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Arena resigns after United States' World Cup failure

Arena resigns after United States' World Cup failure

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

US Soccer said they expect to announce an interim coach within the next seven to 10 days, who will oversee two planned friendlies in November.

Soccer Extras: United's De Gea signs new long-term deal

Soccer Extras: United's De Gea signs new long-term deal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

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

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Soccer Extras: AC Milan banned from Europa League

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

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

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

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

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

Why some Iranians want their own country banned from World Cup

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A group of current and former Iranian sportspeople say they have no choice but to turn on their own country, citing what they called state-sponsored violence and discrimination against ordinary Iranians, especially women.

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,

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Soccer Extras: Coach Valverde gets Barca prez backing

Rediff.com16 May 2019

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

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray sets up semi-final showdown with Federer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Andy Murray stayed on course for a second Wimbledon title while setting setting up a semi-final showdown with Roger Federer.

Indian Soccer: FC Goa brush aside Jamshedpur; Sudeva win

Indian Soccer: FC Goa brush aside Jamshedpur; Sudeva win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

A brace from Jorge Ortiz helped FC Goa script a 3-0 win over Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League match at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Thursday.

France ready to 'mess with England collectively'

France ready to 'mess with England collectively'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

'We have to look at the whole team, not just one player. If we play together, and stay compact we can do well. I would not target a single player.'

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Nadal leads tennis world in paying respect to Maradona

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

ATP Tour remembered Maradona with a social media post saying "A champion and icon loved by all", accompanied with a picture of Maradona with Federer.

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

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How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

How China's coronavirus is affecting sports world

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The list of international sporting events affected by a new virus outbreak in China grew on Wednesday with skiing World Cup races in Yanqing cancelled and Olympic women's football in Australia in doubt over concerns about athletes' safety. Badminton, tennis and basketball were among other sports whose governing bodies were rearranging events, weighing possible changes or monitoring the implications of the outbreak.

Soccer Extras: Newest ISL team Hyderabad FC unveil jersey

Soccer Extras: Newest ISL team Hyderabad FC unveil jersey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

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

Turkey to host Champions League final in August

Turkey to host Champions League final in August

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Turkey plans to host the Champions League final in August, the head of its football federation said on Wednesday, after it was postponed by the global coronavirus pandemic. Two months ago European soccer's governing body UEFA indefinitely postponed the final, which had been scheduled to be played in Istanbul in May.

FIFA scandal: US law may struggle to reach all defendants

FIFA scandal: US law may struggle to reach all defendants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

US prosecutors may find it difficult to get a number of the people they have charged in the FIFA bribery scandal to face the music.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension; U-17 WC to go ahead as planned

FIFA lifts AIFF suspension; U-17 WC to go ahead as planned

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2021 scheduled to take place on 11-30 October 2022 will be held in India as planned.

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Lessons For Banks To Learn From SVB Collapse

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The difference between what the banks play in the US and India is not that of soccer and football but rugby and football. SVB also has a unique character. But when risks are mispriced, the fallout could be very similar, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

FIFA's reprieve for India too late for Gokulam Kerala women

FIFA's reprieve for India too late for Gokulam Kerala women

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

'The ban and the timing of lifting it is unfair to Gokulam Kerala because we had been preparing for the tournament for about two months.'

Maverick Balotelli tired of being in 'eye of cyclone'

Maverick Balotelli tired of being in 'eye of cyclone'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Mario Balotelli is tired of being in the eye of a hurricane, the president of the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) said on Monday after the maverick international became embroiled in another row.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

All about seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

The Serbian top seed won a fourth successive title at the All England Club to take his overall Grand Slam tally to 21.

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The AFA thanked 58-year-old Sampaoli and his assistants, who have also left their positions, for their services.

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

World Chess: Iran's Sara Khadem competes without hijab

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Photos posted by both outlets appeared to show her with no headscarf during the tournament. Khabarvarzeshi also posted a photo of her wearing a headscarf but without saying if it was taken at the same event.

Blatter, Platini charged with fraud by Swiss authorities

Blatter, Platini charged with fraud by Swiss authorities

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter and ex-UEFA president Michel Platini have been charged with fraud over unlawfully arranging a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.19 million).

Portuguese, Spanish clubs resume training

Portuguese, Spanish clubs resume training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Portugal's top flight football clubs, including Porto and Benfica, resumed training on Monday for the first time since the coronavirus stoppage amid plans to restart the top league on May 30.

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

WC: Germany wants FIFA to take a call on human rights

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"Such a slogan is not a political decision you can choose to take. It is about human rights and they are universal and binding around the world," Neuendorf 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.

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Sporting sanctions increase on Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

More sporting bodies sanctioned Russian and Belarusian athletes on Tuesday over Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Messi booked for wasting time; Barca to appeal to higher authorities

Messi booked for wasting time; Barca to appeal to higher authorities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The referee said in his match report he showed the card because Messi "delayed his return to his half of the pitch after the goal was scored with the intention of wasting time".

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Euro triumph balm for Italy's pandemic wounds

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'If this (victory) remains a beautiful memory in a dark moment or if instead it becomes a symbol of rebirth depends only on us.'

Paris attacks fallout: Belgium vs Spain friendly called off; Murray plays down fears

Paris attacks fallout: Belgium vs Spain friendly called off; Murray plays down fears

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

A soccer friendly between Belgium and Spain scheduled for Brussels on Tuesday has been postponed for security reasons after the Paris attacks, the Belgian soccer federation said in a statement.

Argentina judge releases ex-soccer official in FIFA probe

Argentina judge releases ex-soccer official in FIFA probe

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

A judge in Argentina on Wednesday ordered the release of a former top South American football official who has been charged by US justice officials with involvement in a FIFA bribery racket.

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Italy is one of 12 host nations across Europe, and plans for the month-long tournament to go ahead as originally planned have been questioned as COVID-19 continues to spread.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

Russians ready for 'ultra-violent' action involved in Euro 2016 clashes

Russians ready for 'ultra-violent' action involved in Euro 2016 clashes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Russian hooligans prepared for "ultra-rapid, ultra-violent action" were involved in the worst of the fighting that hit Marseille at the start of the Euro 2016 soccer tournament, the French city's chief prosecutor said on Monday.

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

How the coronavirus virus has impacted sports events

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics torch lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia will be the first in more 35 years to be held without spectators after organisers introduced tighter measures to protect against the coronavirus. Here is a list of international sports events hit by the coronavirus outbreak.