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Four key battles in Brazil vs Germany World Cup semi-final

Four key battles in Brazil vs Germany World Cup semi-final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

The four key battles in Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between Brazil and Germany in Belo Horizonte's Mineirao stadium.

FIFA ethics investigation recommends two-year ban against Germany's Niersbach

FIFA ethics investigation recommends two-year ban against Germany's Niersbach

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The investigatory chamber of world soccer body FIFA's ethics committee has recommended a two-year ban and a fine against former German Football Association president Wolfgang Niersbach.

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Hope to see India in 2022 World Cup: German Ambassador

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Pleasantly surprised by the popularity of the football in India, German Ambassador Michael Steiner, on Monday said that he is looking forward to India's participation at the World Cup by 2022.

'World champions' scream German media as team brings home World Cup

'World champions' scream German media as team brings home World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

There was a lot for the German media to 'scream' about after their team lifted the World Cup after 24 years.

Bayern move into German Cup quarters

Bayern move into German Cup quarters

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Bayern Munich crushed hosts Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with a superb display of attacking football on Wednesday to advance to the German Cup quarter-finals.

Football Extras: Mueller, Boateng, Hummels no longer in Loew's Germany plans

Football Extras: Mueller, Boateng, Hummels no longer in Loew's Germany plans

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

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

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

PIX: Real Madrid, Napoli win; Bayern edge Wolfsburg

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Second-half strikes by Federico Valverde, Brahim Diaz and Endrick gave feeble Real Madrid an unconvincing 3-0 win over lowly Real Valladolid.

Why FC Goa has partnered with German club RB Leipzig

Why FC Goa has partnered with German club RB Leipzig

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

The partnership is aimed at garnering opportunities both in the football and business spheres for both clubs.

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

World Cup Hero Martinez Delights Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Emiliano Martinez said he had always wanted to come to India.

FIFA World Cup: Kohli rooting for Germany; who are you backing?

FIFA World Cup: Kohli rooting for Germany; who are you backing?

Rediff.com10 May 2014

As World Cup fever grips soccer fans, spectators are excited and cricketers are no exception, as India's vice-captain Virat Kohli is ready to root for Germany in the upcoming mega-event.

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Football: Maradona autopsy shows no drink or illegal drugs

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The autopsy, which was based on blood and urine samples and released by the Buenos Aires Scientific Police, said Maradona had problems with his kidneys, heart and lungs.

Sammer replaces Nerlinger as Bayern sports boss

Sammer replaces Nerlinger as Bayern sports boss

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Bayern Munich have appointed former Germany international Matthias Sammer as their sports director after parting ways with Christian Nerlinger following two seasons without a trophy, the Bavarians said on Monday.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Focus back on Beckenbauer after German FA boss quits

Focus back on Beckenbauer after German FA boss quits

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Pressure on Franz Beckenbauer to explain payments and provide answers over a 2006 World Cup scandal grew on Tuesday, a day after the president of Germany's FA (DFB) resigned despite insisting he had done nothing wrong.

Football Briefs: Germany's Neuer doubtful for World Cup

Football Briefs: Germany's Neuer doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2018

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

Bayern celebrate another title

Bayern celebrate another title

Rediff.com27 Apr 2003

The club won its 18th German crown with four games left.

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

PIX: Villa hold Liverpool in a thriller; Barcelona win

PIX: Villa hold Liverpool in a thriller; Barcelona win

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Colombian super-sub Jhon Duran scored two late goals as Aston Villa salvaged a 3-3 home draw with Liverpool.

Bayern Munich sack coach Nagelsmann, appoint Tuchel

Bayern Munich sack coach Nagelsmann, appoint Tuchel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Nagelsmann's successor Tuchel, who had been a long-time Bayern target since their first attempt to sign him in 2018, has penned a deal to 2025, Bayern said.

Four arrested in Germany's match-fixing scandal

Four arrested in Germany's match-fixing scandal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

Four people have been arrested in connection with German soccer's betting and match-fixing scandal, prosecutors said on Saturday.

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Injured Anwar Ali misses cut in Asian Cup probables

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Granada and Bilbao complete match suspended after supporter's death

Lockdown woes: Ghana footballer stuck at Mumbai airport for 54 days

Lockdown woes: Ghana footballer stuck at Mumbai airport for 54 days

Rediff.com14 May 2020

A Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for a Kerala-based club has been stuck for the last 54 days at Mumbai International Airport due to lockdown and unavailability of flights back home. Juan Muller, 23, has been stuck at the departure area of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. He spends his time at the airport's fancy artificial gardens and somehow buys food from stalls and passes his time with the airport staff.

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

Rediff.com5 May 2024

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Italy not ready to set date for Serie A training

Italy not ready to set date for Serie A training

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Italy has been one of the countries worst affected by COVID-19 and professional football has been suspended since March 9. The FIGC and Serie A have both said they want to complete the season if possible.

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Germany's main anti-immigrant party triggered outrage on Sunday when its vice-chairman said people would not want German black soccer star Jerome Boateng as their neighbour.

Can bolting bovine replace Germany's oracle octopus?

Can bolting bovine replace Germany's oracle octopus?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

Could a runaway celebrity cow replace the late Paul the 'oracle' octopus as the next animal with the ability to foretell the fortunes of Germany's national soccer team?

Schalke stun Bayern to reach German Cup final

Schalke stun Bayern to reach German Cup final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

Schalke 04 stunned holders Bayern Munich 1-0 with a goal from Spaniard Raul to reach the German Cup final on Wednesday and improve their chances of playing European football next season.

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.

Blatter agrees he might have created a soccer monster

Blatter agrees he might have created a soccer monster

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Blatter said the recent World Cup in Qatar was emblematic of the larger issue affecting his sport: over-commercialization.

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

This is the first time that PSG is featuring in the finals of the Champions League.

Furious Ballack calls farewell match a 'farce'

Furious Ballack calls farewell match a 'farce'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Former captain Michael Ballack has described as a 'farce' an offer to end his Germany career with a friendly against Brazil in August, saying on Friday he was not being treated with respect by coach Joachim Loew.

Ref banned for disallowing goal

Ref banned for disallowing goal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

The linesman wrongly signalled off-side in the match between Schalke 04 and Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern Munich's Robben handed two-game ban, fined

Bayern Munich's Robben handed two-game ban, fined

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben was handed a two-game Bundesliga ban and a 15,000 euro ($21,644) fine by the German football federation on Monday after his sending-off against Nuremberg on Saturday for dissent.

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Football focus: Rudiger's racism investigation closed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

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

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Capello tells Beckenbauer to respect England team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

England coach Fabio Capello wants German football legend Franz Beckenbauer to show his team some respect, and also criticized the Jabulani ball as the worst he has ever come across.

Former Germany forward Haller dead

Former Germany forward Haller dead

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Former Germany striker Helmut Haller, who scored in the 1966 World Cup final and was one of the first German footballers to carve out a career in Italy, has died at the age of 73, his home club Augsburg said on Thursday.

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Top 10 earning clubs in Deloitte 'Football Money League'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

Real, Barca topple United off perch to become top earning clubs

Franz Beckenbauer fined, warned by FIFA ethics committee

Franz Beckenbauer fined, warned by FIFA ethics committee

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog on Wednesday imposed a warning and 7,000 Swiss franc ($7,055) fine on German football great Franz Beckenbauer for stonewalling an investigation.