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Euro: Austria's Arnautovic gets one-match ban for goal celebration

Euro: Austria's Arnautovic gets one-match ban for goal celebration

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Morata to stay on loan at Juventus for another season

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

World Cup: Captains ditch One Love arm band

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The captains of England, Wales, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany and Denmark will not wear "OneLove" armbands after FIFA made it clear they would be booked, the associations said in a joint statement on Monday.

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

It's friendship on the sidelines for Mbappe and Hakimi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

With Mbappe on the left flank of France's attack, he will cross paths with right-back Hakimi, the player he took under his wing when the Moroccan joined PSG from Inter Milan in 2021.

PSG close training facility after COVID-19 outbreak

PSG close training facility after COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The training centre will be closed until Monday and another screening session will be carried out on Friday.

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Barca, United, Liverpool join breakaway Super League

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

UEFA issued a strong statement jointly with English, Spanish and Italian leagues and football federations, saying they were ready to use "all measures" to confront any breakaway and saying any participating clubs would be banned from domestic leagues, such as the Premier League.

'Real Madrid defined by history, not by players': Casemiro

'Real Madrid defined by history, not by players': Casemiro

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Manager Carlo Ancelotti said striker Kylian Mbappe's decision to snub Real Madrid and stay at Paris St Germain was not a distraction ahead of Saturday's Champions League final

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.

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Conte leaves Inter after agreeing contract termination

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Real, Barca and Juve stand firm on Super League

Champions League final will be held in Porto instead of Istanbul

Champions League final will be held in Porto instead of Istanbul

Rediff.com12 May 2021

UEFA has moved this month's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea to Porto from Istanbul

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Barcelona dumped out of Europe again in latest continental setback

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Barcelona have reached the semis only once since winning the Champions League in 2014-15.

Potter named new Chelsea manager

Potter named new Chelsea manager

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Potter joins Chelsea a day after they sacked Tuchel, with the team sixth in the league on 10 points after six matches.

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after invasion of Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country losing hosting rights for the UEFA Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year.

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Klitschko praises sports bodies for sanctions against Russia, Belarus

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Klitschko and his brother Vitali, also a former world heavyweight champion and now the mayor of Kyiv, have both taken up arms against invading Russian forces.

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

PSG clash with Real in new Champions League draw, United face Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Man United were mistakenly drawn with Villarreal, even though both teams had already faced each other in the group stage.

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Euro qualifiers: Record for Mbappe, Saka hits treble

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Mihaila late show for Romania stuns Swiss in thrilling draw

Champions League fate to be decided on Wednesday

Champions League fate to be decided on Wednesday

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Player transfers and contracts will also be discussed at the UEFA meeting that will be held via video conference.

Liverpool-Leipzig UCL game moved to Budapest again

Liverpool-Leipzig UCL game moved to Budapest again

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

The first leg, originally scheduled to be held at the Red Bull Arena in Germany, was shifted to Budapest after German authorities denied Liverpool entry into the country due to COVID-19 protocols.

Will fans return to football stadiums?

Will fans return to football stadiums?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

UEFA has proposed using September's Super Cup match in Budapest as a trial for allowing fans back into stadiums in reduced numbers, European soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

'Fantastic spectacle' says City's Guardiola after goalfest with Real

'Fantastic spectacle' says City's Guardiola after goalfest with Real

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola hailed the spectacular football his side played in their 4-3 Champions League semi-final first-leg win over visitors Real Madrid on Tuesday, even if he was not completely satisfied with the scoreline.

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The travel ban was extended on Tuesday until March 2.

UK PM slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players

UK PM slams 'disgraceful' racist abuse of England players

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'FIFA will take adequate actions as soon as it receives match reports concerning yesterday's Hungary-England game.'

Euro 2020: Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad

Euro 2020: Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sergio Busquets has recovered from COVID-19 and is to rejoin the squad immediately

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

Fans allowed as Champions League final moved to Porto due to COVID risk

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Fans allowed for the mega final as UEFA said that each club would receive 6,000 tickets which are expected to go on sale from today, May 13. The final capacity for the match has yet to be confirmed.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Real Madrid chief pushes for breakaway Super League

Real Madrid chief pushes for breakaway Super League

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

'The most worrying fact is that young people are becoming less and less interested in football. The current competitions, as designed today, do not attract spectators' interest, except in the final stage.'

Manchester City's ban appeal to be heard by CAS in June

Manchester City's ban appeal to be heard by CAS in June

Rediff.com19 May 2020

After the club lodged an appeal, CAS confirmed that it had registered the club's appeal.

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,

Homophobic banner at Budapest Euro match

Homophobic banner at Budapest Euro match

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

The anti-discrimination group Fare has sent a report to UEFA and discussed the matter with officials.

FIFA WC: Spain to go all out for win against Germany

FIFA WC: Spain to go all out for win against Germany

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"Will Germany be more dangerous because they need the win more? You never know in football," Luis Enrique said.

Vinicius Jr: A diamond in the rough, cut to perfection by Ancelotti

Vinicius Jr: A diamond in the rough, cut to perfection by Ancelotti

Rediff.com29 May 2022

With his calm guidance, Ancelotti gave Vinicius the confidence he needed to flourish.

Lewandowski and Putellas win FIFA Best awards

Lewandowski and Putellas win FIFA Best awards

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Bayern Munich's Polish striker Robert Lewandowski won the FIFA Best Men's Player award for 2021 with Barcelona's Spanish midfielder Alexia Putellas winning the FIFA Best Women's Player prize at Monday's ceremony.

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Barcelona fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in a pulsating Europa League knockout round playoff first leg on Thursday.

Real Madrid edge neighbours Atletico in penalties to claim 11th UEFA Champions League crown

Real Madrid edge neighbours Atletico in penalties to claim 11th UEFA Champions League crown

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Real Madrid win UEFA Champions League

India jump two places to 104 in FIFA ranking

India jump two places to 104 in FIFA ranking

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

India's ranking among Asian Football Confederation members, however, still remained static at 19th place

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

UEFA announces UCL final hosts for next four seasons.

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd trouble

France blames Liverpool, ticket fraud for crowd trouble

Rediff.com31 May 2022

He acknowledged that police had been caught off-guard by local delinquents who turned up to cause trouble at the match. But defending the security protocols in place, the minister said France had only had three months to prepare after the venue was moved from Russia.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.