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Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Martinez stepped down as Belgium's coach following his side's World Cup group stage exit

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

Euro 2024 countdown: German chancellor celebrates special occasion

Euro 2024 countdown: German chancellor celebrates special occasion

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz marked the start of the one-year countdown towards Euro 2024 by unveiling a competition.

SEE PIX! Fans throng to Man City's rain-soaked victory parade

SEE PIX! Fans throng to Man City's rain-soaked victory parade

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Thunderstorm could not dampen the rousing victory parade as Manchester City celebrated completing the long-awaited treble.

Ex FIFA bigwigs Blatter, Platini cleared of fraud in Swiss trial

Ex FIFA bigwigs Blatter, Platini cleared of fraud in Swiss trial

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prosecutors had accused Blatter, a Swiss who led global soccer body FIFA for 17 years, and Platini, of unlawfully arranging for FIFA to pay the Frenchman two million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) in 2011.

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Roma's Mourinho aims to complete unique European haul

Roma's Mourinho aims to complete unique European haul

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Mourinho, who has won the Champions League, Europa League and the UEFA Cup, now has the chance to win the inaugural third-tier European title and Roma's first trophy in 14 years

Five subs per game to be used in Euro 2020

Five subs per game to be used in Euro 2020

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

No vote was taken on the reforms to the Champions League competition from 2024 with UEFA set to vote on the plans at their next executive meeting on April 19.

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Champions League: We need the fans, says Barca coach Xavi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

PSG's Champions League tie with Newcastle is like a final, says Luis Enrique

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said.

Ronaldo, Pogba snub sponsors at Euro 2020

Ronaldo, Pogba snub sponsors at Euro 2020

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ronaldo moved Coca Cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media on the eve of Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary in Budapest.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: Belgium can't find the LOVE from FIFA

FIFA WC: Belgium can't find the LOVE from FIFA

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

If the word 'Love' is removed from the inside of the shirt, the team is allowed to wear it.

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Russia should not be allowed to host soccer events such as the Champions League final

Spain beat Croatia to lift Nations League title

Spain beat Croatia to lift Nations League title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Spain were Nations League runners-up two years ago to France and success will come as a major fillip after a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, where they were upset by Morocco in the last-16.

Magnificent Mbappe Against Austria

Magnificent Mbappe Against Austria

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Kylian Mbappe was in the thick of action during the UEFA Nations League game between France and Austria at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Euro 2020: Germany turns rainbow-coloured

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Fans carried rainbow flags to show their support for LGBTQ rights.

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

PIX: Neymar goes past Pele as Brazil thrash Bolivia

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Brazil lived up to expectations by smashing Bolivia 5-1 at home in their 2026 World Cup qualifiers opener on Friday.

Man City, Chelsea, Real to be kicked out of Champions SF?

Man City, Chelsea, Real to be kicked out of Champions SF?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Breakaway Super League clubs Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea are likely be banned from this season's Champions League semi-finals, UEFA executive committee member Jesper Moller told Danish broadcaster DR on Monday.

All eyes on Chhetri as India look to regain Intercontinental Cup

All eyes on Chhetri as India look to regain Intercontinental Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sunil Chhetri will be the cynosure of all eyes as the Blue Tigers look to regain the Intercontinental Cup

UK expresses interest in hosting all-English Champions League final

UK expresses interest in hosting all-English Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Some media commentators in England have called for the all-English final to be moved to the UK.

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

City-Gladbach UCL second leg game to be played in Budapest

City-Gladbach UCL second leg game to be played in Budapest

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The game was originally scheduled for City's Etihad Stadium, and the first leg in Germany was also shifted to Budapest on February 24.

PICS: Hungary score first win over England in 60 years

PICS: Hungary score first win over England in 60 years

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A second-half penalty from Dominik Szoboszlai earned Hungary a shock 1-0 win over England in the Nations League on Saturday - their first victory against Gareth Southgate's side in 60 years.

FIFA boss Infantino warns Super League clubs

FIFA boss Infantino warns Super League clubs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

FIFA president Gianni Infantino told the 12 breakaway European Super League clubs on Tuesday that they could not be "half in, half out" of the established football system and must face up to the reality of their decision.

The Cutest Pitch Invader

The Cutest Pitch Invader

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Spain won the match 2-0, but it was the young intruder who won hearts of the players, spectators and the security.

UEFA Champions League: City record big win in Kiev; Atletico-Eindhoven in goalless draw

UEFA Champions League: City record big win in Kiev; Atletico-Eindhoven in goalless draw

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Manchester City beat Dynamo Kiev 3-1 during their UEFA Champions League round of 16, first leg match in Kiev on Wednesday.

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

PICS: Bayern beat Manchester Utd; Arsenal thrash PSV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A summary of the UEFA Champions League Group Stage action, on Wednesday.

Scotland-Ukraine World Cup qualification play-off postponed

Scotland-Ukraine World Cup qualification play-off postponed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Russia was thrown out of the tournament by FIFA as a sanction for their military operation. They had been due to face Poland in their semi-final.

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

PIX: Real Madrid rally to victory; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.

World Cup: 3 Women Refs To Debut In Qatar

World Cup: 3 Women Refs To Debut In Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'So being here means we deserve to be here, it's not a change or because we are women.'

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

PIX: Ronaldo powers Portugal to win; Wales qualify for WC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal swept to an emphatic 4-0 victory over Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League clash at the Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon on Sunday.

I won't back you any more, UEFA boss Platini tells Blatter

I won't back you any more, UEFA boss Platini tells Blatter

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

UEFA chief Michel Platini says he will not support FIFA president Sepp Blatter if he stands for another term. The Frenchman added that world soccer's governing body needs a breath of fresh air.

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

Barca to face Napoli in Europa League knockout round playoffs

Barca to face Napoli in Europa League knockout round playoffs

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

In the third-tier Europa Conference League, English Premier League club Leicester City will face Danish side Randers and Scottish club Celtic will take on Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt in the knockout playoff round.

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Bonucci toasts Italy success with Coca-Cola, Heineken

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci could not get enough of the sponsors' offerings on Sunday, taking big swigs of Coca-Cola and Heineken as he spoke to media after their victory over England.