News for 'National Football League'

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Virat Kohli is very close to me, understands me'

Asian Games medallist footballer Bhowmick dead

Asian Games medallist footballer Bhowmick dead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Legendary former India footballer and celebrated coach Subhas Bhowmick died after prolonged illness in the wee hours of Saturday, according to family sources.

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Twitter says Olympics, IOC accounts hacked

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The accounts were hacked through a third-party platform, a spokesperson for the social media platform said in an emailed statement, without giving further details.

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

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

NFL to be played for ONGC Cup

NFL to be played for ONGC Cup

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

Navratna and petroleum major ONGC will sponsor the ninth National Football League beginning in Kolkata on January 12.

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Chhangte 'ready' to step up as next No. 9 in post Chhetri era

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Talented winger Lallianzuala Chhangte "would not mind" stepping up as the next number 9 of the Indian football team, after talismanic forward Sunil Chhetri's illustrious career comes to an end in Kolkata on June 6.

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

AIFF backs ISL as domestic turmoil continues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Openly backing the ISL as the country's elite competition for the first time, the Indian FA (AIFF) said its recommendation was based on the Master Rights Agreement it signed in 2010 with its commercial partners Football Sports Development Limited.

Railways, Services in Nat football semis

Railways, Services in Nat football semis

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Impressive Railways continued their winning streak and made it to the last four of the 65th National Football Championship, for the Santosh Trophy, after defeating Services 2-1 in their last quarter-final league match in Guwahati on Tuesday.

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

'Unlike cricket, Socceroos unite a nation'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Proud coach Arnold hails Australian team's mentality

Salgaocar too good for TFA

Salgaocar too good for TFA

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

In another match in the Durand Cup football tournament, Mahindra United beat Army XI 2-0.

NFL to retain 10-team format

NFL to retain 10-team format

Rediff.com18 Dec 2005

The National Football League would remain a 10-team affair, the AIFF informed on Sunday

Suley Musah to lead E Bengal

Suley Musah to lead E Bengal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2003

The Ghanian defender will have Dipankar Roy as his deputy.

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.

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Ronaldo's 130 goals for his country is also way out on its own at the head of most scored in international football

Bagan hand Dempo first defeat

Bagan hand Dempo first defeat

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

Renedy Singh's goals gave the three-time champions a 1-0 victory in the National Football League.

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

France's Mbappe takes surprise political stance at Euros

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

With France facing political turmoil, Mbappe used the pre-match press conference to address the nation. He called the situation "dire" and urged young people to fight against extremism gaining power.

AIFF unhappy with Nayeem

AIFF unhappy with Nayeem

Rediff.com9 Mar 2006

Omagbemi adjudged best

Omagbemi adjudged best

Rediff.com27 May 2005

The 20-year-old Nigerian was named best player and best forward of the ninth National Football League.

Haywards coach suspended

Haywards coach suspended

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Clifford Chukwuma has been barred from football-related activity because of his conduct at last week's National Football League match in Mumbai.

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

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

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

#MeToo allegations hit Indian football

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

AIFF secretary Kushal Das molested employees at work place, alleges former owner of I-League team Minerva Punjab.

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Nine players from the Premier League have been called up including Ruben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota. Goncalo Inacio is the only Sporting player in the squad.

Mohammedan face relegation

Mohammedan face relegation

Rediff.com8 May 2004

Mohammedan Sporting's hope to avoid relegation was dashed when they went down 0-2 to Vasco.

JCT thrash HAL

JCT thrash HAL

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The victory propelled the Punjab team to second place on the NFL table.

Ex-NFL player killed in Afghanistan

Ex-NFL player killed in Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2004

Pat Tillman had swapped a lucrative football career to enlist in the US Army.

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

18 teams for NFL Division II preliminaries

Rediff.com26 Mar 2004

The tournament begins on April 10. One team from each of the three groups makes it to the final phase.\n\n

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

EB demand bigger NFL prize-money

EB demand bigger NFL prize-money

Rediff.com13 Oct 2003

FIFA boss Infantino warns Super League clubs

FIFA boss Infantino warns Super League clubs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told the 12 breakaway European Super League clubs on Tuesday that they could not be "half in, half out" of the established football system and must face up to the reality of their decision.

Fransa's matches cancelled

Fransa's matches cancelled

Rediff.com5 Feb 2006

The cancellation is a sequel to Fransa Pax failing to turn up for the match against Air India on Friday.

HAL to replace TFA in NFL top division

HAL to replace TFA in NFL top division

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

HAL, which finished third in the second division last year, were promoted after Tata Football Academy withdrew from the premier division.

NFL to have dope tests

NFL to have dope tests

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

The tests would be conducted under supervision of the AIFF's medical cell and urine samples would be sent to a Malaysian laboratory.

East Bengal begin AFC Cup with home match

East Bengal begin AFC Cup with home match

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

East Bengal will open their campaign with a home match against Muktijoddha of Bangladesh on March 9.

Fernandes gives Air India victory

Fernandes gives Air India victory

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

Air India beat Tata Football Academy 1-0 in the Second Division National Football League.

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League (NFL) or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. The US Soccer Federation last week said it had dropped its requirement that players stand during the anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.

Mondal, Lawrence, Gawli find coach's favour

Mondal, Lawrence, Gawli find coach's favour

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

India's probable football team for next season has many players returning from injury.

EB win, Viva Kerala relegated

EB win, Viva Kerala relegated

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

In a do-or-die battle, former National Football League champions East Bengal beat Viva Kerala 3-1 in the penultimate round of the inaugural ONGC I-League championship at the Corporation stadium in Kozhikode on Sunday.

Expand NFL, says Bhutia

Expand NFL, says Bhutia

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

The ace footballer lamented that the game in the country is not getting the popularity it deserves.

Army XI rally to hold Dempo

Army XI rally to hold Dempo

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

Trailing 0-2 till the 74th minute the soldiers fought back for a 2-2 draw in the Durand Cup football quarter-final league.

Barreto to return this weekend

Barreto to return this weekend

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The ace Brazilian striker claimed Mohun Bagan officials misbehaved with its players.