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Women's football team defeat blamed on porn

Women's football team defeat blamed on porn

Rediff.com15 Nov 2003

The squad spent much of the night before an Olympic qualification game watching porn flicks such as Brave Gladiators in their hotel.

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

British teen jailed for racial abuse against Rashford

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Justin Lee Price, 19, from Worcester, previously admitted to sending a grossly offensive message by public communication

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

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FIFA fine England 45,000 Swiss francs over poppy tribute

FIFA fine England 45,000 Swiss francs over poppy tribute

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The Football Associations of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have been fined by world soccer's governing body FIFA for displaying poppies during World Cup qualifiers played in November.

Football PIX: Bayern win fifth title of year

Football PIX: Bayern win fifth title of year

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead and needed a lucky 82nd- minute winner from Joshua Kimmich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany's Super Cup on Wednesday and secure their fifth title of the year.

Panama coach full of praise for 'beautiful' England

Panama coach full of praise for 'beautiful' England

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Panama were swept aside by a 'spectacular and beautiful' England, said coach Hernan Dario Gomez on Sunday, heaping praise on Gareth Southgate's side after seeing his team thrashed 6-1 in the World Cup Group G clash.

Roger Federer, Michael Owen congratulate Sachin Tendulkar for 'incredible career'

Roger Federer, Michael Owen congratulate Sachin Tendulkar for 'incredible career'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Sachin Tendulkar's aura is being felt way beyond the cricket field with former England footballer Michael Owen congratulating the just-retired Indian icon for his "incredible career".

Meet the new 'Thinkerman' of football

Meet the new 'Thinkerman' of football

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Claudio Ranieri re-named himself The Thinkerman on Thursday as he reflected on masterminding Leicester City's improbable rise from relegation candidates to Premier League champions.

EPL: Foden treble lifts City but Arsenal go top

EPL: Foden treble lifts City but Arsenal go top

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Luton Town

Australia, England cricketers set for pay cut

Australia, England cricketers set for pay cut

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Australian cricketers might have to accept a pay cut due to the coronavirus pandemic, conceded Test captain Tim Paine but insisted that making financial sacrifices is a "small thing" in the current situation and they are prepared to "do their bit". A pay cut for the top cricketers seems to be on the cards with Cricket Australia delaying annual contracts for both the men's and women's national teams. CA is preparing for the possibility of a severely-affected home summer due to the coronavirus outbreak.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

13 Life Lessons from FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

The stadiums at Qatar offer plenty of wisdom and chutzpah on how to take our own lives forward.

'Cricket can help England overcome WC failure'

'Cricket can help England overcome WC failure'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

England Fast bowler Graham Onions believes that his fellow countrymen are ready to adopt the nation's cricketers as their source of pride following the fall-out from football's World Cup.

Meghalaya footballer bogged down by swine flu

Meghalaya footballer bogged down by swine flu

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

A 17-year-old soccer player from Shillong who returned from England last week, has been detected to be suffering from H1N1 virus infection, according to test report received by Shillong Civil Hospital authority from a Kolkata lab, on Tuesday.

Eriksson extends England deal

Eriksson extends England deal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2004

England's coach ended speculation over a possible move to Chelsea by agreeing to a two-year extension on his contract.\n\n

Land of geysers and glaciers can generate footballers too

Land of geysers and glaciers can generate footballers too

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Iceland's run to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 showed that a Nordic island known for its volcanoes and pioneering geothermal power has the potential to generate plenty of its own talented footballers too.

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

England manager Allardyce sacked after newspaper sting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Sam Allardyce was sacked as England manager on Tuesday having behaved "inappropriately" when seeking a lucrative sideline role while talking to undercover reporters, bringing a crushing end to his dream job after one match and 67 days in charge.

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

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Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son killed with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Mohamed Al-Fayed, whose son killed with Princess Diana, dies at 94

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He became a more controversial figure, nevertheless, when he publicly fought for British citizenship, and even more so after Diana and his son Dodi Fayed passed away in Paris in 1997, according to CNN.

