News for 'Transfer of Players'

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Football Focus: Barcelona buy Pjanic for Arthur

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Southampton STUNNER for Liverpool

Southampton STUNNER for Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Danny Ings gave Southampton a surprise 1-0 home win over Premier League leaders Liverpool.

Honduras football riots leave four fans dead

Honduras football riots leave four fans dead

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Fans of the Olimpia and Motagua football teams, bitter local opponents, rioted outside Tegucigalpa's National Stadium after a crowd of people believed to be rival supporters intercepted and vandalized a bus transporting Motagua players, police said.

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Wearing a T-shirt that read "This is Paris," Messi beamed and waved at scores of fans who had come to greet him at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of the French capital after his flight from Barcelona.

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Mukesh Ambani pitches for subsidised smatphones

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Wednesday pitched for using the USO Fund to subsidise smartphones for select groups to help penetrate the digital revolution and said India should make the rollout of 5G or the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks a national priority. As much as 5 per cent of the licence fee paid by telecom operators goes to the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund, which was set up in April 2002 for achieving universal service objectives by providing access to telephone services in rural and remote areas and creation of infrastructure for mobile services and broadband in these areas. However, according to the CAG, less than half of the funds so collected are transferred for the said purpose.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

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

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Valverde refused to answer questions about the club's interest in Neymar and lamented the fact that the Spanish transfer window does not shut before the season starts, as it does in England.

Nagelsmann, 33, to take over as Bayern Munich manager

Nagelsmann, 33, to take over as Bayern Munich manager

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Bayern Munich on Tuesday signed RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann to take over from Hansi Flick next season on a five-year contract, bringing to Munich one of Europe's most sought after young managers.

Liverpool end Van Dijk interest, apologise to Southampton

Liverpool end Van Dijk interest, apologise to Southampton

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Strict rules govern transfers, with clubs able to negotiate terms with players only if they are out of contract or once a fee has been agreed with the seller. The laws also govern indirect approaches via an intermediary.

Axar recovers from COVID-19; joins Delhi Capitals

Axar recovers from COVID-19; joins Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals and India all-rounder Axar Patel has rejoined his Indian Premier League side after staying in a medical care facility in Mumbai for nearly three weeks following a positive test result for COVID-19.

Arsenal sign Brazil winger Willian on three-year contract

Arsenal sign Brazil winger Willian on three-year contract

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

We have been monitoring him for the past few months, we had a clear intention to strengthen in the attacking midfielder and the winger positions (and) he is a player that gives us a lot of versatility.

With Axar yet to recover, Delhi Capitals induct Mulani

With Axar yet to recover, Delhi Capitals induct Mulani

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals have brought in Shams Mulani as a short-term COVID-19 replacement for Axar Patel for their IPL-2021 campaign.

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

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3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

3-member committee to probe Batra's match-fixing claim

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Justice Rekha Palli, who was hearing Batra's petition alleging that the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) was carrying out its selection processes in a non-transparent manner and targeting certain individuals such as herself, said that based on the committee's report, she would consider the issue of appointing an administrator to run the national sports body.

Raman backs Shaw to open with skipper Dhawan

Raman backs Shaw to open with skipper Dhawan

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The Indian squad comprises many openers like Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, apart from Dhawan and Shaw, but Raman felt that having played for India earlier would go into Shaw's favour.

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

New Zealand cricketers land for biosecure tour of England

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Most of the Test squad and staff had been transferred to hotel quarantine where they will warm up for the two-Test series against England

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

How BSNL can turn around its fortune post Rs 1.64-trn govt package

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Just a few weeks ago, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw did some tough talking with the senior managers of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, the ailing state-owned telecom service provider. The message was clear: They had to perform, quit by taking the voluntary retirement package or be compulsorily retired from service. The terse message from an otherwise polite and soft-spoken minister came just days after he announced a second and bigger package of Rs 1.64 trillion as part of a four-year turnaround plan for BSNL.

Clubs face four billion euros in lost revenue due to COVID-19

Clubs face four billion euros in lost revenue due to COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The analysis by the European Club Association (ECA) also warned that the biggest losses would be felt next season, even if it is played in full.

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

After a string of middling transfer windows, Manchester United have made their biggest statement of intent in recent years by signing centre back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho.

