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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.

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.

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

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.'

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

'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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.'

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kosovar champs forfeit Champions League tie after COVID cases

Kosovar champs forfeit Champions League tie after COVID cases

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Linfield now advance to play Legia Warsaw in a single-leg game in Poland next Tuesday.

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,

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.

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.

Manchester City's ban from European football overturned

Manchester City's ban from European football overturned

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

CAS ruled that City did not breach financial fair play rules by disguising equity funding as sponsorship, but imposed a 10 million euro fine for failing to cooperate with UEFA.

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.

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".

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.

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.

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.'

Euro: Greenpeace sorry for botched stunt

Euro: Greenpeace sorry for botched stunt

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'This protest was never intended to disrupt the game or injure people.'

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.

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Champions League to be completed with eight-team tournament in Lisbon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin said he expected matches to be played without fans, although there was a small chance that could change.

In first, Champions League game to have female referee

In first, Champions League game to have female referee

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

She oversaw her first Europa League game in October when Leicester City hosted Zorya Luhansk.