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PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Soccer: Mbappe likely to miss Madrid derby

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Man City to face Spurs in League Cup

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

Chelsea apologise after fans ruin Wembley silence

Chelsea apologise after fans ruin Wembley silence

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

Chelsea have apologised after some of the club's fans jeered and chanted during a minute's silence before Sunday's FA Cup semi-final to remember those who died in the Hillsborough tragedy.

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Alex Ferguson may have been stripped of his Manchester United ambassadorial role last week but his legacy as manager remains a stifling cloud for those following in his footsteps, with Erik ten Hag the latest to be jettisoned after failing to measure up.

Coldplay announce 3rd concert in Mumbai, all sold out

Coldplay announce 3rd concert in Mumbai, all sold out

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

British rock band Coldplay on Sunday added a third show to the Mumbai leg of its "Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025" citing "phenomenal demand", hours after fans expressed disappointment over long virtual queues on the online ticket platform BookMyShow.

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Facing attacks back home over the issue of intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's diversity was the country's "strength and pride" and underlined the importance of peaceful co-existence.

EPL PHOTOS: Alonso double for Chelsea spoils Spurs' Wembley opener

EPL PHOTOS: Alonso double for Chelsea spoils Spurs' Wembley opener

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Two goals from Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in the first-ever Premier League game at Wembley Stadium.

Liverpool leave it late to beat Chelsea for League Cup title

Liverpool leave it late to beat Chelsea for League Cup title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The two teams had numerous chances in the first 90 minutes.

'Messi eats at his own table', says Alba after Wembley masterclass

'Messi eats at his own table', says Alba after Wembley masterclass

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Messi ran amok at Wembley Stadium, slicing Spurs apart with incisive passes from deep, such as the one that allowed Philippe Coutinho to open the scoring, and was as dangerous as ever in front of goal, firing in the Catalan side's final two goals to end their winless run of three games.

London police lose security keys of Wembley stadium

London police lose security keys of Wembley stadium

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

London police lost a set of keys at an Olympic venue last week -- but security was not compromised by the incident, officials said on Sunday.

Holidaying Maatsen gets last minute call-up for Euros

Holidaying Maatsen gets last minute call-up for Euros

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Uncapped Ian Maatsen was holidaying on a yacht off Mykonos when he got a call up on Monday night for the European Championship

Southgate excited by 'different look' England squad for Euros

Southgate excited by 'different look' England squad for Euros

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Gareth Southgate said he is confident that fans will come to be captivated by the "different" squad

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.

96 seats left empty as Wembley remembers Hillsborough tragedy

96 seats left empty as Wembley remembers Hillsborough tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Ninety-six seats were left empty and draped with Liverpool scarves at the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday as English soccer paused to remember the Hillsborough tragedy that took place 25 years ago this weekend.

Fans chant 'Toni, stay' as Real Madrid parade UCL trophy

Fans chant 'Toni, stay' as Real Madrid parade UCL trophy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

After a long night of celebrations, the team arrived in Madrid early on Sunday and started the party tour at 6 p.m. local time

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Wembley officially re-opens with Cup final

Wembley officially re-opens with Cup final

Rediff.com19 May 2007

The FA Cup final, one of the landmark events in the global sporting year, finally returns home to Wembley Stadium on Saturday after a seven-year absence.

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

British-Indian MPs to donate pay hike for Modi's Wembley event

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A group of Indian-origin British members of parliament on Tuesday pledged to donate the pay rise they will receive next month towards a major event to be held by Indian community for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the iconic Wembley Stadium in London.

Manager Ten Hag extends stay at Manchester United

Manager Ten Hag extends stay at Manchester United

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Ten Hag's contract was set to expire at the end of the 2024-25 season but denying Manchester City a domestic double and qualifying for the Europa League earned him another chance.

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

After Madison moment, Modi to rock Wembley in UK

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Over 70,000 people are expected to turn out for the event on November 13.

