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Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

Thierry Henry moves to New York Red Bulls

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

France striker Thierry Henry has quit Europe to play for the New York Red Bulls, following players such as David Beckham into Major League Soccer (MLS). The 32-year-old Henry announced on Wednesday that he had agreed to leave Barcelona to take up a "multi-year" deal with the Red Bulls.

Meet the most valuable player of MLS

Meet the most valuable player of MLS

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

LA Galaxy forward Robbie Keane has been named Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player of 2014.

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Depay helps Manchester United beat San Jose in friendly tie

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Memphis Depay netted his maiden goal for Manchester United to help the Premier League side claim a 3-1 pre-season win over Major League Soccer side San Jose Earthquakes.

Chhetri scores for Kansas in friendly match

Chhetri scores for Kansas in friendly match

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri returned among goals in Kansas City Wizards' 7-1 thrashing of Baker University in a friendly match at the Swope Park Training Center in Kansas City, US.

Gullit named coach of Los Angeles Galaxy

Gullit named coach of Los Angeles Galaxy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

Former European Footballer of the Year Ruud Gullit has been appointed Frank Yallop's successor as coach of Los Angeles Galaxy. The 45-year-old Dutchman previously coached Chelsea, Newcastle United and Feyenoord.

Beckham expects November return from injury

Beckham expects November return from injury

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

David Beckham will not be fit to play again until November as he continues to recover from surgery to repair his torn Achilles tendon, the injured England midfielder said on Monday.

Chelsea edge out DC United

Chelsea edge out DC United

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mohun Bagan sign Paul Pogba's elder brother Florentin

Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS

Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Sunil Chhetri did not play in Kansas City Wizards' second Major League Soccer match against Colorado Rapids but the Indian striker is expected to take the field in his side's qualification game for Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against the same opponents on Tuesday.

Chhetri fashions an easy win for Wizards

Chhetri fashions an easy win for Wizards

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri continued to sparkle for Kansas City Wizards, scoring a hat-trick in the Major League Soccer team's 5-0 win over the University of Evansville in a friendly match at St Louis, United States.

First Look: Chhetri scores on debut

First Look: Chhetri scores on debut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Sunil Chhetri scored on debut as Kansas City Wizards thrashed University of Tulsa 5-1 in a friendly match in Missouri, United States.

'Beckham Milan option is temporary'

'Beckham Milan option is temporary'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2008

LA Galaxy said David Beckham's move to AC Milan would only be temporary and that the player would have to return for the 2009 MLS season.

Beckham pulls crowds on Milan return

Beckham pulls crowds on Milan return

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

David Beckham attracted crowds to AC Milan's training complex on Monday after landing in Italy for the start of his second stint at the Serie A club and being immediately put through his paces.

Healthy Beckham will be in my W Cup squad: Capello

Healthy Beckham will be in my W Cup squad: Capello

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Former captain David Beckham will be in England's 2010 World Cup squad providing he is fit and playing regularly, manager Fabio Capello said on Monday.

Beckham rejoins Milan on loan

Beckham rejoins Milan on loan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

David Beckham will rejoin AC Milan on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in January, the two clubs announced on Monday, boosting his hopes of a England World Cup squad place.

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

PIX: What will US athletes' protests look like?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The protest movement sparked by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick in 2016 has picked up steam, extending beyond the NFL, in the aftermath of the June death of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis.

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Jim Ratcliffe pledged to invest $300 million in Manchester United to try to revive its fortunes.

Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play

Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has been fined by Major League Soccer (MLS) for his refusal to play against Toronto FC last Sunday, the league announced on Friday. The amount of the fine, which was not disclosed by MLS, was consistent with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the league said. Drogba, 38, sat out against Toronto after learning he would not be in the starting lineup.

Beckham confronts LA boo-boys

Beckham confronts LA boo-boys

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

David Beckham was ushered away by security guards after he confronted fans who provided an ugly reception for his return to the Los Angeles Galaxy home ground for a friendly against AC Milan on Sunday. Beckham was playing at home for the first time since he returned to the Galaxy after he controversially extended his loan spell with Milan into the first half of the Major League Soccer season.

Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe

Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

David Beckham says he expects to find another half-year loan deal ahead of the World Cup next year to keep himself in England manager Fabio Capello's plans for the tournament in South Africa.

Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe

Beckham eyes another half-year loan in Europe

Rediff.com16 Jul 2009

David Beckham says he expects to find another half-year loan deal ahead of the World Cup next year to keep himself in England manager Fabio Capello's plans for the tournament in South Africa.

Beckham's Galaxy slump in opener

Beckham's Galaxy slump in opener

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

David Beckham made a losing start to his second season in USA when his Los Angeles Galaxy were crushed 4-0 by the Colorado Rapids.

Beckham ready for desperate measures

Beckham ready for desperate measures

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

David Beckham is ready to use his famed determination to seal a permanent move to AC Milan despite Los Angeles Galaxy saying the transfer is dead.

Milan still hopeful of permanent Beckham deal

Milan still hopeful of permanent Beckham deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

AC Milan still hope to sign David Beckham from Los Angeles Galaxy permanently and view the deadline imposed for a deal by Major League Soccer as a "tactic," chief executive Adriano Galliani said on Saturday.

Beckham's Milan move dead

Beckham's Milan move dead

Rediff.com14 Feb 2009

David Beckham's request for a permanent move from Los Angeles Galaxy to AC Milan, where he has been on loan, fizzled out on Friday when the Italian club failed to raise their bid for the player.

MLS issue Friday deadline for Beckham

MLS issue Friday deadline for Beckham

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Major League Soccer (MLS) has given Los Angeles Galaxy a Friday deadline to resolve David Beckham's request for a permanent move to Italy's AC Milan, MLS said on Wednesday. Beckham, who joined the Galaxy midway through 2007, is on loan to Milan and has expressed his desire to stay in Serie A to help him in his bid to play one more World Cup with England in South Africa next year.

Beckham unlikely to make Galaxy return on Saturday

Beckham unlikely to make Galaxy return on Saturday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The 32-year-old England midfielder, sidelined since late August after spraining a ligament in his right knee, began light training with the Major League Soccer (MLS) team last week.

Beckham can only help us: Ancelotti

Beckham can only help us: Ancelotti

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

David Beckham will be a help and not a hindrance if his loan move from Los Angeles Galaxy goes through, AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti has said. Talks are continuing over the 33-year-old joining the Serie A side for three months from January so that he can stay in contention for an England squad place during the US Major League Soccer close season.

Beckham on target as Galaxy rock Earthquakes

Beckham on target as Galaxy rock Earthquakes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

David Beckham scored one goal and set up another in a 2-0 Los Angeles Galaxy win over the San Jose Earthquakes on Thursday. The England midfielder played the full 90 minutes, helping the home side win their first game of the Major League Soccer season.

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Lampard retires at 38

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Lampard retires at 38

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard announced his retirement from professional soccer on Thursday after spending last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the United States.

Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Hollywood stars, Serena to bring women's soccer to LA

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman and more than a dozen former US women's national team players have formed an ownership group to set up a professional women's soccer team in Los Angeles from 2022. The new team, which has yet to be named, was announced by the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) on Tuesday.

Beckham's LA Galaxy bow out

Beckham's LA Galaxy bow out

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

David Beckham's first campaign in Major League Soccer ended when the Los Angeles Galaxy lost 1-0 to the Chicago Fire.

Beckham unable to lift Galaxy in 3-0 defeat

Beckham unable to lift Galaxy in 3-0 defeat

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The globe-trotting David Beckham was unable to prevent Los Angeles Galaxy from losing their Major League Soccer (MLS) match 3-0 to Chivas USA on Thursday.

Beckham misses game vs New England

Beckham misses game vs New England

Rediff.com13 Aug 2007

The 32-year-old midfielder had been listed as "questionable" for what would have been his second MLS match in four nights, but did not play to the disappointment of a sellout crowd of 35,402.

Beckham supports losing Galaxy from the bench

Beckham supports losing Galaxy from the bench

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Los Angeles Galaxy went down 1-2 to Chivas de Guadalajara in the SuperLiga match.

Beckham to leave Real Madrid

Beckham to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

The 31-year-old will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season and sign a five-year deal for MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

DC United hold Real Madrid

DC United hold Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Spain's Real Madrid kicked off its pre-season tour of the United States with a 1-1 draw against leading Major League Soccer side D.C. United on Wednesday.

Chelsea lose to All-Stars

Chelsea lose to All-Stars

Rediff.com6 Aug 2006

Chelsea's pre-season program got off to a disappointing start when they lost 1-0 to the Major League Soccer All-Stars.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.