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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.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

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

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.

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.

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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

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 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.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Soccer Extras: Guardiola defends Silva over tweet to Mendy

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

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

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'

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: 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.

Soccer Extras: Sterling wins Football Writers' award

Soccer Extras: Sterling wins Football Writers' award

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

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

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.

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 Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

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

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.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

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.

Man City hoping to overturn Champions League ban

Man City hoping to overturn Champions League ban

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Manchester City will attempt to overturn their two-year UEFA ban from European football when a three-day hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland begins on Monday. European soccer's governing body UEFA ruled in February that City had committed serious breaches of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations and failed to cooperate with its investigation, handing them a ban and a 30 million euro (24.9 million pounds) fine.

Soccer PIX: Barca drop points; Atalanta continue winning run

Soccer PIX: Barca drop points; Atalanta continue winning run

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across leagues in Europe on Sunday.

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

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

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

NFL's Cowboys beat United, Real to be ranked world's most valuable sports team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Soccer teams Manchester United ($4.12 billion), Real Madrid ($4.09 billion) and Barcelona ($4.06 billion) occupied the next three spots.

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Soccer PIX: Real Madrid win; PSG, Dortmund stunned!

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

Real Madrid forwards Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema struck to give their side a 2-0 win at home to Eibar in La Liga

Soccer Extras: Xhaka stripped of Arsenal captaincy and dropped

Soccer Extras: Xhaka stripped of Arsenal captaincy and dropped

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

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

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Check out the TOP 10 richest soccer clubs

Check out the TOP 10 richest soccer clubs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Real Madrid are the richest soccer club by revenue for the 11th straight year and La Liga rivals Barcelona have leapfrogged Manchester United into second.

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.