News for 'Soccer'

Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19

Brazil's soccer star Marta tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Brazil's six-time world player of the year Marta has tested positive for COVID-19, the country's soccer governing body (CBF) said on Saturday.

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Yamal, who at kick-off was 16 years and 338 days old, comfortably beats the previous record set by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski.

How a deadly crush at an Indonesia soccer match unfolded

How a deadly crush at an Indonesia soccer match unfolded

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

At least 174 people were killed and around 180 injured at a soccer match in Indonesia after panicked fans were trampled and crushed trying to flee during a riot, authorities said on Sunday.

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 Wrap: Real Madrid recover to beat Almeria; Bayern suffer shock home loss to Werder

Soccer Wrap: Real Madrid recover to beat Almeria; Bayern suffer shock home loss to Werder

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

A Dani Carvajal strike in the ninth-minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, earning them a 3-2 comeback win at home against bottom side Almeria on Sunday in a frantic LaLiga tussle that was marked by VAR controversy.

PIX: Argentines honor soccer star Maradona with mosaics

PIX: Argentines honor soccer star Maradona with mosaics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Gonzalo Lopez Lauch is helping bring soccer star Diego Maradona back to life, one mosaic tile at a time.

Indian fans mourn Maradona in soccer-mad Kolkata

Indian fans mourn Maradona in soccer-mad Kolkata

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'Before Maradona and the 1986 World Cup people were mostly fans of Brazil, but Maradona after the 1986 World Cup divided Kolkata in two halves.'

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

Soccer PIX: Bayern snap winless run; Marseille go top

Soccer PIX: Bayern snap winless run; Marseille go top

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

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'.

PIX: Messi continues to mesmerise soccer fans in US

PIX: Messi continues to mesmerise soccer fans in US

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

After scoring, Messi stopped and pointed from the field at the team co-owner David Beckham, who was watching the game. The gesture was met with a wide smile from the former Manchester United great who helped lure Messi to the MLS despite a massive counter offer from Saudi Arabia.

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Who will light the Paris 2024 Olympic cauldron?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Paris 2024 organising committee president Tony Estanguet on Sunday said the person who will light the cauldron on Friday was not yet aware they had been selected.

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

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

Soccer Wrap: Joy for Sociedad, heartbreak for Espanyol

Soccer Wrap: Joy for Sociedad, heartbreak for Espanyol

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Real Sociedad will join Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and LaLiga champions Barcelona in Europe's elite club competition next season.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

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.

PIX: Spaniards take to the streets to celebrate Euro win

PIX: Spaniards take to the streets to celebrate Euro win

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Loud cheering could be heard in almost every corner of the country after Spain won its fourth European Championship crown.

Ukraine reaches compromise with UEFA on soccer jersey slogan

Ukraine reaches compromise with UEFA on soccer jersey slogan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Ukraine's football association adopted the phrase 'Glory to the heroes' as an official slogan

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

A video circulating on social media that showed members of the Argentina national team singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

Tennis star Stephens marries soccer player Altidore on New Year's Day

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Tennis star Sloane Stephens and soccer player Jozy Altidore have gotten married.

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: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

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?

Shut up! Dutch PM tells cheering soccer fans

Shut up! Dutch PM tells cheering soccer fans

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte hit out at fans who sing and cheer at soccer matches

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Andreas Brehme, hero of 1990 World Cup, passes away at 63

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Andreas Brehme, whose late penalty in the 1990 final against Argentina in Italy handed Germany their third world title, has died at the age of 63

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Soccer: Mohun Bagan beat Bangladesh Army FT in Durand opener

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'We tried to keep him, but there is nothing we can do'

Life Lessons from soccer star Alex Morgan

Life Lessons from soccer star Alex Morgan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Alex Morgan reminisces about how she dribbled her way to global stardom - and talks about what will come after the final whistle.

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Spanish soccer's 'Me Too' moment was a decade in the making

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Luis Rubiales' kiss of Jenni Hermoso triggered a torrent of allegations from other women in sport of predatory behaviour by men.

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.

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Atletico celebrate anniversary with 3-1 comeback win over Mallorca

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Cadiz

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

IMAGES from soccer matches played on Monday.

European Soccer: Arsenal celebrate big after win; Pulisic begins new chapter

European Soccer: Arsenal celebrate big after win; Pulisic begins new chapter

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Arsenal's bench celebrated Monday's 1-0 win at Crystal Palace as if it was the Premier League title decider despite only being the second week of the season.

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).

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete in May last year when she surpassed Serena Williams, raking in $37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over 12 months.