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Arsene Wenger backs Kylian Mbappe's France to win FIFA World Cup 2026

Arsene Wenger backs Kylian Mbappe's France to win FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Former Arsenal manager and FIFA's Chief of Global Football Development Arsene Wenger has backed Kylian Mbappe's France to win the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, saying Spain are the only team capable of stopping the two-time champions because of their superior technical quality.

Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

Infantino holds crisis meeting in Morocco as FIFA stake sale fallout continues

Rediff.com4 days ago

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is holding a crisis meeting with top officials in Morocco to address the fallout from his failed attempt to sell commercial rights to the World Cup, a move that has led to widespread criticism and calls for his removal.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt hits out at VAR after Argentina heartbreak

FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt hits out at VAR after Argentina heartbreak

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The Egyptian Football Association on Wednesday criticised refereeing decisions in Egypt's dramatic 3-2 World Cup round-of-16 defeat by Argentina, saying it would not remain silent over what it described as the improper use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system.

Ivory Coast Gear Up For Haaland Challenge In World Cup Clash

Ivory Coast Gear Up For Haaland Challenge In World Cup Clash

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Ivory Coast is set to face Norway in a World Cup Round of 32 match, with much attention on Norway's star striker Erling Haaland. While Ivory Coast's defence, featuring Ousmane Diomande, will focus on containing Haaland, their coach Emerse Fae also plans to unleash their own array of attacking talent, including Yan Diomande and Nicolas Pepe, to challenge Norway.

'Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls'

'Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

Thierry Henry, including the UEFA, Belgium and several football figures questioned FIFA's late decision to suspend USA's Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban.

England and Ghana eye knockout round in crucial World Cup clash

England and Ghana eye knockout round in crucial World Cup clash

Rediff.com22 Jun 2026

England and Ghana, both coming off opening wins, are set to clash in a crucial Group L World Cup match in Boston.

FIFA World Cup: 'Team Must Score, Not You': Henry Blasts Ronaldo

FIFA World Cup: 'Team Must Score, Not You': Henry Blasts Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo had a quiet start to the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Portugal were held to a 1-1 draw by DR Congo in their opening Group K match.

Manchester United's Fernandes is EPL player of the season

Manchester United's Fernandes is EPL player of the season

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes also emerged as the Premier League's best playmaker this season when he created a league-high 132 chances.

Arsenal face defining night in Europe against formidable PSG

Arsenal face defining night in Europe against formidable PSG

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Arsenal take on defending champions PSG in the Champions League final as Mikel Arteta's revitalised side chase their first European crown and look to complete a remarkable resurgence.

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A goal scored under soccer's experimental 'daylight' offside rule was allowed for the first time in a professional match in the Canadian Premier League.

Heat, transitions and tactics: FIFA experts predict World Cup trends

Heat, transitions and tactics: FIFA experts predict World Cup trends

Rediff.com13 May 2026

FIFA's Technical Study Group believes set-pieces are unlikely to dominate the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Gilberto Silva predicting tighter, transition-based football due to limited preparation time for national teams.

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Former Arsenal footballer drags FIFA to court again

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

World soccer body hit with $76m claim by Frenchman Lassana Diarra in decade-long transfer rules case

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

FIFA World Cup 2026: Complete List Of All 26-Man Squads

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The official 26-man squads for FIFA World Cup 2026.

EPL PIX: Arsenal smash Fulham, go 6 points clear

EPL PIX: Arsenal smash Fulham, go 6 points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Arsenal moved to the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 3-0 win over Fulham on Saturday, extending their lead in the title race.

EPL: City crush Chelsea; Tottenham's relegation fears grow

EPL: City crush Chelsea; Tottenham's relegation fears grow

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Manchester City scored three goals in 17 second-half minutes and move within six points of league leaders Arsenal.

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

PIX: Sunderland halt Arsenal's streak; Chelsea go 2nd

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from Premier League matches played on Saturday

Former Arsenal star Ljungberg confirms ISL participation

Former Arsenal star Ljungberg confirms ISL participation

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Former Arsenal star Freddie Ljungberg confirmed on Friday he will play for the Indian Super League football tournament.

'Over my dead body': Arteta not giving up on title race

'Over my dead body': Arteta not giving up on title race

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'...So that tells you the resilience, resources, the ambition the team has.'

Football Focus: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Emery

Football Focus: Villarreal appoint former Arsenal boss Emery

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Leicester keeper Schmeichel defends under-fire De Gea

EPL: Arteta extends stay with Arsenal

EPL: Arteta extends stay with Arsenal

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Former Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta took over in December 2019 after a three-year stint at Manchester City as an assistant coach to Pep Guardiola.

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.

Former Arsenal and FC Goa footballer Pires hangs his boots

Former Arsenal and FC Goa footballer Pires hangs his boots

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Former Arsenal and France midfielder Robert Pires, a member of France's 1998 World Cup-winning squad, has announced his retirement from football at the age of 42.

Mourinho a 'boring bully', says former Arsenal keeper Wilson

Mourinho a 'boring bully', says former Arsenal keeper Wilson

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is "disrespectful" and a "bully" for describing Arsene Wenger "a specialist in failure", former Arsenal goalkeeper Bob Wilson said on Sunday.

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

'It's like he's got Satan in his foot'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Wright blasts Man City's Haaland for throwing ball at Arsenal's Gabriel

Sweden footballer Olsson on ventilator after collapsing at home

Sweden footballer Olsson on ventilator after collapsing at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has been hospitalised and put on a ventilator after falling unconscious at home.

Former Arsenal player Reyes dies in car accident

Former Arsenal player Reyes dies in car accident

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Spanish footballer Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a traffic accident, aged 35, his former club Sevilla said.

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Soccer PIX: Atletico held; Juve off to winning start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Monday

Wenger in India to help football development

Wenger in India to help football development

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Wenger, who is now the chief of FIFA's global football development programme, will be in India till November 23 and will meet ISL, I-League clubs besides entities involved with youth development in Indian football.

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Former captain Gundogan back at Manchester City

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Liverpool's Slot not nervous ahead of Anfield debut

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

EPL PIX: Wins for Liverpool, Chelsea and Spurs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Former Arsenal boss reckons Wenger has lost his touch

Former Arsenal boss reckons Wenger has lost his touch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger has lost his touch in the transfer market and the standard of players at the club has fallen, the club's former manager George Graham said on Tuesday.

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Legendary coach Arsene Wenger on Tuesday committed himself to "digging out talent" in India and place the country on world football map.

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Big 'Ted Lasso' fan Guardiola could not pass up chance at cameo

Rediff.com26 May 2023

As a big fan of "Ted Lasso", Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he was happy to appear as himself on the show's penultimate episode.

German Soccer Star Mesut Ozil Prays For India's Muslims

German Soccer Star Mesut Ozil Prays For India's Muslims

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

German footballer Mesut Ozil on Wednesday asked his social media followers to 'spread awareness of the shameful situation in the so-called largest democracy in the world.'

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

EPL: Arsenal miss out on top spot after West Ham defeat

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Arsenal had more than twice as many chances but failed to take any as the visitors defended gamely.

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Soccer: Gerrard to coach Saudi side Al-Ettifaq; Fabregas retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Former Arsenal, Spain midfielder Fabregas hangs up his boots, to coach Italian club.

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Is this why Germany crashed out of World Cup?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Teams focused on World Cup, not politics, had easier passage to last 16, says Arsene Wenger

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Arsenal struck two late goals to escape with a point in a pulsating 3-3 home draw with bottom club Southampton but their Premier League title hopes suffered another setback on a Friday night of frazzled nerves in north London.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.