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EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Newcastle climb to 3rd as Ipswich relegated, Chelsea win

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Chelsea climbed back into contention for next season's Champions League with a 1-0 home win over Everton in the Premier League on Saturday thanks to a fine first-half strike by Nicolas Jackson.

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Ministry revamps TOPS review, plans coach incentives

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

The Mission Olympic Cell is also considering higher incentives for retired Olympians and world-class players who want to take up coaching, in an effort to retain top talent within India.

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Soccer: Rashford to miss England's Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Araujo to miss Uruguay friendlies due to thigh injury

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

Why are female football fans feeling safe in Qatar?

Why are female football fans feeling safe in Qatar?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'It's really nice for women, I am very fond of football and when I was in my country I thought maybe this (Qatar) is an area for only men, and maybe it is uncomfortable for women but no, I am very comfortable and it is very nice here.'

'Anyone who doesn't think India runs cricket world is deluded'

'Anyone who doesn't think India runs cricket world is deluded'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Pietersen gives thumbs up to IPL owners' investment in English teams

England holds its breath ahead of crunch game

England holds its breath ahead of crunch game

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Millions of England football fans will take a break from work on Wednesday to watch their must-win match against tiny Slovenia, praying their side lifts its game to avoid being dumped out of the World Cup.

EPL Amazes Chahars, Yuzi, Shaw

EPL Amazes Chahars, Yuzi, Shaw

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Deepak Chahar and his wife Jaya enjoyed their first-ever live English Premier League match as Arsenal faced Wolves at the Emirates stadium.

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Football Extras: Rooney to wear captain's armband in England farewell

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

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

Lack of home-grown footballers in England worries Owen

Lack of home-grown footballers in England worries Owen

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

England's lack of up-and-coming footballers is a serious concern for the national team, former striker Michael Owen said, blaming changes in social behaviour.

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Ancelotti makes history as Real Madrid's most successful Manager

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

Real Madrid's Intercontinental Cup triumph marked a remarkable milestone for Carlo Ancelotti on Wednesday as the Italian became the manager with the most titles in the club's history with a total of 15 trophies.

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Italy qualify for Euro 2024; England held to draw

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Italy qualified for Euro 2024 after drawing 0-0 against Ukraine in their final Group C qualifier on Monday.

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil.

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.

BBC apologises as Gary Lineker returns to host 'Match of the Day'

BBC apologises as Gary Lineker returns to host 'Match of the Day'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

BCCI ended days of crisis after the broadcaster apologised and reinstated Gary Lineker as the host of his show the 'Match of the Day;

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

England women ditch white shorts after period concerns

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

European champions England will wear blue shorts for both their home and away kits for this month's friendlies

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.

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

England fan ready to fly the flag for gay rights at World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Cunningham, an LGBT campaigner who works with England's football authorities, is one of only a handful of openly gay England fans who have made the trip to Russia where gay activists have been detained for taking part in demonstrations.

David Beckham to attend India-NZ World Cup semi-final

David Beckham to attend India-NZ World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The India-Sri Lanka game witnessed two cricket legends, Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan, taking part in a short event during a drinks break in the second half of the match.

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

After a shaky start to England's European Championship campaign that had critics questioning his starting spot, Phil Foden insists his partnership with Jude Bellingham will only flourish.

England go home early but full of promise

England go home early but full of promise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"We've once again shown the rest of the world that English football is healthy and we've got some players not only for now but for the future as well."

Spanish players face disciplinary action for 'Gibraltar' chant

Spanish players face disciplinary action for 'Gibraltar' chant

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

UEFA has started disciplinary proceedings against Spanish players Alvaro Morata and Rodri over their behaviour during a Euro 2024 presentation in Madrid

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

Former England captain Terry quits international football

Former England captain Terry quits international football

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

John Terry brought his long and often controversial England career to an end on Sunday when the Chelsea defender announced his retirement from international soccer.

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

Ronaldo is England soccer writers' player of year

Ronaldo is England soccer writers' player of year

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo was voted England's Footballer of the Year on Friday -- only the second player to win the award in successive seasons since its introduction 60 years ago. Liverpool striker Fernando Torres and Portsmouth goalkeeper David James finished second and third respectively in the poll organised by the Football Writers Association since 1948.

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.

Two arrested for racial slur against ex-footballer Andy Cole

Two arrested for racial slur against ex-footballer Andy Cole

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Two men have reportedly been arrested on charges of racially abusing former Manchester United and England footballer Andy Cole on a flight from Dublin, Ireland to Manchester, England.

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

British police warn England fans

British police warn England fans

Rediff.com7 Sep 2003

Link found between heading and cognitive impairment?

Link found between heading and cognitive impairment?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The first findings of the study, released in June, established that former footballers were 3.46 times more likely to have neurodegenerative diseases.

Ferguson calls managing England 'worst job in football'

Ferguson calls managing England 'worst job in football'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that managing the England national soccer team is the worst job in football and even though he was linked with it because of his success, he would never opt for it being a ''nightmare''.

Three footballers among six arrested over fixing allegations in England

Three footballers among six arrested over fixing allegations in England

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Six people, including three footballers, have reportedly been arrested in England on suspicion of fixing football games in the country, sending shockwaves through the entire British football fraternity.

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.

England captain Gerrard tags WAGs as distractions. Do you agree?

England captain Gerrard tags WAGs as distractions. Do you agree?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

England football captain Steven Gerrard has banned his hot and sexy wife Alex Curran from going with the team to the FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Liverpool legend has reportedly tagged players' wives and girlfriends (WAGS) 'a distraction'.

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.