News for 'Referees'

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

If Your Mutual Fund Shuts, Is Your Money Safe?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Your AMC shuts shop. Panic? Wait. What happens next isn't what most fear.

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Mourinho grabs Galatasaray coach's nose after defeat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho could be in trouble again after grabbing the nose of the Galatasaray manager at the end of another fiery Istanbul derby

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

PHOTOS: Senegal shock for Kane's England

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Senegal become first African team to beat England with 3-1 win in friendly

Mourinho has four-match ban halved after appeal

Mourinho has four-match ban halved after appeal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Jose Mourinho was handed a fine and the ban over his comments about Turkish referees after a game at rivals Galatasaray, where he criticised the match officials in a press conference following the 0-0 Super Lig draw on Monday.

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

NOT OUT! 'Bunny hops' boundary catches will be illegal!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Boundary catches involving 'bunny hops', or multiple airborne touches outside the rope, have been deemed illegal by the Marylebone Cricket Club, with the new ruling set to be integrated into ICC's playing conditions this month and the MCC's laws from October next year.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Simranjit cruise to semis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medalist Jaismine Lamboria and experienced boxer Simranjit Kaur both secured impressive victories to advance to the semifinals of the Women's National Boxing Championship.

Slot gets two-game suspension over derby chaos

Slot gets two-game suspension over derby chaos

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Liverpool substitute Curtis Jones and Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure were also shown red cards after the game, and the final whistle sparked a scuffle between both sets of players.

FIFA World Cup: 'Female referees attracts attention'

FIFA World Cup: 'Female referees attracts attention'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

'For us, they are referees, they are match officials'

Opposition coach saves irate Messi from seeing red

Opposition coach saves irate Messi from seeing red

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'I just tried to move him out of the way, because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous.'

French Open plans grand tribute for retired 'King of Clay'

French Open plans grand tribute for retired 'King of Clay'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The French Open said it would also honour its 2000 women's champion Mary Pierce as well as fellow local favourite Richard Gasquet, who will retire after the tournament this year.

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Churchill Brothers withdraw from Super Cup over I-League dispute

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Churchill Brothers have withdrawn from the Super Cup tournament starting April 20 in Bhubaneswar, protesting against the All India Football Federation's decision to not officially declare them as 2024-25 I-League champions

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

UEFA to discuss with FIFA, IFAB rule that disallowed Alvarez penalty

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The UEFA said the correct decision was made to disallow Julian Alvarez's penalty in Atletico Madrid's Champions League loss to city rivals Real Madrid on Wednesday, but European soccer's governing body would enter discussions to review the rule.

AIFF to make refereeing a full-time profession

AIFF to make refereeing a full-time profession

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

"The remuneration of a referee per match is very low. In state leagues, a referee gets Rs 2500 to Rs 5000, and in national leagues from Rs 8000 to Rs 10,000. This comes up to Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 3 lakh a year, which is insufficient for a referee to maintain his family by doing refereeing only.

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

AFC Qualifier: Wasteful India suffer shock defeat

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

India go down 0-1 to Hong Kong in crucial 2027 Asian Cup Qualifier match

ICC names umpires for India vs Australia Champions Trophy semis

ICC names umpires for India vs Australia Champions Trophy semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

New Zealand's Chris Gaffaney and England's Richard Illingworth have been appointed as on-field umpires for the Champions Trophy semi-final between India and Australia in Dubai on Tuesday.

FIH Pro League: Drama as India suffer narrow loss

FIH Pro League: Drama as India suffer narrow loss

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Goal disallowed, India lose 1-2 to Argentina for fourth straight defeat in Pro League

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

What triggered LSG bowler Digvesh's unusual celebration

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

As Arya walked back to the pavilion after scoring eight off nine balls, Digvesh, his teammate from the Delhi T20 League, mimicked writing a letter -- an act seemingly directed at Arya.

Mensik's Miami miracle: From quitting to beating Djokovic

Mensik's Miami miracle: From quitting to beating Djokovic

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Mensik said that the physio worked on his knee and deemed that it was not a serious problem.

