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Lampard begins six-month loan spell at Man City

Lampard begins six-month loan spell at Man City

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard began his loan spell at Premier League champions Manchester City on Wednesday, just two weeks after joining Major League Soccer club New York City FC.

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa venues

Argentine capital not among 2011 Copa venues

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

La Plata, capital of Buenos Aires province, will stage the opening match and final of the 2011 Copa America staged by Argentina, provincial governor Daniel Scioli said on Tuesday.

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Benzema was Al-Ittihad's first signing since winning the league title for the first time since 2009 with compatriot Kante expected to join him

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

CAS says City did not break FFP rules but failed to cooperate

CAS says City did not break FFP rules but failed to cooperate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

The FFP regulations are designed to stop clubs running up big losses through spending on players. They also ensure sponsorship deals are based on their real market value and are genuine commercial agreements and not ways for owners to pump cash into a club to get around the rules.

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 41-year-old has made 640 appearances in Serie A, within striking distance of the 647-game record of AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini. Buffon began his career at Parma before moving to the Turin club in 2001.

Football Focus: Guardiola open to extending Man City contract

Football Focus: Guardiola open to extending Man City contract

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

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

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

2023 Sporting Moments In Pictures

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

2023 was marked by outstanding sporting achievements, shattered records, and the crowning of new champions, all captured by photographers documenting every significant twist and turn.

World Cup chit-chat: 'Soccer fans face the biggest challenge in Brazil'

World Cup chit-chat: 'Soccer fans face the biggest challenge in Brazil'

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Brazil's huge distances, shaky infrastructure, security problems and varying climate have turned the World Cup into a logistical nightmare for teams, officials and the media.

Big spending Man City, PSG punished for excessive losses

Big spending Man City, PSG punished for excessive losses

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Manchester City and Paris St Germain, two of the newly rich clubs in European soccer, have been fined up to 60 million euros ($82.23 million) and had their squads capped for next season's Champions League after breaching UEFA's financial rules.

Inspired SA, Mexico to spice up proceedings on opening day

Inspired SA, Mexico to spice up proceedings on opening day

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

South Africa's dramatic improvement over the last six months, Mexico's new-found self belief and France's erratic build-up will make Group A one of the closest fought in the opening stage of the World Cup.

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Extras: Guardiola wants Arteta to stay at City

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

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

Soccer legend Valdano hurt in Mexico copter crash

Soccer legend Valdano hurt in Mexico copter crash

Rediff.com26 Mar 2006

Retired Argentine soccer great Jorge Valdano suffered minor injuries along with seven others in a helicopter crash in Mexico City.

Korean women's soccer in row over gender issue

Korean women's soccer in row over gender issue

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Seoul City Amazones jumped to the defence of forward Park Eun-seon on Thursday after rival managers in the South Korean women's top flight threatened to boycott the league unless she takes a gender test.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Soccer PIX: Chelsea edge Palace; Leicester hold Arsenal

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

IMAGES from soccer matches played in the EPL, La Liga and Serie A on Tuesday.

World's youngest referee? 10-year-old rules the pitch in Bolivia

World's youngest referee? 10-year-old rules the pitch in Bolivia

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Erick Callejas, 10, can be found on weekends blowing his whistle and calling the shots at local games, inspired by his referee father Ramiro.

Coronavirus impact: Man City v Arsenal postponed

Coronavirus impact: Man City v Arsenal postponed

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Manchester City's Premier League home match against Arsenal has been postponed because players from the London club have had contact with the owner of Greek side Olympiakos Piraeus, who has contracted the coronavirus. Meanwhile La Liga matches will be played without fans for at least the next two rounds of fixtures to try to stop the spread of the coronavirus, the Spanish league said.

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

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

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Football Extras: Man City's De Bruyne set for spell out

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

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

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The fire broke out at Ninho do Urubu, a state-of-the-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago.

Old spirit of sacrifice sees Germany safe

Old spirit of sacrifice sees Germany safe

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Pragmatic Germany had to revert to old-school tactics to see off an outstanding Ghana team 1-0 on Wednesday and reach the second round of the World Cup.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

Soccer Extras: Dortmund sign Haaland from Salzburg

Soccer Extras: Dortmund sign Haaland from Salzburg

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

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

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Leicester City suffered a frustrating night on the south coast as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

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

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Soccer PICS: Depay rescues Barca; Inter thrash Genoa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Images from the soccer matches played across Europe on Saturday.

Italian far-right group assault Morocco fans in Verona

Italian far-right group assault Morocco fans in Verona

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco's World Cup progress has seen vibrant celebrations by its supporters in cities with large Moroccan immigrant populations around the world, which have sometimes turned violent.

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Rediff.com27 May 2016

England's League Managers' Association has revealed that the average tenure of a Premier League manager is now little more than two seasons, with 11 of last year's 20 starters already kicked out.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On a seismic day in the history of Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in a 3-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory

Shakira's ''Waka Waka'' a tribute to African women

Shakira's ''Waka Waka'' a tribute to African women

Rediff.com10 Jul 2010

World renowned musician Shakira said on Saturday that her performance in the World Cup closing ceremony would be a tribute to African women.

Dutch coach Van Marwijk on threshold of greatness

Dutch coach Van Marwijk on threshold of greatness

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

From a modest start, as player and coach, Bert van Marwijk built success with Feyenoord before taking over a promising Netherlands side following their disappointing quarter-final exit at Euro 2008.

Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup

Africa weeps, semi-finals beckon at World Cup

Rediff.com3 Jul 2010

Millions of African fans mourned the agonising exit of Ghana, their last hope for World Cup glory, while four more nations stepped up to battle on Saturday for the remaining longed-for semi-final berths.

Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight

Tevez double puts Argentina in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Carlos Tevez struck twice as Argentina set up a rematch of their 1986 and 1990 World Cup finals with Germany, beating Mexico 3-1 in their second round match in Soccer City on Sunday.

Maradona set to field gala team against Mexico

Maradona set to field "gala team" against Mexico

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

Diego Maradona clambered over reporters at a packed news conference on Saturday to embrace friend and former Napoli team-mate Salvatore Bagni before saying his Argentina team should beat Mexico at the World Cup.

Factory test causes boom heard at WC stadium

Factory test causes boom heard at WC stadium

Rediff.com20 Jun 2010

A blast was heard across Johannesburg on Sunday followed by a plume of smoke, visible from the Soccer City where World Cup matches are being played, but South African police said it was a routine test.

Higuain happy to do something for Argentina

Higuain happy to do something for Argentina

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Maradona had overlooked Higuain for a long time even when he was in brilliant form for Real Madrid. The coach was sceptical about the striker's commitment to Argentina after he turned down the chance to play for the under-20s at the 2007 Youth World Cup. However, with the noose around his neck as Argentina struggled in the qualifiers, the talismanic coach called up Higuain for the last two in October and 'Pipita' did not disappoint with two good performances and a goal.

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Soccer Extras: Serie A chief apologises for anti-racism ape artwork

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

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SA satisfied despite less than perfect opener

SA satisfied despite less than perfect opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

South Africa woke up with a smug satisfaction on Saturday despite only drawing in the opening World Cup match.

World Cup party starts, but mourning Mandela absent

World Cup party starts, but mourning Mandela absent

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Drummers and dancers wowed fans at South Africa's Soccer City stadium in a glittering prelude to Friday's World Cup kickoff, but Nelson Mandela's absence after a family tragedy cast a cloud over the party.