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'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

'La Liga trying to damage Barcelona's reputation'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Spanish prosecutors last month filed a complaint against Barcelona over payments of 7.3 million euros ($7.95 million) from 2001 to 2018 to firms owned by Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira.

Rooney wants to finish his career at Manchester United

Rooney wants to finish his career at Manchester United

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Wayne Rooney says it is highly unlikely that a scenario would arise causing him to switch allegiances to any Premier League side other than Manchester United or boyhood club Everton in the future.

Football Briefs: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Football Briefs: Ancelotti turns down Italy job

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

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

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Another Upset! Spirited Netherlands humble South Africa

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The Netherlands caused the World Cup's second major upset in three days, as it shocked an in-form South Africa by 38 runs.

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

Ronaldo faces possible sanction

Ronaldo faces possible sanction

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could be sanctioned for his goal celebration when he netted the equaliser in Sunday's La Liga 'Clasico' at Barcelona, the president of Spain's professional football league (LFP) said.

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

'What haven't the Gorkhas done for the Indian Army?'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

'Gorkhas are terrific soldiers. They are known the world over for their fighting qualities.'

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

FIFA WC: Australia's Sudanese trio motivated to inspire

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"They look to us as role models. We are just happy to be in this position, to give them a pathway and to show them that your dreams are possible as long as you work hard for them."

Football Briefs: Injured England striker Kane could return next month

Football Briefs: Injured England striker Kane could return next month

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

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

Land of geysers and glaciers can generate footballers too

Land of geysers and glaciers can generate footballers too

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Iceland's run to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 showed that a Nordic island known for its volcanoes and pioneering geothermal power has the potential to generate plenty of its own talented footballers too.

The Stars To Watch Out For!

The Stars To Watch Out For!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The most impressive players at the FIFA World Cup 2022 after Round One.

Football Briefs: Neymar on brink of record move to PSG?

Football Briefs: Neymar on brink of record move to PSG?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

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

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

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

Leicester's Vardy is Premier League Player of the Season

Leicester's Vardy is Premier League Player of the Season

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Leicester City's England striker Jamie Vardy has been named Premier League Player of the Season after his pivotal role in the club's remarkable title-winning campaign.

Blow for Indian football: Salgaocar, Sporting Clube quit I-League

Blow for Indian football: Salgaocar, Sporting Clube quit I-League

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Salgaocar FC and Sporting Clube de Goa, Indian football's traditional outfits, decided to "withdraw" from the forthcoming season of the I-League over the All India Football Federation's decision to restructure the domestic league system.

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Soccer Extras: We're going backwards, says Lukaku

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

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

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Football Extras: India slips out of top 100 in latest charts

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

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

Bundesliga's Japan Stars Stun Germany

Bundesliga's Japan Stars Stun Germany

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Doan equalised in the 75th minute before Asano showed lovely control and smashed the winner in from a tight angle -- causing an explosion of joy among the Japan bench and head shaking among German fans used to watching both players ply their trade in the Bundesliga.

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

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

Day before World Cup, Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

Day before World Cup, Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The Russian Football Union's director general, Aleksandr Alaev, urged football fans from across the world to ignore "some critical remarks" on the country hosting the tournament.

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Football Briefs: Monaco say forward Mbappe approached without consent

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

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

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

These Pix Will Make You SMILE!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2023 has revealed the top 25 Funniest entries of 2023 in its final shortlist.

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Football Focus: Egyptian grandad world's oldest soccer pro

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Bahader had previously told media he was 75, which he attributed to "rounding up".

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Rediff.com17 May 2018

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

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor said there was real concern after 'cowardly and criminal' attacks on players by spectators running onto the field of play.

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Soccer helps migrants feel at home

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Far from his native Uzbekistan, labour migrant Rustam Mustafakulov has found a second home in the World Cup host city of St Petersburg

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Football Extras: Bayern cruise past Nuremberg to continue rise

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

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

Playing for India is a feeling like no other, says Gurpreet

Playing for India is a feeling like no other, says Gurpreet

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

As the country gets set to celebrate its 74th Independence Day on Saturday, India football team goalkeeper and Arjuna awardee Gurpreet Singh Sandhu wished fans across the world and stated that playing for the country "is a feeling like no other".

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I hope Messi wins something with his national team and not only with his club, then he would have won everything with everyone'

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Rediff.com10 May 2018

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

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Football Briefs: Leicester through to FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

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

Mahrez first ever Leicester player to be named PFA Player of the Year

Mahrez first ever Leicester player to be named PFA Player of the Year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Leicester City's attacking midfielder Riyad Mahrez has bagged the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Liverpool must pay Burnley up to 8 million pounds for Ings

Liverpool must pay Burnley up to 8 million pounds for Ings

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Liverpool have been told by a tribunal to pay Championship (second-tier) leaders Burnley up to eight million pounds ($11.7 million) for striker Danny Ings.

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Bala Devi hoping for ISL-style women's league

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bala Devi is hoping for an Indian Super League-style women's league in the near future.

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

'King' Henry on Ballon D'Or favourites, Pogba's form and Indian football

'King' Henry on Ballon D'Or favourites, Pogba's form and Indian football

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

France football legend Thierry Henry, who's on his maiden visit to India, has put Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo among the top contenders to win this year's Ballon d'Or trophy.

'Returning to training felt like being a child again'

'Returning to training felt like being a child again'

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Atletico Madrid defender Stefan Savic has spoken of his joy at returning to train for the first time after being cooped up at home for over two months due to the coronavirus pandemic. Spain's restrictions were eased last week and Atletico, like all clubs in Spain's top two divisions, returned to individual training as part of the league's four-step plan to return to activity.

'Diego Maradona' in Mumbai on Friday

'Diego Maradona' in Mumbai on Friday

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Indian-origin British filmmaker Asif Kapadia says he lived with the idea of making a documentary on Diego Maradona for 25 years, since the 1990s when he was a film student and read a book on the legendary footballer.