News for 'midfield'

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Crystal Palace humiliate Man United

Rediff.com7 May 2024

A makeshift United defence that included Casemiro at centre-back was easily picked apart by Palace on several occasions

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Belgium held, but advance; Romania, Slovakia also thru

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group E matches between Slovakia and Romania, Ukraine and Belgium, in Germany on Wednesday.

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Manchester Utd have busy deadline day; Man City get Nunes

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Manchester United bolstered their squad with a flurry of transfer deadline day signings, Manchester City and Liverpool also splashed out while ambitious Brighton & Hove Albion sealed an audacious loan deal for Barcelona's Ansu Fati on Friday.

Wenger backs young midfielders

Wenger backs young midfielders

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Pogba banned for four years for doping

Pogba banned for four years for doping

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

France and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been banned for four years for a doping offence earlier this season.

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

Werder sign Brazilian midfielder Wesley

Werder sign Brazilian midfielder Wesley

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Werder Bremen have agreed to sign versatile midfielder Wesley from Brazilian club Santos on a four- year deal, the Bundesliga club said on Saturday.

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India will play Germany on June 8 in their next match at the same venue.

Midfielder Diarra leaves Arsenal for Portsmouth

Midfielder Diarra leaves Arsenal for Portsmouth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The defensive midfielder, who failed to win a regular first-team place at Arsenal, signed a three-and-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, Portsmouth said on their Web site.

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Manipur football dreams torn apart by ethnic clashes

Rediff.com24 May 2024

ESU coach Ngampao Kipgen, a member of the Kuki tribe, told Reuters he was forced to flee to the hills with his family after his house was burned down.

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

PIX: Man City hammer Brighton to keep pressure on leaders Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Phil Foden struck twice as Manchester City stepped up their bid for a fourth Premier League crown in a row with a ruthless 4-0 victory at Brighton & Hove Albion on Thursday.

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

EPL: Brighton leapfrog Man United into seventh spot

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Brighton midfielder James Milner, who made his Premier League debut in 2002 at age 16, passed Ryan Giggs into second in all-time league appearances on Monday with 633 matches. He needs 20 more to equal Gareth Barry's record.

Milan sign Dutch midfielder De Jong

Milan sign Dutch midfielder De Jong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Dutch midfielder Nigel De Jong has been included in the AC Milan squad to face Bologna after joining the Serie A side on a three-year-contract from English champions Manchester City on Friday.

Spain hoping to runaround French midfield

Spain hoping to runaround French midfield

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

Spain's players reckon the secret to beating France will be to keep their opponents' ageing midfield on the move.

US to rejig midfield for Algeria decider

US to rejig midfield for Algeria decider

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The United States are likely to restructure their midfield once again as they head into Wednesday's final Group C match with Algeria knowing they must win to guarantee reaching the World Cup second round.

AC Milan sign midfielders Montolivo, Traore

AC Milan sign midfielders Montolivo, Traore

Rediff.com18 May 2012

AC Milan have strengthened their midfield with the signing of Italy's Riccardo Montolivo and Mali's Bakaye Traore who were both free agents, the Serie A runners-up said on Thursday.

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

FIH Hockey5s World Cup: Simranjeet to lead India men; Rajni to captain women

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Simranjeet Singh and Rajni Etimarpu will lead the men's and women's sides respectively as Hockey India on Sunday named the Indian teams for the upcoming FIH Hockey5s World Cup to be held in Muscat, Oman.

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

Rediff.com26 May 2024

A summary of the concluding day's action in the German Cup, French Cup and La Liga.

CL Preview: Benfica's new midfield faces Barca examination

CL Preview: Benfica's new midfield faces Barca examination

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Benfica will rely on little-known duo Nemanja Matic and Enzo Perez, who have played only a handful of games since signing in 2011, to lead the Portuguese league leaders against the vast talents of Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Roma midfielder Strootman gets two-match ban overturned

Roma midfielder Strootman gets two-match ban overturned

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman's two-match ban for simulation during his team's 2-0 win over local rivals Lazio on Sunday has been overturned, the Italian FA said on Friday.

India suffer fourth loss on the trot in Australia

India suffer fourth loss on the trot in Australia

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India continued their dismal show in the crucial tour Down Under, losing 1-3 against Australia to suffer their fourth consecutive defeat in the five-match men's hockey Test series, in Perth on Friday.

