News for 'soccer'

Spotted! SRK, with his soccer fans

Spotted! SRK, with his soccer fans

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

AIFF to withdraw support for Premier League Soccer

AIFF to withdraw support for Premier League Soccer

Rediff.com11 Feb 2012

The much-anticipated IPL-style Premier League Soccer (PLS) may reach a dead end, with the AIFF set to withdraw the permission of conducting the tournament, during its all-powerful Emergency Committee meeting, in New Delhi on Monday.

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.

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

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.

Watch soccer, shed violence: Thai minister

Watch soccer, shed violence: Thai minister

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Thai govt to tame Muslim youths with football

France not distracted by politics

France not distracted by politics

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Qatar's treatment of migrant workers has come under enormous scrutiny during the build-up to the tournament but Deschamps chose not to wade into the topic even as he expressed his "sincere condolences" to the family.

Pele's health improving but will remain in hospital

Pele's health improving but will remain in hospital

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Pele, 82, has been battling colon cancer since September 2021 and was hospitalized on Nov. 29 for doctors to re-evaluate his treatment. He is also being treated for a respiratory infection diagnosed following his hospitalisation.

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.

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.

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

FIFA WC: Queiroz fires resign salvo back at Klinsmann

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

"No matter how much I can respect what you did inside the pitch, those remarks about Iran culture, Iran national team and my players are a disgrace to football."

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.

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

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 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.

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

PIX: Messi tattoos a huge hit in Argentina!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Many flocked to Buenos Aires's tattoo parlors to commission designs depicting Lionel Messi.

Messi Mania In Bejing!

Messi Mania In Bejing!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'I hope Lionel Messi gets a little percentage of the shirt sales because I've never seen so many Argentine number 10 shirts in my life!'

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

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.

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

France U-21s get Henry boost; Greenwood leaves United

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025

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.

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Mrs Messi And Sons Celebrate Leo's Win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

As members of the Argentina team and support squad took turns to hug Lionel Messi, his eyes were fixed on the stands.

Why Saudi is going all out to sign football's biggest names

Why Saudi is going all out to sign football's biggest names

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Saudi clubs have spent more than 400 million euros ($439 million) in the close season to sign players from Europe's elite teams.

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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Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Ronaldo tops Forbes' list for highest paid athletes

Rediff.com3 May 2023

PSG forward Messi, 35, was next on the list after bringing home a combined $130 million while club team mate and France captain Mbappe -- the youngest on the list at 24 -- earned $120 million to sit third.

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

Ex FIFA bigwigs Blatter, Platini cleared of fraud in Swiss trial

Ex FIFA bigwigs Blatter, Platini cleared of fraud in Swiss trial

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Prosecutors had accused Blatter, a Swiss who led global soccer body FIFA for 17 years, and Platini, of unlawfully arranging for FIFA to pay the Frenchman two million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) in 2011.

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.

Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

Iranian fans savour victory but wrangle over protests

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

After the match, jubilant Iranians danced and cheered as they streamed out of the ground.

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A deal for United is expected to shatter records for the sale of a sports business. The club's current majority owners, the Glazer family, are seeking a valuation as high as 7 billion pounds ($8.42 billion).

Soccer PIX: Atletico go third in La Liga; Verona win

Soccer PIX: Atletico go third in La Liga; Verona win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

IMAGES from the soccer matches played in Spain and Italy on Saturday

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.

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.

All hail soccer's Benjamin Button!

All hail soccer's Benjamin Button!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the first player to score 50 Serie A goals for both Milan clubs: Inter Milan (57 goals) and AC Milan (51 goals).

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.

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'My only problem is banning alcohol'