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Football World Finally Has Its GOAT

Football World Finally Has Its GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

He has won a Copa America, 11 league titles, four Champions League titles, three Club World Cups and three UEFA Super Cups. Now he has the most coveted one of all.

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

Soccer PIX: Argentine duo help Spurs past Boro

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Mourinho's side failed to turn their domination into more goals and things got edgy late on when Saville's shot evaded Gazzaniga who seemed slow to get down.

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

FIFA WC PIX: Qatar World Cup closing ceremony

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

"Our parents talked to us about Maradona, and we will talk to our sons about Messi. We hope that we will win the cup, and we can celebrate with him and all the people in Argentina," said Nicolas Gomez, a fan from Argentina.

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Soccer Extras: Former England defender Cole hangs up boots

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

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Deal is sealed! Neymar completes world record PSG move

Deal is sealed! Neymar completes world record PSG move

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar completed his record-shattering transfer from Barcelona to Paris St Germain on Thursday, signing a five-year deal with the French club after they triggered his 222 million euros (200 million pounds) release clause.

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Spain striker Torres announces retirement

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

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Two charged for alleged match-fixing in English lower league soccer

Two charged for alleged match-fixing in English lower league soccer

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Two men alleged to be members of an illegal betting syndicate based in Singapore were charged with conspiracy to defraud on Thursday as part of a match-fixing investigation into English lower league soccer.

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

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Rooney brings up hat-trick of records

Rooney brings up hat-trick of records

Rediff.com18 Jun 2004

The England striker is emerging as one of the outstanding players at Euro 2004 at just 18 years and seven months.

Spain's record scorer Villa retires after 19-year career

Spain's record scorer Villa retires after 19-year career

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

The 2010 FIFA World Cup winner took to Twitter to express that he wants to win the Emperor's Cup with the Japanese side.

Soccer Extras: Roma great Totti leaves club slamming the door

Soccer Extras: Roma great Totti leaves club slamming the door

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

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McGregor tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

McGregor tops Forbes' highest-paid athletes list

Rediff.com12 May 2021

McGregor earned $180 million, a figure which includes $158 million from endorsements

First female coach to lead a men's soccer club hopes to inspire other women

First female coach to lead a men's soccer club hopes to inspire other women

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

Chan Yuen-ting, the first female coach to lead a men's professional soccer club to a top-flight title, hopes her success with Hong Kong's Eastern will inspire other women to follow their dreams.

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo strikes again; PSG reach League Cup final

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

2022 Laureus Sportsperson of the Year winner is...

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Max Verstappen was named the 2022 Laureus Sportsman of the Year while Olympic sprint champion Elaine Thompson-Herah bagged the top women's honour

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Gayle equates himself to soccer stars Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

West Indies star batsman Chris Gayle has equated himself with football superstars Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Cristiano Ronaldo in his recently-released autobiography 'Six Machine'.

Lockdown in England will have no effect on EPL grind

Lockdown in England will have no effect on EPL grind

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Outdoor sport venues including outdoor gyms, tennis courts and golf courses will close and outside team sports will not be permitted but elite sport, including Premier League soccer, will continue.

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech

Soccer PIX: Lukaku, Martinez star in Inter's thrilling win

Soccer PIX: Lukaku, Martinez star in Inter's thrilling win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Martinez struck inside two minutes before Domenico Berardi equalised, but Lukaku gave Inter breathing space with a powerful strike and a penalty before half time.

How Germany can avoid early exit at World Cup

How Germany can avoid early exit at World Cup

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Germany's players, however, must not only process their first ever loss to Japan, they are also under fire back home for their handling of a diversity armband affair

Soccer PICS: Atletico go fourth with win at Betis

Soccer PICS: Atletico go fourth with win at Betis

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Soccer Transfers: Mata extends United deal until 2021

Soccer Transfers: Mata extends United deal until 2021

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Spanish playmaker Mata, 31, joined United in 2014 for a then club record transfer fee of 37.1 million pounds ($46.86 million) from league rivals Chelsea.

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

China's big bucks luring soccer's talent

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Carlos Tevez is getting paid 615,000 a week at Shanghai Shenhua, making him the world's best-paid player. His salary is now more than Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's!

Soccer PIX: Messi gives new Barca coach debut win

Soccer PIX: Messi gives new Barca coach debut win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Soccer Extras: Neymar 'punches' fan after French Cup final

Soccer Extras: Neymar 'punches' fan after French Cup final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

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Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Soccer PIX: PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back

Soccer PIX: PSG celebrate eighth title as Neymar gets back

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

Neymar made his return to the pitch after a three-month injury lay-off as Paris St Germain celebrated their eighth Ligue 1 title with a 3-1 win against Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

He made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, scoring his first ever treble in a competitive game, more than 19 years after making his professional debut.

Soccer Extras: Gladbach stun Bayern with last-gasp penalty

Soccer Extras: Gladbach stun Bayern with last-gasp penalty

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

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With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

With three models, Brazil keep cards close to chest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

'We have some of the players that call the biggest media attention in the world so we take it naturally, it's our dream winning a World Cup. Pressure is inevitable.'

Italy 'destroyed' by failure to qualify for World Cup: Chiellini

Italy 'destroyed' by failure to qualify for World Cup: Chiellini

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Midfielder Marco Verratti said North Macedonia's goal in added time was a "real nightmare".

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Did you know? Man United was founded as Newton Heath in 1878...

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United is no stranger to ownership tussles and the rough and tumble of financial markets.

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Soccer Extras: Zidane confirms Bale to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

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Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

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

Things to know about Tokyo Olympics torch relay

Things to know about Tokyo Olympics torch relay

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Participants will need to be masked, socially distanced from each other and not cheer out loud, organisers said

Soccer Extras: Mbappe set to leave PSG next season?

Soccer Extras: Mbappe set to leave PSG next season?

Rediff.com20 May 2019

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Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Soccer PIX: Madrid held; title homecoming awaits Barcelona

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Real Madrid dropped points for the third time in seven games since Zinedine Zidane's return as they were held to a 0-0 draw away to Getafe in La Liga on Thursday, which harmed their neighbours' hopes of a top-four finish.

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Post '86 Argentinians finally savour the triumph

Post '86 Argentinians finally savour the triumph

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the streets of the capital, revellers partied early into the hours of Monday. Fans climbed onto bus stops and lamp-posts, blared horns, banged drums and set off fireworks into the night sky. Some even climbed the tall Obelisco monument.

Soccer PIX: Choupo-Moting's embarrassing miss; Juve celebrations on hold

Soccer PIX: Choupo-Moting's embarrassing miss; Juve celebrations on hold

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Eric Choupo-Moting scored his third Ligue 1 goal of the season on Sunday but the Paris St Germain forward's incredible miss later in the game was the moment that will be remembered from his performance in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Racing Strasbourg.