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Spying scandal rocks English football as Southampton expelled from world's richest match

Spying scandal rocks English football as Southampton expelled from world's richest match

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after being found guilty of spying on opponents. Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the final.

Japan vs Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

Japan vs Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

Rediff.com7 days ago

Japan v Tunisia marks 1,000th FIFA World Cup match

Only 8 Nations Have Won The World Cup

Only 8 Nations Have Won The World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Since the FIFA World Cup's inaugural tournament in 1930, 22 competitions have occurred up to 2022. Interestingly only eight different countries have succeeded in claiming the famous trophy.

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Former Indian Premier League chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great cricket fan' and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.

Spying In football: Middlesbrough Want Southampton Banned From Playoff Final

Spying In football: Middlesbrough Want Southampton Banned From Playoff Final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Middlesbrough are demanding that Southampton be kicked out of the Championship playoff final after accusing their rivals of secretly filming their training session before their playoff semi-final.

Shock omission! Maguire dropped from England's World Cup squad

Shock omission! Maguire dropped from England's World Cup squad

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Harry Maguire was left shocked after being omitted from England's World Cup squad by Thomas Tuchel, while Phil Foden and Cole Palmer were also reportedly dropped ahead of Friday's announcement.

Guardiola guides Man City to 15th major trophy with FA Cup title

Guardiola guides Man City to 15th major trophy with FA Cup title

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Pep Guardiola secured his 15th major trophy as Manchester City manager after an FA Cup final win over Chelsea, with players and club officials praising the stability behind City's era of dominance.

Semenyo fires Man City to FA Cup glory over Chelsea

Semenyo fires Man City to FA Cup glory over Chelsea

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Manchester City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup final, with Antoine Semenyo's 72nd-minute goal securing the victory and completing an English cup double.

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Xabi Alonso will take over as Chelsea's new manager, the Premier League club said on Sunday, with the Spaniard signing a four-year deal beginning on July 1.

Manchester City beat Southampton with late goal, make 4th FA Cup final on the trot

Manchester City beat Southampton with late goal, make 4th FA Cup final on the trot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Manchester City came from behind to beat Championship side Southampton 2-1 with a late goal from Nico Gonzalez at Wembley on Saturday to book a place in an unprecedented fourth consecutive FA Cup final and keep alive their hopes of a domestic treble.

'Controversial goal' sends Chelsea into FA Cup final

'Controversial goal' sends Chelsea into FA Cup final

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Chelsea defeated Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley to secure a place in the FA Cup final against Manchester City, with Enzo Fernandez scoring the decisive goal.

Haaland magic sends Man City into FA Cup semis

Haaland magic sends Man City into FA Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Erling Haaland scored a hat-trick as Manchester City defeated Liverpool 4-0 to advance to the FA Cup semi-finals. Liverpool struggled after Haaland's opening penalty, with further goals from Semenyo and Haaland sealing the victory.

Manchester City down Arsenal in final to win League Cup

Manchester City down Arsenal in final to win League Cup

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Manchester City re-asserted themselves as trophy winners supreme as they gave Arsenal a chastening reality check with a 2-0 victory in the League Cup final.

Maguire: Amorim's Ideas 'Didn't Work' at Manchester United

Maguire: Amorim's Ideas 'Didn't Work' at Manchester United

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Harry Maguire says Ruben Amorim's ideas didn't work at Manchester United, while praising Michael Carrick for leading a strong revival this season.

EPL: City crush Chelsea; Tottenham's relegation fears grow

EPL: City crush Chelsea; Tottenham's relegation fears grow

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Manchester City scored three goals in 17 second-half minutes and move within six points of league leaders Arsenal.

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

FA Cup: Southampton stun Arsenal; Manchester City rout Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Southampton upset Arsenal in the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Manchester City and Chelsea secured comfortable victories to advance to the semi-finals.

Spain vs Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid West Asia conflict

Spain vs Argentina 'Finalissima' match in Qatar cancelled amid West Asia conflict

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

The 'Finalissima' match between Spain and Argentina that was scheduled to be held in Qatar has been cancelled due to the conflict in the Middle East while the South American side rejected multiple alternatives, UEFA said on Sunday.

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Haaland suffers another Wembley blank after turning down penalty

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admitted he was surprised that Norwegian striker Erling Haaland declined to take a penalty for his side in Saturday's FA Cup final against Crystal Palace with the kick subsequently being missed by Omar Marmoush.

T20 WC: England eye Super 8s as plucky Italy beckon

T20 WC: England eye Super 8s as plucky Italy beckon

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

England aim to seal Super Eights qualification against T20 World Cup debutants Italy at Eden Gardens, as the historic football rivalry adds spice to their Group C clash.

