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6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

6 Goa Football League matches manipulated?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

GFA shoots down AFC claim, says no evidence

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Mouth-watering matches lined up as PSG to face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage.

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Majority of state units favour dual posts, AIFF calls SGM on Nov 24 to vote on matter

Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid tension

Liverpool boss Slot to meet Salah amid tension

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Arne Slot planned to have a face-to-face meeting with Mohamed Salah on Friday ahead of Saturday's Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

Newcastle allege travelling fans 'attacked' by French police

Newcastle allege travelling fans 'attacked' by French police

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Premier League side said on Thursday they would formally raise their concerns with UEFA, the host club and French police over the "unnecessary and disproportionate" force their fans were subjected to.

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

AIFF adopts SC-approved constitution, leaves out two clauses pending Apex court direction

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Manchester City survive scare; Spurs hold Newcastle

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Manchester City's Erling Haaland became the fastest player to reach 100 Premier League goals to ignite their charge on Tuesday.

Tough call! New rule puts AIFF EC members in quandary

Tough call! New rule puts AIFF EC members in quandary

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Majority of AIFF EC members to choose between national body posts and state unit office

Dowman, just 15, rewrites Arsenal record books

Dowman, just 15, rewrites Arsenal record books

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Arsenal's Max Dowman impressed manager Mikel Arteta as he became the club's youngest starter at just 15 years and 302 days in Wednesday's 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, earning the coach's praise for his impact in the game.

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were among more than 30 people charged on Thursday.

Historic! Johal becomes first Sikh coach in English football

Historic! Johal becomes first Sikh coach in English football

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ashvir Singh Johal has become the first Sikh to coach a professional club in England after being named as first-team manager at fifth-tier Morecambe on Tuesday.

Ronaldo uncertain as Al Nassr host FC Goa

Ronaldo uncertain as Al Nassr host FC Goa

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Indian club FC Goa will have their task cut out as they look to carry their domestic form into the international arena when they face Saudi giants Al Nassr in a vital AFC Champions League Two Group D fixture, in Riyadh, on Wednesday.

No clear favourite in National Football League

No clear favourite in National Football League

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

The 11th edition of India's premier football league gets underway with inaugural champions JCT Mills taking on dark horses Mohammedan Sporting on Friday.

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.

EPL PIX: Man City rout Sunderland; Arsenal lose, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: Man City rout Sunderland; Arsenal lose, Chelsea held

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Manchester City seized the opportunity of Arsenal's 2-1 loss at Aston Villa earlier in the day to climb within two points of the leaders.

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Under-pressure, Liverpool's Slot vows to keep fighting

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Liverpool could be 14th in the table by the time they kick off at West Ham on Sunday afternoon and they will be desperate to steady the ship with three points.

19-year-old student's Xavi prank shocks Indian football

19-year-old student's Xavi prank shocks Indian football

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A 19-year-old student from Vellore Institute of Technology said he sent the prank mail posing as Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez, applying for the head coach position of the Indian football team.

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

Fierce Kolkata Derby To Light Up Super Cup!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Derby in Super Cup group stage as Mohun Bagan, East Bengal drawn together

Football Roundup: AFC nominates I-League for best developing football league

Football Roundup: AFC nominates I-League for best developing football league

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

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

La Liga heads to Miami - but why play in the US?

La Liga heads to Miami - but why play in the US?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

LaLiga's decision to stage a match in Miami later this year is good for football and a reward for the international supporters who pay to watch the league from afar, the Spanish soccer federation's (RFEF) president Rafael Louzan said.

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

'Adipoli duo': Samson, Owen delight fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Football met cricket in Mumbai as Sanju Samson shared his love for Liverpool while rubbing shoulders with Michael Owen at the Premier League fan event in Mumbai on Saturday.

Aus import Ryan Williams joins Indian camp

Aus import Ryan Williams joins Indian camp

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The camp began in Bengaluru on Thursday.

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee decision

Sunil Chhetri drops hint on new Bengaluru FC deal

Sunil Chhetri drops hint on new Bengaluru FC deal

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri appears poised to extend his iconic association with Bengaluru FC, as the club dropped a teaser video hinting at a new deal for the 41-year-old.

Relief for Ronaldo as FIFA relaxes three-match ban

Relief for Ronaldo as FIFA relaxes three-match ban

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo cleared to play opening matches at World Cup

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Salah wins PFA Player of the Year award for unprecedented third time

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Mohamed Salah had already clinched the Premier League Player of the Season award, the Golden Boot for most goals scored and the Playmaker award for most assists, making him the first player to win all three awards in the same season.

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

The first million-pound signing in women's football

The first million-pound signing in women's football

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Canadian forward Olivia Smith, 20, is the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier.

Doggett the Carpenter Ready to Build His Ashes Legacy

Doggett the Carpenter Ready to Build His Ashes Legacy

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'I was playing country cricket and working as a carpenter, and that was the dream for me.'

Khalid Jamil takes charge as Indian men's football boss

Khalid Jamil takes charge as Indian men's football boss

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month following India's recent struggles.

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

ISL deadlock: Clubs run out of patience with AIFF!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

10 ISL clubs slam AIFF for delay in tender process, allege "breach of trust"

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India and do the same thing.'

Messi's Kerala visit in November postponed

Messi's Kerala visit in November postponed

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Messi's last visit with the Argentina team to India was back in 2011, when they faced Venezuela in a friendly match at Kolkata's iconic Salt Lake Stadium.

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Sports Shorts: EPL club QPR face Football League ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Queens Park Rangers could be consigned to English soccer's minor leagues if they are relegated from the top flight and fail to pay a potentially huge fine for breaching the Football League's financial fair play rules.

No training until May 25, English Football League tells clubs

No training until May 25, English Football League tells clubs

Rediff.com14 May 2020

The EFL acknowledged action was needed to deal with the impact of the pandemic, which has also led to a year-long postponement of the Euro 2020 tournament and the Olympic Games.

EPL: De Ligt's 96th-min header rescues United

EPL: De Ligt's 96th-min header rescues United

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

De Ligt's last-gasp equaliser snatches dramatic draw for Man United at Spurs

Promotion and relegation to be retained in English Football League

Promotion and relegation to be retained in English Football League

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The EFL said the final standings would be decided by an 'unweighted points per game' formula if required with promotion and relegation between divisions being retained.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans barred from Aston Villa game

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Following a meeting this afternoon, the SAG have formally written to the club and UEFA to advise no away fans will be permitted to attend Villa Park for this fixture.'

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.