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

FIFA WC: Rashford says team criticism must be balanced

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Rashford, who played in the Euro 2020 final, was out of the England picture for 15 months as injuries and a loss of form and confidence saw his career plateau.

Arsenal announces Indian football scheme

Arsenal announces Indian football scheme

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

England's soccer league teams are following the lead of multinationals and beginning to look to emerging markets for growth, with Premier League leader Arsenal FC on Tuesday announcing an initiative aimed at giving it a foothold in India.

Euro 2016: Favourite Southgate 'does not want England job'

Euro 2016: Favourite Southgate 'does not want England job'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Gareth Southgate, the bookmakers' favourite to be the new England manager, does not want the job either on a temporary or permanent basis, the BBC reported on Thursday. England's Under 21 manager had been widely tipped to take over on a temporary basis while the Football Association conducts a review of England's failure at Euro 2016 and looks for a permanent successor to Roy Hodgson, who quit on Monday.

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

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Kiss scandal: Spain's World Cup winners on strike!

Kiss scandal: Spain's World Cup winners on strike!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

All 23 of the World cup-winning squad including Jenni Hermoso, as well as 32 other squad members, said they would not play internationals while Luis Rubiales remains head of the Royal Spanish Football Federation.

Football Briefs: Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Football Briefs: Argentina's Lanzini ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

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FIFA to examine Triesman comments

FIFA to examine Triesman comments

Rediff.com18 May 2010

FIFA's ethics committee will investigate reported comments by the former head of England's Football Association claiming a Russian-Spanish bribery conspiracy over the 2018 World Cup bid.

Beckham to get BBC lifetime achievement award

Beckham to get BBC lifetime achievement award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2010

Former England football captain David Beckham will be conferred with the lifetime achievement award at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony on Sunday.

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

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Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

India vs England: When DRS turned out to be like VAR

India vs England: When DRS turned out to be like VAR

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Joe Root was miffed after a blunder by Anil Chaudhary denied them the wicket of India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane after a DRS review.

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

European club football to resume sans fans, no dates yet

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

German clubs returned to training last week with squads split into small groups and having to adhere to strict social distancing guidelines.

Bayern lose German Super Cup but ambitious Kane not panicking

Bayern lose German Super Cup but ambitious Kane not panicking

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

'I wanted to play internationally, in the Champions League, and fight for titles every year. Coming to Bayern gives me that opportunity. I am looking forward to that challenge.'

Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win: Vaughan

Australia's victory in Ahmedabad caps the best World Cup win: Vaughan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Former England captain Michael Vaughan rated Australia's World Cup triumph as the best in the tournament's history after they upstaged a rampaging India in front of a vociferous crowd.

Why Wales boss refuses to consider England job...

Why Wales boss refuses to consider England job...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Wales manager Chris Coleman has poured cold water on the possibility of him filling the England manager's post recently vacated by Roy Hodgson.

Belgium and England reluctantly meet again

Belgium and England reluctantly meet again

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Belgium and England have already met during the World Cup in a match both teams seemed reluctant to win and on Saturday they will face each other again in a game they both seem reluctant to play. The two sides must pick themselves up and dust themselves down after suffering the crushing disappointment of semi-final defeats to play for the modest prize of third place in a fixture often criticised as pointless.

Football Briefs: Ranieri to manage French club Nantes

Football Briefs: Ranieri to manage French club Nantes

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

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Curran five-for secures England's thrilling Perth win

Curran five-for secures England's thrilling Perth win

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Paceman Tom Curran claimed a career-best five for 35 to derail Australia's chase in the inaugural match at Perth's new stadium and help England win the fifth and final one-dayer by 12 runs on Sunday.

In Chile, Prince Harry does it Gangnam style

In Chile, Prince Harry does it Gangnam style

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Prince Harry had to call upon his best dance moves while visiting a centre for disabled children in Chile when he was called to the stage to bop along to some popular hits.

England's Hodgson dismisses report of Rooney-Vardy rift

England's Hodgson dismisses report of Rooney-Vardy rift

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

England manager Roy Hodgson has dismissed 'salacious' suggestions of a possible rift between forwards Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy and said the team were fully focussed on the Euro 2016 round of 16 match against Iceland later on Monday.