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Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Real Kashmir FC boss: 'This is not new to us'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'Things changed for us and all the children in the valley when we won the Second Division' 'When we played our I-League home matches it was always a full house. Rain, snow, sunshine, our fans came to cheer for us'

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Soccer: Ronaldo made to wait for Al Nassr debut

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Bayern's Mazraoui suffers heart complications due to COVID

Football Briefs: Stunning Sorrentino stops Roma

Football Briefs: Stunning Sorrentino stops Roma

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

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Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Neymar backs controversial Bolsonaro ahead of polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

At the event the day earlier, Neymar thanked Bolsonaro for "this illustrious visit."

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

Sunil Chhetri's evolution from prankster to leader

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Unveiling Sunil Chhetri's hidden side: From troublemaker to inspirational captain!

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Denmark's Superliga to resume on May 28 says Danish League Association

All about Chelsea's takeover by LA Dodgers' Boehly

All about Chelsea's takeover by LA Dodgers' Boehly

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Following is the process for the takeover of Chelsea Football Club after the English Premier League side said a consortium, led by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly and backed by Clearlake Capital, had won the bid to acquire the club.

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Do Ronaldo, Messi feature in your World XI?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann appear among the 55 nominees for the FIFPro 2016 World 11 released on Friday but England forward Wayne Rooney failed to make the shortlist for the first time. Portugal captain Ronaldo, led his country to victory at Euro 2016, while France forward Griezmann was the top player at the tournament. It is the first time that 25-year-old Griezmann has made the cut, but England captain Rooney is absent for the first time in the competition's 12-year history, after England crashed out of Euro 2016 to lowly Iceland.

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Brazil's most costly football stadium may not host Olympic games

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Tickets for matches in Brasilia have already been on sale for months and it remains unclear how fans, many of whom may have bought flights and booked hotels, would be reimbursed

EPL heating up! Mourinho urges Shaw to develop football brain

EPL heating up! Mourinho urges Shaw to develop football brain

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said full back Luke Shaw used "his body with my brain" during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton on Tuesday and has urged the England international to develop a better understanding of the game.

Football Extras: PSG-Metz game stopped due to homophobic banner

Football Extras: PSG-Metz game stopped due to homophobic banner

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

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COVID-19: FIFA to release $150 million to associations

COVID-19: FIFA to release $150 million to associations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Each of FIFA's 211 member associations would receive $500,000 in the coming days as well as any remaining entitlements for 2019 and 2020, it added. The coronavirus outbreak has brought soccer to a standstill and clubs have struggled to cope with the loss of revenue.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Football Briefs: Ronaldo rested for Leganes game

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

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Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Football's reputation at stake! Swiss police raid UEFA headquarters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Swiss police raided the headquarters of the European soccer body UEFA on Wednesday to gather information about a contract signed by Gianni Infantino, now head of the global soccer body FIFA, that was reported in the Panama Papers.

Football Briefs: Mahrez joins Manchester City from Leicester

Football Briefs: Mahrez joins Manchester City from Leicester

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

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Take a look at players in contention for PFA award

Take a look at players in contention for PFA award

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Chelsea pair Diego Costa and Eden Hazard were named on Thursday on the shortlist for the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) Player of the Year award.

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

Football Extras: Van Persie wants to bow out with dignity

Rediff.com11 May 2019

To finish with dignity is how Robin van Persie wants to end his playing days on Sunday when he hangs up his boots after an 18-year career.

Here's why Atletico Madrid ended link with ISL franchise ATK

Here's why Atletico Madrid ended link with ISL franchise ATK

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The Kolkata-based franchise, partly owned by La Liga club Atletico de Madrid for the first three seasons, had earlier this month split from the Spanish club.

AIFF-IMG and I-League club representatives to meet tomorrow

AIFF-IMG and I-League club representatives to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

The I-League Professional Football Clubs Association (IPFCA) decided on a 6-member representation to meet the AIFF in response to their request for a meeting.

French football clubs to strike over wealth tax

French football clubs to strike over wealth tax

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

French soccer clubs will stage a strike at the end of next month in protest at a controversial super tax on player salaries in an escalation of a row over president Francois Hollande's tax policy.

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

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Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Manchester City and English FA probe alleged sexual abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

The English Football Association (FA) has launched an internal review to examine allegations of children being sexually abused at professional soccer clubs.

Spanish clubs in European illegal aid probe

Spanish clubs in European illegal aid probe

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

A three-pronged investigation will take place into alleged state aid for several La Liga clubs, including Real Madrid and Barcelona, the European Commission said on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Suarez bags 50th Uruguay goal in win over Czechs

Football Briefs: Suarez bags 50th Uruguay goal in win over Czechs

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

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NBA star Paul; NFL's Fitzgerald invest in Rajasthan Royals

NBA star Paul; NFL's Fitzgerald invest in Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com1 May 2022

American football legend Larry Fitzgerald, double Olympic gold medallist basketball star Chris Paul are among the new investors in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals.

'I'm here to be a part of the development of football in India'

'I'm here to be a part of the development of football in India'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Amid the buzz surrounding what has been termed a game-changer for Indian football, Brazilian legend Zico says the 158-ranked nation's hopes of scaling greater heights in the world sport depends solely on the local players' "mentality" and their "ability" to develop.

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Football Briefs: Ronaldo ready to pay 14.7m Euros in Spanish tax fraud case

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

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Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

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Coronavirus: Bhutia, Zizou, Beckham pay tribute to 'humanity's heroes'

Coronavirus: Bhutia, Zizou, Beckham pay tribute to 'humanity's heroes'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'To all of these heroic people: football thanks you, football remembers you and football supports you'

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

When Tulips Woo The Himalayas!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

From rescuing tiger cubs to rescuing a crocodile to admiring spring in Kashmir, here are some interesting videos for your viewing pleasure.

Football Briefs: Aguero in 'peak' condition after knee surgery

Football Briefs: Aguero in 'peak' condition after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

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COVID-19: Women players' livelihoods at stake

COVID-19: Women players' livelihoods at stake

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Many female footballers are at risk of losing their livelihoods due to the global soccer shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Otherwise, it said, the women's game could be facing an existential threat.

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

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

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Football Extras: Arsenal to face United in FA Cup fourth round

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

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Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Third man held in ex-NFL player Hernandez murder case

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

A man wanted by Massachusetts in connection with a murder case against former professional football player Aaron Hernandez has surrendered in Miramar, Florida, police said on Friday.

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Why Irish women's soccer team changed in public toilets?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Members of Ireland's women's soccer team threatened on Tuesday to boycott their next international match unless the country's football association tackles what they described as "humiliating" working conditions.

Why players are worried about Premier League restart

Why players are worried about Premier League restart

Rediff.com11 May 2020

EPL's 'Project Restart' envisages a return to play in June at neutral venues, once given the green light from the government, but players are worried about transmission when sharing the pitch with others in a contact sport.

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Argentina's Aguero could return for Copa America

Rediff.com15 May 2019

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