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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 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 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.

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 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.

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

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.

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'.

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.

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.

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

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.

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.

When fans boo their own players....

When fans boo their own players....

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Players from both teams took a knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement before Wednesday's game at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, but their gesture was overshadowed by booing from a small section of fans.

5 Subs allowed in Premier League from next season

5 Subs allowed in Premier League from next season

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

TThe switch to five subs - up from three - brings the Premier League in line with other major competitions in Europe.

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years after at least eight people were killed and 38 injured in a stampede at the Yaounde Olembe Stadium in Cameroon on Monday before their Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 game against Comoros.

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Strong ratings boost momentum for women's sport

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has pushed back on suggestions that the pandemic would set the sport back.

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A deal for United is expected to shatter records for the sale of a sports business. The club's current majority owners, the Glazer family, are seeking a valuation as high as 7 billion pounds ($8.42 billion).

Here's why soccer fans are heading to Belarus

Here's why soccer fans are heading to Belarus

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

With professional soccer at a virtual standstill around the globe, fans in need of their weekly fix are turning to the Belarusian Premier League to fill the void as it carries on with matches despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Galaxy draw despite Beckham boost

Galaxy draw despite Beckham boost

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

David Beckham returned to action after seven weeks as his team LA Galaxy were held to a 1-1 draw by New York Red Bulls.

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Real Madrid say they will play in Club World Cup

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Real Madrid said their participation in the tournament was never in question.

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

Spain's record scorer Villa retires after 19-year career

Spain's record scorer Villa retires after 19-year career

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner took to Twitter to express that he wants to win the Emperor's Cup with the Japanese side.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

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