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Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

'Longstanding demand met,' Patel on Sports Bill

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Patel emphasised that one of the most important features of the bill is the establishment of a dedicated tribunal for resolving disputes, reducing the burden on the judiciary and ensuring quicker justice.

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Club World Cup final: PSG, Chelsea set for battle royal

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The French and English sides, two of European football's most powerful and richest clubs, will compete for the honour of being the first champions of FIFA's expanded competition, created with the promise of revolutionising club football and as a glittering curtain-raiser for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Mandaviya addresses state of Indian football

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

'The door is always open for Chhetri'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Newly appointed India head coach Khalid Jamil on Sunday cleared the air about the leaving out of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri from the CAFA Nations Cup national camp, saying it was just a preparatory tournament for the crucial Asian Cup qualifying round matches in October.

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Confirmed! Messi to visit India in December

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Lionel Messi's much-anticipated visit to India has received its final seal of approval with the Argentine superstar set to kick off his three-city tour in Kolkata on December 12.

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Mohun Bagan SG banned from registering new players

Rediff.com5 May 2025

'The issue stems from transfer of a player named Jason Cummings from another club two years ago and the training compensation fee. We have completed the payments at the time of signing.'

Khalid Jamil takes charge as Indian men's football boss

Khalid Jamil takes charge as Indian men's football boss

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Jamil will succeed Spaniard Manolo Marquez, who parted ways with the AIFF last month following India's recent struggles.

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

World Cup winner Xavi applies for India job...but

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Xavi, it is learnt, "sent an email from his own account" to apply for the post.

Deepika Becomes 1st Indian To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Deepika Becomes 1st Indian To Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

It's a proud moment for India.

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

A video circulating on social media that showed members of the Argentina national team singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

PIX: Real Madrid edge Juventus to reach Club World Cup last 8

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Real Madrid hit their stride at the Club World Cup on Tuesday, edging Juventus 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals thanks to a second-half strike from academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia.

How Chelsea's 'Ice-Cole' effect destroyed PSG...

How Chelsea's 'Ice-Cole' effect destroyed PSG...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Cole Palmer lives up to his nickname in a scorching Club World Cup final on Sunday, scoring twice in Chelsea's 3-0 win over Paris St Germain on another broiling day at MetLife Stadium.

Liverpool Icons Fowler, Kewell Apply For India Job!

Liverpool Icons Fowler, Kewell Apply For India Job!

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The technical committee of the AIFF, headed by former captain IM Vijayan, will meet on Wednesday to shortlist the candidates for the appointment of the head coach of the senior men's national team after the federation received 170 applications for the vacant post.

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

2-tier Test system; T20 WC expansion: Key points of ICC meeting

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The much-debated idea of a two-tier Test system, expansion of the T20 World Cup and ratification of new members are some of the topics that will be discussed in depth during the four-day AGM of the International Cricket Council.

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Real Madrid survive Dortmund scare; Dembele wins it for PSG

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Images from the Club World Cup quarter-finals between Paris St Germain-Bayern Munich and Real Madrid-Dortmund.

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina continue to top the chart followed by 2022 World Cup runners-up France, England, Belgium and Brazil.

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Will BCCI let Binny remain president until 75?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The incumbent BCCI president Roger Binny turned 70 on Saturday but there is no immediate clarity on whether he would be continuing till the AGM in September or demit office with immediate effect with vice-president Rajeev Shukla taking charge as the interim head.

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Joao Pedro brace sends Chelsea into Club World Cup final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

23-year-old Brazilian forward, signed from Brighton & Hove Albion for 60 million pounds ($81.5 million) last week, stars in victory over boyhood club Fluminense

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

Huge prize pot for revamped Club World Cup champions

Huge prize pot for revamped Club World Cup champions

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Numerous players and coaches, including England captain Harry Kane, have voiced concern over player welfare with the revamped Club World Cup meaning less time off between seasons.

PSG drub Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

PSG drub Real Madrid to reach Club World Cup final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Paris St Germain's Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz scored twice in a devastating first-half display as the French champions demolished Real Madrid 4-0 on Wednesday to book their place in the Club World Cup final against Chelsea.

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year.'

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Tears and tributes as players honour Jota at Club World Cup

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Diogo Jota, a Liverpool forward, and his younger brother Andre Silva were killed in a car accident in northwestern Spain on Thursday morning.

Club World Cup PIX: Flamengo fight back to stun Chelsea

Club World Cup PIX: Flamengo fight back to stun Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Flamengo overturned a first-half deficit to defeat Chelsea 3-1 in their Club World Cup Group D clash on Friday, with second-half goals from Bruno Henrique, Danilo, and Wallace Yan securing the Brazilian side's second consecutive win in the tournament.

India pooled along Qatar, Bahrain for U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

India pooled along Qatar, Bahrain for U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Qatar, the highest-seeded team among the four, will host Group H, with the matches slated to be played between September 1 to 9.

Chhetri among probables for Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Chhetri among probables for Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India are placed in Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Final Round qualifiers along with Bangladesh, Hong Kong, China and Singapore. The matches will be being played on a home-and-away round-robin format.

PIX: Dortmund hold off Sundowns comeback at CWC

PIX: Dortmund hold off Sundowns comeback at CWC

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

Images from the Club World Cup match between Borussia Dortmund and Mamelodi Sundowns at TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio, on Saturday.

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The 2026 World Cup final will feature its first ever halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Luka Modric has played almost 600 games for Real and won nearly 30 trophies including a record six Champions League titles and four LaLiga trophies.

Ronaldo snubs Club World Cup, confirms he's not going

Ronaldo snubs Club World Cup, confirms he's not going

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo said on Saturday he did not plan to play at the Club World Cup in the United States, despite being courted by clubs participating in the expanded 32-team tournament.

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

PIX: PSG crush Messi's Miami in Club World Cup; Bayern tame Flamengo

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Joao Neves scored twice as Paris St Germain swept aside Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 4-0 at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium to secure their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Club World Cup PIX: PSG too good for Atletico Madrid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Champions League winners Paris St Germain crushed fellow European heavyweights Atletico Madrid 4-0 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday to get their Club World Cup campaign off to a winning start.

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Al-Hilal frustrate Real Madrid in heat-soaked thriller

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Real Madrid laboured to a 1-1 Club World Cup draw against a spirited Al-Hilal in searing heat on Wednesday

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

'YNWA JOTA!!': Ronaldo, Salah, LeBron, lead tributes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

'RIP Diogo. Condolences to his family and friends during this incredibly sad time,' former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard posted.

Messi Reveals What Made His Rivalry with Ronaldo Epic

Messi Reveals What Made His Rivalry with Ronaldo Epic

Rediff.com17 May 2025

For 15 years, Messi and Ronaldo battled like no others. Now, Messi shares what made their rivalry so special.