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Will Brazil coach Ancelotti call-up Neymar for FIFA WC?

Will Brazil coach Ancelotti call-up Neymar for FIFA WC?

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says Neymar's 2026 FIFA World Cup selection will depend on fitness and form rather than sentiment as he weighs a crucial squad decision ahead of Brazil's campaign.

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A goal scored under soccer's experimental 'daylight' offside rule was allowed for the first time in a professional match in the Canadian Premier League.

IOA, Sports Ministry Name Observers For Vinesh Phogat's Trial

IOA, Sports Ministry Name Observers For Vinesh Phogat's Trial

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Former footballer Aditi Chauhan and ex-hockey captain M M Somaiya will observe Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games trial, representing the IOA and Sports Ministry.

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

IPL Franchises Race Towards $15 Billion Valuations

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders, owned by the Shah Rukh Khan family and Mehta Group, emerged as the most valuable franchise.

'Our anger has turned into desperation': Indian footballers demand ISL revival

'Our anger has turned into desperation': Indian footballers demand ISL revival

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

India's distressed football players issued a joint statement on Tuesday pleading with the administrators to get the currently paused Indian Super League (ISL) season underway.

Carlo Ancelotti To Manage Brazil Until 2030 World Cup

Carlo Ancelotti To Manage Brazil Until 2030 World Cup

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Carlo Ancelotti has extended his contract as the manager of the Brazilian national football team until the 2030 World Cup.

Real Kashmir Football Club Review: Heartfelt

Real Kashmir Football Club Review: Heartfelt

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Real Kashmir Football Club is heartfelt and strong performances keep it afloat, but it's a missed opportunity to tell a wholesome tale, notes Norma Godinho.

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Bengaluru FC rope in Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Bengaluru FC appoint former India coach Savio Medeira as Head of Youth Development, aiming to strengthen its grassroots pathway and nurture local talent.

Ban Sanjiv Goenka From IPL: Lalit Modi

Ban Sanjiv Goenka From IPL: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has criticised Lucknow Super Giants Owner Sanjiv Goenka for publicly berating his captain and suggested he should be banned from the league.

French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros

French court orders PSG to pay Mbappe 60 million euros

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The court found that PSG had failed to pay three months of Mbappe's salary, an ethics bonus and a signing bonus due under his employment contract.

Bengaluru FC Appoints Savio Medeira to Lead Youth Development

Bengaluru FC Appoints Savio Medeira to Lead Youth Development

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Bengaluru FC has appointed Savio Medeira, former Indian national team coach, as their head of youth development, aiming to strengthen the pathway for young players to the first team.

FIFA World Cup: Australia coach wants Trump at USA match

FIFA World Cup: Australia coach wants Trump at USA match

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Australia's coach, Tony Popovic, believes Donald Trump's potential attendance at their World Cup match against the United States would motivate his team. While midfielder Jackson Irvine voiced concerns about FIFA's Peace Prize to Trump and LGBT rights in the U.S., Popovic remains focused on the team's preparation and player fitness.

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

8 High-Growth Careers If You Love Sports

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

With growing opportunities in the coaching, sports science, training and wellness industries, a career in sports provides a dynamic and fulfilling career path.

Gattuso Resigns As Italy Manager Following World Cup Qualification Failure

Gattuso Resigns As Italy Manager Following World Cup Qualification Failure

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Gennaro Gattuso has resigned as Italy manager after the national team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.

GFA Charges 14 Players In Goa Match-Fixing Scandal

GFA Charges 14 Players In Goa Match-Fixing Scandal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Goa Football Association charges 14 players, mostly from Chapora Yuvak Sangh, over alleged match-fixing in Goa Professional League 2025-26 season.

Next Gen ATP champ Learner Tien sees tennis as springboard for future success

Next Gen ATP champ Learner Tien sees tennis as springboard for future success

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

American tennis player Learner Tien discusses the importance of financial awareness and planning for life after tennis, highlighting a growing trend among athletes to broaden their horizons beyond their primary careers.

