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We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

We trust UEFA: Solskjaer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The Group L fixture, to be played under tight security in the Serbian capital, comes after England's black players suffered racist abuse at their Euro 2020 qualifier at neighbouring Bulgaria on October 14.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Europa League: Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five

Europa League: Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Olympique de Marseille were the fall guys on a hectic opening night of Europa League group stage action as German club Eintracht Frankfurt returned from the south of France with a surprise 2-1 victory on Thursday.

'Returning to training felt like being a child again'

'Returning to training felt like being a child again'

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic has spoken of his joy at returning to train for the first time after being cooped up at home for over two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Spain's restrictions were eased last week and Atletico, like all clubs in Spain's top two divisions, returned to individual training as part of the league's four-step plan to return to activity.

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues; Barca's Umtiti injured

Bundesliga restart gives hope to other leagues; Barca's Umtiti injured

Rediff.com9 May 2020

The resumption of the German Bundesliga next weekend amid the COVID-19 crisis will give hope to other European leagues that they can also successfully return, according to Schalke 04 coach David Wagner.

England hit by injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers

England hit by injuries ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

England players Wayne Rooney, Phil Jones and Glen Johnson have withdrawn from the squad for the country's World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Ukraine through injury, the FA said on Sunday.

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

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Champions League: Rodgers unimpressed by Balotelli's shirt swap

Champions League: Rodgers unimpressed by Balotelli's shirt swap

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Mario Balotelli's misfiring career at Anfield took another turn for the worst against Real Madrid on Wednesday with a halftime shirt-swap that did not impress manager Brendan Rodgers.

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

COVID-19: Portugal give part of Euro qualifying prize purse

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'In this spirit of camaraderie between professional and non-professional football, we have decided, as a team, to give up part of our Euro 2020 qualification prize money.'

WC PIX: Subdued but still hopeful, England fans look beyond Belgium loss

WC PIX: Subdued but still hopeful, England fans look beyond Belgium loss

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

"Dull, boring, lifeless -- nothing else to say really. But we're going to win the World Cup anyway so don't worry about us!" said Leighton from Liverpool.

I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez

I don't have to win a trophy: Benitez

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Despite reeling way behind in the Premier League, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has stunned the Reds' fans by his latest outburst by insisting that increasing the club's value was more important than winning trophies.

Euro warm-up: England, Belgium register wins

Euro warm-up: England, Belgium register wins

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A makeshift England side beat Romania 1-0 in their final Euro 2020 warm-up game, while Belgium's Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as one of the world's top strikers with his 60th international goal to secure a 1-0 win over Croatia.

How United hit back at Barca over 'excessive' ticket prices

How United hit back at Barca over 'excessive' ticket prices

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Manchester United will hike prices for away fans when they host Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg to subsidise tickets for their own supporters travelling to Spain for the return, the Premier League club said.

Of highs, lows and upsets at the UEFA Champions League

Of highs, lows and upsets at the UEFA Champions League

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Wednesday night saw a few surprise results while a debutant club makes a mark

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

EPL: Lampard's Chelsea looking to build new dynasty

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Chelsea are banking on a lavish shopping spree to give them more bite up front and much-needed solidity in defence after coach Frank Lampard spent last season relying heavily on a crop of inexperienced home-grown players.

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Salah's absence affecting team: coach

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

Salah is still in doubt for Egypt's opening match in Group A on June 15 against Uruguay in Ekaterinburg after suffering a shoulder injury in the Champions League final for Liverpool late last month.

Football Briefs: Rangers hold advantage but Gerrard preaches caution

Football Briefs: Rangers hold advantage but Gerrard preaches caution

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

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City deserve an apology, says defiant Guardiola

City deserve an apology, says defiant Guardiola

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

Guardiola also took aim at Spanish league president Javier Tebas, a long standing critic of City, who had questioned whether CAS was the right court for deciding such matters.

Will Ranieri find new job immediately?

