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ISL Golden Ball Winner Miguel Joins Mohun Bagan Super Giant

ISL Golden Ball Winner Miguel Joins Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira Damasceno, the reigning ISL Golden Ball winner, on a two-year contract. Miguel, who previously played a crucial role in East Bengal's title-winning campaign, is known for his attacking prowess and ability to provide assists. He expressed excitement about playing for Mohun Bagan's passionate fanbase and aims to help the team win multiple titles.

World Cup Sees First Red Card Under Controversial Rule

World Cup Sees First Red Card Under Controversial Rule

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Prestianni Law enforced for the first time at FIFA World Cup as Almiron sees red.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Red card rage costs Paraguayan commentator his World Cup pass

FIFA World Cup 2026: Red card rage costs Paraguayan commentator his World Cup pass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

A football commentator has been stripped of his World Cup credentials by FIFA after an expletive-laden tirade against the organisation and match officials during Paraguay's 1-0 victory over Turkey when Miguel Almiron was sent off.

Almiron Red Card: New Rule Controversy

Almiron Red Card: New Rule Controversy

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Miguel Almiron became the first player sent off at the World Cup for violating a new rule against covering mouths during confrontations. His dismissal left Paraguay with 10 men, but they still secured a 1-0 victory over Turkey, keeping their World Cup hopes alive while eliminating Turkey. The incident has sparked debate among coaches about the impact of new rules on the game's essence.

Ten-Man Paraguay Secure Crucial World Cup Victory Over Turkey

Ten-Man Paraguay Secure Crucial World Cup Victory Over Turkey

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Ten-man Paraguay secured a vital 1-0 victory over Turkey in a dramatic World Cup Group D match, breathing new life into their campaign while condemning Turkey to an early exit.

Collina: New World Cup rules have transformed the game

Collina: New World Cup rules have transformed the game

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

FIFA refereeing chief Pierluigi Collina says the World Cup's new anti-time-wasting rules have been a major success, speeding up play, reducing injuries and improving discipline while defending VAR's controversial decisions.

Disciplinary Woes Mount At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Disciplinary Woes Mount At 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already seen eight red cards, matching the combined total of the 2018 and 2022 tournaments. This surge in dismissals, including six straight red cards, highlights a significant increase in disciplinary actions compared to recent editions, with Belgium's Nathan Ngoy being the latest player sent off.

Embolo's Simulation Red Card: A World Cup Turning Point for Switzerland

Embolo's Simulation Red Card: A World Cup Turning Point for Switzerland

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Breel Embolo became the first player in 20 years to be sent off at a World Cup for a second yellow card for simulation, a decision that proved a turning point in Switzerland's 3-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina in the quarter-finals.

FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Mbappe's France refuse to take Paraguay lightly

FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Mbappe's France refuse to take Paraguay lightly

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

France arrive in Philadelphia as the World Cup's most feared attacking force, but Kylian Mbappe and coach Didier Deschamps have warned that acclaim, records and a seemingly clear path mean little if they fail to stay grounded against Paraguay in Saturday's last-16 clash.

Paraguay eliminate four-time champions Germany after penalty shoot-out

Paraguay eliminate four-time champions Germany after penalty shoot-out

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Paraguay achieved a stunning upset by eliminating four-time World champions Germany from the World Cup in a penalty shootout. After a 1-1 draw in their Round of 32 match, Paraguay secured a 4-3 victory in the shootout, with Jose Canale scoring the decisive kick.

Revealed! The True Origin Of Maradona's $9 million 'Hand of God' Jersey

Revealed! The True Origin Of Maradona's $9 million 'Hand of God' Jersey

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

Before Diego Maradona's famous blue shirt became a $9.28 million auction item, it may have had a humbler beginning in Tepito, Mexico City's market district.

62 shots on goal but no returns: Tearful Turkey crash out of FIFA World Cup 2026

62 shots on goal but no returns: Tearful Turkey crash out of FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Goalless Turkey were ousted from the FIFA World Cup 2026 after losses to Australia and Paraguay in Group D, thwarted by poor finishing and a staunch opposition defence.

Bosnia beat Qatar, keep World Cup knock-out hopes alive

Bosnia beat Qatar, keep World Cup knock-out hopes alive

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina kept their World Cup hopes alive thanks to a stunning goal from teenager Kerim Alajbegovic, which powered them towards a tense 3-1 win over Qatar on Wednesday and secured third place in Group B to eliminate their opponents.

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

French Open: Balaji-Demoliner duo knocked out in quarterfinals

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Indian tennis player N Sriram Balaji and his Brazilian partner Marcelo Demoliner saw their impressive French Open men's doubles campaign end in the quarterfinals after a straight-sets defeat to the second-seeded pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten.

Lamine Yamal named LaLiga Player of the Season

Lamine Yamal named LaLiga Player of the Season

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named LaLiga Player of the season, the Spanish league announced on Friday.

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Mexico lights up FIFA 2026 World Cup opener in style

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City has opened the World Cup on Thursday, as fans packed the famous Azteca stadium ahead of the opening game between Mexico and South Africa, amid a backdrop of protests around the capital.

Cummings Rescues Draw For Mohun Bagan Against East Bengal

Cummings Rescues Draw For Mohun Bagan Against East Bengal

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant and East Bengal played out a 1-1 draw in a dramatic Indian Super League Kolkata derby, with Jason Cummings scoring a late equaliser to deny East Bengal a historic win.

