News for 'soccer'

City's Haaland Premier League's Player of the Season

City's Haaland Premier League's Player of the Season

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Erling Haaland, 22, has scored 36 goals in 35 games this season, breaking the previous record of 34 in a single Premier League campaign.

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

10 killed as fire sweeps through Flamengo soccer training centre in Rio

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The fire broke out at Ninho do Urubu, a state-of-the-art training centre that was expanded and opened only two months ago.

Soccer PIX: Spain and Portugal draw; Brazil win

Soccer PIX: Spain and Portugal draw; Brazil win

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Spain and Portugal played out an entertaining 0-0 draw on Friday as both sides prepared for this month's European Championship.

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Rediff.com28 May 2015

World Cup sponsors are in an awkward position, experts said, because they are under pressure from consumers to distance themselves from any corruption, but such sponsorships are lucrative in the long term.

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

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

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

LaLiga slams FIFA's World Cup format change

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The world governing body approved a 32-team Club World Cup which will be played every four years from June 2025, apart from the increase in World Cup matches to 104.

Australian Captain's Indian Connection

Australian Captain's Indian Connection

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Sam Kerr's father was born in Calcutta as were her paternal grandparents.

'Our Football Tragedy': 17 children among those killed in stampede

'Our Football Tragedy': 17 children among those killed in stampede

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Indonesia's chief security minister Mahfud MD said on Monday the government would form an independent fact-finding team which would include academics and soccer experts as well as government officials to probe what happened.

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.

Footballer remains missing after Turkey earthquake

Footballer remains missing after Turkey earthquake

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

'There is no information on his whereabouts yet, we don't know where he is'

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Watch the soccer World Cup ... and die

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Watching the soccer World Cup might increase your risk of heart attack, a new Swiss study has found.

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Record crowds as Women's World Cup kicks off despite Auckland shooting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

New Zealand opened the ninth Women's World Cup with a shock win against former champions Norway on Thursday

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Messi confirms he plans to play for Beckham's Inter Miami

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi intends to join Major Soccer League side Inter Miami as a free agent, the Argentina forward said on Wednesday.

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Soccer: Kane to miss Spurs match amid transfer saga

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Among other transfer news globally, defender Rahul Bheke joins Mumbai City FC while Locatelli completes Juventus move.

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The 82-year-old had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since been in and out of the hospital for treatment on a regular basis.

'Rome soccer riot was planned'

'Rome soccer riot was planned'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

'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.

In principle, I'm done: Lionel Messi

In principle, I'm done: Lionel Messi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has said that "in principle" last year's World Cup would be his fifth and final appearance.

'$570 million'! FIFA Women's World Cup kicks record revenue!

'$570 million'! FIFA Women's World Cup kicks record revenue!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino said the Women's World Cup had generated more than $570 million in revenue

Iraqi soccer fan shoots player dead

Iraqi soccer fan shoots player dead

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

An Iraqi soccer fan shot dead a player of the opposing team as he tried to score an equalising goal in the final minutes of a match, police said on Monday. The shooting on Saturday in Hilla, 100 km south of Baghdad, during a match between local teams, underscored the country's propensity to lawlessness even as violence by militant groups falls to lows not seen since mid-2003.

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"This will be a fair decision that should draw the attention of the whole world to a regime that kills its best people and helps kill Ukrainians," Palkin said in a statement one day before his team plays at Celtic in the Champions League.

Ronaldo believes Saudi League has potential for top five

Ronaldo believes Saudi League has potential for top five

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Ronaldo said the quality of the Saudi competition had improved even in his short time in it.

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

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

PICS: Fans got no chill as Napoli win Scudetto

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The southern Italian city of Naples exploded into what was shaping up to be a long night of celebrations on Thursday as local team Napoli secured their first Serie A soccer title in more than three decades, sweeping away years of disappointment. The late Maradona is also still revered, celebrated on fans' t-shirts, banners or tattoos, and on a giant mural in Naples' Miracles Square that has become a major attraction in the countdown to the Scudetto.

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Soccer: Leicester held; Leipzig in German cup final

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Leicester City suffered a frustrating night on the south coast as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Soccer match-fixing suspect detained at Milan airport

Soccer match-fixing suspect detained at Milan airport

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Italian police have detained an associate of soccer match-fixing suspect Tan Seet Eng at Milan's Malpensa airport, two judicial sources told Reuters on Thursday, following a tip-off by Singapore authorities.

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Benzema fever hits Jeddah ahead of Al-Ittihad presentation

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Benzema was Al-Ittihad's first signing since winning the league title for the first time since 2009 with compatriot Kante expected to join him

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Pele to spend Christmas in hospital as cancer advances

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pele's cancer has advanced and he requires care related to renal and cardiac dysfunction, according to a medical report.

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Why soccer managers are often on the move...

Rediff.com27 May 2016

England's League Managers' Association has revealed that the average tenure of a Premier League manager is now little more than two seasons, with 11 of last year's 20 starters already kicked out.

World Cup sidelights: U.S. team prepares leave letter for soccer fans!

World Cup sidelights: U.S. team prepares leave letter for soccer fans!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The U.S. Soccer team has provided a ready-made excuse letter for any U.S. fans who want to skip work on Thursday to watch the crucial World Cup match.

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

'Messi's adventure with PSG will come to an end'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Paris Saint Germain confirmed on Saturday that Lionel Messi's PSG adventure will come to an end at the end of this season.

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Soccer Extras: Mexico into Gold Cup semis

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

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

'French govt must not meddle in soccer'

'French govt must not meddle in soccer'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

FIFA President Sepp Blatter warned the French government on Tuesday not to interfere in the affairs of its soccer association or the sport's governing body could suspend France's football federation.

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's death has unified Brazil, a country starkly divided by a bruising presidential election.

Brazil orders Berezovsky, soccer bosses detained

Brazil orders Berezovsky, soccer bosses detained

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

A Brazilian federal court on Thursday ordered Russian tycoon Boris Berezovsky and several directors of the Brazilian soccer team Corinthians detained on money laundering charges.

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Egypt court upholds death penalty to 11 soccer fans over riots

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

An Egyptian court on Tuesday upheld the death sentences against 11 people for their involvement in the country's worst-ever soccer violence that killed 74 fans after a top-league game in the coastal Port Said city.

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.

David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team

David Beckham back in Miami eyeing a Major League Soccer team

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Retired English soccer star David Beckham toured potential stadium sites in Miami on Wednesday, signalling he is forging ahead with his interest in owning a new Major League franchise in the United States.

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Soccer PIX: Leverkusen thump Schalke; Milan win

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Napoli brush aside lowly Crotone to go third in Serie A.