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Football Briefs: Vardy and Cahill call time on England careers

Football Briefs: Vardy and Cahill call time on England careers

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

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

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Over the course of the next two years, the former England international was able to engineer a turnaround in fortunes for the team, leading them to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals before their run to the final of the Euro 2020 tournament last year.

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

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

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Women's World Cup: Australia down Danes; England edge Nigeria

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

England dumped Nigeria out of the Women's World Cup in a last-16 penalty shootout

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

EPL PIX: Arsenal edge Newcastle; Forest keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Arsenal snapped a season-long jinx against Newcastle United with a nervy 1-0 win in their last Premier League home game on Sunday.

England aim to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

England aim to reach FIFA World Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'So, clearly, getting out of the group and winning a knockout game would be a real sign of progress. And if you win one, you win more'

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Meet the 22-year-old behind Spain's Euro triumph

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

22-year-old Athletic Bilbao player Nico Williams, a major transfer target for top European clubs, has been one of the most exciting players in Spain's seven-match winning run at the tournament.

Ecstatic England fans party in Lille after winning 'Battle of Britain'

Ecstatic England fans party in Lille after winning 'Battle of Britain'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Beer-swilling English football fans bathed in public fountains on Thursday evening in the northern France town on Lille to celebrate their team's victory over Wales in nearby Lens, with little sign of the tensions seen there in previous nights.

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

'More women footballers will follow Bala Devi to play abroad'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Women's football is expected to get a boost with India hosting the FIFA U-17 World Cup next year and the AFC Asian Cup in 2022.

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The Ballon d'Or, which is awarded annually since 1956, is one of the most prestigious individual honours in football.

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.

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

England fans, the majority of whom will be watching on sofas and in pubs back home, have rightly lauded Southgate but patience is beginning to run out.

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Football Transfers: Man Utd secures Mount from Chelsea

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Man Utd sign Mount from Chelsea on five-year deal

Do you know the Rooney Rule?

Do you know the Rooney Rule?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

FA to adopt Rooney Rule in appointing future England managers

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

England's Bairstow braces for amazing but gruelling season

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Bairstow will be a key player for the England in the World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

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.

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

India's battle plan: 'We will go out and fight'

India's battle plan: 'We will go out and fight'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

India coach Igor Stimac wants his players to stay compact and not concede set pieces to Australia

Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'

Beckham says prospect of owning Miami MLS team 'exciting'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

David Beckham said the prospect of owning an Major League Football team in Miami was "exciting" after he was urged to help bring a new franchise to Miami at a meeting with key political leaders on Saturday.

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

New Jersey awarded 2026 World Cup final, Mexico gets opener

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

All soccer games in England postponed to mourn Queen, cricket and rugby go ahead

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Soccer's top flight Premier League and the English Football League (EFL) had already announced they were postponing their next round of fixtures.

England show they no longer rely on Kane

England show they no longer rely on Kane

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

That incredible spread of goals has been shared by Marcus Rashford (3), Bukayo Saka (3), Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Jordan Henderson plus Harry Kane.

Legends missing from Ballon d'Or nominations

Legends missing from Ballon d'Or nominations

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Ronaldo had won his first Ballon d'Or in 2008 while he was playing for Manchester United and still holds the record of the last Premier League player to claim the top prize. Messi won his first in 2009 and was nominated for 16 years.

Wenger stresses on importance of grassroots program to scout talent

Wenger stresses on importance of grassroots program to scout talent

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

'Overall, it's based on two things. First, it's identifying talent. And then the quality of the educational programme and the coaching is absolutely vital. The AIFF has to take charge of the education with us and we need good cooperation.'

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

U-17 World Cup Digest: Maradona to kick off football conclave

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Argentine legend Diego Maradona will kick off a football conclave on October 3 in the presence of a galaxy of current and former Indian stars like Bhaichung Bhutia, Sunil Chhetri and I M Vijayan.

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Can England repeat their 1982 World Cup triumph vs France?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

England spent little time celebrating Sunday's 3-0 World Cup win over Senegal before turning their thoughts to an intimidating quarter-final next Saturday against reigning champions France.

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

This is awesome! FIFA videogames will feature women's teams

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

FIFA and official licensee Electronic Arts will feature 12 Women's national football teams for the first time in the game's history.

Meet the six footballers shortlisted for England's PFA award

Meet the six footballers shortlisted for England's PFA award

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Premier League-leading Chelsea's success on the pitch has been recognised by the Professional Footballer's Association (PFA) with Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante making the shortlist for the organisation's Players' Player of the Year award.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

IPL franchises are trying to convince six England players to quit international cricket with multi-million pound deals.

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team

FIFA approves poppies on armbands for England team

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

FIFA has agreed to let the England team wear embroidered poppies on their black armbands to mark Remembrance Day during Saturday's friendly against Spain, the English Football Association (FA) said on Wednesday.

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

Guardiola left frustrated after City's request shot down

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Guardiola said the expanded Club World Cup would make it even more difficult for clubs to manage player workload.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal play surprise package Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday and a visibly frustrated Santos took great pains to explain what happened behind the scenes to put the issue to bed.

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Salvatore Schillaci, who was born in the Sicilian city of Palermo and was hospitalised there, suffered from colon cancer.

Champions Italy gets rousing welcome in Rome

Champions Italy gets rousing welcome in Rome

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy won the European Championship for the first time since 1968 as Gianluigi Donnarumma saved two England penalties en route to a 3-2 shootout win after the teams had fought out a 1-1 extra-time draw in Wembley on Sunday.