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4-time Italiam PM Berlusconi, infamous for money and sex scandals, dies at 86

4-time Italiam PM Berlusconi, infamous for money and sex scandals, dies at 86

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

The right-wing leader, who was born on September 29, 1936, in Milan, was elected as the Prime Minister of Italy four times and transformed Italian politics.

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'To our Moroccan friends: Congratulations on this beautiful journey. You are making football history.'

Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years

Milan close in on first Serie A title in 11 years

Rediff.com19 May 2022

AC Milan need only draw at Sassuolo on Sunday to take home the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 11 years

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

'Ukraine situation will very likely worsen'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The Russian attack might be a wakeup call for Europe.'

Berlusconi not selling AC Milan

Berlusconi not selling AC Milan

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has denied the latest media reports that his AC Milan soccer club was up for sale, saying he was not ready to part with the team he has owned since the 1980s.

AC Milan sack coach, Brocchi takes charge

AC Milan sack coach, Brocchi takes charge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

AC Milan sacked coach Sinisa Mihajlovic on Tuesday and replaced him with youth team coach Cristian Brocchi, who will take charge until the end of the season, the Serie A club said on its website.

'Mr Berlusconi, Italy is not a brothel'

'Mr Berlusconi, Italy is not a brothel'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

Millions of women marched the streets of Italy to call for the resignation of PM Silvio Berlusconi, who has been tangled in one scandal after another.

Can't do business without paying bribe: Berlusconi

Can't do business without paying bribe: Berlusconi

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Defending Finmeccanica SpA's jailed ex-chief executive officer Giuseppe Orsi, Italy's three-time former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi on Thursday said bribes are a necessary part of doing business globally.

10 HOT reasons why Berlusconi is a very lucky man

10 HOT reasons why Berlusconi is a very lucky man

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Some of the many femme fatales the former Italian prime minister 'dated'

Ford India apologises for indecent ads

Ford India apologises for indecent ads

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

These were never intended for paid publication and should never have been created, let alone uploaded to the Internet, WPP said.

Ford apologises over 'distasteful' India car ad

Ford apologises over 'distasteful' India car ad

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Ford Motors India has apologised for an ad campaign that showed scantily-clad, voluptuous women gagged, bound and stuffed in the trunk of the car maker's Figo model.

Italian media shrug off racist abuse of Balotelli

Italian media shrug off racist abuse of Balotelli

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Racist chants against Mario Balotelli made little impact in Italian media on Monday, which focused more on the AC Milan striker's failure to score in his first city derby against his former club Inter.

Napoli charged for match-fixing, get UEFA warning

Napoli charged for match-fixing, get UEFA warning

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

Napoli were charged by the Italian football federation over match-fixing on the final day of the 2009-10 season and sanctioned by UEFA on Friday over stadium and fan problems this term.

AC Milan vice-president under fire for racist remark

AC Milan vice-president under fire for racist remark

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

AC Milan vice-president Paolo Berlusconi has landed the Serie A giants in hot water after making a racist remark days after the unveiling of new signing Mario Balotelli.

Milan director plays down talk of Berlusconi exit

Milan director plays down talk of Berlusconi exit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Silvio Berlusconi remains committed to his AC Milan soccer team, one of the club's directors said, playing down speculation that the former Italian prime minister was ready to sell up.

Walking off during match no solution to racism: FIFA chief

Walking off during match no solution to racism: FIFA chief

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Walking off the field in the face of racist abuse, as AC Milan players did last week, is not the solution to the problem according to FIFA head Sepp Blatter.

Milan walkout re-ignites racism row in Italy

Milan walkout re-ignites racism row in Italy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Racist chanting that led AC Milan players to walk off the pitch during a friendly match provoked howls of outrage in Italy on Friday, while club owner Silvio Berlusconi vowed his team would abandon all matches where they suffer similar abuse.

AC Milan denies plans to sell stake to Qatar

AC Milan denies plans to sell stake to Qatar

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

AC Milan said there are no plans to sell a stake in the soccer club to the Qatar sovereign wealth fund or other investors.

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

In PHOTOS: Meet Obama's No 1 fan

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Obama may have many fans, but without doubt, his biggest fan is from Columbia.

Barcelona announce board changes after resignations

Barcelona announce board changes after resignations

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

The departing directors had criticised the club's handling of a social media scandal and expressed doubts about the board's ability to handle the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to a 70% players' pay cut.

Six Barcelona directors quit, throwing club into crisis

Six Barcelona directors quit, throwing club into crisis

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona were in turmoil on Friday after six board directors resigned criticising the clubs's handling of a social media scandal and the financial implications of the coronavirus crisis. Two of the club's four vice presidents, Emili Rousaud and Enrique Tombas, were among those to quit, joined by directors Silvio Elias, Josep Pont, Jordi Calsamiglia and Maria Texidor.

