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Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Egyptian Messi lookalike thrills soccer-loving orphans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'The kids' happiness with the resemblance between me and Messi is indescribable. When you make someone happy, God rewards you. I wanted to share this happiness with them'.

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Far from his native Uzbekistan, labour migrant Rustam Mustafakulov has found a second home in the World Cup host city of St Petersburg

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Transfers: Sterling, Sancho seal loan deals; Toney makes Saudi move

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

Rediff.com4 May 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Venus Williams just got her own Barbie doll!

Venus Williams just got her own Barbie doll!

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The former world number one said she hoped to motivate young girls into sports with the doll.

Soccer Extras: City earn record revenue for 2018-19

Soccer Extras: City earn record revenue for 2018-19

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

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

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India get three slots for AFC competitions in 2023-24 season.

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Salvatore Schillaci, who was born in the Sicilian city of Palermo and was hospitalised there, suffered from colon cancer.

Manchester City UEFA ban verdict next month

Manchester City UEFA ban verdict next month

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

A three-day hearing of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), held over video-conference, concluded on Wednesday and the Lausanne-based court said they would now begin deliberations.

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

Soccer: Romeo Beckham joins Brentford's junior team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Karanjit Singh signs one-year contract extension with Kerala Blasters FC

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard's second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday.

EURO 2024: Oracle orangutan backs Germany to win opener

EURO 2024: Oracle orangutan backs Germany to win opener

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

The tournament starts on Friday in Munich, and Germany will start as strong favourites against Scotland.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Indian Soccer PIX: EB outplay Neroca; Punjab down Chennai City

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the ISL and I-League matches played on Tuesday

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

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

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

PIX: Dazzling show brings curtain down on Paris Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

The gigantic Stade de France resembled a concert hall hosting a party to celebrate the fortnight of sporting excellence as the breathtaking Closing Ceremony of the Paris Olympics kicked-off with athletes marching into the iconic stadium to thunderous applause in Paris on Sunday.

This is world's most valuable soccer team

This is world's most valuable soccer team

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

anchester United are the world's most valuable soccer club for a second consecutive year, according to the annual list published by Forbes on Tuesday.

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Trump attack won't affect Paris Olympics security

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 opening ceremony will see big police presence but no changes after Trump attack, official says

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Soccer: Lukaku set to make Chelsea move?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

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

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

What do we eat when we watch football?

Champions League: Celtic braced for Manchester City raiders

Champions League: Celtic braced for Manchester City raiders

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has a goalkeeping dilemma to resolve before ManchesterCity turn up for their Group C Champions League match in Glasgow on Wednesday.

Soccer Extras: Silva to leave Man City; Lampard linked with Chelsea

Soccer Extras: Silva to leave Man City; Lampard linked with Chelsea

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

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

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

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

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

SOCCER PIX: Spurs win to stay on heels of top four; Juve miss chance to go top

SOCCER PIX: Spurs win to stay on heels of top four; Juve miss chance to go top

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

Tottenham Hotspur beat Nottingham Forest 2-0 away with goals by Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevski for a second straight win that nudged them closer to the Premier League top four on Friday although they had midfielder Yves Bissouma sent off late on.

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

IMAGES from soccer matches played on Monday.

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

All you need to know about the new Champions League format

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The revamped Champions League will feature a tennis-style seeding system for the last-16 knockout phase, UEFA said.

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Soccer Wrap! Gunners thrash Wolves as Xhaka bows out with double

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Granit Xhaka hammered two goals in what is expected to be his last game as Arsenal clinched a 5-o win over Wolves.

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Kiss scandal: Oscar winner Portman praises Spain team's resilience

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portman said in a speech to the European Clubs' Association General Assembly on Thursday that other teams had in the past had to fight for equal pay.

From Manchester to Mumbai, City owners expand their global empire

From Manchester to Mumbai, City owners expand their global empire

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano said the group had been looking for years at soccer in India and the Indian Super League (ISL), which is currently in its sixth season.