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PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

PSG will look at playing Champions League games abroad says club president

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Paris St Germain will look at playing Champions League home matches in another country after the French government on Tuesday decided to end the 2019-20 domestic season, the Ligue 1 club's president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on Tuesday.

Mbappe confirms departure from Paris Saint Germain

Mbappe confirms departure from Paris Saint Germain

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Coach Enrique understands Mbappe's decision to leave PSG

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Rediff.com24 May 2024

ESU coach Ngampao Kipgen, a member of the Kuki tribe, told Reuters he was forced to flee to the hills with his family after his house was burned down.

Soccer Extras: Lukaku scores on Inter debut

Soccer Extras: Lukaku scores on Inter debut

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

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LeBron James eager for role with Beckham's Miami franchise

LeBron James eager for role with Beckham's Miami franchise

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Miami Heat forward LeBron James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, said on Wednesday he hoped to be involved with David Beckham's plan to bring a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to Miami.

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

UEFA issued a strong statement jointly with English, Spanish and Italian leagues and football federations, saying they were ready to use "all measures" to confront any breakaway and saying any participating clubs would be banned from domestic leagues, such as the Premier League.

Soccer: Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer

Soccer: Eriksen joins Manchester United on a free transfer

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Raphinha excited to follow in footsteps of Brazilian greats at Barcelona

Can Drogba come to the rescue at Chelsea?

Can Drogba come to the rescue at Chelsea?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Struggling Premier League champions Chelsea have held talks with Montreal Impact over former Blues striker Didier Drogba, the Major League Soccer team has said.

Football Extras: Plane cushions found in search for missing soccer player Sala

Football Extras: Plane cushions found in search for missing soccer player Sala

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

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Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Football Extras: Rescuers end search for missing plane carrying soccer star Sala

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

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China wants to host soccer World Cup

China wants to host soccer World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping told FIFA boss Gianni Infantino he hoped the Asian nation could host a World Cup "in the future", the world soccer governing body said on Wednesday, after the two met in Beijing.

Huge drop in EPL January transfer spending

Huge drop in EPL January transfer spending

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Spending falls for first time since 2012

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Athletes bring fight for equality into sporting arena in 2020

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Black Lives Matter was stenciled onto NFL fields and NBA courts. Athletes raised fists and took the knee.

Happy Birthday Sunil Chhetri! 6 reasons why he is a star striker

Happy Birthday Sunil Chhetri! 6 reasons why he is a star striker

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

As Chhetri celebrates his 31st birthday today, here is a look at what makes him stand out.

When will European soccer season resume?

When will European soccer season resume?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte gave the go-ahead on Sunday for professional sports teams to start training again in May following the novel coronavirus outbreak but did not set a date for soccer's top-flight Serie A championship to resume. While the Spanish soccer season is unlikely to return until the summer, the country's health minister Salvador Illa said.

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Schweinsteiger's performance does not cut it for Van Gaal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Van Gaal also said that they gave the ball away unnecessarily after half-time, insisting that their positions in midfield were not as good as in the first half.

Euro 24: Can E. Coli bacteria predict match results?

Euro 24: Can E. Coli bacteria predict match results?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

When the Oracle at Delphi famously told Croesus, King of Lydia, that if he waged war on the Persians he would destroy a great kingdom, he was delighted.

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Was Drogba offered $1mn to play in ISL?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba was offered a whopping $1 million by Atletico de Kolkata's co-owners to become the marquee player of the Indian Super League side though the high-profile player is yet to respond, according to a report in London.

NFL's Cowboys is once again Forbes' most valuable team

NFL's Cowboys is once again Forbes' most valuable team

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The NFL's Cowboys, who unseated Spanish soccer club Real Madrid for top spot on the list in 2016, were valued at $5 billion, a 4% rise when compared to last year, Forbes said in a statement.

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Super League shelved as more clubs withdraw

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Twelve of Europe's leading soccer clubs from England, Italy and Spain announced a breakaway league on Sunday but after 48 hours of massive pressure from fans, politicians and even British royals the six English clubs backed out

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

There were, however, no eye-catching major deals in the final 24 hours of transfer activity for European clubs which continues the trend of recent January windows.

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.

Delayed Chinese football league to kick off on July 25

Delayed Chinese football league to kick off on July 25

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The Chinese Super League will kick off on July 25 after a delay of almost five months from its scheduled start, the Chinese Football Association (CFA) said on Wednesday. The league was originally set to start on February 22 but was postponed indefinitely because of the spread of COVID-19, which first emerged in China late last year.

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

Champions League to use VAR from knockout stages

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

European soccer's governing body opted against using VAR this season, despite the technology being employed by major European leagues in Spain, Italy and Germany, and the World Cup in Russia this year.

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Rediff.com3 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.

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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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'.

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.

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'

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

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