Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has announced his retirement from football on Tuesday, bringing the curtain down......

World Cup: Death threats probe clouds Colombia preparations

Soccer: Technology, homework narrow talent gap, says Belgium's MartinezPhotographer: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Colombia head into their World Cup clash against Poland in Group H on Sunday under......

PIX: 20 Classic Moments from the FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com's Norma Godinho captures classic moments from the planet's greatest sports competition: The FIFA World Cup.. IMAGE: Pele celebrates after scoring the opening goal for Brazil against......

Why the Colombians are an inspired team...

Colombian fans are paying tribute to defender Andres Escobar, gunned down 20 years ago after scoring an own goal in the World Cup, and hope his memory will inspire the current crop's hunt for......

In Colombia, forgetting Pablo Escobar

Colombia are on the verge of a berth in the knock-out round. It is probably the end of an era for the Spanish La Roja and a new beginning for Colombia, says Mauktik Kulkarni  It is......