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How Pedro Porro Became Spain's Indispensable Right-Back

How Pedro Porro Became Spain's Indispensable Right-Back

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Pedro Porro has emerged as a pivotal player for Spain in the World Cup, transforming the right-back position into a strength. His exceptional performance against France in the semi-final, where he scored and was named MVP, has solidified his place, drawing parallels to Marc Cucurella's rise. Porro's defensive prowess and attacking contributions have been crucial for Spain's journey to the final against Argentina.

Ashley Westwood Returns to Indian Football as Kerala Blasters Coach

Ashley Westwood Returns to Indian Football as Kerala Blasters Coach

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Kerala Blasters have appointed Ashley Westwood as their new head coach until the end of the current Indian Super League season, replacing David Catala.

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting this week in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

What Your Fave FIFA Team Reveals About Your Style

What Your Fave FIFA Team Reveals About Your Style

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Picking a World Cup team isn't just about football. Somewhere between the colours, the players and the vibe of a team, you end up revealing a little bit about your own personality too.

Who Will Lift The FIFA World Cup Trophy? Meet The Final 8 Teams

Who Will Lift The FIFA World Cup Trophy? Meet The Final 8 Teams

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are set, featuring a diverse lineup of one South American, one African, and six European teams, including defending champions Argentina and France, alongside surprise packages like Morocco and Norway, all vying for football's ultimate prize.

Iran vs NZ: Boos, cheers and a draw at politically charged game

Iran vs NZ: Boos, cheers and a draw at politically charged game

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Iran footballers faces cheers and jeers in their come-from-behind 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their FIFA World Cup final opener in Los Angeles on Monday.

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's NYC Wedding: All The Details

Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce's NYC Wedding: All The Details

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Singer Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce are reportedly already married after a private ceremony, with their grand Madison Square Garden celebration now underway.

Isak-Gyokeres Strike Force Faces Tunisia's Iron Defence in World Cup Opener

Isak-Gyokeres Strike Force Faces Tunisia's Iron Defence in World Cup Opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Sweden's star strike partnership of Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres faces a stern challenge against Tunisia's rock-solid defence as the two sides begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F campaign.

America set to catch 'Lamine Fever' as Spain chase another WC title

America set to catch 'Lamine Fever' as Spain chase another WC title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Lamine Yamal exploded into view at 16 and became an integral part of Spain's record fourth European Championship triumph in 2024.

India seek redemption and silverware against defending champs Bangladesh

India seek redemption and silverware against defending champs Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Five-time champions India take on defending champions Bangladesh in the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 final, with the hosts aiming to end a seven-year title drought and reclaim regional supremacy.

Lego teams up with Messi, Ronaldo for FIFA World Cup 2026

Lego teams up with Messi, Ronaldo for FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Lego is collaborating with football stars Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, and Vinicius Jr. to release new sets ahead of the 2026 World Cup, featuring letter-shaped designs, display models, and a 3D wall art piece of Messi.

India U-17 Women's Team Prepares for AFC Asian Cup with Russia Friendlies

India U-17 Women's Team Prepares for AFC Asian Cup with Russia Friendlies

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The Indian U-17 Women's team is set to play a three-match friendly series against Russia in Sochi as part of their preparations for the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup 2026.

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

T20 World Cup, India vs Netherlands: 'Bigger Than FIFA World Cup': Dutch Excited For India Clash

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The Netherlands cricket team is excited to play against India in their final T20 World Cup league fixture at the world's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

Hollywood-backed Wrexham knock Forest out of FA Cup

Hollywood-backed Wrexham knock Forest out of FA Cup

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Championship side Oxford United beat League Two's MK Dons on penalties after their match ended 1-1, while a couple of League One teams moved on, with Wigan Athletic beating Championship side Preston North End 1-0, and Port Vale defeating League Two's Fleetwood Town 1-0.

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Want To See This Jodi In A Movie?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

A Delhi-based girl and a Mumbai-based boy hope to bring glory to India.

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

It Starts With A Casual Bet And Then...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In 2025 alone, at least 50 suicides linked to online gambling losses have been reported across India. According to FIRs, the victims were addicted to betting, largely driven by cricket, rummy and poker.

