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SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

SC to hear AIFF plea on draft constitution clauses

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

If the draft constitution is approved on Sunday at the SGM along with this clause, a majority of the AIFF's Executive Committee members may have to resign from their positions or lose their top posts in the state units.

Gasquet targets football, golf after hanging his racket

Gasquet targets football, golf after hanging his racket

Rediff.com30 May 2025

He went out after a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 defeat by Sinner on Court Philippe Chatrier but it was not long before he began planning his immediate future.

Real Kashmir FC withdraw from Super Cup

Real Kashmir FC withdraw from Super Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) tweeted, "Real Kashmir FC have withdrawn from AIFF Super Cup 2025-26, as VISAS for their foreign players could not be secured. They will be replaced by Dempo SC."

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Former Barca teammate to join Messi's India tour!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

"Game Set Match... So it's now confirmed and official. World Cup winner Argentine superstar Rodrigo De Paul and Uruguayan and Barcelona legend Luis Surez will join Messi for the 'GOAT Tour to India 2025' Vamos," posted organiser Satadru Dutta on social media.

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

'Never stop...' Harman's precious advice to youngsters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

After winning the ODI World Cup title by beating South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai on Sunday, November 2, 2025, Harmanpreet's advice to budding youngsters is: "Never stop dreaming. You never know where your destiny will take you."

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

What's Amazing About Shah Rukh Is...'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'What's amazing is that many of his fans are not Indians.' 'Even in countries where they don't speak or understand Hindi, Shah Rukh is hugely popular.'

Nepal stun India despite Karishma's maiden strike

Nepal stun India despite Karishma's maiden strike

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The Indian senior women's football team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Nepal in their second match of the Tri-Nation International Friendlies at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Monday.

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

Champions handed I-League 'trophy' after 6 months!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Six months on, AIFF presents replica I-League trophy to Inter Kashi after CAS verdict

FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Should FIFA approve the 64-team format, it would be a one-off birthday bash, with the tournament expected to shrink back to 48 in 2034.

Ronaldo 'hungry for more' after netting 950th goal

Ronaldo 'hungry for more' after netting 950th goal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, who has made no secret of his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, reiterated earlier this month that he has no plans to slow down, even if his family thinks otherwise.

Big relief for Chaubey-led AIFF executive committee

Big relief for Chaubey-led AIFF executive committee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

SC permits current AIFF executive committee to continue till end of term in Sept 2026

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday

League Cup: Liverpool thrashed, holders Newcastle through

League Cup: Liverpool thrashed, holders Newcastle through

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

Second-string Liverpool were thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace as Ismaila Sarr struck twice for the visitors in the League Cup on Wednesday, booking the London side's spot in the quarter-finals and piling more misery on Arne Slot's struggling side.

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

PIX: Mbappe nets to send Real to top spot

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Real are on 24 points, two ahead of Barcelona and the top two will go head-to-head in next Sunday's El Clasico. Getafe are 12th in the standings on 11 points.

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

Alonso snubs Yamal's 'cheat' jibe ahead of El Clasico

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso declined to comment on Saturday after Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal suggested the capital club "cheat" and "complain" in a televised interview on Friday.

ICC Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati to honour Zubeen Garg

ICC Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati to honour Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

In a 40-minute special presentation during the inaugural ceremony, prominent artistes of the state will present the musical tribute.

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

AIFF secures full ownership of ISL!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India's top-tier football league can no longer be owned or operated by private players as per the AIFF's new Constitution approved by the Supreme Court, which mandated the sport's apex body to take sole ownership of the product.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

'We'll start and end ISL at the right time'

'We'll start and end ISL at the right time'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

All India Football Federation (AIFF) president Kalyan Chaubey on Friday said the governing body has been working in a "dedicated" manner to start this season's Indian Super League (ISL), currently on hold due to uncertainty surrounding the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) between the AIFF and Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL).

