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Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Former Ashes star bowler Harmison becomes football manager

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Former cricketer Steve Harmison, who took more than 200 Test wickets for England, has swapped sports to become the new manager of non-League club Ashington, who play in the ninth tier of the English football pyramid.

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'With the Danish national team's new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark's greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record.'

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.

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Ronaldo's 130 goals for his country is also way out on its own at the head of most scored in international football

Sterling clashes with Gomez, dropped from England squad

Sterling clashes with Gomez, dropped from England squad

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

'Both Joe and I have had words and figured things out and moved on. We are in a sport where emotions run high and I am man enough to admit when emotions got the better of me.'

The man who changed football

The man who changed football

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

'Generations of football fans will eternally be grateful to Johan Cruyff and what he did for the beautiful game,' says Aabhas Sharma.

'Do you love football or money?'

'Do you love football or money?'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Toure criticises players for accepting lure of China cash

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Women's World Cup 2023: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball?

Women's World Cup 2023: Who won the Golden Boot, Golden Glove and Golden Ball?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

From goal-scoring prowess to outstanding goalkeeping, the awards highlighted the remarkable talent and sportsmanship displayed on the grandest stage of women's football.

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Football Briefs: Derby manager Lampard fined after being sent off

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

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

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

EPL PIX: Liverpool, Arsenal held to draws; Newcastle cruise

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Liverpool's Diogo Jota bagged a last-gasp equaliser to salvage a breathless 2-2 Edraw against Fulham.

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

PICS: England, Italy in drab draw; Wales hold Belgium

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Nations League.

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

India's first-ever hybrid pitch unveiled in Dharamsala

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'Yes, the playing conditions still vary over time. But you're still in control of what sort of works for you on a pitch. So, you might play on a new hybrid pitch for one game.'

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Nerves jangled, fulltime came and went. The spectre of a dreaded shootout loomed, and then in the 104th minute Sterling went down under the lightest of challenges and up stepped Kane to propel England into their first final since the 1966 World Cup.

PIX: Madrid fight for win at Celta Vigo; Kane tricks

PIX: Madrid fight for win at Celta Vigo; Kane tricks

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across European leagues on Saturday

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

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

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Date and kick-off time of Women's World Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The World Cup began with 32 teams competing in a group stage, with teams divided into eight groups of four.

Australian Captain's Indian Connection

Australian Captain's Indian Connection

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Sam Kerr's father was born in Calcutta as were her paternal grandparents.

Footballers take ballet lessons

Footballers take ballet lessons

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

Footballers at second division leaders QPR are taking ballet lessons from a member of the English National Ballet to help them win promotion.

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Players who have collapsed on football pitch

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

UEFA said Eriksen, who was given CPR by medics on the pitch, was transferred to hospital where the 29-year-old was stabilised, with officials saying he was conscious. Following is a list of players who have collapsed on the pitch during a match.

Anti-racism body says England game should have been abandoned

Anti-racism body says England game should have been abandoned

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Kick It Out said it was 'sickened by the disgusting racist abuse' and suggested UEFA should have taken stronger action.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Man City's Dias named PL Player of Season, Guardiola wins manager's award

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

City boss Pep Guardiola was named Manager of the Season for a third time.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

EPL to introduce concussion substitutes from February 6

EPL to introduce concussion substitutes from February 6

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The decision comes after the game's rule-making body IFAB last month gave the go-ahead for trials of additional 'concussion subs'.

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Cricket South Africa adopt football-style management structure

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

Cricket South Africa will appoint a team manager, who will select his own coaching staff and captains in the three formats of the game.

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

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

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.'

German World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

German World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Franz Beckenbauer who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 then won the tournament again as manager in 1990, has died at the age of 78, German news agency DPA reported on Monday.

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Soccer PIX: Last-gasp Casemiro sets up United for Liverpool clash

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Shubman Gill Is 2023's Google Star!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Meet Google's Most Searched Sportspeople This Year.

Up'ards vs Down'ards: The crazy 'royal' football match

Up'ards vs Down'ards: The crazy 'royal' football match

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Hundreds of people descended on the town of Ashbourne in central England on Tuesday to play a traditional football game in which the rules are hazy and the goals three miles apart.

Football Extras: United new boss wants players to enjoy their football

Football Extras: United new boss wants players to enjoy their football

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

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

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

Bobby Charlton: Manchester United's greatest and most beloved!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Dignified, unassuming and regarded as Manchester United's greatest ever servant, Bobby Charlton appeared 758 times for the club, scoring 249 goals

'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.

Spinners shine as England beat Pakistan to level T20 series

Spinners shine as England beat Pakistan to level T20 series

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

England's stand-in skipper Jos Buttler top-scored with 59 before their spinners ripped through the Pakistan batting unit to seal a 45-run win in the second Twenty20 International and level the series at 1-1 on Sunday.

'Dismayed and saddened': Fans boo players taking knee

'Dismayed and saddened': Fans boo players taking knee

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

The occasion was marred by loud booing from among the 2,000 spectators at the venue.

Football Extras: Wayne Rooney arrested in US

Football Extras: Wayne Rooney arrested in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

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

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

EPL PIX: City crush West Ham; Arsenal, Chelsea held

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Manchester City thrashed West Ham United 4-1 in the Premier League on Saturday to claim their first back-to-back wins since October.