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Hosts Brazil edge Chile in penalties, move into last eight

Hosts Brazil edge Chile in penalties, move into last eight

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

Brazil beat Chile 3-2 in a penalty shootout to reach the World Cup quarter-finals after their dramatic last-16 match in Belo Horizonte ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Football: Son strikes as Spurs move to fifth in EPL

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Although Spurs always looked more comfortable on the ball it was Sean Dyche's side, who have just a point from their opening five games, who had come the closest.

Valencia win seventh King's Cup

Valencia win seventh King's Cup

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

Valencia rescued a miserable season by claiming their seventh King's Cup with a 3-1 final win over Getafe.

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

With big little sister absent, Venus is doing it for herself

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Venus Williams carrying the hopes of the Williams clan while her younger sibling takes time out to have a baby.

Arsenal snatch last-gasp win for Wenger's 20th anniversary

Arsenal snatch last-gasp win for Wenger's 20th anniversary

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A controversial last-gasp goal deflected into the net off Laurent Koscielny's hand from a close-range shot by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gave Arsenal a lucky 1-0 victory at Burnley on Sunday as manager Arsene Wenger marked his 20th anniversary at the club.

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

First look: Pregnant Serena poses nude on magazine cover

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Serena Williams was completely taken aback by her pregnancy, taking six home tests before believing she was expecting her first child, the tennis superstar told Vanity Fair magazine.

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

La Liga: 'Trickster' Sanchez puts Barca back on top

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Alexis Sanchez hit a hat-trick as Barcelona swept aside Elche 4-0 to return to the top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

U-17 World Cup: Dark horses Mali lock horns with Paraguay

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Mali are the runners-up side in the last edition of the U-17 World Cup in 2015 and this time they would be aiming to move one step ahead by clinching the title

PIX: Teenager Fati lifts Barca to win; Inter down Udinese

PIX: Teenager Fati lifts Barca to win; Inter down Udinese

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Barcelona teenager Ansu Fati scored twice to lead his side to a 2-1 win at home to Levante on Sunday, finding the net in a league game for the first time in more than four months and becoming the youngest player to net a La Liga double. Romelu Lukaku scored a quickfire second-half double to give Inter Milan a 2-0 win at Udinese on Sunday, ending their run of three successive 1-1 league draws.

Arsenal's record signing Lacazette strikes twice to see off West Brom

Arsenal's record signing Lacazette strikes twice to see off West Brom

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Arsenal kept up their 100 percent home record this season with a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League on Monday, with new club record signing Alexandre Lacazette grabbing both the goals.

EPL PHOTOS: Mahrez sends Leicester clear, Spurs held by Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Mahrez sends Leicester clear, Spurs held by Arsenal

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Photos from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

India, Russia to hold talks on arms deals

India, Russia to hold talks on arms deals

Rediff.com27 May 2007

According to officials in the Defence Production department, the deal for joint production of the multi-role transport aircraft would be split on fifty-fifty basis.

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Beckham unlikely to make Galaxy return on Saturday

Beckham unlikely to make Galaxy return on Saturday

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

The 32-year-old England midfielder, sidelined since late August after spraining a ligament in his right knee, began light training with the Major League Soccer (MLS) team last week.

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Third tier Peterborough United produced the performance of the FA Cup fourth round when they twice came from behind in the dying minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Slow march on the path to immortality

Slow march on the path to immortality

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Is it possible to extend lifespans to, say, 120 years, or longer, asks Devangshu Datta.

EPL PHOTOS: 2 goals in 7 minutes! Arsenal crush United

EPL PHOTOS: 2 goals in 7 minutes! Arsenal crush United

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Arsenal scored twice in the opening seven minutes and ended the match as a contest with a third in the 19th as they crushed Manchester United 3-0 to move above them into second place in the Premier League at the Emirates on Sunday.

Serena out to prove she is the best

Serena out to prove she is the best

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

While trying to surpass Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles might be one of the reasons she pushed herself to get back on court despite all her complications in childbirth, she also wants to see if she recover her pre-pregnancy form.

Three reasons why Xhaka is the 'perfect signing' for Arsenal

Three reasons why Xhaka is the 'perfect signing' for Arsenal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Defender Per Mertesacker expects Granit Xhaka to set the tempo from the Arsenal engine room this season and described him as the 'perfect signing' for the club.

Sochi Olympics: Himanshu finishes disappointing 72nd in giant slalom

Sochi Olympics: Himanshu finishes disappointing 72nd in giant slalom

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

India's campaign in the Sochi Winter Olympic Games came to a disappointing end with Himanshu Thakur finishing 72nd in the men's giant slalom event.