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Arsenal's miserly defence has conceded three Premier League goals so far this season and manager Mikel Arteta hopes their fortress-like foundation can finally deliver the silverware that has eluded the North London club for so long.

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

India's Cricket Boom Is Just Beginning

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'We have just scratched the surface because cricket has been around for the longest time.'

PIX: One-legged footballer astounds in Germany

PIX: One-legged footballer astounds in Germany

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Pierre Kaiser has truly mastered the art of ball juggling. And when it comes to the classic rondo drill, the 35-year-old is right in the thick of it. What makes it special: in 2007, Pierre lost his leg in a train accident. Since then, football has become his greatest passion.

Fierce Kolkata Derby to light up IFA Shield final!

Fierce Kolkata Derby to light up IFA Shield final!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

IFA Shield Final: Mohun Bagan set up third Kolkata derby in three months after win over United SC

Usain Bolt Inspires India's Next-Gen Sprinters!

Usain Bolt Inspires India's Next-Gen Sprinters!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

And in a once-in-a-lifetime moment, the finalists got to race and dream in front of the eight-time Olympic champion himself.

'No Plans To Retire...' Djokovic Juggernaut To Roll On!

'No Plans To Retire...' Djokovic Juggernaut To Roll On!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Novak Djokovic has no plans to retire from tennis with the 24-times Grand Slam winner citing NBA great LeBron James, former NFL player Tom Brady and veteran footballer Cristiano Ronaldo as his inspiration to keep playing.

Messi's Special Birthday Gift For Modi

Messi's Special Birthday Gift For Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has sent his signed 2022 World Cup victorious jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 75th birthday.

Young Tigresses gear up for AFC U17 qualifiers

Young Tigresses gear up for AFC U17 qualifiers

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The group winners will qualify for the 12-team final tournament in China next year.

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore

FIFA ban fear: Bhutia calls for Indian reboot under Jamil

FIFA ban fear: Bhutia calls for Indian reboot under Jamil

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Khalid will have to begin with consistency and with new players and good strikers from U-23 because he has to build for the future.'

Football coach arrested for sexually assaulting students

Football coach arrested for sexually assaulting students

Rediff.com4 May 2025

He has sexually assaulted at least 11 players for months, they added.

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Ballon d'Or 2025: Three Stars Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Three stars-Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, PSG's Ousmane Dembele, and Barcelona's Raphinha-have dominated the season with goals, assists, and match-winning performances.

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Chhetri joins camp with days left for Singapore clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Sunil Chhetri and his two Bengaluru FC team-mates -- Rahul Bheke and Roshan Singh Naorem -- on Monday joined the national men's football team's preparatory camp in Bengaluru

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Justice Rao leaves it to SC to decide on contentious AIFF clauses

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'From the email on record placed before me, it is very difficult to conclude that AIFF had persuaded FIFA to send the emails to enable AIFF to seek for modification of the Constitution.

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.

Suryakumar inaugurates private cricket stadium in Goa

Suryakumar inaugurates private cricket stadium in Goa

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Sawant congratulated the Indian team for winning the Asia Cup and also congratulated Yadav for giving the winning amount to the Indian Army.

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Controversial tea celebration steals U17 India-Pak thriller

Controversial tea celebration steals U17 India-Pak thriller

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

In Colombo on Monday, the India-Pakistan rivalry spilled onto the football field as the SAFF U-17 Championship delivered a five-goal thriller.

Cancer claims former footballer at 36

Cancer claims former footballer at 36

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died aged 36 after a long battle with cancer

Seven and counting! India colts clinch SAFF crown

Seven and counting! India colts clinch SAFF crown

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

India stifle Bangladesh to win seventh SAFF U17 title on penalties

It's do or die for India, but Jamil upbeat ahead of Singapore tie

It's do or die for India, but Jamil upbeat ahead of Singapore tie

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

With just two points from three games and placed third place in the group, India have no room for error as only the top team can advance.