News for 'soccer'

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

Europe's 1st major soccer club to join crypto wagon

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

Fan tokens are a type of cryptocurrency that allow holders to vote

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat during a Copa Libertadores game last week.

Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football

Xherdan Shaqiri retires from international football

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Former Bayern Munich and Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri announced his retirement from international football on Monday

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Letexier will be joined at Sunday's final by French assistants Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, while Szymon Marciniak (Poland) will be fourth official.

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out against the packed fixture schedule, saying on Tuesday that he supports his fellow players' right to strike over the issue.

Spain football star Lamine Yamal's father 'serious but stable' after stabbing

Spain football star Lamine Yamal's father 'serious but stable' after stabbing

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

Mounir Nasraoui was stabbed late on Wednesday at a parking lot in the northeastern Spanish town of Mataro.

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Soccer PIX: Chelsea down Villa in FA Cup; Bilbao win at Atletico

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Chelsea outplay Villa in FA Cup

Ronaldo's experience key for Portugal, says Martinez

Ronaldo's experience key for Portugal, says Martinez

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Portugal will benefit from the wealth of experience veteran Cristiano Ronaldo brings to their squad, manager Roberto Martinez said ahead of this month's European Championship in Germany.

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit a coach not afraid to ruffle feathers.

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Ancelotti unfazed despite Real Madrid disastrous start to La Liga season

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday he is happy with how new signing Kylian Mbappe is settling into life with the Spanish soccer giants and he has no concerns about his team's slow start to the LaLiga season.

Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes

Forbes' Top 10 Highest Paid Athletes

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes magazine's list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career.

Soccer PIX: Fulham fight back to beat Arsenal; Spurs stop Bournemouth

Soccer PIX: Fulham fight back to beat Arsenal; Spurs stop Bournemouth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Fulham fought back from a goal down to claim a 2-1 win over Arsenal on Sunday when strikes from Raul Jimenez and Bobby De Cordova-Reid foiled Bukayo Saka's early goal.

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

FIFA WC: Soccer federations will not be blackmailed

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Simon, who did not specify if he was referring to local organisers or FIFA in his reference to the tournament director, said the other six nations then decided to "show solidarity" and not wear it.

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

FIFA player transfer rules breach EU law, says top court

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since 2001!) and can therefore now seek compensation for their losses.'

PIX: Tom Cruise makes daring dive for Los Angeles Olympics handover

PIX: Tom Cruise makes daring dive for Los Angeles Olympics handover

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Hollywood's top gun Tom Cruise rappelled from the roof of the Stade de France into the Paris Games closing ceremony on Sunday before speeding off with the Olympic flag in a dramatic handover that began the countdown to the Los Angeles Games in 2028.

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

F1: Leclerc delivers home win for Ferrari at Monza

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Leclerc was 11 seconds clear with seven laps to go and 8.3 ahead with five remaining as the massed ranks of 'tifosi' willed him on.

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

Harry Kane praises Kohli's soccer skills

Harry Kane praises Kohli's soccer skills

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Tottenham Hotspur Captain Harry Kane wrote, 'Nice technique right there.'

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Soccer PIX: Madrid down Villarreal; Kane nets brace in Bayern win

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

IMAGES from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Italy's World Cup hero Schillaci passes into the ages

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Salvatore Schillaci, who was born in the Sicilian city of Palermo and was hospitalised there, suffered from colon cancer.

Shots fired! Police subdue threat at Euro fan parade

Shots fired! Police subdue threat at Euro fan parade

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Hamburg police fire shots at axe-wielding person at Euro 2024 fan parade

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

PIX: Beckham bids ex-England boss Eriksson adieu

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Eriksson, known in Sweden simply as "Svennis", led England to the 2002 and 2006 World Cup quarter-finals, and to the 2004 European Championship, managing a golden generation of players that besides Beckham included stars such as Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard.

Does Mbappe Have A Twin?

Does Mbappe Have A Twin?

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Kylian Mbappe unveiled a waxwork in Paris before it is transferred to Madame Tussauds in Berlin.

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Soccer: Police launch probe after Bodo coach attacks Roma staff

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

A round-up off all transpired on and off the football pitch

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup bid unit, said his country welcomes all visitors, including LGBTQ people and their bid to host the 48-team showpiece event has nothing to do with 'sportswashing' their human rights record.

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

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Soccer PIX: PSG smash Lens; Dortmund draw again

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from football matches held across Europe on Saturday

American soccer star Morgan tests positive for COVID

American soccer star Morgan tests positive for COVID

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

"Unfortunately, my family and I closed out 2020 learning that we had contracted Covid while in California over the holidays," Morgan said

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Lamine Yamal: Spain's boy wonder at the Euros!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Yamal, who at kick-off was 16 years and 338 days old, comfortably beats the previous record set by Poland's Kacper Kozlowski.

Soccer Wrap: Inter clinch dramatic win to lift Italian Super Cup; Morata powers Atletico

Soccer Wrap: Inter clinch dramatic win to lift Italian Super Cup; Morata powers Atletico

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez struck a last-gasp goal to snatch a dramatic 1-0 win over 10-man Napoli as they claimed their third successive Italian Super Cup title on Monday.

Soon...Brazil to resume soccer matches

Soon...Brazil to resume soccer matches

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Soccer was one example of a sector in the economy that could reopen relatively quickly, and that the government is in talks with clubs and the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) about the timing.

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Soccer PIX: Trossard goal seals Arsenal win; Chelsea held

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Arsenal claimed their first Premier League win at Everton for six years as Leandro Trossard's second-half strike proved enough to secure the points at Goodison Park on Sunday.

Venus Williams just got her own Barbie doll!

Venus Williams just got her own Barbie doll!

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The former world number one said she hoped to motivate young girls into sports with the doll.

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Soccer: 2026 FIFA WC to have record number of matches

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India get three slots for AFC competitions in 2023-24 season.

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.