Crazy, Alpha Dog, Flabby: What America thinks of world leaders

Crazy, Alpha Dog, Flabby: What America thinks of world leaders

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

The confidential United States documents released by WikiLeaks contain some very interesting and informative comments about world leaders, made reportedly by staffers at US embassies across the world.

Sensex ends down 207 points at 17,362

Sensex ends down 207 points at 17,362

Rediff.com9 Nov 2011

The Sensex dropped 207 points to end at 17,362. The Nifty ended down 68 points to 5,221.

Hall of shame! Italy PM on US human trafficking report

Hall of shame! Italy PM on US human trafficking report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

There is more embarrassment for Silvio Berlusconi, with a United States report on human trafficking naming the Italian prime minister as a result of his alleged sexual relationship with a Moroccan-born underage prostitute.

REVEALED: Italy PM PAID pretty girls to attend his parties

REVEALED: Italy PM PAID pretty girls to attend his parties

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

More trouble seems to be brewing for Silvio Berlusconi, with documents emerging that the embattled Italian prime minister paid nearly 2.5 million pounds in cash to dozens of women invited to his infamous 'bunga bunga' parties.

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rewind: Best PHOTOS in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

Presenting some of the best PHOTOGRAPHS from around the globe in the last 24 hours

Osama not dead, hiding in Pakistan: Musharraf told US

Osama not dead, hiding in Pakistan: Musharraf told US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Italy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been accused of 'profiting handsomely' from his relationship with Russian premier Vladimir Putin, in the latest WikiLeaks scandal.

Revealed: Italian PM's harem of 14 young girls

Revealed: Italian PM's harem of 14 young girls

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

The women lived rent-free in the estate and were given large sums of cash by the billionaire Italian politician in return for sex, The Independent reported, citing leaks from prosecutors in Milan.

Milan's Berlusconi set to mount bid for Ronaldo

Milan's Berlusconi set to mount bid for Ronaldo

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi plans to bid for Real Madrid's former world player of the year Cristiano Ronaldo if his side win the Serie A title, the Italian prime minister has said.

Benfica take slim lead over Braga

Benfica take slim lead over Braga

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

A thunderous free-kick by Paraguay striker Oscar Cardozo gave Benfica a 2-1 first-leg home win over Braga in their all-Portuguese Europa League semi-final on Thursday.

In PHOTOS: Rubbish protests in Italy

In PHOTOS: Rubbish protests in Italy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

The streets of Naples are stinking! More overpowering than the stench of piled-up garbage is the resolute of the Residents of Terzigno, a municipality in the Province of Naples, who are protesting against plans to build a large garbage tip on the edge of the town.

Substitute Pato grabs win for leaders Milan

Substitute Pato grabs win for leaders Milan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Substitute Alexandre Pato netted a superb winner after Robinho had opened the scoring using the top of his arm as Serie A leaders AC Milan ground out a precious 2-1 win at Chievo on Sunday.

Italian PM on why women want to marry him

Italian PM on why women want to marry him

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi, known for his public blunders, has again sparked a controversy by cracking jokes about Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. Addressing a convention of the youth wing of the People of Freedom Party, the billionaire businessman said, "A little after Hitler died his supporters discovered he was in fact still alive. They went to look for him to convince him to come back and he replied: 'Yes I will return but on one condition, this time I will be evil.

Rejuvenated AC Milan sign Man City's Robinho

Rejuvenated AC Milan sign Man City's Robinho

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

AC Milan snapped up Manchester City's Brazilian forward Robinho on transfer deadline day on Tuesday, the latest piece in a jigsaw which the Rossoneri hope will bring them the Serie A title.

AC Milan in talks with Man City to get Robinho

AC Milan in talks with Man City to get Robinho

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Manchester City is in talks with an AC Milan agent to get ace Brazilian striker Robinho.

Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Berlusconi on sex scandal: 'I am no saint'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

The business tycoon's comments follow the online release of audiotapes, which purportedly reveal conversations between him and a prostitute, reports The Telegraph.

Obama speaks to more world leaders

Obama speaks to more world leaders

Rediff.com8 Nov 2008

The 47-year-old Democrat briefly spoke to Zardari, King Abdullah, Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi and Poland's President Lech Kaczynski and its Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Friday over telephone, thanking them for their congratulatory messages.

Totti's 250th Serie A goal fails to save Roma

Totti's 250th Serie A goal fails to save Roma

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Francesco Totti, two days short of his 40th birthday, scored his 250th Serie A goal for AS Roma on Sunday but it was not enough as they lost 3-1 at Torino.

Materazzi let off with warning for Berlusconi joke

Materazzi let off with warning for Berlusconi joke

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi was let off with a warning for wearing a mask of Italian Premier and AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi after Sunday's city derby, the Italian Soccer League said on Tuesday.

Tapes reveal Italian PM's steamy night with escort

Tapes reveal Italian PM's steamy night with escort

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The Italian daily La Republica and its sister weekly, L'Espresso, published bits of the alleged bedroom conversation between Berlusconi and Patrizia D'Addario, the woman whom his aides describe as a prostitute, reports The Times.