 2012

England manager Fabio Capello disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team captaincy, the Italian said on Sunday.

Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job

Copa America failure costs Batista Argentina job

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Argentina's failure to win the Copa America as hosts and end an 18-year wait for a major title cost coach Sergio Batista his job on Monday.

Iraq coach quits after death threats

Iraq coach quits after death threats

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Akram Salman has resigned as coach of the Iraq football team after receiving death threats.

Soccer: Winning start for FC Goa with 2-0 win over Army Green

Soccer: Winning start for FC Goa with 2-0 win over Army Green

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

A summary of all things football.

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Football Briefs: Alves ends speculation, joins PSG

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

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

England without Cahill for Euros

England without Cahill for Euros

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Gary Cahill was ruled out of Euro 2012 on Sunday after a scan showed he had broken his jaw in two places in the final warm-up match against Belgium.

Euro: England lose third choice keeper through injury

Euro: England lose third choice keeper through injury

Rediff.com25 May 2012

England's third choice goalkeeper John Ruddy has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after breaking a finger in training, the Football Association said on Friday.

West Ham's Cole fined for Ghana Twitter comments

West Ham's Cole fined for Ghana Twitter comments

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

West Ham United striker Carlton Cole has been fined 20,000 pounds ($32,790) for Twitter comments made during England's friendly against Ghana at Wembley last month, the Football Association said on Wednesday.

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct following his sending off against West Ham United in their 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend, the Football Association said on Monday.

German referee fixed four matches

German referee fixed four matches

Rediff.com4 Feb 2005

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