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Seeing the cut on the phone cam, his pretty face damaged, the Portuguese forward's expression said it all.

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

Guardiola tips England to win Euro 2024

Rediff.com6 May 2024

England are grouped with Slovenia, Denmark and Serbia at Euro 2024 in Germany, which begins on June 14.

Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss'

Everton manager David Moyes 'best Premier League boss'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

The latest figures have shown that Everton manager David Moyes is the best value-for-money as the football boss.

Five footballers fail drug tests

Five footballers fail drug tests

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Four have tested positive for marijuana and class A drugs ecstasy and cocaine in separate cases which prove illegal drugs are becoming worryingly common within the game.

We have to fight back into a better position: Wenger

We have to fight back into a better position: Wenger

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has written to the fans asking them to lower their expectations in the wake of the team's fourth Premier League defeat.

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Will Mukesh Ambani Pay 4 Billion For Liverpool?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

This is not the first time Reliance has eyed a stake in the club.

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

The City Of Joy Is Swamped In Sadness

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Kolkata hangs its head in shame as the hope of a government with a moral compass and a heart in the right place recedes into the distance, notes Payal Singh Mohanka.

Three footballers among six arrested over fixing allegations in England

Three footballers among six arrested over fixing allegations in England

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Six people, including three footballers, have reportedly been arrested in England on suspicion of fixing football games in the country, sending shockwaves through the entire British football fraternity.

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Football: Juventus sack Pirlo; India unmoved in rankings

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Pirlo started his first season in charge of a senior side looking to make it 10 successive Serie A titles for Juve, but the rookie coach struggled.

Police arrests suspect for allegedly blackmailing Premier League footballer

Police arrests suspect for allegedly blackmailing Premier League footballer

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Police has reportedly arrested a suspect for allegedly blackmailing an unnamed famous Premier League footballer and demanding 10,000 from him.

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has leveled charges against the FIFA president Sepp Blatter, accusing him of attempting to force him out of football.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

Lightning struck Peruvian footballer 'out of danger'

Lightning struck Peruvian footballer 'out of danger'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

A Peruvian footballer, who was struck by lightning while playing in a cup semi-final, is reportedly recovering in hospital and his teammate has said that their friend is out of danger.

FIFA scandal: Blatter, Platini facing possible six-year ban from football

FIFA scandal: Blatter, Platini facing possible six-year ban from football

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and his UEFA counterpart Michel Platini could face a six-year ban from football-related activities due to corruption proceedings against them.

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

'Football can be very beautiful and it can be very cruel'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Reaction to Tottenham Hotspur's last-gasp 3-2 Champions League semi-final win over Ajax Amsterdam.

Football Briefs: 'United on the verge of hitting top form'

Football Briefs: 'United on the verge of hitting top form'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Manchester United are optimistic ahead of a crucial period of fixtures as they are close to finding their best form, midfielder Ander Herrera said ahead of Sunday's top of the table showdown against Premier League leaders Manchester City.

This Arsenal footballer is in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons...

This Arsenal footballer is in the spotlight, for all the wrong reasons...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has endured a difficult time of late having been ruled out for up to six weeks out with a knee ligament injury, and, it would now appear, that he is on the verge of a break-up from girlfriend Mandy Capristo.

PIX: The AMAZING life of Ranveer Singh!

PIX: The AMAZING life of Ranveer Singh!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

As the actor celebrates his 35th birthday, Namrata Thakker takes a peek into his AMAZING life through his Instagram feed.

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

Honed in Barca school of football, Josue ready to wow India

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

As Kerala Blasters kick-off their ISL campaign against NorthEast United FC in their opener in Kochi on Tuesday, October 6, Spaniard Josue Currais-Preito is looking forward to wow Indian crowds with his technical acumen.

Football Briefs: Neymar admits 'exaggerated' reactions at World Cup

Football Briefs: Neymar admits 'exaggerated' reactions at World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

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

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Football Briefs: Argentina want Messi to play less for Barca

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

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