Can Klopp keep Liverpool's title-winning squad intact?

Can Klopp keep Liverpool's title-winning squad intact?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Liverpool's 30-year wait for their 19th English top-flight title ended on Thursday after second-placed Manchester City were beaten by Chelsea, giving Juergen Klopp's side an unassailable 23-point lead with seven games left.

Now, Australia cricketers can bat on after having kids

Now, Australia cricketers can bat on after having kids

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Cricket Australia unveiled a "game-changing" parental leave scheme on Thursday designed to let players in its history-making women's team remain in the game while raising a family.

January transfers: Real agree to sign Brazil midfielder Lucas Silva

January transfers: Real agree to sign Brazil midfielder Lucas Silva

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Cruzeiro have agreed to sell defensive midfielder Lucas Silva to Real Madrid, the Brazilian champions said on Thursday.

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The PSG frontline is already formidable, with Messi's former Barca team mate Neymar and young France striker Kylian Mbappe seen as two of the best players on the planet.

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

As even bigger road construction players are not willing to bet on BOT projects., NHAI will have to rethink its thrust on the BOT model.

Soccer transfer talk: Juve to sign Llorente; Benayoun back for Blues

Soccer transfer talk: Juve to sign Llorente; Benayoun back for Blues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Italian champions Juventus have informed Athletic Bilbao that they will start talks with the La Liga club's Spain striker Fernando Llorente with a view to signing him, Bilbao said on Thursday.

What Ferguson makes of Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford

What Ferguson makes of Ronaldo's return to Old Trafford

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Likens the Portuguese's second debut at United against Newcastle to Ceasar entering Rome.

Govt offers ESOPs to employees in Air India sale bid

Govt offers ESOPs to employees in Air India sale bid

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

According to the bid document, as part of the strategic disinvestment Air India would also sell 100 per cent stake in low cost airline Air India Express and 50 per cent shareholding in joint venture AISATS. The management control of the airline would also be transferred to the successful bidder.

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Why bahubali Shahabuddin's wife wants to leave Siwan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

M I Khan finds out why the dreaded Mohammad Shahabuddin's widow wants to leave the north Bihar district where her husband's word was once law.

Ex-captain Boycott slams England's batsmen

Ex-captain Boycott slams England's batsmen

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

Former captain Geoffrey Boycott slammed the England batsmen for showing lack of patience and technique in the rain-hit first Test against India, which finished in a draw.

Will defections decide govt in Manipur this time too?

Will defections decide govt in Manipur this time too?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The fulcrum of victory or defeat of parties attempting to form a government is held by smaller players and those willing to defect.

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

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ISL: Jackichand rejoins Mumbai City for second stint

ISL: Jackichand rejoins Mumbai City for second stint

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Jacki, as he's fondly known, made eight appearances and scored once in his first spell with Mumbai City in the 2016 campaign of the ISL under then head coach Alexandre Guimares.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

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Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Pujara, Hanuma may have 6-day quarantine in Dubai ahead of Aus tour

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The BCCI is trying to work out the logistics to smoothly transfer the squad from one bio-bubble in the UAE to another in Australia where they might have to go for a two-week quarantine unless the rules are relaxed.

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Ronaldo set for Old Trafford homecoming party

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

As the Premier League resumes following the international break all eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo's homecoming party at Old Trafford on Saturday, with the Portuguese international set to resume his Manchester United career after 12 years away.

Lampard has task cut out at Chelsea...

Lampard has task cut out at Chelsea...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Lampard must re-energise the team to even hold onto Chelsea's tag as best of the rest behind Premier League champions Manchester City and runners-up Liverpool.

Will lack of red-ball practice affect Aus IPL stars ahead of Ind tour?

Will lack of red-ball practice affect Aus IPL stars ahead of Ind tour?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Australia has a mandatory 14-day quarantine for international arrivals to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

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Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar

Gold loan: Low-cost option and credit score no bar

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Gold loan is currently the fastest-growing loan category (among the various types disbursed to individuals). On February 26, 2021, the outstanding loan against gold jewellery stood at Rs 56,596 crore. By February 25, 2022, it had risen to Rs 71,408 crore, a year-on-year growth of 26.2 per cent, according to the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) data. Several factors are driving the demand for gold loans.