Will Ranieri find new job immediately?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

Claudio Ranieri will not have to wait long for another job following his sacking by Leicester City, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

Manchester United are not a team, says Mourinho

Manchester United are not a team, says Mourinho

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Mourinho not concerned by Manchester United's slow pre-season

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

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'Zorro from Shakhtar' arrives at post-match conference!

'Zorro from Shakhtar' arrives at post-match conference!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Last month, Fonseca vowed that he would don the iconic masked vigilante's outfit if the Ukranian side progressed to the last 16 and stuck to his word, wearing a black cape, mask and hat during the post-match presser after the win.

Mourinho is proven world class...Chelsea should stick with him

Mourinho is proven world class...Chelsea should stick with him

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Chelsea's players must look at themselves and start performing, former Blues stalwart Frank Lampard said as speculation continues to swirl over the future of manager Jose Mourinho.

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Bale takes a dig at former Real Madrid teammate Ronaldo

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The Welsh winger is thriving in the absence of Ronaldo and Madrid have three wins from four La Liga matches.

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Football: Guardiola calls for fewer teams in EPL

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

De Bruyne out for up to six weeks due to injury, says Guardiola.

World Cup chit-chat: Suarez says he is 100 percent fit to face England

World Cup chit-chat: Suarez says he is 100 percent fit to face England

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Portugal have denied midfielder Raul Meireles was making an insulting gesture toward the referee after teammate Pepe was sent off against Germany on Monday, saying he was simply passing on tactical instructions from coach Paulo Bento.

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

World Cup hosts Russia have been fuelled by the criticism they received before the tournament, midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday as the team prepared for their second group match against Egypt.

Rami to replace injured Varane in France Euro 2016 squad

Rami to replace injured Varane in France Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com25 May 2016

France's Euro 2016 hopes suffered a setback on Tuesday when first-choice centre back Raphael Varane was ruled out of the tournament through injury.

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Football Focus: 'Bala Devi will have huge impact on next generation'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

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Spain's Costa could be sidelined for Euros

Spain's Costa could be sidelined for Euros

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Spain striker Diego Costa could miss next month's European Championship finals due to his latest hamstring injury, Chelsea's interim manager Guus Hiddink said on Friday.

Five talking points from the weekend's English Premier League

Five talking points from the weekend's English Premier League

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Here are talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

PHOTOS: Moura hat-trick puts Tottenham into Champions League final

PHOTOS: Moura hat-trick puts Tottenham into Champions League final

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Spurs beat Ajax 3-2 in the second leg of the semi-final on Wednesday and will face Liverpool on June 1 in Madrid.

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

Football Extras: Spurs striker Kane out until March

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

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Arrest warrant issued against Iranian female boxer

Arrest warrant issued against Iranian female boxer

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Sadaf Khadem beat a French boxer, Anne Chauvin, in the bout, which took place in western France on Saturday.

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Five-star United rediscover their swagger but City are stunned

Rediff.com23 Dec 2018

Manchester City stumbled to the most unexpected defeat of the Premier League season on Saturday before neighbours Manchester United began their brave new world under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with a glorious reminder of long-forgotten attacking swagger.

Champions League: Real, Bayern look to seal knock-out berths

Champions League: Real, Bayern look to seal knock-out berths

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The three teams with 100 percent records in this season's Champions League can secure their places in the knockout stage this week with two games to spare.

EPL PIX: Leicester impress new boss Rodgers with win over Brighton

EPL PIX: Leicester impress new boss Rodgers with win over Brighton

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Reaction to Tottenham Hotspur's last-gasp 3-2 Champions League semi-final win over Ajax Amsterdam.

Former European champions Ajax, Celtic meet in Europa League

Former European champions Ajax, Celtic meet in Europa League

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam and Celtic, who both suffered the indignity of being knocked of the Champions League qualifiers by underdogs this season, will meet in the Europa Leagueafter being drawn together in the group stage on Friday.