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Deadly stampede: Indonesian match official jailed

Deadly stampede: Indonesian match official jailed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

On Thursday, an Indonesian court sentenced a match official for the deadly stampede that killed 135 spectators.

Soccer: City's Cancelo assaulted during robbery at home

Soccer: City's Cancelo assaulted during robbery at home

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Lukaku's comments on being unhappy at Chelsea 'unhelpful': Tuchel

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Junior soccer team, trapped in Thai caves, found safe after 9 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

On June 23, the boys and their 25-year-old coach had entered the Tham Luang network of caves on a team outing. However, they were stranded following a heavy and continuous downpour that flooded the cave.

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Norwegian Haaland beat his team mate Kevin De Bruyne and 2022 World Cup champion Lionel Messi after helping City win three major trophies, the Champions League, English Premier League and FA Cup.

Beckham's search for Miami soccer stadium approved

Beckham's search for Miami soccer stadium approved

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Retired soccer star David Beckham and Major League Soccer (MLS) took a step toward fielding a new Miami team as local officials on Tuesday unanimously approved on-going efforts to find a suitable stadium location.

Soccer crash survivors undergo operations in Colombia, probe begins

Soccer crash survivors undergo operations in Colombia, probe begins

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Of the players, goalkeeper Jackson Follmann was recovering from the amputation of his right leg. Defender Helio Neto remains in intensive care with severe trauma to his skull, thorax and lungs. Fellow defender Alan Ruschel had spine surgery.

What's so special about this Messi pic?

What's so special about this Messi pic?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Latest Messi tribute in Argentina recycles the joy from icon's big win

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Five top-flight UK clubs caught up in soccer abuse scandal, state police

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Five English Premier League and three Championship (second tier) soccer clubs are being investigated in relation to allegations of widespread historical child sex abuse in the sport dating back to the 1970s, British police said on Monday.

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Soccer Extras: 'VAR has been a success despite criticism'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

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Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Soccer PIX: Chelsea survive upset scare in FA Cup

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On a seismic day in the history of Chelsea, Romelu Lukaku scored the winning goal in a 3-2 FA Cup fifth-round victory

Soccer crazy suicide bomber nabbed

Soccer crazy suicide bomber nabbed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

A Palestinian suicide bomber caught at a Gaza border terminal three weeks ago said on Tuesday he had planned an attack on an Israeli soccer stadium.

Graph: How the soccer match-fixing syndicate works

Graph: How the soccer match-fixing syndicate works

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The multi-billion dollar soccer industry was shaken to its core earlier this month when European police and prosecutors said hundreds of games may have been rigged in a match-fixing syndicate being run from Singapore.

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Soccer PIX: Arsenal down West Ham in derby

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Ayew strikes as Palace hold Southampton to 2-2 draw

Kiss 'spoiled' Spain's celebrations: Infantino

Kiss 'spoiled' Spain's celebrations: Infantino

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Luis Rubiales "spoiled" the Spanish team's celebrations at the Women's World Cup by kissing player Jenni Hermoso on the lips.

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Chhetri's Tigers, Messi and Man City: a trio of football highs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Not only the senior team but the young Blue Colts also emerged victorious in the SAFF Men's U-19 champions after hammering Pakistan in the final and clinching a vigorous 3-0 victory.

Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct

Soccer Extras: Ibrahimovic banned for violent conduct

Rediff.com18 May 2019

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2023 Club World Cup: Jeddah named host city

2023 Club World Cup: Jeddah named host city

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The 2023 Club World Cup will take place in Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah, soccer's world governing body FIFA said on Monday.

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius Jr

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

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Latin women and soccer is real combination!

Latin women and soccer is real combination!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Long on the soccer sidelines, more and more South American women are striking back by lacing up their boots and embracing the region's most-cherished sport.

German soccer boss wants Qatar WC reviewed

German soccer boss wants Qatar WC reviewed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

The head of Germany's soccer federation on Wednesday called for soccer's governing body FIFA to re-examine the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, following a corruption scandal.

From Jalandhar to Brazil: Soccer balls turn revenue spinners!

From Jalandhar to Brazil: Soccer balls turn revenue spinners!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Through FIFA-approved vendor brands and OEM players, manufacturers from Ludhiana and Jalandhar have been exporting sports products to Brazil for the mega sporting event.

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Bolt rejects soccer deal offer from Maltese club

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

The 32-year-old Jamaican is hoping to win a contract at Australian side Central Coast Mariners

Kohli, Iyer, Shami take India to World Cup final

Kohli, Iyer, Shami take India to World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Virat Kohli struck a record 50th hundred and fast bowler Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul proved equally crucial as India overpowered New Zealand by 70 runs.

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Brazil soccer probe: Sponsors feel the heat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nike Inc and some other big international companies face a grilling over their powerful role in Brazilian soccer.

Egypt's soccer riot sentence sparks violence, 2 killed

Egypt's soccer riot sentence sparks violence, 2 killed

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

An Egyptian court, on Saturday, upheld death sentences against 21 convicts of last year's deadly soccer riot that killed 74 people, and acquitted 28 others, sparking off widespread violence in the deeply polarised country.

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Soccer PICS: Real Madrid inch closer to La Liga title

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

Bayern edge closer to Bundesliga title after win at Arminia

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Human error! Instead of WC winning skipper, Spain honours...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Spanish Government mistakenly honoured celebrity Ivana Icardi, sister of Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, instead of Women's World Cup winning captain Ivana Andres, with the country's Royal Order of Sports Merit, Spain's National Sports Council (CSD) confirmed on Wednesday.

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St Germain

Soccer PIX: Barca claim epic win despite conceding three penalties

Soccer PIX: Barca claim epic win despite conceding three penalties

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Marseille cement second place with Montpellier win

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Soccer: Mumbai City FC go down in AFC Champions League

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Indian football hero of '80s, Chibuzor dies

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

Why FIFA has stripped Indonesia of WC hosting rights

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

World soccer's ruling body added that the decision had been taken following a meeting between its President Gianni Infantino and PSSI Chairman Erick Thohir.

PIX! Beckham ups the glam quotient of Centre Court

PIX! Beckham ups the glam quotient of Centre Court

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side's dreadful run of form to take in the action on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Soccer: Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea

Soccer: Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Lallana signs short-term Liverpool extension

Soccer legend Maradona mourns 'second father' Castro

Soccer legend Maradona mourns 'second father' Castro

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

For soccer great Diego Maradona, Cuban revolutionary Fidel Castro was more than a friend and fellow Latin American legend, he was "a second father." Maradona said Castro's death late on Friday hit him like a tennis ball to the chest served by Juan Martin del Potro, the Argentine player he cheered on in the Davis Cup final where he received the news. "I wept uncontrollably," Maradona told reporters on the sidelines of the tennis tournament. "After my father, it's the deepest sorrow I know."

Football Briefs: Donovan considering running for US soccer chief

Football Briefs: Donovan considering running for US soccer chief

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

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The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

Anil Desai's day out in Soccer City, Johannesburg

Anil Desai's day out in Soccer City, Johannesburg

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Reader Anil Desai sent us these photographs from the World Cup in South Africa.