News for 'midfield'

Euro 2024: Late drama as Weghorst secures Dutch win

Euro 2024: Late drama as Weghorst secures Dutch win

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Weghorst winner gives Dutch late victory over Poland

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

EPL PIX: Brighton STUN Man United; Haaland 'tricks

Rediff.com25 Aug 2024

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Saturday

Euro 2024: Attention to detail will hold key against Spain, says Modric

Euro 2024: Attention to detail will hold key against Spain, says Modric

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The clash marks the fourth time the Croatia and Spain have met at the Euros.

Southgate excited by 'different look' England squad for Euros

Southgate excited by 'different look' England squad for Euros

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Gareth Southgate said he is confident that fans will come to be captivated by the "different" squad

Master of the midfield

Master of the midfield

Rediff.com17 Jun 2006

Juan Roman Riquelme has the ability to lure opponents out of position and hit on the break.

Why Manchester City boss begs forgiveness from Phillips

Why Manchester City boss begs forgiveness from Phillips

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Pep Guardiola has apologised to Kalvin Phillips for saying the midfielder was overweight

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

PIX: Big win for Liverpool at San Siro; Nervy win for Real

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

IMAGES from UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern win; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern win; Juventus held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

Vinicius Jr came off the bench to score once and set up another goal to steer champions Real Madrid to a 4-1 fightback victory over Espanyol.

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Euro '24: Germany desperate to reclaim lost glory

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Germany, once the undisputed kings of European football, enter Euro 2024 with a point to prove

France midfielder Diarra joins Marseille

France midfielder Diarra joins Marseille

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

France midfielder Alou Diarra has joined Olympique Marseille from Girondins Bordeaux on a three-year deal, the 2010 French champions said on Monday.

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Euro semis: Spain and France rekindle rivalry

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Spain v France, a knockout clash which usually leads to Euro triumph

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America Group D matches between Brazil-Colombia and Paraguay-Costa Rica.

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Change of guard in women's hockey team: Salima replaces Savita as skipper

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Mid-fielder Salima Tete on Thursday replaced veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia as captain of the 24-strong Indian women's hockey squad for the Belgium and England legs of the FIH Pro League starting later this month.

Copa America: Panama, Uruguay in quarter-finals

Copa America: Panama, Uruguay in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Panama beat Bolivia 3-1 on Monday to finish second in Group C and qualify for the Copa America quarter-finals after tournament hosts United States were eliminated following a 1-0 loss to group winners Uruguay.

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Gold-chasing India will stick to their mantra at Paris Games

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Right now hockey is totally changed and anyone can beat anyone depending on the day. It depends on how many chances you create.'

Copa America: Chile hold Peru to goalless draw

Copa America: Chile hold Peru to goalless draw

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Chile showed more attacking flair but failed to execute the crucial final pass in a first half marred by injuries, with Peru's Luis Advincula subbed off in the 35th minute and Chilean midfielder Diego Valdes being replaced at half-time.

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Defending Copa America champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Thursday.

Euro 2024: Southgate hails England's character after close finish

Euro 2024: Southgate hails England's character after close finish

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Southgate's rigidity around substitutions was the most glaring question, particularly the introduction of Ivan Toney in the 94th minute.

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Spain's path to European Championship success was forged the hard way thanks to a remarkable collective effort, with several squad players coming off the bench at key moments to make decisive contributions when the team needed them the most.

Euro 2024: Spain outclass Croatia in opener

Euro 2024: Spain outclass Croatia in opener

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The Spaniards, looking for a record fourth Euro crown, struck twice in three minutes, with Fabian Ruiz setting up Alvaro Morata in the 29th and firing in himself a little later.

PIX: Italy sent packing from Euro 2024 by Switzerland

PIX: Italy sent packing from Euro 2024 by Switzerland

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Round of 16 match between Switzerland and Italy at Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany, on Saturday.

Arsenal midfielder Cazorla suffers injury setback

Arsenal midfielder Cazorla suffers injury setback

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Injured Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has suffered an Achilles problem in training which will delay his return to first-team action, manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Euro: Demiral banned for two games; Bellingham fined

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

In the latest of a slew of sanctions against participating countries for fan misbehaviour, UEFA also fined the English Football Association 10,000 euros for crowd disturbances and 1,000 euros for lighting of fireworks during the Slovakia game.

Jasprit Bumrah Beyond Numbers

Jasprit Bumrah Beyond Numbers

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

159 dismissals in 36 Tests, 149 dismissals in 89 ODIs, and 89 dismissals in 70 T20s are very good by any standards. And yet they don't speak to Bumrah's true value and his special appeal, notes Sreehari Nair.

Frustrated football fans poke fun at England

Frustrated football fans poke fun at England

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The third dull performance in as many games had frustrated supporters poking fun at coach Gareth Southgate and his team.

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Foden: Partnership with Bellingham will only flourish

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

After a shaky start to England's European Championship campaign that had critics questioning his starting spot, Phil Foden insists his partnership with Jude Bellingham will only flourish.

Euro 2024: Simple mistakes compound England's problems

Euro 2024: Simple mistakes compound England's problems

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Southgate had some concerning post-game comments, pointing to the players' conditioning after long and gruellingly seasons.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

PIX: Austria ease past Poland, renew knock-out hopes

PIX: Austria ease past Poland, renew knock-out hopes

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between Austria and Poland at Berlin Olympiastadion, in Berlin, on Friday.

Germany midfielder Draxler joins PSG from Wolfsburg

Germany midfielder Draxler joins PSG from Wolfsburg

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Germany midfielder Julian Draxler has joined Paris St Germain on a four-and-a-half year contract from VfL Wolfsburg, the French champions said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was a member of the victorious Germany squad at the 2014 World Cup. "For the first time in my career I will discover a new country, a new league and I am very proud to take this step in one of the best clubs in Europe," Draxler said in a club statement.

PIX: Own goal gives France victory over plucky Austria

PIX: Own goal gives France victory over plucky Austria

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group D match between France and Austria at Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany, on Monday.

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Euro PIX: England top group; Slovenia reach last 16

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group C match between England and Slovenia at Cologne Stadium, Germany, on Tuesday.

Ten Hag enters into contract extension talks at Man U

Ten Hag enters into contract extension talks at Man U

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will remain in the job for next season and has entered into talks with the Old Trafford club over a contract extension

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

PIX: Germany strike late to hold Swiss and top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group A match between Switzerland and Germany, in Frankfurt, on Sunday.

5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard

5 facts on Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Five facts about Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard, who announced on Monday he was leaving the club after 13 years.

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Colombia, who have qualified for the quarter-finals, top Group D with six points after two matches, with Brazil in second on four points.

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

PIX: Argentina edge Colombia to win record 16th Copa America

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Argentina won a record 16th Copa America title by beating Colombia 1-0 thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Lautaro Martinez.

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

How Bayer Leverkusen won maiden Bundesliga crown unbeaten

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Bayer Leverkusen won their first trophy in 31 years with five matches left in the season, snapping Bayern Munich's 11-year stranglehold on the Bundesliga.

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.