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Portugal win inaugural Nations League title

Portugal win inaugural Nations League title

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Guedes, 22, nutmegged Matthijs de Ligt, exchanged passes with Bernando Silva and then beat goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen with a shot from the edge of the area on the hour for his fourth international goal in 17 appearances.

Messi gets four-match FIFA ban for insulting ref

Messi gets four-match FIFA ban for insulting ref

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

According to Associated Press, Messi was banned for "having directed insulting words at an assistant referee" during a home qualifier against Chile on Thursday, FIFA said hours before kickoff in La Paz.

Egypt's Said holds unique record at World Cup

Egypt's Said holds unique record at World Cup

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Finland have never qualified for the finals of a major tournament, but that did not stop Said from joining Kuopion Palloseura, known as KuPS, on loan when he was in need of playing time ahead of the finals.

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is standing by his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez and will continue to pursue the matter, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

French Open PIX: Big three advance; Barty retires

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Images from Day 5 of the 2021 French Open, in Paris, on Thursday.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Football Extras: Barca's De Jong out with calf injury

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

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

Football Briefs: Ex-France forward Henry to become Bordeaux coach

Football Briefs: Ex-France forward Henry to become Bordeaux coach

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

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

League Cup: Man City thrash Wolves, Liverpool rally

League Cup: Man City thrash Wolves, Liverpool rally

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Goal-happy Manchester City continued where they left off at Manchester United on Sunday as they came from behind to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-2 on Wednesday to march into the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats

Brazil, Chile fall to shock Copa America defeats

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

South America's soccer hierarchy was hit by an Andean tremor as Venezuela stunned Chile 2-1 and Paraguay shocked holders Brazil by eliminating them from the Copa America on Sunday.

Don't compare Argentina with Barcelona: Messi

Don't compare Argentina with Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

It is a mistake to compare Argentina with Barcelona as the Spanish club have been working as a unit for a lot longer, Lionel Messi said on Thursday.

England fans face 15m euro World Cup ticket scam

England fans face 15m euro World Cup ticket scam

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Football fans in England are reportedly being pulled into a 15 million euro World Cup ticket scam.

United's Van Persie likely to miss League Cup tie vs Liverpool

United's Van Persie likely to miss League Cup tie vs Liverpool

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Injured striker Robin van Persie is expected to miss Manchester United's Capital One Cup tie against Liverpool on Wednesday but could be fit for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion.

Serie A: Napoli down Milan as Cavani 'tricks'

Serie A: Napoli down Milan as Cavani 'tricks'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Striker Edinson Cavani scored a superb hat-trick to give Napoli a 3-1 home win over defending Serie A champions AC Milan on Sunday.

Five more pacts to bring back black money

Five more pacts to bring back black money

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

India can now sign treaties with five more countries in its pursuit to bring back black money stashed abroad with the Cabinet on Friday approving such pacts.

Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up

Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The final line-up of teams for next year's World Cup in South Africa was settled on Wednesday after six drama-charged play-offs on three different continents.

Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years

Brazil top FIFA rankings for first time in seven years

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Five-times world champions Brazil have returned to what they will consider their rightful place at the top of the FIFA rankings for the first time in seven years.

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The Indian men's hockey team's biggest gain this year was the emergence of some talented fresh faces.

Ragtag quartet puts poster boys in their place

Ragtag quartet puts poster boys in their place

Rediff.com5 Jul 2010

Inspiration for the World Cup semi-finalists has come from the unfashionable, the forgotten, the overshadowed and the discarded -- a ragtag quartet putting the pre-tournament poster boys in their place.

Hockey World League: Vandana scores as Indian eves edge Belarus

Hockey World League: Vandana scores as Indian eves edge Belarus

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Indian eves had earlier defeated Uruguay 4-2 in a thrilling shootout in their opening match.

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Barcelona have condemned FIFA's decision to impose a four-match international ban on striker Lionel Messi for verbally abusing a match official in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Chile last week.

Paraguay coach banned for Copa final

Paraguay coach banned for Copa final

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino will watch the Copa America final from the stands after he was suspended for two games following a brawl at the end of their semi-final win over Venezuela.

Paraguay beat unlucky Venezuela, enter Copa final

Paraguay beat unlucky Venezuela, enter Copa final

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Paraguay rode their luck to hold Venezuela to a goalless draw before prevailing 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out on Wednesday to reach the final of the Copa America for the first time since 1979.

What makes Suarez special to any team set-up? Wenger explains

What makes Suarez special to any team set-up? Wenger explains

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger used to dream about Luis Suarez, the signing that got away, and he will be hoping the Uruguayan striker doesn't give him nightmares when holders Barcelona visit in the Champions League on Tuesday.

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz has resigned after the team's elimination in the group phase of the Copa America Centenario, Paraguayan FA (APF) sources said on Sunday.

Whichever team lifts the Copa, winning coach will be an Argentine

Whichever team lifts the Copa, winning coach will be an Argentine

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Only four teams are left in the Copa America and whichever lifts the trophy next weekend, one thing is guaranteed -- the winning coach will be an Argentine.

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Atletico Madrid's Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has been granted dual Spanish nationality, the La Liga side said on their website (www.clubatleticodemadrid.com) on Friday.

Cherchesov eyes history in hope Russia beat Spain

Cherchesov eyes history in hope Russia beat Spain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The last time Stanislav Cherchesov walked out at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium to face Fernando Hierro's side, the Spaniards were heavy favourites but the Russians reached the next round.

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

PIX: Messi back in scoring business; Suarez motivated

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi was back in scoring business for Barcelona on Sunday, leading them to a resounding 4-0 win at home against Villarreal in a near-perfect La Liga opener for the Catalans under new coach Ronald Koeman.

Man City's Aguero BANNED for violent conduct

Man City's Aguero BANNED for violent conduct

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been banned for three matches after being found guilty of violent conduct, the Football Association said on Friday.

World Cup: Spain count on more Costa goals to top group

World Cup: Spain count on more Costa goals to top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A draw in Kaliningrad would guarantee the 2010 winners safe passage into the last 16 but to be assured of winning the group they need to win a scoring contest with Portugal, who play Iran at the same time.

Luis Suarez completes Liverpool move

Luis Suarez completes Liverpool move

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez completed his move to five-times European champions Liverpool from Ajax Amsterdam on Monday, the Premier League club said.

Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal

Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Liverpool have turned down a transfer request from Fernando Torres hours after Kenny Dalglish made his first major transfer impact in his second spell as manager by agreeing to sign Uruguay forward Luis Suarez.

Ruiz takes Costa Rica past Italy and into last 16; England exit

Ruiz takes Costa Rica past Italy and into last 16; England exit

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Costa Rica made it to the last 16 of the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over four-times winners Italy in their Group D clash on Friday. Captain Bryan Ruiz headed the team to victory with a 44th-minute goal.

Inspired SA, Mexico to spice up proceedings on opening day

Inspired SA, Mexico to spice up proceedings on opening day

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

South Africa's dramatic improvement over the last six months, Mexico's new-found self belief and France's erratic build-up will make Group A one of the closest fought in the opening stage of the World Cup.

La Liga: Messi hits hat-trick as Barca torment Betis

La Liga: Messi hits hat-trick as Barca torment Betis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

Lionel Messi was lauded by opposition supporters on Sunday after he scored an outstanding hat-trick in Barcelona's 4-1 win at Real Betis, which put the Catalans 10 points clear at the top of La Liga with 10 games remaining.

Europa League: Forlan double seals Euro glory for Atletico

Europa League: Forlan double seals Euro glory for Atletico

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Diego Forlan and Sergio Aguero proved too classy a double act for Fulham in Wednesday's Europa League final, the two South Americans combining to earn Atletico Madrid a 2-1 win and a first major European trophy in 38 years.

Sneijder, Forlan battle to light up Super Cup

Sneijder, Forlan battle to light up Super Cup

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Inter Milan playmaker Wesley Sneijder and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Forlan can strengthen their cases to be World Player of the Year with more stellar performances in Friday's European Super Cup.

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

Suarez scores as Liverpool beats Stoke

Suarez scores as Liverpool beats Stoke

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Luis Suarez took just 16 minutes to make his impact on Anfield as the 22.8 million pounds striker came off the bench to score Liverpool's second goal in a 2-0 Premier League win over Stoke City on Wednesday.