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Maradona in Spain to meet pals

Maradona in Spain to meet pals

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Champions League draw: Barca, City's last 16 opponents revealed

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The following is the draw for the Champions League last 16 which was held in Nyon on Monday:

Pitches and footballs to be sterilised when season restarts

Pitches and footballs to be sterilised when season restarts

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Rafa Ramos, president of the association of Spanish football club doctors, has outlined what conditions will be like when matches, which are set to be played in closed stadiums with no spectators, return. Spanish soccer has been on hold since March 10 due to the pandemic and stakeholders have been drawing up plans to complete the current season in a bid to avoid catastrophic financial losses, although a date for a return is yet to be set.

With Spain through, it's do-or-die time

With Spain through, it's do-or-die time

Rediff.com26 Jun 2010

After two weeks of increasingly exciting football in South Africa, some huge names are out: Italy and France. Some smaller ones -- most notably Slovakia -- have triumphed against the odds to win a second round place.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the 2020 Euro Qualifiers played on Monday

Football World Cup: Best PHOTOS from group stage matches

Football World Cup: Best PHOTOS from group stage matches

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

We have witnessed lots of drama, excitement and goals from the first half of the football World Cup. Rediff gives you a flashback of the best moments from the World Cup.

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Messi in contention for Ballon d'Or; no Ronaldo in nominees

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times, did not receive a nomination for the first time in 20 years.

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Spain, Netherlands drawn together

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Spain, Netherlands drawn together

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The draw for the eight groups for the final round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will be played from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil, was just held in Costa do Saupe near Salvador de Bahia.

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

FIFA World Cup: Check Out Team Jerseys!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

The authentic breathable kits for Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain contain 50% Parley Ocean Plastic.

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Football Extras: Another 'biting' incident

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

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

Ronaldo faces possible sanction

Ronaldo faces possible sanction

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo could be sanctioned for his goal celebration when he netted the equaliser in Sunday's La Liga 'Clasico' at Barcelona, the president of Spain's professional football league (LFP) said.

Munir's rise continues as part of new-look Spain

Munir's rise continues as part of new-look Spain

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Barcelona striker Munir El Haddadi continued his dramatic rise in the game as part of a new-look Spain that have set their sights on Euro 2016 following a surprise early exit at this year's World Cup.

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

European champions Spain will enter their final group match against DPR Korea as the firm favourites, looking to secure a Round of 16 berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Friday.

Manchester United top world football money list

Manchester United top world football money list

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

Barcelona were third on 648.3 million euros.

Injured Torres will not join Spain squad: Mourinho

Injured Torres will not join Spain squad: Mourinho

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will not be fit to join the Spain squad next week after injuring his knee during the Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Rediff Football Awards: World Cup 2010

Rediff Football Awards: World Cup 2010

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

As Spain celebrates it maiden World Cup title, rediff.com too celebrates by presenting its maiden football awards.

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.

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

FIFA Women's WC: China, Spain through to last 16

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

China and Spain played out a 0-0 draw in their final World Cup Group B match on Monday and the result was good enough for both teams to advance to the last 16 after Germany beat South Africa 4-0 in the other game in the section.

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Football: Asia's World Cup qualifiers postponed to 2021

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Southampton confirmed that they had signed 23-year-old Walker-Peters, who spent the second half of last season on loan at the club. British media put the fee at 12 million pounds.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr to head of FIFA's anti-racism committee

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'An act of racism is a criminal act... From now on, FIFA will take legal actions with local authorities too, we will join complaints filed in local justice.'

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Holders Qatar to host delayed Asian Cup as Gulf influence grows

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Qatar returns to the spotlight on Friday little more than a year after the first World Cup held in the Arab world when the relocated and delayed 2023 Asian Cup gets underway amid a seismic shift in football's global order.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Football Briefs: Ronaldo discharged from Ibiza hospital after heavy flu

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

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

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

EPL 2024-25: Can Arsenal finally end City's dominance?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.

England women's football team pledge funds for COVID-19 relief

England women's football team pledge funds for COVID-19 relief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Last week, Premier League players had launched the Players Together Fund, which primarily aims to help the NHS.

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Germany are the top contenders to win the 2014 World Cup with success now based on speed and dethroned champions Spain's "tiki-taka" tactics now a relic in modern day football, former Croatia striker Goran Vlaovic told Reuters in an interview.

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Football Focus: Real Madrid forward Diaz tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

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

Friendlies: Spain lose to South Africa, England go down against Germany

Friendlies: Spain lose to South Africa, England go down against Germany

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Qualifiers Spain and the United States suffered blows in friendlies, the world champions beaten 1-0 by eliminated South Africa on the SoccerCity pitch where they clinched their 2010 crown and the Americans losing 1-0 away to lowly Austria.

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

India is a football country now: FIFA chief Infantino

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

India's chances of the hosting the Under-20 World Cup in 2019 have brightened after the overwhelming success of Under-17 World Cup which is all set to topple China-1985 as the best attended event in the tournament's history.

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Pain, luck, fans -- and God -- see Russia home over Spain

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

roaring Luzhniki Stadium crowd, dogged defending and a dose of Russian luck saw the World Cup hosts to a penalty shootout victory over Spain on Sunday, though for some it also took divine intervention.

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Football Focus: Casillas bids discreet farewell to Porto

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

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

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

Iniesta retires from international football after World Cup exit

Iniesta retires from international football after World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain icon Andres Iniesta has announced his retirement from international football following the team's exit against Russia.

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 Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Football Focus: Guardiola hopes Messi ends career at Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Summary of all that transpired on and off the football field

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Injured Swiss captain Frei ruled out of Spain tie

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Switzerland captain Alex Frei and midfielder Valon Behrami have been ruled out of their opening World Cup Group H game against Spain on Wednesday, coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said on Monday.

Football Briefs: Neymar on brink of record move to PSG?

Football Briefs: Neymar on brink of record move to PSG?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

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

'$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

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Time for Spain to gain top spot says Xavi

Time for Spain to gain top spot says Xavi

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

It is time for Spain to take their place at the top of world soccer by beating the Netherlands in Sunday's World Cup final, midfielder Xavi said on the eve of the clash.

Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup

Teams qualified for 2010 Football World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

The teams that have qualified for the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa.