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Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

Why England football players miss penalties

Why England football players miss penalties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

England's star players Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Jamie Carragher could have been suffering from 'self regulatory breakdown' when they missed the penalties against Portugal at the 2006 Soccer World Cup.

Iniesta more nervous about marriage than football

Iniesta more nervous about marriage than football

Rediff.com5 Jul 2012

Walking down the aisle to get married this weekend will be much more nerve-racking than playing in Euro 2012, said Spain's Andres Iniesta, who was voted the best player of the tournament for his cool, commanding performances.

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain captain Sergio Busquets has tested positive for COVID-19, the national team announced on Sunday eight days before their first match at Euro 2020.

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

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

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Get the latest updates from all the action in South Africa.

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Football Roundup: Mourinho targets 15-year stay at Man United

Rediff.com19 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of footbal.

The art of the cross lights up Ghana-South Korea thriller

The art of the cross lights up Ghana-South Korea thriller

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Four of the five goals in a thrilling Group H match at Education City Stadium came from dangerous crosses

Tricky forty-five minutes that could change world football's fate

Tricky forty-five minutes that could change world football's fate

Rediff.com21 May 2015

When Sepp Blatter is not comparing FIFA to a boat in calm or choppy waters he often uses football analogies to illustrate his point so it might amuse him to think he faces a tricky 45 minutes at this month's Congress.

Messi, Ronaldo dominate European football weekend

Messi, Ronaldo dominate European football weekend

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

European heavyweights Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Juventus and Paris St Germain all maintained their leads and Benfica toppled Sporting Lisbon.

Meet Deschamps, France football's coach-cum-philosopher

Meet Deschamps, France football's coach-cum-philosopher

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Didier Deschamps, who captained France to both World Cup and European triumphs, shared some of his sports psychology secrets on Saturday on the eve of his French side's Euro 2016 final against Portugal.

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Covid-19: Ronaldo donates equipment to Portuguese hospitals

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The donations will go to two wards at Lisbon's Santa Maria hospital and one ward at the Santo Antonio hospital in Porto.

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Man United's Champions League last 16 hopes in danger

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Images from UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Germany coach Loew to leave after Euros

Germany coach Loew to leave after Euros

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

A prolific striker in Germany's second division, Loew's first major coaching job was at VfB Stuttgart in 1996. After further stops at clubs in Turkey and Austria he joined Germany in 2004 as assistant coach.

Indian football team held by Casa Pia

Indian football team held by Casa Pia

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

India's winless run on its Portugal tour continued as they played out a goalless draw with Casa Pia AC in their fifth practice match at Casa Pia ground in Lisbon.

PIX: Ronaldo fails to score on debut for Al Nassr

PIX: Ronaldo fails to score on debut for Al Nassr

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Anderson Talisca earned Al Nassr a 1-0 home win over Al Ettifaq on Sunday, but the fans that turned up to Mrsool Park in Riyadh in droves to see Cristiano Ronaldo in action were left disappointed.

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

PHOTOS: The World Cup dream goes on for Iran despite Spain defeat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'But this was our first match point, if we compare this to tennis, our second match point comes against Portugal. We're still alive and dreaming'

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Euros up for grabs as main contenders wobble

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The European Championship is well and truly up for grabs as the tournament enters the knockouts after a compelling group stage in which some top nations fell short of expectations while two fallen powers staged a resurgence.

PIX: Felix sent off on debut as Chelsea lose again

PIX: Felix sent off on debut as Chelsea lose again

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Chelsea's Joao Felix endured a nightmare debut when he was sent off in a 2-1 Premier League defeat at local rivals Fulham.

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.

This is how Albanians celebrate reaching first major football finals...

This is how Albanians celebrate reaching first major football finals...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Albania qualified for Euro 2016, their first ever major tournament, when a 3-0 away win over Armenia clinched second place in Group 'I' above Denmark on Sunday sparking wild celebrations across the country.

Manchester United up for sale?

Manchester United up for sale?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United said on Tuesday it was commencing a process to explore strategic alternatives, including a new investment or a potential sale, 17 years after the American Glazer family bought the English Premier League soccer club.

Baby No. 4 for Cristiano Ronaldo. Congratulate him!

Baby No. 4 for Cristiano Ronaldo. Congratulate him!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo became a father for the fourth time after girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez gave birth to a baby girl Alana Martina.

Ballon d'Or 2020 scrapped due to coronavirus disruption

Ballon d'Or 2020 scrapped due to coronavirus disruption

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The Ballon d'Or will not be awarded this year for the first time in its 64-year history after the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on the football calendar, organisers France Football magazine said on Monday. The prestigious award, voted for by journalists, is an annual prize given to the best male footballer in the world since 1956. The women's Ballon d'Or was first awarded in 2018.

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Morroco complain to FIFA over referee 'injustice'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The Moroccan Football Federation on Thursday complained to world soccer's governing body FIFA over what it said were a series of refereeing mistakes in their World Cup Group B matches against Portugal and Spain which led to their elimination.

Champions League final will be held in Porto instead of Istanbul

Champions League final will be held in Porto instead of Istanbul

Rediff.com12 May 2021

UEFA has moved this month's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea to Porto from Istanbul

Euro 2016: One of the happiest moments of my career, says Ronaldo

Euro 2016: One of the happiest moments of my career, says Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo wept tears of despair then tears of joy as Portugal stunned host France to lift the 2016 Euro Title in Paris. The Portuguese talisman has won everything at club level with Manchester United and Real Madrid. But Ronaldo has now become a true great after leading his country to European glory- Portugal's first major football title. Ronaldo tried to fight through pain due to a knee injury that he had suffered during the match but the knee injury took it's toll on him as Portugal lost their captain, who had to be carried off on a stretcher.

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Champions League PIX: Man City, Barcelona score big wins

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

A summary of the opening day's action in the UEFA Champions league on Tuesday.

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Football Roundup: Second-tier teams scramble for share of EPL riches

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Football briefs: Rooney disappoints Koeman; Wenger brushes off talk of crisis

Football briefs: Rooney disappoints Koeman; Wenger brushes off talk of crisis

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

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

PHOTOS: How these celebrity fans reacted to USA v Portugal match...

PHOTOS: How these celebrity fans reacted to USA v Portugal match...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The celebrities, including politicians, athletes, and TV stars, showed support to their respective teams.

Sunil Chhetri voted 2019 Asian Cup's favourite player by fans

Sunil Chhetri voted 2019 Asian Cup's favourite player by fans

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Sunil Chhetri scored twice during the group stage of the Asian Cup in the beginning of last year.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

Football Extras: Atletico score 2-0 win as Getafe see red

Football Extras: Atletico score 2-0 win as Getafe see red

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

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

I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi: Ronaldo

I deserve more Ballon d'Or awards than Messi: Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I know that he has pushed me to be a better player and I have pushed him to be a better player as well.'

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

Ice man Ronaldo comes up with the goods yet again

Ice man Ronaldo comes up with the goods yet again

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The Real Madrid forward was superb in Portugal's 3-3 World Cup draw with Spain on Friday, giving his team the perfect start with a penalty, putting them 2-1 ahead and popping up at the death, cool as you like, to whip home a free-kick and complete a magnificent hat-trick.

Football friendlies: France win but Mbappe injured

Football friendlies: France win but Mbappe injured

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

France striker Kylian Mbappe went off nursing a shoulder injury as they beat Uruguay 1-0 with an Olivier Giroud penalty in a rematch of their World Cup quarter-final on Tuesday.

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup knock-out

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup knock-out

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo declined to comment on his international future after bowing out of the World Cup following Portugal's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay.