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Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

Sports Shorts: Totti declines to confirm retirement at end of season

Rediff.com10 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Narang, Gopichand in committee to review National Sports Code

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The committee will also be suggesting measures for making the code acceptable to all the stakeholders so that a balance is struck between autonomy of National Sports Federations.

Valencia say 35 per cent of squad, staff tested positive for coronavirus

Valencia say 35 per cent of squad, staff tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

La Liga side Valencia have said more than a third of their playing and backroom staff have tested positive for the coronavirus but that all cases were currently asymptomatic.

Asian Games: Qatar forfeit basketball game in 'hijab' row

Asian Games: Qatar forfeit basketball game in 'hijab' row

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

The Qatar women's basketball team forfeited a game at the Asian Games on Wednesday after being refused permission to wear the hijab, saying they were taking a stand against what they say is a discriminatory policy against Muslim women.

Sports Shorts: Mumbai rout Delhi in ill-tempered game

Sports Shorts: Mumbai rout Delhi in ill-tempered game

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday.

Humiliated Blatter says, I'll fight for me and for FIFA

Humiliated Blatter says, I'll fight for me and for FIFA

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

The suspended president of the international football body believes only FIFA Congress can bar him, not the Ethics Committee.

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

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

What does Blatter's shocking resignation mean?

What does Blatter's shocking resignation mean?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter's shock resignation as FIFA president should allow people to now focus on events on the pitch .

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

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

All you need to know about FIFA elections

All you need to know about FIFA elections

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Crisis-hit world football governing body FIFA faces one of the most important days in its 112-year history when it elects a new leader on Friday hoping to usher in a fresh era after decades of tawdry controversy.

Euro 2016: High payoff for Marc Wilmots a hurdle for Belgian FA

Euro 2016: High payoff for Marc Wilmots a hurdle for Belgian FA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

A payoff of at least one million euros ($1.11 million) for Belgium soccer manager Marc Wilmots could be a problem and the national federation does not have the means to hire a big name to replace him, the federation's head said.

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

India 'keeper Subrata Paul opts for 'B' sample after failing dope test

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed the former India captain was tested by NADA officials in March but declined to elaborate further.

Football Briefs: Man United hopeful of making one more signing, says Mourinho

Football Briefs: Man United hopeful of making one more signing, says Mourinho

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

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

Flamboyant Conte roars out of garage and burns up grass

Flamboyant Conte roars out of garage and burns up grass

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Antonio Conte, who spends matches ranting incessantly at his players and the referee from the touchline, is one of the most passionate coaches at Euro 2016 and has led an ageing, technically-limited side further than many felt possible.

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

FIFA scandal takes ugly turn

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Ex-South American soccer chief in FIFA scandal under house arrest.

Dhoni among 10 most marketable athletes in the world

Dhoni among 10 most marketable athletes in the world

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

India's most successful One-Day International captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has beaten football superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to secure ninth place in the list of the world's 'most marketable athletes', compiled by the London School of Marketing.

Oxford United's Siddiqi to turn out for Real Kashmir FC

Oxford United's Siddiqi to turn out for Real Kashmir FC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

The 33-year-old has vast experience of playing in the United Kingdom, United States and the Gulf.

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday '

Vineeth strikes as Bengaluru beat Bagan to lift Fed Cup

Vineeth strikes as Bengaluru beat Bagan to lift Fed Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2017

CK Vineeth showed his predatory skills with double strike in the extra time as Bengaluru FC beat Mohun Bagan 2-0 to win the 38th Federation Cup football tournament.

Soccer Extras: United's De Gea signs new long-term deal

Soccer Extras: United's De Gea signs new long-term deal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

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

'Indian team' in Pakistan for World Kabaddi C'ships kicks up controversy

'Indian team' in Pakistan for World Kabaddi C'ships kicks up controversy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

A sport ministry source said the government has not granted permission to any athlete to travel to Pakistan for the event.

Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach

Tennis can't leave behind lower-ranked players: Serena's coach

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou has called on tennis governing bodies to come together and devise a way of helping lower level professionals struggling financially due to the coronavirus shutdown. The tennis season was halted in early March due to the pandemic, leaving players in the lower tiers who solely depend on tournament winnings without the opportunity to earn a living.

Sports Shorts: Meena Kumari wins gold at World Cup

Sports Shorts: Meena Kumari wins gold at World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Meet the potential FIFA presidential candidates

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The election to replace outgoing Sepp Blatter will take place at an extraordinary congress on February 26 in Zurich.

Fenerbahce out of Europe after CAS upholds ban

Fenerbahce out of Europe after CAS upholds ban

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Turkish side Fenerbahce will be unable to compete in the Europa League this season after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld a UEFA-imposed two-year ban from European competition over a match-fixing scandal on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Sports Shorts: 'Minerva hasn't pulled out yet, but doing so will bring game into disrepute'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Sports Shorts: IAAF extends ban against Russia

Sports Shorts: IAAF extends ban against Russia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday by playing cricket with children from the 'Make-A-Wish India' foundation in Mumbai, even as the fraternity wished him and waxed eloquence.

Sports shorts: Focus on 2020 Olympics, says Rathore

Sports shorts: Focus on 2020 Olympics, says Rathore

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

How sport events are affected due to coronavirus

How sport events are affected due to coronavirus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

List of international sports events affected by the coronavirus that has killed over 900 people and infected more than 40,000 in China

Jeje strikes twice as India enter SAFF final

Jeje strikes twice as India enter SAFF final

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

India overcame stubborn resistance to beat a spirited Maldives 3-2 and enter the final of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championships for a record 10th time after the in-form Jeje Lalpekhlua struck twice in a thrilling semi-final, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Thursday.

FIFA, others defeat US lawsuit over soccer concussions

FIFA, others defeat US lawsuit over soccer concussions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

A US judge has dismissed much of a lawsuit by soccer players and parents seeking to force FIFA and other governing bodies to change the sport's rules to limit the risk of concussions and other head injuries, especially for children.

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

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

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Euro 2008-winning Spanish coach Luis Aragones dies

Euro 2008-winning Spanish coach Luis Aragones dies

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Luis Aragones, the coach of Spain's 2008 European Championship-winning side, has died at the age of 75, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Saturday.

2018 World Cup to stay in Russia

2018 World Cup to stay in Russia

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

In the wake of the latest findings of the McLaren report, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has ruled out taking the 2018 World Cup from Russia.

Why Russia cannot compete at 2022 World Cup under own flag

Why Russia cannot compete at 2022 World Cup under own flag

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The World Anti-Doping Agency banned Russia from the world's top sporting events for four years, a period that includes the next summer and winter Olympics and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, for tampering with doping-related laboratory data. The sanctions against Russia, the host of last year's soccer World Cup, also bar it from hosting major sporting events for a four-year period or applying to host new events in that period.

How the Rio Olympics ban has affected these Russian athletes

How the Rio Olympics ban has affected these Russian athletes

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Here is the current state of play among the 28 Olympic sports.

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

FIFA legends Carlos Valderrama and Marcel Desailly on Wednesday advised the Indian colts to view the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup as a huge opportunity to shine on the international stage and perform to their potential.