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Rediff.com22 May 2026

East Bengal ended a 22-year wait to win the national league crown, defeating Inter Kashi in a thrilling final. Under coach Oscar Bruzon, the team overcame early setbacks and showed resilience to secure the title, marking a defining moment for the club and Indian football.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

Stunning Met Gala 2026 Looks That Made Us Swoon

Stunning Met Gala 2026 Looks That Made Us Swoon

Rediff.com6 May 2026

If the outrageous looks at the Met Gala were art that made us look twice, there were the ones that felt like art you could sit with. The kind that soothe, that linger and quietly steal the moment.

Indian Super League: East Bengal, Punjab FC battle to scoreless draw

Indian Super League: East Bengal, Punjab FC battle to scoreless draw

Rediff.com12 May 2026

East Bengal FC and Punjab FC played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams creating numerous chances but failing to find the net.

LaLiga shock: Getafe's Abqar sent off for grabbing opponent's groin

LaLiga shock: Getafe's Abqar sent off for grabbing opponent's groin

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Getafe defender Abdel Abqar was sent off after VAR spotted him grabbing Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Srloth during a LaLiga clash, as Atletico secured a 1-0 win.

East Bengal overcome Mumbai City in thrilling ISL clash

East Bengal overcome Mumbai City in thrilling ISL clash

Rediff.com5 May 2026

East Bengal FC rallied from behind to secure a 2-1 victory against Mumbai City FC, propelling them to the summit of the Indian Super League standings.

Marie-Louise Eta scripts history as Bundesliga's first female head coach

Marie-Louise Eta scripts history as Bundesliga's first female head coach

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as interim coach following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history.

ISL: Ezzejari's double strike powers East Bengal

ISL: Ezzejari's double strike powers East Bengal

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

East Bengal FC secured a commanding 3-0 victory against NorthEast United FC in their Indian Super League match, fueled by a second-half double from Youssef Ezzejari and a late goal by Miguel Ferreira.

East Bengal fight back to draw 3-3 against Bengaluru FC in ISL thriller

East Bengal fight back to draw 3-3 against Bengaluru FC in ISL thriller

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC displayed remarkable resilience to secure a 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC in a thrilling Indian Super League match, coming from behind three times despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the game.

Indian Super League: East Bengal thrash Mohammedan Sporting in historic Kolkata derby win

Indian Super League: East Bengal thrash Mohammedan Sporting in historic Kolkata derby win

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC secured a historic 7-0 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Kolkata derby, marking the largest win in the fixture's history and a joint-highest victory in ISL history.

East Bengal Secure Crucial ISL Win Against Chennaiyin

East Bengal Secure Crucial ISL Win Against Chennaiyin

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

East Bengal FC secured a 3-1 victory over Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League, with goals from Edmund Lalrindika, Bipin Singh, and Nandha Kumar. The win propels East Bengal to third in the league standings.

ISL: Joseph Sunny's Brace Leads SC Delhi to Victory Over NorthEast United

ISL: Joseph Sunny's Brace Leads SC Delhi to Victory Over NorthEast United

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

SC Delhi defeated NorthEast United FC 3-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Joseph Sunny scoring twice. The win moves SC Delhi up the standings.

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Diego Maradona's childhood house transformed into soup kitchen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Every week, hundreds of people line up to fill a plastic container with food in an unlikely place: the humble home where Argentine soccer legend Diego Armando Maradona was born.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Punjab; East Bengal crush SC Delhi

ISL: Jamshedpur FC edge Punjab; East Bengal crush SC Delhi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Jamshedpur FC and East Bengal secured victories in their respective Indian Super League matches, with Jamshedpur edging past Punjab FC and East Bengal defeating Sporting Club Delhi.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Rally to Down East Bengal in Thriller

ISL: Jamshedpur FC Rally to Down East Bengal in Thriller

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jamshedpur FC defeated East Bengal 2-1 in a dramatic Indian Super League match, with a late goal from Rei Tachikawa sealing the victory.

Last-Gasp Goal Earns Kerala Blasters a Point Against East Bengal

Last-Gasp Goal Earns Kerala Blasters a Point Against East Bengal

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Kerala Blasters FC secured a 1-1 draw against East Bengal FC in an Indian Super League match, with Muhammad Ajsal scoring a late equaliser after Youssef Ezzejjari had given East Bengal the lead.

Maduro Capture: All That Was Left Of Cubans Killed In US Strikes

Maduro Capture: All That Was Left Of Cubans Killed In US Strikes

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The mortal remains of the Cuban soldiers returned not in coffins, but in urns, leaving us wondering what firepower the Americans used in their mission to capture Maduro and Flores.

Indian Super League: East Bengal, FC Goa playout goalless draw

Indian Super League: East Bengal, FC Goa playout goalless draw

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match, with both teams failing to capitalise on their chances.

East Bengal, FC Goa in Goalless Draw

East Bengal, FC Goa in Goalless Draw

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

East Bengal FC and FC Goa played out a goalless draw in their Indian Super League match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.

40 Venezuelans, 32 Cuban troops killed in US operation

40 Venezuelans, 32 Cuban troops killed in US operation

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

At least 40 people, including military personnel and civilians, were killed in the United States strike on Venezuela early Saturday, The New York Times reported, citing a senior Venezuelan official who spoke on condition of anonymity, amid claims by Cuba that 32 of its officers were also killed in the operation.

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

Super Cup: Dempo breaks East Bengal hearts with last-minute strike

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

East Bengal and Dempo play out dramatic draw in Super Cup opener

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Harry Kane scored his 36th goal of the season but Bayern Munich let a second-half lead slip to draw 2-2 with Hamburg SV.

FC Goa launch Super Cup title defence with solid win

FC Goa launch Super Cup title defence with solid win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Inter Kashi hold NEUFC to a 2-2 draw in Super Cup; FC Goa beat Jamshedpur