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GFA suspends Churchill Alemao

GFA suspends Churchill Alemao

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Churchill Brothers' president and two players were handed suspensions for unruly conduct at a football match.

Porto goalkeeper Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital

Porto goalkeeper Casillas suffers heart attack, taken to hospital

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Spain's World Cup winning captain Iker Casillas, 37, suffered a heart attack while training with his team Porto on Wednesday and was taken to hospital.

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

11 Indian lensmen in top photo award race

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The winner of the coveted L'Iris d'Or/ Professional Photographer of the Year title takes home a $25,000 (Rs 15 lakh) prize.

Parreira resigns as Brazil coach

Parreira resigns as Brazil coach

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

This 'Pole' dances to kabaddi's beat

This 'Pole' dances to kabaddi's beat

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Michal Spiczko has not even stepped on the kabaddi mat is is already making waves.

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Wenger 'one of the greatest managers', says Ferguson

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Wenger announced on Friday that he would leave Arsenal at the end of the season, bringing an end to his near 22-year reign at the north London club.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?

'It's a special night, very special'

'It's a special night, very special'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The German was clearly swept up in the emotion at the end of the game as a delirious Anfield crowd sang the club's anthem "You'll never walk alone" with the players lined up in front of the Kop.

ASEAN meet a big test for Indian soccer: Bhutia

ASEAN meet a big test for Indian soccer: Bhutia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2003

In the ASEAN tournament, twelve teams from South and East Asia are pooled in four groups.

US Open without fans would devalue title win: Cilic

US Open without fans would devalue title win: Cilic

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'It's always going to be ... in the years to come, 'oh, you know that guy won a US Open in 2020 without fans'. I don't think it's going to have that weight... It wouldn't be the best scenario.'

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

INSPIRING! How I lost 22 kg in the lockdown

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Indra Narayan Das tells us how he went from 95 kg to weighing 73 kg with the right diet and exercise.

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the world's worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.

England Rugby: Leaked report exposes groupism, leadership failings

England Rugby: Leaked report exposes groupism, leadership failings

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Leaked reports into England's rugby World Cup debacle paint a picture of a squad in meltdown and expose schisms and leadership failings greater than even their dismal performance had suggested.

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

10 fascinating books you must read in 2020

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

From sports to history, Rediff reader Sabyasachi Dutta shares a selection of books for you to add to your reading list in 2020.

Will manager Wenger continue at Arsenal?

Will manager Wenger continue at Arsenal?

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Wenger's future at Arsenal will be decided after FA Cup final

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Sportsperson who have tested positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

While the whole world grapples to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, the sporting world has been brought to a complete standstill. A lot of top sportsperson around the world have also tested positive for COVID-19 as major events like Tokyo Olympics, Formula One, Indian Premier League and the top football leagues in Europe all face long-term suspension.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

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

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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

Extras: 'Don't stop games over homophobic chants'

Extras: 'Don't stop games over homophobic chants'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

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

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Olympic judo medallist Flavio Canto is among those giving his time and money to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil. Dunga is also working with business contacts and former players - including ex-Brazil internationals Jorginho and Edmilson and Paulo Cesar Tinga - to help disadvantaged communities in his home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Player contracts should be extended, says FIFA

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

While domestic leagues are hoping to resume when the threat from the virus has receded, concrete start dates have yet to be fixed. That leaves the issue of expiring player contracts, which are usually timed to finish at the end of a given season, as a potential headache.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

Australian sports form anti-corruption alliance

Australian sports form anti-corruption alliance

Rediff.com21 May 2010

Australian sports have formed an alliance to share information that could help guard against corruption arising from the burgeoning sports gaming industry.

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Why Asif Kapadia made a movie on Maradona

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'It was difficult, but we wanted to show an honest portrayal.' 'I was not trying to tear him apart.'

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

Soccer Extras: Casillas included in Porto squad for new season

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Porto goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who suffered a heart attack in May, has been registered by the club to play in this season's Portuguese league.

Barca coach feels Messi and Co can keep calm to retain La Liga title

Barca coach feels Messi and Co can keep calm to retain La Liga title

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique said on Friday he trusted his team to handle the occasion of this weekend's season finale at lowly Granada, where a win would guarantee their 24th La Liga title.

Sterling's nitrous oxide intake no laughing matter for Liverpool

Sterling's nitrous oxide intake no laughing matter for Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers will speak to striker Raheem Sterling after footage emerged of the England international apparently taking nitrous oxide.

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 41-year-old has made 640 appearances in Serie A, within striking distance of the 647-game record of AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini. Buffon began his career at Parma before moving to the Turin club in 2001.

Figo: Ronaldo can make a difference in France

Figo: Ronaldo can make a difference in France

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

In Mumbai to launch a business venture, Portuguese football legend Luis Figo, winner of the Ballon d'Or in 2000 and the FIFA World Player of 2001, discusses Barcelona, Real Madrid...

Is Mourinho on his way to Manchester United?

Is Mourinho on his way to Manchester United?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Jose Mourinho, sacked as manager of Chelsea in December seven months after winning the English Premier League title, has said he is not enjoying his time out of work and will soon be back in management.

Spurs pay 30 million euros for Valencia's Soldado

Spurs pay 30 million euros for Valencia's Soldado

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

The 28-year-old striker, who scored 30 goals in 46 appearances for Valencia last season, is part of a growing number of Spain internationals who are leaving their homeland to play in the English Premier League.

I'm a legend, declares Cristiano Ronaldo

I'm a legend, declares Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Real Madrid and Portugal record goal-scorer Cristiano Ronaldo is certain in his mind that he is the best footballer in the world.

Air India down F C Kochin

Air India down F C Kochin

Rediff.com1 Apr 2003

The victory was Air India's second from three matches in the Second Division NFL.

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Sponsors EA, Nike concerned about Ronaldo rape claims

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Nike has worked with Ronaldo since 2003 and in 2016 announced a lifetime deal with him worth which could be worth as much as $1 billion.

Sports shorts: Focus on 2020 Olympics, says Rathore

Sports shorts: Focus on 2020 Olympics, says Rathore

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

More trouble in store for Blatter, could face FIFA ethics investigation

More trouble in store for Blatter, could face FIFA ethics investigation

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, already facing a criminal investigation from Swiss prosecutors, may now come under scrutiny from his organisation's own ethics investigators if they find evidence of potential wrongdoing, according to FIFA's ethics procedure.

Bale 'disappointed' with sacking of Benitez

Bale 'disappointed' with sacking of Benitez

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale has expressed disappointment over the sacking of Rafael Benitez as a manager, saying that it was really sad to see him go. "I had a very good relationship with Rafa, obviously it was a big disappointment to see him go," Bale was quoted as saying by goal.com. Benitez was replaced by former French great Zinedine Zidane after just seven months in charge due to club's recent slump in form in the La Liga. Zidane's appointment seemed to be in favour of Real as they thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 5-0 in La Liga match.

Trump Bullies NFL; fine for players on anthem protests

Trump Bullies NFL; fine for players on anthem protests

Rediff.com24 May 2018

National Football League will fine teams if players on the field refuse to stand for the national anthem

Vote: Who will be crowned ISL champs? Bengaluru FC or Chennaiyin FC?

Vote: Who will be crowned ISL champs? Bengaluru FC or Chennaiyin FC?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Chennaiyin FC stand in the way as Bengaluru FC, the model club of Indian football, seek a triumphant conclusion to what has been a remarkable maiden campaign in the Indian Super League, in Bengaluru on Saturday.