Justin Palmer

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Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo

Safina digs deep to outlast Mauresmo

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2009

Dinara Safina finally got to show why she is top seed on Wimbledon's showpiece court, taming former champion Amelie Mauresmo on Monday to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.

Shakhtar secure UEFA Cup final win

Shakhtar secure UEFA Cup final win

Rediff.com   21 May 2009

Brazilian Jadson struck an extra-time winner to secure Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-1 victory over Werder Bremen in the last UEFA Cup final Wednesday.

Feyenoord face early UEFA Cup exit

Feyenoord face early UEFA Cup exit

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2008

Of the nine former UEFA Cup winners vying to reach the group stage, Feyenoord are most at risk of an early exit on Thursday as they try to overturn a 1-0 first-leg home defeat by Swedish league leaders Kalmar.

India's lone sailor on a wing and prayer

India's lone sailor on a wing and prayer

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2008

Indian Finn sailor Nachhatar Singh Johal flew to Beijing to be at the opening ceremony on Friday, a day before the Finn class got started 690-kilometres away in Qingdao.

Sevilla retain UEFA Cup after shootout

Sevilla retain UEFA Cup after shootout

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

Goalkeeper Andres Palop emerged as Sevilla's hero by saving three penalties in the shootout to give his side victory over Espanyol.

Sevilla survive UEFA Cup thriller to advance

Sevilla survive UEFA Cup thriller to advance

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2007

UEFA Cup holders Sevilla, rescued by a last-gasp goal in normal time from goalkeeper Andres Palop, kept their defence alive by overcoming Shakhtar Donetsk to reach the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Losing start for Ranieri at Parma

Losing start for Ranieri at Parma

Rediff.com   16 Feb 2007

UEFA Cup holders Sevilla underlined their class with a 2-0 victory over Steau Bucharest.

Leverkusen grab UEFA Cup lifeline, Sevilla upset

Leverkusen grab UEFA Cup lifeline, Sevilla upset

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2006

Leverkusen finally subdued Besiktas with two goals in the last 13 minutes to secure the 2-1 win they needed to overhaul their Turkish opponents for third place in Group B.

Feyenoord, Ajax keep Dutch on track

Feyenoord, Ajax keep Dutch on track

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2006

Feyenoord got the win they needed, a 3-1 home success over Wisla Krakow in Group E which ended the Polish side's interest in the tournament.

Ajax and AZ cruise in UEFA Cup

Ajax and AZ cruise in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2006

United and Liverpool set for passion play

United and Liverpool set for passion play

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2006

Marseille, Schalke suffer UEFA Cup exits

Marseille, Schalke suffer UEFA Cup exits

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2006

Tunisia fright gives Spain wake-up call

Tunisia fright gives Spain wake-up call

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2006

Aussie subs sink Japan

Aussie subs sink Japan

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2006

Sevilla hold Schalke in UEFA Cup

Sevilla hold Schalke in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2006

United win closes gap on Chelsea

United win closes gap on Chelsea

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2006

Zenit humble Marseille in UEFA Cup

Zenit humble Marseille in UEFA Cup

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2006