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World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

David Beckham was the toast of the crowd when he entered the Wankhede Stadium accompanied by Sachin Tendulkar.

Soccer PIX: Bayern reclaim top spot

Soccer PIX: Bayern reclaim top spot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Champions Bayern Munich eased past hosts Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-1 on Sunday with winger Kingsley Coman scoring twice, to go a point clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ronaldo admitted that both of them changed the history of football and urged his fans to not hate on Messi.

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."

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday

Soccer PICS: Jota puts Liverpool in League Cup final; Barca out

Soccer PICS: Jota puts Liverpool in League Cup final; Barca out

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Hazard extra-time goal sends 10-man Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey final.

supporters groups protest fake crowd noise in soccer

supporters groups protest fake crowd noise in soccer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Some broadcasters, such as Germany's Sky, have given viewers to option of watching games with artificial crowd noise while in some countries, such as Hungary, crowd noise has been piped into the stadiums themselves.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the European League matches played on Wednesday

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Soccer PHOTOS: Barca beat Elche sans Messi; Juve win

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The sources requested anonymity because the matter is confidential. Representatives for Manchester United and Sheikh Jassim did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

SOCCER PIX: Lacklustre PSG slump to first loss, Real downed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Paris St Germain suffered their first defeat of the season when they were beaten 2-0 at Stade Rennais on Sunday to drop their first Ligue 1 points of the season.

Mbappe to leave PSG after not renewing contract

Mbappe to leave PSG after not renewing contract

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Kylian Mbappe could even be sold this summer as PSG will seek to prevent him from leaving for free.

Chelsea makes a record loss

Chelsea makes a record loss

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

Chelsea has made record English soccer losses of 88 million pounds in 2003-04.

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.

Manchester City win record-equalling fourth straight League Cup

Manchester City win record-equalling fourth straight League Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Aymeric Laporte's late header sealed a deserved 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'

Indian Soccer: Kerala Blasters stun Jamshedpur FC

Indian Soccer: Kerala Blasters stun Jamshedpur FC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

All the results from the I-League and ISL matches played on Sunday

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

A sloppy Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Real Betis on Saturday in a further blow to their hopes of retaining the La Liga title.

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran culture, Iran national team and my players are a disgrace to football."

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Paulo Roberto Falcao's appeal is the latest in a series of efforts by leading current and former Brazilian footballers to help the South American nation cope with the effects of COVID-19.

Brazilian Samba Comes To The Desert

Brazilian Samba Comes To The Desert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Brazil's jersey is probably the most recognised soccer shirt out there: The canary yellow with bright green trim. Brazil has worn it during all five of its record World Cup titles.

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Soccer Extras: Bayern sign Coutinho on loan from Barcelona

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the field.

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Soccer PIX: Man City beat Everton; Lewandowski 'tricks

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

Manchester City's quadruple bid remained intact as Ilkay Gundogan and Kevin de Bruyne secured a 2-0 win at Everton in their FA Cup quarter-final clash

Powell equals 100m world record

Powell equals 100m world record

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

The 23-year-old Jamaican destroyed his rivals in Zurich to equal the record of 9.77 seconds he shares with American Justin Gatlin.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Soccer transfers: Barca sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Soccer transfers: Barca sign Brazilian goalkeeper Neto

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Neto will sign a four-year deal with Barcelona that will keep him at the club until the end of the 2022-23 season and he will replace Dutch goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen who moved the other way on Wednesday.

Spain's Gavi second youngest to score in the World Cup

Spain's Gavi second youngest to score in the World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Gavi scored Spain's fifth goal in the 74th minute with a sumptuous volley in off the post after a floating cross from Alvaro Morata.

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne vie for UEFA honour

Benzema, Courtois, De Bruyne vie for UEFA honour

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Benzema and Courtois helped Real seal a record 14th European title last season while De Bruyne guided City to the Premier League title -- his fourth crown in seven seasons at the club.

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

FIFA pleads with World Cup nations to 'focus on football'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Gianni Infantino wants the world to 'focus on the football'

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Plane carrying Brazilian soccer team ran out of fuel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

The plane that crashed in Colombia virtually wiping out an entire Brazilian football team was running out of fuel, had no electrical power, and was preparing for an emergency landing, according to the pilot's final words. The disaster on Monday night killed 71 people and sent shock waves round the global football world. Only six on board the LAMIA Bolivia charter flight survived, including three of the Chapecoense football squad en route to the biggest game in their history: the Copa Sudamericana final.

Soccer Extras: Late Ronaldo goal foils Torino

Soccer Extras: Late Ronaldo goal foils Torino

Rediff.com4 May 2019

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

Soccer Extras: Hazard puts trophy before; Suarez to undergo surgery

Soccer Extras: Hazard puts trophy before; Suarez to undergo surgery

Rediff.com10 May 2019

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

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

Soccer PHOTOS: Smalling stars in Roma's win

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Brescia left Mario Balotelli on the bench after coach Fabio Grosso said the maverick striker had not put in enough effort in training during the week.

Barcelona in record shirt deal with Qatar

Barcelona in record shirt deal with Qatar

Rediff.com11 Dec 2010

Barcelona have agreed a record shirt sponsorship deal with the Qatar Foundation worth 30 million euros ($40 million) a season through to the end of the 2015-16 campaign, the La Liga champions said on Friday.

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Soccer PIX: Watford relegated; Lecce closer to drop

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

Photos from the football matches played on Sunday.

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

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

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Why is Qatar a controversial location for the FIFA World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

In 2015, FIFA recommended that Qatar host a shorter World Cup over the cooler months of November and December in a move that was sure to put soccer's world governing body on a collision course with the major European leagues.