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UEFA to refund Liverpool fans after CL final chaos

UEFA to refund Liverpool fans after CL final chaos

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The final was delayed by 36 minutes after thousands of Liverpool supporters were unable to get into the Stade de France for the match

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

2026 FIFA World Cup draw to be held at Kennedy Center

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

FIFA boss Infantino also presented President Trump with the very first ticket to the tournament's grand finale.

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time,' former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted.

Israel responds to Mo Salah as Obeid's family mourn

Israel responds to Mo Salah as Obeid's family mourn

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Obeid's widow Doaa al-Obeid now clutches the blue-and-white number 10 shorts he wore for his Gaza club, Al-Shati, one of the only mementos she has of her late husband, as she and her five children mourn the revered 41-year-old striker.

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

PIX: England Lionesses return home to heroes' welcome

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'Not only are they bringing it home for England again, but they're inspiring the next generation of champions too.'

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side announced on Thursday, which will keep the Portuguese forward at the club well past his 42nd birthday.

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Liverpool's Portuguese forward Diogo Jota dies in car crash

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The regional fire department of Castille-Leon, where Zamora is located, said on its website a car crashed shortly after midnight on Thursday and burst into flames, with two men, aged 28 and 26, found dead.

Messi's Inter Miami is smashing TV records at Club World Cup

Messi's Inter Miami is smashing TV records at Club World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Lionel Messi, arguably the most recognizable player in the Club World Cup, is steering viewership to his underdog team.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

Real's Mbappe, Rudiger avoid bans; free to play Arsenal

Real's Mbappe, Rudiger avoid bans; free to play Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

The players celebrated in front of the fans and video footage showed them dancing and making gestures towards the Atletico supporters, who responded by throwing objects from the stands.

ManU's Maguire Munches On Vada Pav!

ManU's Maguire Munches On Vada Pav!

Rediff.com30 May 2025

>Manchester United's star centre-back Harry Maguire was spotted in Mumbai on Thursday, May 29, 2025, exploring the local food scene and connecting with the community.

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Women's Euro 2025 title in Basel on Sunday.

PIX: PSG maul Inter Milan for maiden Champions League crown

PIX: PSG maul Inter Milan for maiden Champions League crown

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Images from the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St Germain and Inter Milan, at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Saturday.

Kangana's Selfie In Session

Kangana's Selfie In Session

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Inter to don unseen kit for Champions League final against PSG

Inter to don unseen kit for Champions League final against PSG

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Italians, however, did not opt for their second strip -- white shirts with blue details -- choosing to wear the third kit instead, a golden yellow shirt with black details and black shorts.

Jota remembered, Portugal fans roar through loss

Jota remembered, Portugal fans roar through loss

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Speaking to reporters on the way in to the stadium, the president of the Portuguese parliament Jose Aguiar Branco said the country would honour the pair for their contribution to the sport.

Liverpool welcome UEFA report on Champions League final chaos

Liverpool welcome UEFA report on Champions League final chaos

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

UEFA apologised to Liverpool for initially blaming the Merseyside club's fans for the mayhem following the release of the independent review on Monday.

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Who'll succeed Marquez? AIFF begins hunt for new coach

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

AIFF opens application process for new men's head coach position after Marquez's exit

PIX: Nations League triumph 'what a joy' for Ronaldo!

PIX: Nations League triumph 'what a joy' for Ronaldo!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Portugal skipper Cristiano Ronaldo shed tears of joy as they won their second Nations League title on Sunday, insisting that winning trophies with his country beats all club honours.

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne vie for UEFA honour

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne vie for UEFA honour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Benzema and Courtois helped Real seal a record 14th European title last season while De Bruyne guided City to the Premier League title -- his fourth crown in seven seasons at the club.

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Women's Euros: France thrash Wales; England bounce back

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A summary of Wednesday's action in the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 Group D matches between France-Wales and England-Netherlands, in Switzerland.

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Champions League winners Paris St Germain crushed fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.

CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian football teams

CAS upholds UEFA ban on Russian football teams

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Soccer governing bodies FIFA and UEFA had decided together that all Russian teams, whether national or club sides, be suspended from participation in FIFA and UEFA competitions until further notice after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from all competitions

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'Football is in full solidarity with all the people affected in Ukraine. Both Presidents hope that the situation in Ukraine will improve significantly and rapidly so that football can again be a vector for unity and peace.'

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Barca player gets two-match ban for inappropriate touch

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'At no time did I, nor was it my intention, infringe upon the intimacy of my fellow professional Daniela Caracas.'

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

PIX: Cole-Blooded! Palmer Freezes Out PSG at CWC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

In front of a tournament-high crowd of 81,188 at MetLife Stadium that included US President Donald Trump, Chelsea triumphed to bag the biggest club title.

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

CONCACAF chief opposes 64-team World Cup 2030 proposal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A 64-team World Cup in 2030 should not be considered, CONCACAF President Victor Montagliani has said, joining some other confederations in opposing a plan presented by CONMEBOL.

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

WTC Final: Can South Africa end their ICC curse?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Markram hopes a run of sporting trophy droughts broken in 2025 rings true at the World Test Championship 2025 Final, with the Proteas taking on defending champions Australia from June 11.

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

PIX: Portugal beat Spain on penalties to win Nations League

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Images from the Nations League final between Portugal and Spain at Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, on Sunday.

UEFA blasts 'disgraceful' Super League plan

UEFA blasts 'disgraceful' Super League plan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

European soccer's governing body UEFA on Monday said clubs and players joining the proposed breakaway Super League could be banned from all of its competitions and the World Cup as it condemned a "disgraceful and self-serving proposal".

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Duplantis, Biles win top honours at Laureus Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Luka Modric has played almost 600 games for Real and won nearly 30 trophies including a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies.

Kosovo players stage walkout after threatening chants

Kosovo players stage walkout after threatening chants

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

The Football Federation of Kosovo (FFK) said it had repeatedly warned European soccer's governing body UEFA about potential provocation from Romania fans ahead of Friday's Nations League match, which was abandoned when Kosovo's players walked off.

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Champions League final was set to be staged at Zenit St Petersburg's stadium on May 28.

Russia to appeal to CAS over FIFA and UEFA suspensions

Russia to appeal to CAS over FIFA and UEFA suspensions

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Russia were scheduled to host Poland in a men's World Cup qualifying playoff on March 24, with the winners set to play Sweden or the Czech Republic five days later. All three teams had refused to play against Russia.

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.

PIX: Al-Ahli down Kawasaki Frontale for Asian Champions League title

PIX: Al-Ahli down Kawasaki Frontale for Asian Champions League title

Rediff.com4 May 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli beat Japan's Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 to win the Asian Champions League Elite title for the first time at a raucous King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Saturday.