News for 'soccer'

Leicester owner's family files $2.7b claim over 2018 helicopter crash

Leicester owner's family files $2.7b claim over 2018 helicopter crash

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

The family of Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who died in a helicopter crash in 2018, has brought a legal action against Italian helicopter manufacturer Leonardo SpA in a London court.

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Gukesh at Freestyle Grand Slam: A new chess frontier

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

World Champion D Gukesh began his campaign at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam tour with a mixed bag of results, including three draws and a lone loss, signaling that he is adapting to the new format.

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Lionel Messi had 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches while his club set a league record with a 74-point campaign before a stunning first-round elimination from the play-offs.

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

'Free Palestine' banner at UCL match irks French minister

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

UEFA to not place sanctions on PSG

Mohun Bagan fans set to break banner world record

Mohun Bagan fans set to break banner world record

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

The completed banner will be 340 feet long and 75 feet wide, which the Mohun Bagan fans say will topple the world record for largest hand-painted tifo.

Footballer in the dock for racism

Footballer in the dock for racism

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australian captain Sam Kerr who has Indian ancestry, has pleaded not guilty to one count of racially aggravated harassment.

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano said on Thursday it was "impossible" to even consider bringing Neymar to the club

Leicester owner's helicopter crash accidental, inquest finds

Leicester owner's helicopter crash accidental, inquest finds

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

The deaths of five people in a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium in October 2018, including Leicester City soccer club owner Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, were accidental.

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Soccer PIX: Kane scripts Bundesliga record; Cadiz stun Atletico

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Photos from soccer matches played across top European Leagues on Saturday.

Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal

Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales quit his post on Sunday after three weeks of scandal over allegations he gave an unsolicited kiss to a player.

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

PIX: Humanoid robot ARTEMIS ready to play some soccer!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

While ARTEMIS may not be at the next FIFA World Cup, Hong's team will be unveiling its full soccer capabilities at RoboCup in Bordeaux, France, in July.

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group G for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Soccer PIX: Milan edge eight-man Lazio; PSG hold Monaco

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

IMAGRS from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

New Zealand shooter kills two ahead of Women's Soccer World Cup

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand shooter kills two on eve of Women's Soccer World Cup

6 people charged over Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

6 people charged over Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The government had set up a fact-finding team in hopes to reveal the culprits of the deadly stampede, among the deadliest soccer-related tragedy since the crush in Peru in 1964.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

FIFA suspends Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales over kiss

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

FIFA on Saturday suspended Spanish federation chief Luis Rubiales from all soccer-related activities

Calls grow for resignation of Spain's soccer chief

Calls grow for resignation of Spain's soccer chief

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

A spokesperson for the prosecutor's office said the court had received several complaints but would launch a full inquiry only if Hermoso sought one. Hermoso has said she did not want to be kissed.

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

When were these rules altered and by whom, Bhajji asks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Nothing new in BCCI's policy document, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Soccer PIX: Juve win Coppa Italia; Atletico seal UCL spot

Rediff.com16 May 2024

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Wednesday.

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

India's dominance hurts Test cricket: Chappell

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell has criticized the ICC, calling it an "event management company" and stating that financially stronger boards are dictating a self-serving schedule that harms Test cricket.

Canadian coach, analyst kicked out of Olympics after drone spying incident

Canadian coach, analyst kicked out of Olympics after drone spying incident

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

New Zealand's women's team said their training session on Monday had been disrupted by a drone flown by a staff member of their opening Group A opponents Canada.

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Soccer PIX: Willian stars in Fulham win; Girona held

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

All the action from soccer matches played in Europe on Monday.

Blatter agrees he might have created a soccer monster

Blatter agrees he might have created a soccer monster

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Blatter said the recent World Cup in Qatar was emblematic of the larger issue affecting his sport: over-commercialization.

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Spain's soccer federation stands by its chief Rubiales

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Spain's soccer federation said it would take legal action to defend its president Luis Rubiales.

Major soccer stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Major soccer stadium disasters over the last 40 years

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A look at some of the major disasters in soccer stadiums over the last 40 years following Saturday's stampede at a football match in the Indonesian province of East Java which left several dead.

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The 45-year-old former striker, a 2010 World Cup semi-finalist, has switched to tennis since his retirement in 2018, playing on the international senior tour.

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Soccer: Barca closer to top two finish with win over Almeria

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Leeds reach Championship play-offs final with 4-0 win over Norwich

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Spain's soccer chief apologises for kissing WC player

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Asked again about the incident on Spain's COPE Radio station, Hermoso said: "I wish they created (controversy) involving someone else, I'm a world champion and that's what matters."

Alex Morgan announces retirement and pregnancy!

Alex Morgan announces retirement and pregnancy!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Alex Morgan, a two-time World Cup winner and one of the greatest goal scorers in US women's national team history, announced her retirement

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real claim easy win; record-breaking Kane powers Bayern; Wolves stunned

Soccer PIX: Dominant Real claim easy win; record-breaking Kane powers Bayern; Wolves stunned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Images from soccer matches held across Europe on Saturday, March 16.

Deadly Spanish floods force cancellation of matches

Deadly Spanish floods force cancellation of matches

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

All soccer matches scheduled to be played in the Valencian region this weekend have been postponed, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) said on Thursday due to the deadly floods which have killed at least 95 people.

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Soccer Transfers: Rashford extends Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Former Barcelona defender Alba to sign for Inter Miami

Spanish soccer chief refuses to step down over kiss scandal

Spanish soccer chief refuses to step down over kiss scandal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Regional leaders of the RFEF held a crisis meeting in Madrid on Thursday to discuss Rubiales's future and options for a potential successor, a source told Reuters.

Soccer PIX: Dortmund cruise past Freiburg; Betis win

Soccer PIX: Dortmund cruise past Freiburg; Betis win

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Metz draw at Marseille to end losing streak

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

125 dead in Indonesia soccer stadium stampede

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A stampede at a soccer stadium in Indonesia has killed at least 125 people and injured 180 after police sought to quell violence on the pitch, authorities said on Sunday, in one of the world's worst stadium disasters.