Mourinho banned for three games after nose grab incident

Mourinho banned for three games after nose grab incident

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho has been banned for three matches and handed a fine of around 6,000 pounds ($7,734.00) after grabbing the nose of Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the Istanbul derby, the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) said on Saturday.

Now, Fenerbahce coach Mourinho sues Galatasaray

Now, Fenerbahce coach Mourinho sues Galatasaray

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after they accused him of making racist statements, the manager's club Fenerbahce said on Friday.

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy finale

Match officials announced for Champions Trophy finale

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Kumar Dharmasena will do fourth umpire's duty.

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

India umpire Menon pulls out of Champions Trophy in Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's only representative in the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, Nitin Menon, has opted out of officiating in the Champions Trophy in Pakistan this month due to personal reasons.

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

'Shreyas Was Competitive In Anything He Played'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

'Even in PlayStation games, he was keen to win.'

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

'India Doesn't Need Wins Tarnished By...'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

'How can an Indian match referee allow this Indian replacement? Match officials should be independent to prevent bias.'

Meet English Premier League's first Sikh assistant referee

Meet English Premier League's first Sikh assistant referee

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Bhupinder Singh Gill made history as the English Premier League's first Sikh-Punjabi assistant referee on Wednesday when he ran the line in Southampton's home game against Nottingham Forest at St Mary's.

Italian referee Orsato to officiate World Cup opener

Italian referee Orsato to officiate World Cup opener

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Romanian Itsvan Kovacs will be the fourth referee.

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

When 16 people died during a Kolkata derby in 1980

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

On August 16, 1980, the Kolkata football derby between arch rivals Mohun Bagan and East Bengal, played at the Eden Gardens (there was no Salt Lake Stadium then) witnessed a massive clash between the supporters of two teams, leading to 16 deaths.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Sanamacha Chanu shine

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Sanamacha Chanu shine

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and Youth World champion Sanamacha Chanu secured dominant victories to advance to the quarterfinals of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship in Greater Noida.

Super Cup: FC Goa rout Gokulam Kerala; enter quarters

Super Cup: FC Goa rout Gokulam Kerala; enter quarters

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Spanish forward Iker Guarrotxena struck a brilliant hat-trick to single-handedly guide FC Goa to a commanding 3-0 win over Gokulam Kerala FC.

Tamim Iqbal suffers health scare mid-match

Tamim Iqbal suffers health scare mid-match

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was hospitalized after experiencing chest pain during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match in Dhaka.

Pant fined for slow over-rate; Digvesh for celebration

Pant fined for slow over-rate; Digvesh for celebration

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant copped a fine of Rs 12 lakh for maintaining slow over-rate during their 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the IPL match in Lucknow on Saturday.

PIX: Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest held by Crystal Palace

PIX: Champions League-chasing Nottingham Forest held by Crystal Palace

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Images from the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, London, on Monday.

Big Upset! Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup title

Big Upset! Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup title

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze sparked a massive south London party by scoring the only goal to win the FA Cup 1-0 against Manchester City on Saturday and claim the club's first major trophy in their history.

IPL 2025: Captains won't be banned for slow over rates

IPL 2025: Captains won't be banned for slow over rates

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Captains in IPL 2025 will not be banned for over-rate offences and instead will be docked demerit points.

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Raise your hand if you saw the ball move, Simeone fumes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'I've never seen the VAR called to review a penalty in a shootout... Never!' the Argentine told a press conference.

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

New offside technology to debut at FA Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

'Following successful live operation in the Emirates FA Cup, the Premier League will look to implement the system later this season.'

Super Cup: FC Goa down Bagan, set up final against JFC

Super Cup: FC Goa down Bagan, set up final against JFC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Kalinga Super Cup: FC Goa to face Jamshedpur FC in final

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The win enabled SC Bengaluru leapfrog Aizawl FC into 10th place with 20 points from 19 matches, and pushed them out of the relegation zone. Real Kashmir, meanwhile, stay third with 32 points from as many games.