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Liverpool sink Everton to stay on title track

Liverpool sink Everton to stay on title track

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Liverpool continued their march towards the Premier League title with a 1-0 victory over Everton in a scrappy Merseyside derby as Diogo Jota slotted home the winner in the second half on Wednesday.

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his suspension for a high-footed challenge on Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta extended to six matches, the FA said on Friday.

LaLiga PIX: Getafe stun Atletico

LaLiga PIX: Getafe stun Atletico

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Atletico had no shots on target until the referee awarded them the penalty for a handball by Getafe defender Omar Alderete which Sorloth netted with a low strike to the goalkeeper's left.

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

PIX: Manchester Utd, Tottenham on cusp of Europa final

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Images from the Europa League semi-finals first Leg between Athletic Bilbao and Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Bodo/Glimt.

WC Qualifiers: VAR saves Alisson twice after red cards in Brazil draw

WC Qualifiers: VAR saves Alisson twice after red cards in Brazil draw

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Alisson was shown a red card after 25 minutes for a fierce tackle and another in stoppage time

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

EPL PIX: Arsenal stunned by West Ham; Title hopes fade

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Footballer loses tooth in post-derby brawl

Footballer loses tooth in post-derby brawl

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

However, referee Bruno Correia gave only a yellow card and VAR did not consider it worthy of a review.

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

PIX: Las Palmas stun Atletico; Barca rally past Celta Vigo

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Will VAR change 'spirit' of game?

Will VAR change 'spirit' of game?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

Mauricio Pochettino fears the 'spirit of football' is being changed by Video Assistant Referee (VAR)

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

PIX: Manchester derby ends in drab draw; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Vinicius misses penalty as Real Madrid stunned; Barca held

Vinicius misses penalty as Real Madrid stunned; Barca held

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

With a game in hand, Hansi Flick's Barca are top on 66 points, three ahead Real in second

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem.

LaLiga PIX: Barcelona edge Rayo; jump to top

LaLiga PIX: Barcelona edge Rayo; jump to top

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Striker Robert Lewandowski scored a first-half penalty to give Barcelona a hard-fought 1-0 home win over Rayo Vallecano.

FIFA look to make controversial VAR more transparent

FIFA look to make controversial VAR more transparent

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

It recognised that there was a "growing demand for more immediate information about the referee's final decisions after a VAR-review."

VAR chaos and controversy in EPL

VAR chaos and controversy in EPL

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Unlike the Champions League, Premier League referees have so far refused to take a second look at decisions on pitchside monitors

PSG, Juve, Dortmund take UCL playoff leads in style

PSG, Juve, Dortmund take UCL playoff leads in style

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Paris St Germain seized control of their Champions League playoff with a commanding 3-0 first-leg win at Brest on Tuesday, driven by a brace from forward Ousmane Dembele.

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

PIX: Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest in FA Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Images from Saturday's FA Cup quarter-finals.

Champions League: Bayern survive Celtic scare

Champions League: Bayern survive Celtic scare

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Bayern Munich scored either side of halftime through Michael Olise and Harry Kane but had to endure late pressure from hosts Celtic before securing a 2-1 victory

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

EPL PIX: Liverpool ease past City! Title race all but over?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Liverpool took another step towards the Premier League title with a 2-0 win at Manchester City.

EPL has seen four VAR errors already!

EPL has seen four VAR errors already!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Schar's goal for Newcastle United in the 1-1 draw with Watford should have been chalked off

PIX: Mbappe fires Real Madrid to top of La Liga

PIX: Mbappe fires Real Madrid to top of La Liga

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

Kylian Mbappe was in inspired form, scoring twice to guide Real Madrid to a comeback 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

EPL PIX: Spirited Chelsea rally to beat West Ham

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Chelsea recovered to beat West Ham United 2-1 to jump to fourth place in the English Premier League on Monday.

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Europa PIX: Manchester Utd's roaring comeback stuns Lyon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A summary of Thursday's Europa League quarter-finals second-leg.

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atletico

Rediff.com9 Feb 2025

That kept Real top of LaLiga on 50 points, one ahead of Atletico in second who missed a chance to leapfrog them. Barcelona, third on 45 points, visit Sevilla on Sunday with a chance to close the gap in the title race.

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

PIX: Lyon earn dramatic draw with Man United; Spurs held

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

A stoppage-time finish from Rayan Cherki earned Olympique Lyonnais a dramatic 2-2 draw with Manchester United in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final.

PIX: Mbappe wins it for Real Madrid; Milan rally to beat Como

PIX: Mbappe wins it for Real Madrid; Milan rally to beat Como

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

A summary of Saturday's action in the LaLiga, Serie A and Bundesliga.

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's fifth round action in the FA Cup

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Haaland scores, but Real Madrid steal the show

Haaland scores, but Real Madrid steal the show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz also struck for Real, to cancel out a double from City's Erling Haaland

Denmark bitter about double VAR blow

Denmark bitter about double VAR blow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Denmark coach Age Hareide admitted his side were fortunate to have four points from their first two World Cup Group C matches after a 1-1 draw with Australia in Samara on Thursday.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern Munich score narrow wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

VAR controversy looms over stormy Portugal draw

VAR controversy looms over stormy Portugal draw

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The repeated use of the technology appeared to contribute to a bad-tempered second half between Iran and Portugal which saw players feigning injury and repeatedly mobbing the referee.

Mexican footballer throws 'explosive' inside press conference

Mexican footballer throws 'explosive' inside press conference

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Some reporters later returned to the conference room, although local press strongly condemned the player's actions, adding to criticism of the team's poor form this season, which has left them sitting 10th in the Liga MX table.

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Late Bellingham winner takes Real to top of LaLiga

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Carlo Ancelotti's side were then reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Vinicius Jr was shown a straight red card for slapping Valencia goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski.

VAR to be used in Champions League next season

VAR to be used in Champions League next season

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

VAR system would be used in the final qualifying round, the group stage and the knockout stages of next season's Champions League.

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Football PIX: Big wins for Barcelona, Bayern Munich

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Barcelona thrashed Real Betis 5-1 on Wednesday to book their spot in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Diallo earns Manchester Utd deserved draw at Liverpool

Diallo earns Manchester Utd deserved draw at Liverpool

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out and England international Maguire escaped sanction for a kick out at Michy Batshuayi.

United's Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

United's Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hit back at Frank Lampard after his Chelsea counterpart suggested Video Assistant Referees (VAR) have favoured United his season. Lampard said United benefited from contentious VAR decisions and poor on-pitch decisions, commenting on how a "clear and obvious decision" went their way on Thursday when Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha was fouled but no penalty was awarded.