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Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup triumph marked a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday as the Italian became the manager with the most titles in the club's history with a total of 15 trophies.

English Premier League gets govt nod to return in June

English Premier League gets govt nod to return in June

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The English Premier League's plans to resume the season in June was given a boost after the secretary of state for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Oliver Dowden, said the government is "opening the door" for football to return in June.

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger to help develop Indian football

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Former Arsenal manager and world governing body FIFA's current chief of global football development, Arsene Wenger will play a role in Indian football's grassroots programmes and talent development.

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

Champions League final: What a football feast!

Champions League final: What a football feast!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'So, the Champions League final will be played between two teams who just don't know when they are beaten,' says Suhit K Sen.

City's Haaland Premier League's Player of the Season

City's Haaland Premier League's Player of the Season

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Erling Haaland, 22, has scored 36 goals in 35 games this season, breaking the previous record of 34 in a single Premier League campaign.

England could face Euros ban. Here's why...

England could face Euros ban. Here's why...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

According to the letter, Theodoridis cautioned against plans outlined in the King's Speech to give the new regulator the power to oversee clubs in England's top five leagues, saying the game's independence was a "fundamental requirement".

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Asian football: Ronaldo scores in his 1,200th game

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

Conflict forces Palestinian team Jabal Al Mukaber to withdraw from AFC Cup

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Brazil, Spain join forces to combat racism in football

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The agreement follows the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The following is the draw for the Champions League last 16 which was held in Nyon on Monday:

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Sunil Chhetri becomes ISL's all-time leading scorer!

Sunil Chhetri becomes ISL's all-time leading scorer!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

Table-toppers Bengaluru FC defeated Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan Super Giant 3-0 to continue their winning run in the ongoing Indian Super League in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Asian Games: Big boost for Indian football team...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Veteran striker Sunil Chhetri will be spearheading the Indian challenge and besides his longtime teammate Sandeep Jhingan, he will also be able to avail the services of Chinglensana Singh and Lalchungnunga.

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Former India footballer Manitombi dies at 39

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Former India and Mohun Bagan footballer Manitombi Singh died aged only 39 at his native village near Imphal in Manipur on Sunday. Manitombi was suffering from a prolonged illness and breathed his last in the early hours of Sunday.

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Remembering Football Legend Tulsidas Balaram

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Tulsidas Balaram, who passed into the ages last week, was a member of the Indian football team which reached the semis at the Olympics and won an Asian Games gold medal.

Cricket going football's way; ODIs will suffer: Shastri

Cricket going football's way; ODIs will suffer: Shastri

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Former India coach Ravi Shastri believes the mushrooming T20 leagues around the world will eventually hurt bilateral cricket, especially the ODI format.

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Real, Barca topple United off perch to become top earning clubs

I watch football more than cricket: Rohit

I watch football more than cricket: Rohit

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Rohit Sharma stated that India has a lot of football fans and they watch La Liga. The cricketer is hopeful of the same intensity in the sport after it resumes.

What Chhetri said after breaking ISL goal record

What Chhetri said after breaking ISL goal record

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

'Whatever goals I have scored are because of the team I have played with'

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday.

Football Focus: Budapest to host Europa League final; Swiss league put on hold

Football Focus: Budapest to host Europa League final; Swiss league put on hold

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

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

ISL: Eze's brilliance sees Jamshedpur hold Bagan

ISL: Eze's brilliance sees Jamshedpur hold Bagan

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

With this draw, the Men of Steel moved to the second spot, eight points behind the Mariners (36) with a extra game in hand.

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

UCL: Villa's Mings left red-faced over bizarre penalty

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Beyond the handball incident, the Belgian champions were the better side on the night. Villa's World Cup-winning keeper Martinez was pressed into action early by Brugge, who had seven shots on target to the Premier League club's one, and made several key saves to keep his team in the game.

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) after it submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

England footballers treated to Ed Sheeran performance at Euro

England footballers treated to Ed Sheeran performance at Euro

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Sheeran also visited the England team ahead of the Euro 2020 final in London which they lost to Italy in a penalty shootout.

Manchester United name Portuguese Amorim as head coach

Manchester United name Portuguese Amorim as head coach

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said on Friday, hoping one of Europe's brightest young coaches can restore them to former glories.

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

French football was again marred by violence after Olympique de Marseille's Ligue 1 match against Olympique Lyonnais was called off on Sunday when the visitors' bus and some fans were pelted with stones and beer bottles, injuring Lyon coach Fabio Grosso.

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Premier League extends shutdown with end-date left open

Premier League extends shutdown with end-date left open

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

English soccer will be suspended until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus crisis, but the current season can be extended indefinitely, the English game's governing bodies said in a joint statement on Thursday.

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

'India can reach top-50 of FIFA rankings in next 10 years'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

India can break into the top-50 in the FIFA rankings in the next 10 years, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate success and set a world record with their 28th straight win in all competitions.

'It was one of the best days of my life but also one of the worst'

'It was one of the best days of my life but also one of the worst'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

To mark World Mental Health Day, English footballer Connolly opens up about alcoholism, rehab

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Welbeck extra-time winner sends Brighton into quarters

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year contract.

The Miranda Brothers Review: Damp Squib

The Miranda Brothers Review: Damp Squib

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

The Miranda Brothers is short on humour, romance and real drama, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Ballon d'Or, which is awarded annually since 1956, is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football.

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

'Fed up with lies': Ousted coach Stimac slams AIFF

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The sooner Kalyan Chaubey leaves, the better it is for Indian football'

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

PIX: Marmoush's 'trick' stuns Newcastle; Arsenal ride on Merino's brace

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.