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EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

EPL PIX: Man City held to draw; Forest boost top 4 hopes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Champions Manchester City could only muster a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dead at 49

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Chapman was hospitalised on Sunday night in Bengaluru and passed away early Monday morning.

Haaland scores, but Real Madrid steal the show

Haaland scores, but Real Madrid steal the show

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz also struck for Real, to cancel out a double from City's Erling Haaland

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

AIFF likely to implement Additional Video Review System

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Several countries across the globe use VAR in their domestic club competitions after it was first introduced in Australia and the United States.

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Defying age: Chhetri breaks ISL records

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

At 40 years and 126 days, Sunil Chhetri became the oldest hat-trick scorer in the ISL history

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Fitness is key, not social media: Dhoni

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

'I am not worried about who has how many followers, who is doing what because I know if I take care of cricket then everything will else will take care of itself'

'India to bid for 2030 Youth Games but focus on 2036 Olympics'

'India to bid for 2030 Youth Games but focus on 2036 Olympics'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

The 2030 Youth Olympics will be the fifth edition of the international event.

Football Briefs: Barcelona prepared to make new offer for Liverpool's Coutinho

Football Briefs: Barcelona prepared to make new offer for Liverpool's Coutinho

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

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When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast.

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Chhetri, who has scored 94 goals from 150 international appearances and the other 26 around him will now continue their training camp in Kolkata, where they will have their first on-field training session on Thursday, May 30.

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

Germany's Podolski ends international career

Germany's Podolski ends international career

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Germany's World Cup winner Lukas Podolski announced his retirement from international football on Monday, bringing to an end a glittering 12-year career.

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Women's football coach suspended for 'misconduct'; AIFF general sec resigns

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Head coach Thomas Dennerby was a witness to the 'incident' and it was he, who immediately informed the AIFF.

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

Daily online hate damages players' mental health: Gosens

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Professional footballers are having to deal with a daily barrage of online hate that threatens their mental health, Germany international Robin Gosens said on Thursday.

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

IPL franchises luring England players to quit international cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

IPL franchises are trying to convince six England players to quit international cricket with multi-million pound deals.

Ireland keeper Given hangs gloves on international career

Ireland keeper Given hangs gloves on international career

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Goalkeeper Shay Given has decided to retire from international football at the age of 40 after representing Ireland for more than two decades.

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

PIX: Bayern Munich crush Frankfurt; Real Madrid ease to victory

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich powered past third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 with an impressive display of high-pressing football on Sunday.

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Ireland star Keane to hang up international boots

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Ireland's most prolific goal-scorer Robbie Keane announced his retirement on Wednesday after an 18-year career in which he scored 67 goals for his country to put him 15th on the list of all-time international marksmen.

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier League club prepared to pay Sporting the 10 million euros ($10.79 million) release clause, the Portuguese club said on Tuesday.

Makelele hints at international retirement

Makelele hints at international retirement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

The midfielder told some of his France team mates after their World Cup qualifier on the Faroe Islands that he was quitting international football.

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year for a second time with Kiko Seike from Japan securing the women's title at the regional body's annual awards ceremony in Seoul on Tuesday.

Chak De India! Says Dravid

Chak De India! Says Dravid

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Rahul Dravid was spotted cheering India at the hockey match with Argentina.

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Khel Ratna honour for Manu Bhaker, Gukesh

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Shooter Manu Bhaker won two bronze medals at the 2024 Paris Olympics while Gukesh was crowned the World Chess Champion in Singapore, last month.

The main issue with Indian football is...

The main issue with Indian football is...

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The main issue with football in the country is the lack of a robust league structure.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Watford FC on Wednesday announced that it has signed a three-year International Club Partnership with Indian Super League outfit Odisha FC. This collaboration will be mutually beneficial for the regions where each club operates and will cover both footballing and non-footballing aspects.

Maldini rules out international return

Maldini rules out international return

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Italy coach Giovanni Trapattoni had hoped Paolo Maldini could be persuaded to come back.

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Stranded women's football club send SOS to PM Modi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Gokulam Kerala FC players, who were to participate in the AFC Women's club championships, are stranded at Tashkent following AIFF's suspension by FIFA on Monday.

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

'Time For India To See The Next No. 9'

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Sunil Chhetri said he would like to be remembered as 'the luckiest and most hardworking national team player'.

History made with Bala Devi's 50th goal

History made with Bala Devi's 50th goal

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Bala Devi becomes first Indian woman to score 50 international goals

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

Mbappe named France captain

Mbappe named France captain

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named France captain to succeed Hugo Lloris.

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

'We knew he would give the call of the nation priority'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Chhetri has played for India 142 times and has scored 92 goals, the most by an Indian. He is also currently the third most prolific scorer in international football among active players, behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Football body approves goal-line technology, hijab

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Goal-line technology was approved in principle by the soccer's lawmakers on Saturday and could be used for the first time at FIFA's Club World Cup finals in Japan at the end of the year.

Indonesia stampede: Internal watchdog faults police use of tear gas

Indonesia stampede: Internal watchdog faults police use of tear gas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Indonesian police wrongly used tear gas inside a soccer stadium to disperse rioting fans, an internal oversight official said on Tuesday, while the country's soccer federation banned two club officials.