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Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Football Focus: Hernandez joins LA Galaxy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

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

Poll Results, World Cup: Strange Similarities

Poll Results, World Cup: Strange Similarities

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

In Gujarat, the Congress must have felt like the Swiss in Doha. Suffering at the hands of both the BJP and the AAP, they seemed to lack a goalkeeper. In Himachal, although a victory for the Congress, the tenor was more akin to Spain versus Morocco. The underdog triumphed, points out Shyam G Menon.

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

1982 Brazil soccer team reunite to help fight COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Paulo Roberto Falcao's appeal is the latest in a series of efforts by leading current and former Brazilian footballers to help the South American nation cope with the effects of COVID-19.

A beautiful game, a beautiful story: Real Kashmir FC to train at Dortmund

A beautiful game, a beautiful story: Real Kashmir FC to train at Dortmund

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Aiming to expand the Real Kashmir FC community, the current path-breakers of Indian football are about to tread a glorious new path, as they visit Germany for a training stint at the renowned BVB Borussia Dortmund.

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Roberto Martinez named new Portugal coach

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Martinez stepped down as Belgium's coach following his side's World Cup group stage exit

Euros: Blend of youth and experience could help Spain prove doubters wrong

Euros: Blend of youth and experience could help Spain prove doubters wrong

Rediff.com31 May 2016

For all Vicente del Bosque's confidence that he has the right balance of experience and youth to return Spain to their familiar place on the winner's rostrum, questions remain about his best starting line-up ahead of Euro 2016.

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Football Briefs: Iniesta on way to Japanese club Vissel Kobe

Rediff.com23 May 2018

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

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

FIFA World Cup set pulses racing and ended with a young, exciting France team clinching the title.

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

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

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

Football PIX: Valencia lose again; Milan held

Football PIX: Valencia lose again; Milan held

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Images from football matches played in La Liga and Serie A in Spain and Italy on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

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

Football Briefs: Barca sign Vidal from Bayern

Football Briefs: Barca sign Vidal from Bayern

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

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

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

Indian team's performance in U-17 WC was mediocre, it was more of hype: Constantine

Indian team's performance in U-17 WC was mediocre, it was more of hype: Constantine

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Indian U-17 team's performance was more of hype than actual achievement on the field.

Football Briefs: Germany's Neuer doubtful for World Cup

Football Briefs: Germany's Neuer doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2018

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

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Dhoni is co-owner of Chennai football franchise

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Dhoni on Monday became the co-owner of Chennaiyin FC, one of the eight franchise of Indian Super League.

Confederations Cup: Spain quash doubts, fans get behind Brazil

Confederations Cup: Spain quash doubts, fans get behind Brazil

Rediff.com22 Jun 2013

The early signs from the Confederations Cup are that Brazil's fans can help rather than hinder the team at home, reports of Spain's demise are premature and the heat is going to cause problems for everyone at the World Cup.

Courage! Japan invoke Samurai spirit for Croatia clash

Courage! Japan invoke Samurai spirit for Croatia clash

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Nagatomo, who believes Japan have the most united team at the World Cup, said he had also drawn on Japanese cultural references to drive the point home.

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

India face Brazil in Women's U-17 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The country is slated to host the tournament from October 11 to 30 across three venues -- Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium, Goa's Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

Euro: Czech coach believes his team can progress

Euro: Czech coach believes his team can progress

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Despite their close loss to Spain in their opening Euro 2016 Group D match in Toulose on Monday, Czech coach Pavel Vrba set a target of four points from the remaining games against Croatia, on Friday, and then Turkey on June 21.

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign

Lewandowski ready for new challenge at Barcelona

Lewandowski ready for new challenge at Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Barcelona signing Robert Lewandowski is relishing a new challenge after joining the Catalan club and the 33-year-old said he was ready to play in their upcoming pre-season game against rivals Real Madrid in the United States.

How City 2023 stack up against Guardiola's 2009 Barca

How City 2023 stack up against Guardiola's 2009 Barca

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

City completed the treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles, matching Manchester United's feat in 1999 and drawing comparisons with Guardiola's 2008-09 Barcelona team.

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Regarded as one of the best centre backs of his generation, Pique collected 35 trophies during his 18-year career.

FIFA to expand World Cup teams to 48. Do you support the move?

FIFA to expand World Cup teams to 48. Do you support the move?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The new format will be made up of 16 groups of three teams.

New coach Hierro to carry on Lopetegui's good work with Spain

New coach Hierro to carry on Lopetegui's good work with Spain

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

New Spain coach Fernando Hierro plans to carry on Julen Lopetegui's good work as he prepares to lead his country into their World Cup opener against Portugal on Friday.

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

From the 70th minute when striker Niclas Fuellkrug was thrown into the battle, Germany simply looked more German.

Guardiola will change the face of English football: Xavi

Guardiola will change the face of English football: Xavi

Rediff.com25 May 2016

Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Xavi has backed incoming ManchesterCity manager Pep Guardiola to leave his mark on the Premier League after taking over from the departing Manuel Pellegrini on July 1.

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The VAR system took several minutes to confirm the ball had not gone out before Mitoma's touch

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

EPL: Are you ready for 'the mother of all football derbies'?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

City will look to extend lead against United at Old Trafford

Brazil-born Costa gets Spain call-up for friendlies

Brazil-born Costa gets Spain call-up for friendlies

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has called Atletico Madrid's Brazil-born forward Diego Costa into his squad for the first time for this month's friendlies away to Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Costa Rican Who Broke Japanese Hearts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

This was the first-ever World Cup goal for the 28-year-old right back, who plays for Costa Rican club Herediano.

Stake-holder Nadal sells shares in La Liga club Real Mallorca

Stake-holder Nadal sells shares in La Liga club Real Mallorca

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Tennis World No 2 Rafa Nadal and his uncle Miguel Angel Nadal sold their 10 percent shareholding in Spanish football team Real Mallorca on Monday, the club said in a statement.

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Football Extras: End of time-wasting substitutions?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

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Durand Cup: East Bengal secure knockout berth

Durand Cup: East Bengal secure knockout berth

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Spain's Javier Siverio produced the solitary goal as East Bengal beat Punjab FC 1-0 in the final Group A game to qualify for the knockout stages of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Messi's PSG nightmare: The story of his unhappy stint

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Lionel Messi didn't enjoy his time with the Ligue 1 side Paris Saint Germain.

Stadium violence and its distructive impact on football

Stadium violence and its distructive impact on football

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Simeone urges Atletico fans to keep violence out of football 'I don't think this (violence) has anything to do with sport and it seems they are using sport to make a greater impact'

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

France to lodge complaint over unfair WC playoff seeding

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

France believe the seeding system is unfair for the World Cup playoffs in November and plan to ask football's ruling body FIFA to review it ahead of next week's draw.

India climb a rung to 168th in FIFA rankings

India climb a rung to 168th in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

The Indian football team moved a place up to 168 in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Thursday.