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Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Djokovic dives into football, invests in French club

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The investment is led by Brazilian group OutField, an international consortium co-founded by Pedro Olivera, and includes Georgios Frangulis, CEO of global health-food brand OakBerry.

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

PSG's Champions League dream back on track

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The Qatari-owned French club have never won the Champions League despite massive spending down the years on the likes of Kylian Mbappe and South American duo Lionel Messi and Neymar.

French Ligue 1: Four-star Cavani helps PSG sink Caen

French Ligue 1: Four-star Cavani helps PSG sink Caen

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Edinson Cavani silenced his critics when he scored four goals in Paris St Germain's 6-0 victory at Caen in Ligue 1 on Friday.

Liverpool's Europa challenge revealed

Liverpool's Europa challenge revealed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Liverpool draw Sparta Prague in Europa League last 16

Frappart is first woman to officiate at men's World Cup

Frappart is first woman to officiate at men's World Cup

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Frappart was also the first woman to officiate a men's Champions League game in 2020.

PIX: Leverkusen stretch unbeaten run to 50; PSG lose

PIX: Leverkusen stretch unbeaten run to 50; PSG lose

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Bayer Leverkusen crushed hosts VfL Bochum 5-0 to stretch their remarkable unbeaten run across all competitions this season to 50 consecutive matches.

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

British billionaire Ratcliffe takes stake in Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Jim Ratcliffe pledged to invest $300 million in Manchester United to try to revive its fortunes.

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

What's Unusual About This Pic?

What's Unusual About This Pic?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.

In first, Champions League game to have female referee

In first, Champions League game to have female referee

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

She oversaw her first Europa League game in October when Leicester City hosted Zorya Luhansk.

French Ligue 1: Unstoppable PSG crush Lyon 5-1 to go 17 points clear

French Ligue 1: Unstoppable PSG crush Lyon 5-1 to go 17 points clear

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Paris St Germain continued their irrepressible march towards a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 title with a 5-1 home win against Olympique Lyonnais to move 17 points clear at the top.

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19

PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

PSG said in a statement that the four players were currently in isolation and subject to the appropriate health protocols.

PSG close training facility after COVID-19 outbreak

PSG close training facility after COVID-19 outbreak

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The training centre will be closed until Monday and another screening session will be carried out on Friday.

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mohun Bagan sign Paul Pogba's elder brother Florentin

PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

He becomes PSG's latest signing following the arrival of Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi from Serie A side Inter Milan on a five-year deal.

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

All you must know about the January transfers

All you must know about the January transfers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

To see the major transfers in the English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, French Ligue 1, Italian Serie A and German Bundesliga in the January transfer window, click on the soccer ball (all transfer fees as reported by British media):

PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

PSG forwards Mbappe, Cavani ruled out of Real Madrid clash

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Forwards Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani have been ruled out for Paris St Germain's opening Champions League group stage match against Real Madrid on Wednesday, the French Ligue 1 champions said.

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Club World Cup final against Mexico's Tigres UANL on Thursday

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11: Govt

French stadiums to allow fans in from July 11: Govt

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Stadiums in France will re-open to fans on July 11 as the country continues to lift measures imposed to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, the government said on Saturday. A maximum of 5,000 fans, however, will be allowed in the arenas - a restriction that could be eased later in the summer with the new season due to start on the weekend of August 22.

Di Maria joins Paris St Germain from Manchester United

Di Maria joins Paris St Germain from Manchester United

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Argentina winger Angel Di Maria has joined Paris St Germain from Premier League giants Manchester United, the French club announced on twitter on Thursday.

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Barcelona beat PSG to sign 16-year-old English striker

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

British media had reported that Barry had undergone a medical with French Ligue 1 champions PSG before Barcelona stepped in at the last minute and convinced him to join the ranks at La Masia.

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi would be welcome at the club if he ever decided to leave Barcelona but he does not expect the Argentine forward to do so.

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Portuguese football manager Helena Costa made history as she is set to become the highest-profile female manager in European men's football after being named as the head coach of the French Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot.

Coach Blanc to leave French champions PSG

Coach Blanc to leave French champions PSG

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Coach Laurent Blanc will leave French Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain by the end of the week, despite signing a two-year contract extension in February, his agent Jean Pierre Bernes said on Monday.

European Soccer Roundup: Barca, Bayern stay strong but PSG lose

European Soccer Roundup: Barca, Bayern stay strong but PSG lose

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Barcelona and Bayern Munich maintained dominance of their respective leagues but there was a shock for French Ligue 1 leaders Paris St Germain who lost to end a nine-match unbeaten run.

AC Milan sign midfielders Montolivo, Traore

AC Milan sign midfielders Montolivo, Traore

Rediff.com18 May 2012

AC Milan have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Italy's Riccardo Montolivo and Mali's Bakaye Traore who were both free agents, the Serie A runners-up said on Thursday.

Paris-Saint Germain clinch third successive Ligue 1 title

Paris-Saint Germain clinch third successive Ligue 1 title

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Paris St Germain clinched a third successive Ligue 1 title, with a game to spare, and stayed on course for an unprecedented domestic treble with a 2-1 win at Montpellier on Saturday.

Newcastle swoop to sign Man United winger Obertan

Newcastle swoop to sign Man United winger Obertan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Newcastle United have signed French winger Gabriel Obertan on a five-year deal from Premier League champions Manchester United, the north-east club said on their website on Tuesday.

Chamakh joins Arsenal from Bordeaux

Chamakh joins Arsenal from Bordeaux

Rediff.com22 May 2010

Arsenal have signed Morocco's 26-year-old striker Marouane Chamakh on a long-term contract from Girondins Bordeaux, the English Premier League club said on Friday.

Ligue 1: Rafael earns Lyon a point at 10-man Monaco

Ligue 1: Rafael earns Lyon a point at 10-man Monaco

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

A late equaliser by Rafael earned Olympique Lyonnais a 1-1 draw at AS Monaco in Friday's Ligue 1 clash at the Stade Louis II.

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

PSG made hard work of beating Strasbourg 4-2 in the French Ligue 1, while Real Madrid registered a comfortable 4-1 win away to Alaves in their opening game.

Lyon start life without Essien

Lyon start life without Essien

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

Ronaldinho eyes rare treble

Ronaldinho eyes rare treble

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Trezeguet 'tricks' for Juventus

Trezeguet 'tricks' for Juventus

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

A round-up of weekend action in the main European leagues.

Manchester United terminate Barthez contract

Manchester United terminate Barthez contract

Rediff.com30 Mar 2004

The English champions reached agreement with the French goalkeeper to terminate his contract with the club with effect from 30 June 2004.

Lyon may target Owen

Lyon may target Owen

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Arsenal unbeaten, Lyon triumph

Arsenal unbeaten, Lyon triumph

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Troussier joins Marseille

Troussier joins Marseille

Rediff.com28 Nov 2004