Champions League: Arsenal storm into quarters; PSG crush Chelsea, Sporting sink Bodo/Glimt

Champions League: Arsenal storm into quarters; PSG crush Chelsea, Sporting sink Bodo/Glimt

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Arsenal's Eberechi Eze opened his Champions League account with a stunning goal as his team outclassed Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at home to reach the quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

Manchester City thump Newcastle United to storm into League Cup final

Manchester City thump Newcastle United to storm into League Cup final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final.

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Hindu parents pull out wards after row over tilak at UK school

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

A primary school in London is accused of religious discrimination after a pupil was allegedly challenged for wearing a tilak. The school denies the allegations, citing its inclusive environment and existing policy.

PIX: Arsenal down Chelsea in League Cup semis

PIX: Arsenal down Chelsea in League Cup semis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

With 17 goal attempts compared to Chelsea's 10, Arsenal will feel they should have gone home with a bigger margin of victory and it will be all to play for in north London on February 3.

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Historic Firsts In 2025: RCB Win IPL, Neeraj's 90m, Women's WC Triumph

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

From Royal Challengers Bengaluru's historic first IPL title to star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra finally breaking the iconic 90-meter mark to India women winning their first cricket World Cup, this was the year of long-awaited victories and record-breaking feats.

Football Friendlies: England rout Wales; Denmark batter Belarus

Football Friendlies: England rout Wales; Denmark batter Belarus

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

England racked up an eighth successive victory against Wales with a 3-0 cruise in an international friendly at Wembley on Thursday.

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Solid Backline Fuels Arsenal's EPL Title Dreams

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Arsenal's miserly defence has conceded three Premier League goals so far this season and manager Mikel Arteta hopes their fortress-like foundation can finally deliver the silverware that has eluded the North London club for so long.

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

PIX: Palace stun Liverpool to lift Community Shield

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Crystal Palace beat Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties to win the Community Shield after an entertaining 2-2 draw at Wembley on Sunday.

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Portugal qualify for World Cup; England, France win

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Portugal qualified for the 2026 World Cup on Sunday with a 9-1 hammering of Armenia that included hat-tricks from both Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves.

PIX: Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth round knock-out

PIX: Usyk demolishes Dubois with fifth round knock-out

Rediff.com20 Jul 2025

Oleksandr Usyk floored Briton Daniel Dubois in the fifth round of a thrilling contest at Wembley Stadium on Saturday to once again become the undisputed heavyweight boxing World champion.

PIX: Crystal Palace trounce Aston Villa to enter FA Cup final

PIX: Crystal Palace trounce Aston Villa to enter FA Cup final

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Images from the FA Cup semi-final between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Wembley stadium, London, on Saturday.

Big Upset! Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup title

Big Upset! Crystal Palace stun Man City to win FA Cup title

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze sparked a massive south London party by scoring the only goal to win the FA Cup 1-0 against Manchester City on Saturday and claim the club's first major trophy in their history.

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

England sink Spain in shootout to win Women's Euro 2025

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired in the decisive spot-kick as England beat Spain 3-1 in a penalty shootout to win Women's Euro 2025 title in Basel on Sunday.

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Women's Nations League: Jones 'tricks' as England rout Portugal

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Aggie Beever-Jones scored a stunning first-half hat-trick as England were ruthless hosts in a 6-0 thrashing of Portugal on Friday at Wembley in their penultimate game of the Women's Nations League group stage.

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Drama! Sunderland grab EPL spot with last-gasp winner

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Sunderland stun Sheffield United in playoff to return to Premier League

Lewis-Skelly scores on debut as England beat Albania

Lewis-Skelly scores on debut as England beat Albania

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

England debutant Myles Lewis-Skelly got new coach Thomas Tuchel's reign up and running as the 18-year-old scored the first goal in a 2-0 home victory against Albania in their World Cup qualifying Group K opener on Friday.

Cricket buff, Southgate would watch Test cricket all day

Cricket buff, Southgate would watch Test cricket all day

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Southgate watched as KKR downed RR by one run and later took a trip down memory lane, recalling the time when he used to watch Test cricket 'all day long.'

Man City beat Forest to reach third straight FA Cup final

Man City beat Forest to reach third straight FA Cup final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

City then comfortably closed the game out and victory in their record-extending seventh consecutive FA Cup semi-final means they will face Crystal Palace, who beat Aston Villa 3-0 on Saturday, in the final on May 17.

Bumrah-Sanjana watch Euro semis at Wembley

Bumrah-Sanjana watch Euro semis at Wembley

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Jasprit Bumrah and Sanjana Ganesan continued to make most of their break from cricket.

Cash-strapped Man United plan to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Cash-strapped Man United plan to build 'world's greatest stadium'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The stadium will be part of a wider regeneration of the Old Trafford area, with British finance minister Rachel Reeves recently giving government backing for the plans.