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Arena resigns after United States' World Cup failure

Arena resigns after United States' World Cup failure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

US Soccer said they expect to announce an interim coach within the next seven to 10 days, who will oversee two planned friendlies in November.

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

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

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

India football captain Sunil Chhetri believes that the country's budding soccer players should get a chance to train in European academies in order to improve their skills. The man with 72 international goals described his stint with Sporting Lisbon as a 'great experience'.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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Greater say for soccer fans via takeover rule shake-up?

Greater say for soccer fans via takeover rule shake-up?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

New buyers of English and Welsh soccer clubs may be forced to sell up to 10 per cent of their stakes to fans of the club under plans put forward on Friday by Britain's opposition Labour party to shake up club ownership and governance rules.

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi intends to join Major Soccer League side Inter Miami as a free agent, the Argentina forward said on Wednesday.

COVID-19 impact: 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

COVID-19 impact: 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Huddersfield Town owner Phil Hodgkinson said the worst case scenario would be playing next season without fans allowed to attend matches, leaving many clubs without their major source of income.

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

United's Rangnick fails to live up to 'Godfather' hype

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

When Ralf Rangnick took over as interim manager of Manchester United he was hailed as the 'Godfather of German coaching'

'Be patient and give Van Gaal time, it is not easy being manager of United'

'Be patient and give Van Gaal time, it is not easy being manager of United'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham has urged Louis van Gaal's critics to be patient by giving the Dutch coach time to spark a turnaround in his old club's fortunes.

Kaka leads MLS All-Stars to win over Tottenham

Kaka leads MLS All-Stars to win over Tottenham

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Former Brazil international Kaka made the most of his first appearance in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game as he helped lead his team past English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday.

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Loss to Belgium was best result for England: Rooney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

England finished second in the group to land a potentially easier route through the tournament.

Lampard's decision to stay at City angers New York fans

Lampard's decision to stay at City angers New York fans

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Former England midfielder Frank Lampard's decision to stay with Manchester City until the end of the season has "outraged" fans of Major League Soccer team New York City FC.

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

India football captain Chhetri to be recommended for Padma Shri

Rediff.com1 May 2018

The All India Football Federation is set to recommend Sunil Chhetri for the country's fourth highest civilian award -- the Padma Shri -- a huge recognition for the nation's all-time leading goal-scorer should he get the honour.

Take a look at how World Cup fever has gripped America

Take a look at how World Cup fever has gripped America

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

After a long and sometimes arduous courtship, soccer has finally revealed its charms to Americans who have embraced the World Cup in record numbers.

EPL: QPR keen to sign Defoe in January transfer window

EPL: QPR keen to sign Defoe in January transfer window

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Queens Park Rangers will try to lure prolific FC Toronto striker Jermain Defoe back to the Premier League during the January transfer window if the price is right, the club's manager Harry Redknapp said on Thursday.

Soccer PIX: Milan and Inter share spoils; Atletico held

Soccer PIX: Milan and Inter share spoils; Atletico held

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

IMAGES from soccer matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Portugal's government under fire over Champions League final

Portugal's government under fire over Champions League final

Rediff.com31 May 2021

In the days leading up to final between Chelsea and Manchester City, big crowds of English fans, who were largely maskless and did not socially distance, took over Porto's streets

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

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

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

PIX! Biraghi hit by cup: 'These actions have no place in football'

PIX! Biraghi hit by cup: 'These actions have no place in football'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

West Ham United have condemned the behaviour of some of their fans after Fiorentina's Cristiano Biraghi was hit by a cup during the Europa Conference League final.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the field.

Premier League clubs set to vote on return to group training

Premier League clubs set to vote on return to group training

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Safety measures will include tents where temperature checks will be conducted, strict hygiene criteria, no canteens and no showers. A maximum of five players will be allowed per pitch with tackling forbidden.

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Neymar aiming for glory and redemption in Qatar

Neymar aiming for glory and redemption in Qatar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

One could argue that his relationship with the World Cup over the last 12 years reflects his entire career -- a tale of hope, disappointment, controversy, pain and underachievement.

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A European-led boycott of FIFA or the World Cup is unrealistic.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

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EPL champs Manchester City keen to invest in Indian club this year

EPL champs Manchester City keen to invest in Indian club this year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'There might be other opportunities in Asia. We've been looking at India for nearly two years now. I'd say this year we'll end up doing an investment in India'

Soccer Extras: Sterling wins Football Writers' award

Soccer Extras: Sterling wins Football Writers' award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

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Manchester United up for sale?

Manchester United up for sale?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United said on Tuesday it was commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives, including a new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after the American Glazer family bought the English Premier League soccer club.

Cricket star Kohli signs up for India's new soccer league

Cricket star Kohli signs up for India's new soccer league

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Indian cricketer also gave his thumbs up to ISL saying it could prove to be a blessing in disguise for the younger players in the country.

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

All roads lead to Paris in 2024

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Paris is, and will continue to be, dogged by the usual gripes about staging the greatest show on earth.

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Former Real Madrid and Spain forward Raul has joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

5 players to watch in MLS this season

5 players to watch in MLS this season

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Five players to watch during the 2016 Major League Soccer season, which opens on Sunday.

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Women's World Cup Final Rewrites History

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain defeat England in final of record-breaking Women's World Cup

Soccer Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

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Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Miami mayor pulls back support from Becks' 200mn pound dream football franchise

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Mayor of Miami, Carlos Gimenez, has pulled back his support from former England football captain David Beckham's 200 million pounds US football franchise to leave the star midfielder's dreams in tatters.

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

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