Ronaldo's Eid message goes viral

Ronaldo's Eid message goes viral

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo shared an Eid Mubarak message with his fans, dressed in traditional attire, which quickly went viral. This highlights his connection with local culture since joining Al-Nassr. He is currently recovering from an injury and was ruled out of Portugal's friendlies.

371 Turkish referees under fire for football betting

371 Turkish referees under fire for football betting

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Turkey's football federation (TFF) will launch disciplinary action against referees found to have bet on football matches after discovering that hundreds of them had betting accounts, its president said on Monday.

Authorities send kits made for junior teams to senior squad at AFC Asian Cup

Authorities send kits made for junior teams to senior squad at AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Indian women's national football team has lodged a formal complaint with the AIFF regarding ill-fitting kits received just before their opening AFC Women's Asian Cup match in Australia, citing a lack of professionalism and disruption to their preparations.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das played a pivotal role in organising the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Former AIFF General Secretary Kushal Das Passes Away at 66

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Kushal Das, former AIFF general secretary, passed away at 66. He played a key role in developing Indian football, including organising the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

World soccer body hit with $76m claim by Frenchman Lassana Diarra in decade-long transfer rules case

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Australian-Born Ryan Williams Poised For India Debut After FIFA Clearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Australian-born forward Ryan Williams is set to make his debut for India in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong after FIFA cleared his change of association.

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

Cancer claims former footballer at 36

Cancer claims former footballer at 36

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Former Rochdale midfielder Joe Thompson has died aged 36 after a long battle with cancer

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Williams, Bharti join camp, signalling new chapter for Indian football

ISL captains sign petition to Supreme Court

ISL captains sign petition to Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The move follows an online meeting held earlier this week, where captains discussed the growing uncertainty surrounding the paused ISL season.

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.

Hyderabad FC get new identity, shift base to Delhi

Hyderabad FC get new identity, shift base to Delhi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The national capital will have a new top-flight club of the country as Sporting Club Delhi was launched on Saturday after the rebranding of Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC.

After stint in Greek League, Manisha Kalyan moves to Peru

After stint in Greek League, Manisha Kalyan moves to Peru

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Renowned Indian women's team midfielder Manisha Kalyan has been signed up by Peruvian club Alianza Lima, a move aimed at bolstering the "team's attack"

Will Bolt accept professional football deal in Malta?

Will Bolt accept professional football deal in Malta?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Maltese champions Valletta FC said they hope to sign the eight-times Olympic gold medallist in time for him to participate in their Maltese Super Cup match on December 13 against Balzan.

ESFI Opens Nationals For Asian Games Esports Qualification

ESFI Opens Nationals For Asian Games Esports Qualification

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

ESFI opens registrations for National Esports Championships to select India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

'Concerned' FIFRO's stern message to AIFF

'Concerned' FIFRO's stern message to AIFF

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and FIFPRO have been in constant contact with players across the ISL and have raised the matter with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.'

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

AIFF calls SGM to vote on contentious dual post clause

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Majority of state units favour dual posts, AIFF calls SGM on Nov 24 to vote on matter

AIFF charts 21-year roadmap for ISL, I-League

AIFF charts 21-year roadmap for ISL, I-League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

As per a proposal by stakeholders, the 22-member governing council is likely to be headed by either the president of the AIFF, and it will be the highest supervisor body for the ISL.

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Who is Satadru Dutta? The man behind Messi's India Tour

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Satadru Dutta's rise was swift and ambitious. But that journey took a dramatic nosedive on Saturday.

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

Historic! Transgender Teams Debut in Jamshedpur League

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

'Football is such a beautiful sport, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn't being seen for my gender, but for my game.'

Historic! Johal becomes first Sikh coach in English football

Historic! Johal becomes first Sikh coach in English football

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Ashvir Singh Johal has become the first Sikh to coach a professional club in England after being named as first-team manager at fifth-tier Morecambe on Tuesday.

Relief or rage? Man United fans react to Amorim sacking

Relief or rage? Man United fans react to Amorim sacking

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Manchester United supporters had mixed feelings on Monday after the club fired Ruben Amorim, with some mentioning relief having grown weary of rigid tactics, strange team selections and confusing press conferences.