PHOTOS: England beat France on night of solidarity at Wembley

PHOTOS: England beat France on night of solidarity at Wembley

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

England beat France 2-0 in an emotional friendly at Wembley on Tuesday when more than 70,000 fans paid tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks with English fans roaring out a spine-tingling rendition of the visitors' national anthem.

What's Rishi Sunak doing with Harry Kane?

What's Rishi Sunak doing with Harry Kane?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak celebrated the United Kingdom being named as hosts of the 2028 European Championship

Hamilton to race Olympic champion Hoy at Wembley

Hamilton to race Olympic champion Hoy at Wembley

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will race triple Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy around Wembley Stadium next month as a warm-up for the Race of Champions event, organisers said on Tuesday. However, 23-year-old Hamilton will be at the wheel of a Mercedes road car while Hoy will be pedalling a cycle on a parallel track constructed over the turf of the national soccer stadium.

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Meet Imran Khan, the Rajasthani PM Modi hailed in Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Modi, who was addressing the Indian diaspora at the Wembley Stadium in London, said that he was sure of India's bright future because his vision of India, was the India of Imran Khan who created and gave education apps for free

I'd rather play away from Wembley: Capello

I'd rather play away from Wembley: Capello

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

England manager Fabio Capello said his team relished facing Croatia again on Wednesday and would play with more confidence in their Group Six World Cup qualifier in Zagreb than they would at Wembley.

Messi evokes memories of Maradona and Villa at Wembley

Messi evokes memories of Maradona and Villa at Wembley

Rediff.com29 May 2011

Barcelona's Lionel Messi brought back memories of outstanding performances by his Argentine compatriots Diego Maradona and Ricky Villa at Wembley with his match-winning display in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Ba and Bertrand should be back for Chelsea's Wembley trip

Ba and Bertrand should be back for Chelsea's Wembley trip

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Holders Chelsea should have striker Demba Ba and defender Ryan Bertrand available for Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against ManchesterCity at Wembley.

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

Don't mess with flag on England football kit: Sunak

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

National flags should not be "messed with", British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Friday, after Nike's decision to use an altered design of the St George's Cross on England's soccer shirts angered some fans.

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Meet the Wembley hero who SAVED the day for Manchester City

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Manchester City keeper Willy Caballero's penalty shootout heroics sealed a League Cup final win against Liverpool.

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Champions League quarterfinal draw is out...

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

The quarter-final draw was the last in the current format with UEFA adopting an all-new format from the 2024-25 season onwards.

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

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Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Leeds reach Championship play-offs final with 4-0 win over Norwich

Brave new England fail to excite, Wembley less than half full

Brave new England fail to excite, Wembley less than half full

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

For the first time in the seven-year history of the new Wembley, the arena was less than half full for an England international as 40,181 underwhelmed fans witnessed a familiar old diet of mostly turgid, uninspiring fare from Roy Hodgson's World Cup failures, enlivened mainly by the sparky contribution of Raheem Sterling.

Kane scores twice as England seal Euro 2024 spot with win over Italy

Kane scores twice as England seal Euro 2024 spot with win over Italy

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

Harry Kane scored a brace as a Jude Bellingham-inspired England came from behind to beat holders Italy 3-1

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

FA confirm Cup final to be held at Wembley

FA confirm Cup final to be held at Wembley

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

The FA Cup final will return to Wembley on May 19 after the new stadium was granted its safety certificate on Tuesday.

Wembley may not be ready for FA Cup - Multiplex

Wembley may not be ready for FA Cup - Multiplex

Rediff.com21 Dec 2005

Multiplex Group Ltd. said the troubled stadium project in London would not be completed in time to host the FA Cup Final on May 13.

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Real Madrid strike late to beat Dortmund and win 15th UEFA Champions League

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Pochettino leaves Chelsea; Guardiola manager of the year

Rediff.com22 May 2024

Mauricio Pochettino has left his job as Chelsea manager by mutual consent, the Premier League side announced on Tuesday.