Former Ivory Coast midfielder dies after collapsing in training

Former Ivory Coast midfielder dies after collapsing in training

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Former Ivory Coast midfielder Cheick Tiote collapsed and died in training with his Chinese club on Monday, his agent confirmed.

EPL: West Ham's late goal ruled out in 1-1 draw with Aston Villa

EPL: West Ham's late goal ruled out in 1-1 draw with Aston Villa

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Villa remain fourth on 56 points, three points above Spurs in fifth, having played a game more. West Ham are seventh on 44, three points behind sixth-placed Manchester United who have a game in hand.

Milan sign Genoa midfielder El Shaarawy

Milan sign Genoa midfielder El Shaarawy

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

AC Milan have signed midfielder Stephan El Shaarawy from Genoa and sent German Alexander Merkel in the opposite direction, the Italian champions said in a statement on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Soccer PIX: Atletico return to winning ways; Leverkusen go 10 points clear

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

Atletico Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Real Betis in La Liga on Sunday thanks to an own-goal by Rui Silva and a header by Alvaro Morata as Diego Simeone's side ended a three-game winless run in all competitions.

Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team

Portugal midfielder Tiago quits national team

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Portugal midfielder Tiago has decided to retire from international soccer citing personal reasons, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) said on Monday.

Real Madrid buy midfielder Gago

Real Madrid buy midfielder Gago

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Real Madrid agreed to sign the highly-rated 20-year-old Argentine midfielder from Boca Juniors on a six-and-a-half-year contract.

Bayern snap up Spain under-21 midfielder Thiago

Bayern snap up Spain under-21 midfielder Thiago

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

European champions Bayern Munich have strengthened their midfield by agreeing to buy sought-after Spain Under-21 international Thiago Alcantara from Barcelona for a fee of 25 million euros.

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Midfield orders caused rift with Ferguson: Rooney

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has blamed former manager Alex Ferguson's decision to play him in midfield last season for their fall-out.

Swansea sign midfielder Pozuelo from Real Betis

Swansea sign midfielder Pozuelo from Real Betis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2013

Swansea City have signed midfielder Alejandro Pozuelo from Real Betis on a three-year deal, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Manchester United bank on Schweinsteiger for midfield mongrel

Manchester United bank on Schweinsteiger for midfield mongrel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

The signing of Germany captain Bastian Schweinsteiger from Bayern Munich was a massive statement of intent by Manchester United.

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Soccer PIX: Leaders Real Madrid held to frustrating draw

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

La Liga leaders Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw at lowly city rivals Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as Joselu's early strike was cancelled out by Raul de Tomas' penalty, a result that could spice up the title race with surprise package Girona.

Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil

Real Madrid sign Germany midfielder Ozil

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

Real Madrid will sign Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil from Werder Bremen, the Spanish club said in a statement on their website (www.realmadrid.com) on Tuesday.

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

Manchester United warned off Roma's Dutch midfielder Strootman

Manchester United warned off Roma's Dutch midfielder Strootman

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Manchester United can give up hope of signing AS Roma's Dutch midfielder Kevin Strootman in the next transfer window, the Italian club's owner told the BBC on Wednesday.

'Best midfielder' Pogba ready for United debut against Southampton

'Best midfielder' Pogba ready for United debut against Southampton

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho has confirmed that record signing Paul Pogba is ready to make his second Manchester United debut when Southampton visit Old Trafford in the Premier League on Friday.

Chelsea snap up Liverpool midfielder Benayoun

Chelsea snap up Liverpool midfielder Benayoun

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

Chelsea have signed Liverpool's versatile midfielder Yossi Benayoun on a three-year deal, the Premier League champions said on Friday.

Classy Portugal midfield shows way through

Classy Portugal midfield shows way through

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended his dry spell for Portugal with a quasi-comical goal, but the real drivers behind Portugal's sumptuous 7-0 rout of North Korea on Monday were midfielders Raul Meireles and Tiago.

Arsenal midfielder Nasri suffers broken leg

Arsenal midfielder Nasri suffers broken leg

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri will miss the start of the season after breaking his leg on Tuesday at the club's training camp in Austria.