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EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

'Ishaan Has Been Advised To Do Herogiri'

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'When Shahid, Ishaan and I are together, it is a madhouse because we are all performers.'

Football world prays for Denmark's Eriksen

Football world prays for Denmark's Eriksen

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Reactions to collapse of Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen

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.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

Liverpool's Salah named FWA Men's Footballer of the Year

Liverpool's Salah named FWA Men's Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Salah got 48% of the vote, ahead of Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli sign forward Mahrez from Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez has joined Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli from Manchester City on a deal until 2027.

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

Football Briefs: Barcelona prepared to make new offer for Liverpool's Coutinho

Football Briefs: Barcelona prepared to make new offer for Liverpool's Coutinho

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

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

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Germany's Podolski ends international career

Germany's Podolski ends international career

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Germany's World Cup winner Lukas Podolski announced his retirement from international football on Monday, bringing to an end a glittering 12-year career.

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

Champions Trophy: Here's what happened at the India nets

Champions Trophy: Here's what happened at the India nets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Having recently made his international comeback against England in both T20Is and ODIs, the stretchable knee caps did not go unnoticed as Mohammed Shami first tried to get a feel of the conditions by bowling a few deliveries with a short run-up.

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

PR Sreejesh chosen for Padma Bhushan; Ashwin to get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Former hockey captain P R Sreejesh was chosen for the Padma Bhushan, while Ravichandran Ashwin was among the Padma Shri winners.

Coach Marquez yet to taste win as India held by Malaysia

Coach Marquez yet to taste win as India held by Malaysia

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Both teams showed urgency to find the winner but were denied, with Malaysia coming close just before the final whistle.

Ireland keeper Given hangs gloves on international career

Ireland keeper Given hangs gloves on international career

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Goalkeeper Shay Given has decided to retire from international football at the age of 40 after representing Ireland for more than two decades.

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer Robbie Keane announced his retirement on Wednesday after an 18-year career in which he scored 67 goals for his country to put him 15th on the list of all-time international marksmen.

Makelele hints at international retirement

Makelele hints at international retirement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The midfielder told some of his France team mates after their World Cup qualifier on the Faroe Islands that he was quitting international football.

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

Rohit Is A True Friends To Fans

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

When a few fans called out his name, he instructed the security team to let them approach.

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

Maldini rules out international return

Maldini rules out international return

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni had hoped Paolo Maldini could be persuaded to come back.

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Nations League PIX: Inspired Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the visitors a richly-deserved 2-1 victory.

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Several countries across the globe use VAR in their domestic club competitions after it was first introduced in Australia and the United States.

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Manchester City

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Manchester City

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

IPL franchises are trying to convince six England players to quit international cricket with multi-million pound deals.

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Goal-line technology was approved in principle by the soccer's lawmakers on Saturday and could be used for the first time at FIFA's Club World Cup finals in Japan at the end of the year.

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Watford FC on Wednesday announced that it has signed a three-year International Club Partnership with Indian Super League outfit Odisha FC. This collaboration will be mutually beneficial for the regions where each club operates and will cover both footballing and non-footballing aspects.

The main issue with Indian football is...

The main issue with Indian football is...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The main issue with football in the country is the lack of a robust league structure.

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala FC players, who were to participate in the AFC Women's club championships, are stranded at Tashkent following AIFF's suspension by FIFA on Monday.

Rookie's mistake, Haaland's heroics: City's comeback story

Rookie's mistake, Haaland's heroics: City's comeback story

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Manchester City bounced back after conceding an early goal to beat Chelsea 3-1 on Saturday

Bayern's Xabi Alonso to quit football at end of season

Bayern's Xabi Alonso to quit football at end of season

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The 35-year-old, who quit international football in 2014, took to Twitter, to reveal his decision.

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.