News for 'Italian Football'

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in the Italian Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

EPL: Richarlison sparks Everton win after Palace's Benteke ends drought

EPL: Richarlison sparks Everton win after Palace's Benteke ends drought

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Everton have 36 points from 26 games

What's in a number?

What's in a number?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

The BCCI has retired the No 10 jersey in Tendulkar's honour. But in football, number 10 signifies the legend. After Pele and Diego Maradona, the two great strikers of the ball, Lionel Messi has made the number priceless, notes Veer Arjun Singh.

Tevez visits wife after premature delivery

Tevez visits wife after premature delivery

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Carlos Tevez flew out of Argentina on Thursday to return to Manchester City after visiting his wife following the premature birth of his second daughter, the sports daily Ole reported.

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Club spirit saw Italy brush aside Spain

Euro 2016: Club spirit saw Italy brush aside Spain

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Forget Italy's image of Catenaccio (or "door chain defence"). Antonio Conte's Italy showed in a 2-0 defeat of Spain at Euro 2016 on Monday that they can do unchained attacking football too. The Azzurri, who will take on world champions Germany in a fascinating quarter-final on Saturday, had promised they would not be afraid to go forward against Spain.

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Euro Quarters: Moments to Remember

Euro Quarters: Moments to Remember

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Moments to remember from the quarter-finals.

Antonio Cassano becomes Italy's lynchpin

Antonio Cassano becomes Italy's lynchpin

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

For so long seen as the bad boy of Italian soccer, Antonio Cassano came of age in Italy's opening Euro 2012 qualifying win over Estonia and he will again be their focal point for Tuesday's game with the Faroe Islands.

Robinho rejects Turkish offer, eyes Italy, Spain

Robinho rejects Turkish offer, eyes Italy, Spain

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Robinho has turned down a formal offer from Fenerbahce hoping to leave Manchester City for a Spanish or Italian club before the August 31 transfer deadline.

Sports Shorts: Five weightlifters suspended after London 2012 retests

Sports Shorts: Five weightlifters suspended after London 2012 retests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Champions League: Liverpool hold off brave Roma to reach final

Champions League: Liverpool hold off brave Roma to reach final

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Liverpool reached the Champions League final after riding their luck to contain a fired-up AS Roma in a 4-2 defeat at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday that sent them through 7-6 on aggregate.

Capello to remain as England coach

Capello to remain as England coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Fabio Capello will remain as England coach despite his team's woeful performance at the World Cup, the Football Association (FA) said on Friday.

Capello to speak to English FA over his future

Capello to speak to English FA over his future

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Fabio Capello is to seek reassurances from the English Football Association that they want him to remain as England coach after his team's humiliating exit from the World Cup after a poor campaign Sunday.

Terry stripped of England captaincy

Terry stripped of England captaincy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

John Terry has been stripped of England captaincy after a 12-minute showdown with the coach Fabio Capello

East Bengal get Brazilian striker

East Bengal get Brazilian striker

Rediff.com2 Dec 2002

The transfer formalities of Gilmar, who played in the Italian League last season, were completed on Monday.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Will Ancelotti return to the helm at Chelsea?

Will Ancelotti return to the helm at Chelsea?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Carlo Ancelotti says he would like to return to England's Premier League but the Italian manager with one of the most garlanded records in world football is not interested in taking any new job this season.

Godin header puts Uruguay in last 16 and Italy out

Godin header puts Uruguay in last 16 and Italy out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Defender Diego Godin scored a dramatic goal nine minutes from time to send Uruguay through to the World Cup last 16 after a 1-0 win over Italy, on Tuesday, which sent the four-times champions home.

Zambrotta named head coach of Delhi-based ISL side

Zambrotta named head coach of Delhi-based ISL side

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Italian 2006 World Cup winner Gianluca Zambrotta has been appointed as the new head coach of Delhi Dynamos, the Indian Super League (ISL) side announced in a statement.

Mancini has big dreams for Man City

Mancini has big dreams for Man City

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

New Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants to lift the Premier League title next season, he said on Monday.

Here's why more than anyone, Ronaldo deserves Ballon D'Or

Here's why more than anyone, Ronaldo deserves Ballon D'Or

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon D'Or, following media reports that the forward has not been short-listed for the award's final three for the first time since 2010.

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Man City, Real Madrid stroll into Champions League quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Manchester City marched into the quarter-finals of the Champions League

Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile

Ancelotti combines shy persona with wry smile

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

New Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti is well-trained in dealing with the whims of multi-millionaire footballers and club owners despite often coming across as shy and reserved. The 49-year-old won two Champions Leagues and a Serie A title during his eights years at AC Milan and is as qualified as anyone to take the reins at Stamford Bridge.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Chelsea have signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a world record 80 million-euro ($92.8 million) fee from Athletic Bilbao, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Messi doesn't need to win a World Cup to prove his greatness, feels iconic former Argentine striker Hernan Crespo.

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

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

It's early days, but Premier League has familiar look once more

It's early days, but Premier League has familiar look once more

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Three matches into the Premier League season following a stunning title success by 5,000-1 outsiders LeicesterCity, the table already has a more familiar look.

Balotelli: Is racism legal in France?

Balotelli: Is racism legal in France?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

A furious Mario Balotelli asked fans whether racism was "legal in France" after the Nice striker accused Bastia supporters of abusing him during his team's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw on Friday, prompting a French League investigation.

How players are coping in quarantine...

How players are coping in quarantine...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Norway goalkeeper Oda Maria Bogstad was told she would have to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from Portugal due to fears about the spread of the coronavirus. Bogstad flew from Oslo to Bergen and with the Norwegian FA also cancelling all football activity until at least April 15 to try to contain the virus, she decided not to stick around.

Top official leaves FIFA; EU urges Blatter to go NOW!

Top official leaves FIFA; EU urges Blatter to go NOW!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

FIFA's director of communications Walter de Gregorio is to resign after making a joke on television.

Sports Shorts: Platini to keep luxury gift given by Brazil, make charity donation

Sports Shorts: Platini to keep luxury gift given by Brazil, make charity donation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

UEFA president Michel Platini has said he intends to ignore FIFA requests and not return a luxury watch valued at 25,000 Swiss francs ($26,600), given to him by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF).

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Mario Balotelli has revealed that joining the Anfield club was the worst decision he has ever made.

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

There is never a dearth of drama in European football and here is proof...

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Nike has worked with Ronaldo since 2003 and in 2016 announced a lifetime deal with him worth which could be worth as much as $1 billion.

England job will be my last, says Capello

England job will be my last, says Capello

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Fabio Capello has said that managing England will be his last job - and he never wants to coach his native Italy.

Soccer PIX: Juve rally to take Serie A lead; Spurs knocked out of League Cup

Soccer PIX: Juve rally to take Serie A lead; Spurs knocked out of League Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Balotelli made his debut for his hometown club after completing a four-match suspension that he was handed at Olympique de Marseille last season, while the visitors were without Cristiano Ronaldo as he recovers from injury.

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

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

Revealed! Albania's unique formula for success...

Revealed! Albania's unique formula for success...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Albania's first win at Euro 2016 against Romania on Sunday was the ultimate display of coach Gianni De Biasi's one-for-all and all-for-one mentality.