News for 'midfield'

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Veterans Ronaldo, Pepe to help fuel Portugal's Euro dream

Rediff.com21 May 2024

Nine players from the Premier League have been called up including Ruben Dias, Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Diogo Jota. Goncalo Inacio is the only Sporting player in the squad.

Nevilles slam Manchester United midfield 'mannequins', 'garbage defending'

Nevilles slam Manchester United midfield 'mannequins', 'garbage defending'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Former Manchester United full-backs Gary and Phil Neville slammed the club's "garbage" defending after Sunday's crushing 4-0 defeat to Chelsea in the English Premier League.

Inter Milan sign Argentina midfielder Banega

Inter Milan sign Argentina midfielder Banega

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Inter Milan have signed Argentina midfielder Ever Banega on a three-year contract, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old, who helped Sevilla lift their third straight Europa League title last season, scored five league goals in 25 appearances as they finished seventh in La Liga.

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

Midfield machine drives Barcelona to greatness

Midfield machine drives Barcelona to greatness

Rediff.com30 May 2011

The midfield machine behind Spain's first World Cup success ticked back into the same relentless rhythm to deliver Barcelona's fourth European Cup triumph at a spellbound Wembley Stadium on Saturday.

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Euro: Rice confident of England riding the momentum

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

England's attacking line has spluttered at Euro 2024, with Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden showing only flashes of their club form and their usual penetrating runs into the box have been lacking.

New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA 'lessons'

New skipper Salima ready for European leg of Pro League after SA 'lessons'

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Indian women's hockey team's new captain Salima Tete hopes to utilise the "valuable lessons" learnt from the recent home series against South Africa to make a fresh start in the European leg of the FIH Pro League, beginning in Antwerp, Belgium on Wednesday.

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Leeds reach Championship play-offs final with 4-0 win over Norwich

Real Madrid's Bellingham suspended for dissent

Real Madrid's Bellingham suspended for dissent

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Read Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been suspended for two games by La Liga for showing contempt towards the referee having received a red card after the final whistle in their 2-2 draw with Valencia on Saturday.

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

PIX: Manchester City win record fourth successive EPL title

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Manchester City won an unprecedented fourth straight English top flight title with a 3-1 win over West Ham United.

Dutch midfielder Anita joins Newcastle

Dutch midfielder Anita joins Newcastle

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

Newcastle United completed the signing of Ajax Amsterdam midfielder Vurnon Anita on Thursday with the Dutch international hopeful his new club can end their 43-year trophyless spell.

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Copa America: Uruguay stun Brazil on penalties, meet Colombia in semis

Rediff.com7 Jul 2024

James Rodriguez scored one goal and set up two more as Colombia thoroughly dismantled Panama in a 5-0 win at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday to march into the Copa America semi-finals.

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Lampard retires at 38

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Lampard retires at 38

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Former Chelsea and England midfielder Frank Lampard announced his retirement from professional soccer on Thursday after spending last year with New York City in Major League Soccer in the United States.

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Euro PICS: Georgia stun Portugal, qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group F matches between Georgia and Portugal; Czechia and Turkey in Germany on Wednesday.

Sevilla midfielder Puerta dead

Sevilla midfielder Puerta dead

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Sevilla midfielder Antonio Puerta died three days after collapsing during a Spanish Primera Liga match.

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

Europa League PIX: Leverkusen win at Roma; Marseille held at home

Rediff.com3 May 2024

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal matches played on Thursday.

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Euro PIX: Austria down Dutch in a thriller!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Austria's aggressive and hard running approach propelled them into the last-16 of the European Championship on Tuesday after a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Netherlands.

Liverpool midfielder Firmino charged with drunk driving

Liverpool midfielder Firmino charged with drunk driving

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Liverpool's attacking midfielder Roberto Firmino has been charged with drunk driving after the Brazilian was arrested in Merseyside.

EPL: Arsenal stun United; reignite title hopes

EPL: Arsenal stun United; reignite title hopes

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Arsenal reclaim provisional top spot with 1-0 win at Man United

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Real Madrid secure LaLiga title after Girona thrash Barca

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Ancelotti's second-string players proved they were up to the task as they secured three points for Real and kept them on course for the inevitable LaLiga title celebrations.

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.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

World Cup updates: England midfielder Alli nursing thigh strain

World Cup updates: England midfielder Alli nursing thigh strain

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The 22-year-old seemed to pull up with a muscle problem in the first half, with Fabian Delph getting ready to come on, but Alli managed to continue until being taken off after 80 minutes.

Manchester City sign midfielder Guendogan from Dortmund

Manchester City sign midfielder Guendogan from Dortmund

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

German midfielder Ilkay Guendogan has joined Manchester City from Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal, the Premier League club announced on Thursday.

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

'The referee's performance was a disaster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Xavi furious at referee as Barcelona knocked out by PSG

Arsenal sign midfielder Rosicky

Arsenal sign midfielder Rosicky

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky has signed a long-term contract with Arsenal for an undisclosed fee

EPL: Haaland double puts Man City on brink of title

EPL: Haaland double puts Man City on brink of title

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Erling Haaland's double put Manchester City within touching distance of an unprecedented fourth successive Premier League title

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

PIX: Kane returns to haunt Arsenal; Real Madrid hold Manchester City

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

A summary of Tuesday's first leg quarter-final action in the UEFA Champions League.

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals

Sweden footballer Olsson on ventilator after collapsing at home

Sweden footballer Olsson on ventilator after collapsing at home

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Sweden midfielder Kristoffer Olsson has been hospitalised and put on a ventilator after falling unconscious at home.

Valencia agree to sign Mali midfielder Keita

Valencia agree to sign Mali midfielder Keita

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Valencia have agreed to sign Mali midfielder Seydou Keita on a contract until the end of June with an option for one more season, the La Liga club said on Wednesday.

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Panama pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over the United States in a heated Group C encounter at the Copa America on Thursday.

EPL: Arsenal hit West Ham for six

EPL: Arsenal hit West Ham for six

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Arsenal exacted sweet revenge on West Ham United with a 6-0 away thrashing to stay right in the thick of the Premier League title race.

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Real Madrid claim historic 15th Champions League title

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

Real Madrid strike late to beat Dortmund and win 15th UEFA Champions League

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

United midfielder Scholes announces retirement

United midfielder Scholes announces retirement

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes retired on Tuesday, ending speculation over whether the 36-year-old would continue for another season with the Premier League champions.

Midfield mastery sealed Spain success: Del Bosque

Midfield mastery sealed Spain success: Del Bosque

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Bossing the midfield with experienced, talented players was the decisive factor in Spain's deserved 1-0 win over Germany in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said.

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Al-Hilal seal Asian Champions League semi-final, set world record

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Al-Hilal wrapped up a place in the Asian Champions League semi-finals as a 2-0 win over fellow Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad in Jeddah on Tuesday completed a 4-0 aggregate success and set a world record with their 28th straight win in all competitions.

England midfielder Lampard out of Euro 2012

England midfielder Lampard out of Euro 2012

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

England suffered a major blow before the start of Euro 2012 when experienced midfielder Frank Lampard was on Thursday ruled out of next month's tournament with a thigh injury.