News for 'soccer'

Watch soccer, shed violence: Thai minister

Watch soccer, shed violence: Thai minister

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Thai govt to tame Muslim youths with football

PIX! Biraghi hit by cup: 'These actions have no place in football'

PIX! Biraghi hit by cup: 'These actions have no place in football'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

West Ham United have condemned the behaviour of some of their fans after Fiorentina's Cristiano Biraghi was hit by a cup during the Europa Conference League final.

Former France great Fontaine dead at 89

Former France great Fontaine dead at 89

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

In 1958, he was instrumental in Les Bleus reaching the semi-finals in Sweden.

Meet 'World's fastest accountant' Amo-Dadzie

Meet 'World's fastest accountant' Amo-Dadzie

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Eugene Amo-Dadzie, who is a full-time accountant and started running seriously four years ago, is the quickest 100m runner in Europe this year.

Soccer player banned for 20 years

Soccer player banned for 20 years

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

An indoor soccer player in Australia has been banished from the sport for 20 years after punching a referee in the face.

Pak girls play soccer under wraps

Pak girls play soccer under wraps

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

The women will play in baggy trousers and long sleeved shirts in the first ever national soccer championship

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Soccer: Real Madrid to sue La Liga over CVC deal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The league said last week that the deal, called 'Boost La Liga', would strengthen its clubs and give them funds to spend on new infrastructure and modernisation projects as well as increasing how much they could spend on players' salaries.

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Thousands of euphoric Ecuadoreans celebrated on Sunday in various cities around the South American nation after the country's historic victory against host nation Qatar in the opening game of the soccer World Cup.

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"It is our hope that this rule adjustment will help players focus purely on their performance by relieving a potential source of anxiety."

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Messi's PSG exit confirmed: Last game set for Saturday

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Lionel Messi will play his last game for Paris St Germain against Clermont on Saturday

Sikh boy wins right to wear patka at soccer

Sikh boy wins right to wear patka at soccer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Referees felt Harshaan Athwal's patka was a safety risk to players of the opposing team.

Brazil soccer star Kaka gets married

Brazil soccer star Kaka gets married

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

The AC Milan midfielder married his girlfriend, 18-year-old socialite Caroline Celico, in a wedding in Sao Paulo.

Azarenka made to remove PSG shirt

Azarenka made to remove PSG shirt

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

That was the lesser of two disappointments for the Belarusian on Thursday, as Azarenka's bid for a third title at Melbourne Park ended with some regret at her missed chances against 22nd seed Rybakina.

Mbappe to leave PSG after not renewing contract

Mbappe to leave PSG after not renewing contract

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Kylian Mbappe could even be sold this summer as PSG will seek to prevent him from leaving for free.

Europol rules out France involvement in soccer fixing scam

Europol rules out France involvement in soccer fixing scam

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Europol's investigation into a global soccer match-fixing scandal has not revealed any suspicious games in French competitions, the European anti-crime agency said.

Police to open new inquiry in Hillsborough soccer disaster

Police to open new inquiry in Hillsborough soccer disaster

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Britain ordered a new investigation into the deaths of 96 soccer fans in the 1989 Hillsborough stadium disaster on Wednesday, three months after an independent report suggested the police had tried to cover up their mishandling of the tragedy.

Former Pakistan woman hockey player killed in Italian shipwreck

Former Pakistan woman hockey player killed in Italian shipwreck

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Former Pakistan women's hockey player Shahida Raza was among at least 67 people killed on the weekend in a migrant shipwreck off the coast of Italy.

Soccer WC '06 in ticket mess

Soccer WC '06 in ticket mess

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Within hours of the first batch of ticket sales, scalpers offered them on eBay at premium prices

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The first edition of FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in 2025, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Qatari Sheikh Thani makes new bid for Manchester United

Qatari Sheikh Thani makes new bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Manchester United did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

President of Norweigan FA Ms. Klaveness, who is gay, gave a six-minute speech blasting FIFA and the Qatar FA for their human rights violations

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Organisers reported 10 new cases connected to the Olympics including media, contractors and other personnel, down from 15 on Saturday.

German Players Close Mouth In Protest

German Players Close Mouth In Protest

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Germany's players placed their hands over their mouths during a team photograph ahead of their game against Japan on Wednesday as the row over FIFA's threat of sanctions over the 'OneLove' armband continued.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

ISL can rival world's biggest soccer leagues, says Tendulkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

The diminutive batsmen believes that football might one day emulate the national sport of cricket in India.

Beckham tops soccer players' earnings league

Beckham tops soccer players' earnings league

Rediff.com4 May 2005

Real Madrid's David Beckham is the best paid soccer player in the world, according to a survey published in France Football magazine.

England bid focuses on soccer legacy for FIFA

England bid focuses on soccer legacy for FIFA

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

England used its final presentation on Thursday to promise FIFA a commercially successful 2018 World Cup through an initiative that would match FIFA's current spending on soccer development.

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

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In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

New Pope suffers for Argentine soccer club San Lorenzo

New Pope suffers for Argentine soccer club San Lorenzo

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The new pope, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is not above the passion his countrymen share for soccer and is an avid a fan of San Lorenzo, one of Argentina's top clubs.

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Barca Beckons: Messi's father confirms his intentions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'Leo wants to return to Barca and I would also like him to return'

FIFA WC: US team give up Thanksgiving to focus on England

FIFA WC: US team give up Thanksgiving to focus on England

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

US team mates will be busy preparing for their showdown with England at the World Cup in Qatar.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

Al-Hilal tempts Messi with lucrative offer for next season

Al-Hilal tempts Messi with lucrative offer for next season

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The 35-year-old Messi has also been linked in the media with a move back to boyhood club Barcelona

US soccer club to continue with Livestrong stadium name

US soccer club to continue with Livestrong stadium name

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

US soccer team Sporting Kansas City plan to retain their Livestrong stadium name despite its link to doping-tainted cyclist Lance Armstrong, chief executive Robb Heineman said on Thursday.

Messi is soccer's best-paid player after new Barcelona contract

Messi is soccer's best-paid player after new Barcelona contract

Rediff.com20 May 2014

Lionel Messi signed a new contract with Barcelona on Monday that will reportedly make the four-times World Player of the Year soccer's best-paid player with a net annual salary of 20 million euros ($27.4 million).

Guess who is the world's highest-paid football player?

Guess who is the world's highest-paid football player?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

This is the first time a player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list in eight years.

Colombian Prez vows to remove drugs from soccer

Colombian Prez vows to remove drugs from soccer

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos promised on Wednesday to crack down on the involvement of drugs traffickers in soccer clubs.