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PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The 24-year-old's comments came a day after he faced alleged racist abuse from a supporter during City's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Football Briefs: Football takes over Kochi

Football Briefs: Football takes over Kochi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

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

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

'Team India represents India in more than one way'

Rediff.com26 May 2024

The T20 World Cup in the US is a 'landmark event' and there is huge excitement among the diaspora as well as across America, said Consul General of India in New York Binaya Srikanta Pradhan.

Ex-Spurs defender Trippier charged by FA over betting breach

Ex-Spurs defender Trippier charged by FA over betting breach

Rediff.com1 May 2020

It did not clarify what the breach entailed but that it had occurred in July 2019, around the time Trippier joined Atletico Madrid for a reported 20 million pounds ($25 million).

Vinod Khosla on the board of Square

Vinod Khosla on the board of Square

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

Indian-American venture capitalist Vinod Khosla will join the Board of Directors at mobile payment start-up Square, founded by Twitter chairman Jack Dorsey.

Rule over Tevez fine is crazy: Ferguson

Rule over Tevez fine is crazy: Ferguson

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The rule that forced Manchester City to halve the fine they imposed on striker Carlos Tevez is "a bit crazy", Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said, on Friday.

City's Tevez did not refuse to play: PFA

City's Tevez did not refuse to play: PFA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Carlos Tevez should not have been fined four weeks' wages by Manchester City as he did not refuse to play in last month's Champions League match at Bayern Munich, England's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) said on Thursday.

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Jim Ratcliffe pledged to invest $300 million in Manchester United to try to revive its fortunes.

Terry named English PFA player of the year

Terry named English PFA player of the year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The Chelsea captain's last ditch tackles and positional sense have been complemented by a decent eye for goal.

Van Persie named PFA player of year

Van Persie named PFA player of year

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie was named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Sunday after scoring 27 league goals to revive his club's season.

Former Germany captain Ballack retires at 36

Former Germany captain Ballack retires at 36

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Former Germany captain Michael Ballack announced his retirement at the age of 36 on Tuesday to end a career in which he played for Bayern Munich and Chelsea and helped his country reach the 2002 World Cup final.

Napoli handed 3-0 defeat, lose one point for missing Juve match

Napoli handed 3-0 defeat, lose one point for missing Juve match

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Napoli did not travel to Turin for the match on October 4, saying their local health authority (ASL) had told the players to stay at home after two members of their squad tested positive for COVID-19.

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Football Briefs: Japan forward Muto set to join Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

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

UEFA to investigate finance distribution

UEFA to investigate finance distribution

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

UEFA ordered the investigation after the clubs expressed their unhappiness with the distribution of finances.

Four German teams join forces to aid crisis-hit clubs

Four German teams join forces to aid crisis-hit clubs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The German football body will decide on the criteria for the distribution of the solidarity fund.

NFL top scorer laments lack of corporate support

NFL top scorer laments lack of corporate support

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Yusif Yakubu says India has enough footballing talent but what is needed is proper encouragement.

Newcastle's Rose slams plans to restart EPL amid pandemic

Newcastle's Rose slams plans to restart EPL amid pandemic

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Premier League clubs have been in discussions to finish the season, which has nine rounds remaining, and the possibility of a restart next month was given a boost when the government said elite sport could return after June 1.

World's oldest soccer rule book sold for $1.4mn

World's oldest soccer rule book sold for $1.4mn

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

The world's oldest soccer rule book dating from the 1850s was sold for 881,250 ($1.4 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London, the book's owners Sheffield FC said on their website on Thursday.

Current players are weak: Romario

Current players are weak: Romario

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Former World Cup striker Romario says he is still playing professional football in Brazil at 39 because the rest of the players are not up to much.

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

'The ISL is the most interesting time for Indian football'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

He spoke to Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi on why ISL could prove to be a much-needed shot in the arm for Indian football and how it attracted him back to India.

Spurs winger Bale named PFA Player of the Year

Spurs winger Bale named PFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com18 Apr 2011

Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale was named the English Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) player of the year on Sunday after a number of fine performances this season.

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Football Extras: Ramsey leaves Arsenal after 11 years

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

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

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi completes signing for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Argentine great Lionel Messi has completed his signing for Inter Miami on a deal that will keep him in Florida until 2025.

Ferdinand has his say at FA hearing

Ferdinand has his say at FA hearing

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros to collab for sports streaming

Disney, Fox, Warner Bros to collab for sports streaming

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

The CEOs have been discussing a collaboration for some time, according to two people with knowledge of the situation.

Henry named Writers' Player of the Year

Henry named Writers' Player of the Year

Rediff.com2 May 2003

The award comes less than a week after he was voted English Professional Footballers' Association player of the year

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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

Iniesta retires from international football after World Cup exit

Iniesta retires from international football after World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain icon Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following the team's exit against Russia.

Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp

Van Persie accuses Adebayor of 'malicious' stamp

Rediff.com13 Sep 2009

Arsenal forward Robin van Persie accused former strike partner Emmanuel Adebayor of a "mindless and malicious stamp" during Manchester City's 4-2 win over the London club at Eastlands on Saturday.

'I'm going nowhere'

'I'm going nowhere'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Chhetri extends stay at Bengaluru FC.

Spurs' players apologise for social distancing breach

Spurs' players apologise for social distancing breach

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Tottenham Hotspur defender Serge Aurier and midfielder Moussa Sissoko have apologised for breaching government guidelines on social distancing during the novel coronavirus outbreak after posting a video of themselves training together.

Manchester City dominate PFA Team of the Year

Manchester City dominate PFA Team of the Year

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Players from newly-crowned Premier League champions Manchester City dominated the Professional Footballers' Association's (PFA) Team of the Year announced on Wednesday, occupying five out of 11 spots.

Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray

Rijkaard appointed coach at Galatasaray

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Frank Rijkaard will replace Bulent Korkmaz as coach at Galatasaray, the Turkish club said on Friday. The former Barcelona coach is set to sign a two-year deal with the club.

Tottenham defender Aurier's brother shot dead in France

Tottenham defender Aurier's brother shot dead in France

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

According to local media reports, Christopher was fatally shot and was hit in the abdomen by a suspect.

Gerrard is PFA player of the year

Gerrard is PFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard was named the Professional Footballers' Association Player of the Year

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Footballers of the weekend: Suarez shines in Europe

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Check out the top footballers of the weekend.

Cristiano Ronaldo made ex-girlfriend feel 'ugly, insecure'

Cristiano Ronaldo made ex-girlfriend feel 'ugly, insecure'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo's former girlfriend Irina Shayk has revealed that she used to feel ugly and insecure with the Real Madrid forward player.

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

German clubs returned to training last week with squads split into small groups and having to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.