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Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Mario Balotelli has revealed that joining the Anfield club was the worst decision he has ever made.

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Chelsea have signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a world record 80 million-euro ($92.8 million) fee from Athletic Bilbao, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Here's why more than anyone, Ronaldo deserves Ballon D'Or

Here's why more than anyone, Ronaldo deserves Ballon D'Or

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri believes Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon D'Or, following media reports that the forward has not been short-listed for the award's final three for the first time since 2010.

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Highlights from the opening night of UEFA Champions League...

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

There is never a dearth of drama in European football and here is proof...

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Bayern Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-1, while Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 in LaLiga at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Beckham seeks more glory as milestone approaches

Beckham seeks more glory as milestone approaches

Rediff.com26 Mar 2008

David Beckham, already the world's most famous footballer, is expected to reach another career highlight on Wednesday by becoming only the fifth player to win 100 caps for England. Beckham, who turns 33 in May, is back in Fabio Capello's England squad after missing the Italian's first match in charge against Switzerland last month.

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.

Revealed! Albania's unique formula for success...

Revealed! Albania's unique formula for success...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Albania's first win at Euro 2016 against Romania on Sunday was the ultimate display of coach Gianni De Biasi's one-for-all and all-for-one mentality.

Capello approved as England manager

Capello approved as England manager

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The Italian is set to succeed Steve McLaren as the next England football manager.

Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular ISL opening night

Kolkata drub Mumbai 3-0 in a spectacular ISL opening night

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Atletico de Kolkata gave the football-crazy city fans a night to remember in their 3-0 drubbing of Mumbai City FC as the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament kicked off in spectacular fashion after a star-studded opening ceremony in Kolkata.

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Soccer Extras: Barca skipper Messi out of US tour

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

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

Pele hails his successor

Pele hails his successor

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Pele agrees with England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson that Wayne Rooney has made a bigger impact on a major tournament than any young player since Pele himself.

Zola promises exciting times at West Ham

Zola promises exciting times at West Ham

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Gianfranco Zola said he wanted to excite West Ham United's fans with attacking football as he prepared to be named manager of the east London club.

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Nike has worked with Ronaldo since 2003 and in 2016 announced a lifetime deal with him worth which could be worth as much as $1 billion.

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

PIX: Ronaldo double lifts Juventus to win; Sevilla down Osasuna

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Juventus strolled to a 3-0 home win over bottom side Crotone in the Italian Serie A on Monday, with the victory taking the champions up to third in the standings.

Chennaiyin's Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Chennaiyin's Materazzi calls ISL 2 final fracas an 'isolated event'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

Chennaiyin FC's optimistic coach Marco Materazzi stressed on the need to click as a unit, implying that the departure of the mercurial Stiven Mendoza and Elano Blumer would not affect the defending champions in Indian Super League 3.

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

'Messi doesn't need to win World Cup to be called great player'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Messi doesn't need to win a World Cup to prove his greatness, feels iconic former Argentine striker Hernan Crespo.

Russia dumps Capello as coach before World Cup finals

Russia dumps Capello as coach before World Cup finals

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The Russian Football Union (RFU) said on Tuesday it had ended its contract with national team coach Fabio Capello, three years before the country hosts the 2018 World Cup finals.

Fiery Klopp due to land in Anfield on Thursday

Fiery Klopp due to land in Anfield on Thursday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Former Borussia Dortmund manager Juergen Klopp is expected at Anfield on Thursday as the German edges closer to becoming Brendan Rodgers' successor at Liverpool.

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Nicolas Anelka could be a part of the Indian Super League football tournament as Mumbai City FC's negotiations with the former France and Chelsea striker are at an "advanced" stage.

Leicester's Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Leicester's Vardy got death threats over Ranieri sacking

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Ranieri left the Midlands club in February, just nine months after winning the Premier League title, with Leicester 17th in the standings and battling relegation. Vardy has since faced accusations of influencing the decision to sack the Italian.

Soccer Roundup: Women call for 30 per cent representation in FIFA

Soccer Roundup: Women call for 30 per cent representation in FIFA

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

FIFA's Task Force for Women's Football has called for a target of 30 percent women's participation in the governing body's leading structures and top jobs, FIFA said on Thursday.

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

How Luiz has become Chelsea's defensive rock

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Chelsea's David Luiz never really looked cut out for a role as a defensive rock in one of England's meanest rearguards.

Soccer PIX: Juve rally to take Serie A lead; Spurs knocked out of League Cup

Soccer PIX: Juve rally to take Serie A lead; Spurs knocked out of League Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Balotelli made his debut for his hometown club after completing a four-match suspension that he was handed at Olympique de Marseille last season, while the visitors were without Cristiano Ronaldo as he recovers from injury.

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

PIX: United put one foot in Europa semis; Arsenal held

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

How players are coping in quarantine...

How players are coping in quarantine...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Norway goalkeeper Oda Maria Bogstad was told she would have to self-isolate for 14 days after returning from Portugal due to fears about the spread of the coronavirus. Bogstad flew from Oslo to Bergen and with the Norwegian FA also cancelling all football activity until at least April 15 to try to contain the virus, she decided not to stick around.

Will Italy face up to violence?

Will Italy face up to violence?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Policeman Filippo Reciti's death could be a turning point in Italy.

Sarkozy visit: Style but no substance

Sarkozy visit: Style but no substance

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

France might be 'India's best friend' as the French president put it, but the fact remains that the share of France in India's foreign trade is today only 1.8 percent. Though Sarkozy declared that he would like at least 1,000 small and medium size companies to enter the Indian market, it is easier said than done.

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games

Capello England manager till 2012

Capello England manager till 2012

Rediff.com15 Dec 2007

The 61-year-old Italian succeeds Steve McClaren, who was sacked last month after the team failed to qualify for Euro 2008.

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

PIX: City, Liverpool survive thrillers; Real win, PSG held

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Images from the Champions League football matches played on Wednesday night.

Ralf threat to quit Williams

Ralf threat to quit Williams

Rediff.com23 Feb 2004

Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher has hit out at Williams boss Frank Williams and threatened to leave the team.

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Extras: PSG extend Ligue 1 lead; Dortmund rally

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

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

Soccer Extras: Sanchez arrives in Milan ahead of expected Inter loan

Soccer Extras: Sanchez arrives in Milan ahead of expected Inter loan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

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

Swansea City sack manager Bradley

Swansea City sack manager Bradley

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Swansea City sacked manager Bob Bradley on Tuesday less than three months after the American took charge, with the January transfer window looming and the Premier League's second-bottom club desperate to get out of relegation trouble.

Albania out of Euro 2016 but etched in a nation's pride

Albania out of Euro 2016 but etched in a nation's pride

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Albania's football team were knocked out of the European Championship in the group stages but they were feted on their return home on Thursday as if they had won the tournament.

ISL club Chennaiyin FC and coach Materazzi part ways

ISL club Chennaiyin FC and coach Materazzi part ways

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Materazzi guided Chennaiyin to the title in the second season as they dramatically came from behind to beat hosts FC Goa 3-2 in the final.