Champions League PIX: United knocked out by Sevilla, Roma in quarters

Champions League PIX: United knocked out by Sevilla, Roma in quarters

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday

'Beckham bigger than Woods, Jordan'

'Beckham bigger than Woods, Jordan'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

LA Galaxy boss Alexi Lalas said the England midfielder would command a bigger appeal in the US than ace golfer Tiger Woods or basketball legend Michael Jordan.

PHOTOS: Serena makes winning return at Indian Wells

PHOTOS: Serena makes winning return at Indian Wells

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Delbonis to face Federer

Greece is burning!

Greece is burning!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Raging wildfires have killed 74 people including small children in Greece, devouring homes and forests, in what officials are calling the worst fires the country has seen in a decade. Around 500 firefighters, aircraft and helicopters have been mobilised to tackle the fires, while a state of emergency was declared in western and eastern Attica. Take a look at the devastation the fires have brought on in Greece.

Italian Cup: Third tier Alessandria shock Genoa, Inter through to quarters

Italian Cup: Third tier Alessandria shock Genoa, Inter through to quarters

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Alessandria became the first third tier club to reach the Italian Cup quarter-finals in more than 30 years as their giant-killing run continued with a 2-1 extra-time victory at Serie A strugglers Genoa on Tuesday.

Arsenal keep Champions League hopes alive with Boro win

Arsenal keep Champions League hopes alive with Boro win

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Arsenal kept alive their slim hopes of securing a Champions League spot next season with a 2-1 Premier League victory at Middlesbrough on Monday that left the hosts in deep danger of relegation.

Making dough the French way

Making dough the French way

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Alexis de Ducla is a chef with a degree in business management. But what sets him apart is the fact that he uses his culinary skills to help poor children in India. Ducla, once a frequent visitor to India, has settled down in Chennai after traveling across the country. Here, he teaches the art of baking and conjuring up tasty snacks to poor students, and pays them a stipend to do so.

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

'It's just the beginning; I can be a contender to win Grand Slams'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

Serena Williams said the latest chapter in her tennis life was "just beginning" on Saturday after seeing her hopes of a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title dashed in the Wimbledon final.

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Playing Serena would have been my dream match, says Navratilova

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Separated in age by 25 years, their careers overlapped only briefly and Martina Navratilova, who herself won 18 Grand Slam singles crowns, never faced Serena Williams on a singles court.

Superb De Gea shuts out Sevilla as Manchester Utd earn draw

Superb De Gea shuts out Sevilla as Manchester Utd earn draw

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea added another heart-stopping save to his collection as his team held a highly-impressive Sevilla side to a 0-0 draw away from home in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday.

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Arsenal named a strong side captained by Mesut Ozil while Real had Bale on the bench and Eden Hazard, wearing the number 50 shirt, starting alongside fellow new signing Luka Jovic in attack.

Messi, Sanchez and Alves headline final Copa rosters

Messi, Sanchez and Alves headline final Copa rosters

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi of Argentina, Chile's Alexis Sanchez and Brazilian Dani Alves were among the big names in the final rosters announced on Monday for next month's Copa America Centenario.

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Serena back in search of reclaiming her Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The 36-year-old has been practising hard on the grass and few would bet against her becoming the first mother to win the title since Evonne Cawley 38 years ago.

EPL PIX: United take advantage as Man City held at Burnley

EPL PIX: United take advantage as Man City held at Burnley

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

Manchester City paid the price for missed chances as they were held to a 1-1 draw at Burnley on Saturday with Johann Berg Gudmundsson's 82nd minute equaliser earning the hosts a share of the points.

Six of the best EPL goals were scored over the weekend

Six of the best EPL goals were scored over the weekend

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Normally the candidates for goal of the season are spread throughout the 10 months of the campaign, but this weekend's Premier League matches produced six memorable strikes in little over 24 hours.

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Chelsea surge 11 points clear, Leicester into bottom three

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

Chelsea are now 11 points ahead of Manchester City who have 13 games left to play and while Italian Conte is too cagey to start proclaiming his side yet, only a monumental loss of form can deny them the title.

PHOTOS: United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal

PHOTOS: United's Sanchez returns to haunt Arsenal

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Chilean forward Alex Sanchez returned to haunt his old club with the opening goal in Manchester United's 3-1 victory at Arsenal in a heavyweight FA Cup fourth-round clash.

Real slip to first defeat, Ronaldo sees red

Real slip to first defeat, Ronaldo sees red

Rediff.com15 Oct 2006

Fabio Capello's Real Madrid suffered a double blow on Saturday when they slumped to their first league defeat of the season, 1-0 away to Getafe, and had striker Ronaldo sent off in the dying minutes.

Aus Open: Serena heaps praise on Halep after booking quarters spot

Aus Open: Serena heaps praise on Halep after booking quarters spot

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The Romanian broke Williams's serve in the first game but that was the only one she managed for the rest of the opening set as the American bulldozed her way through the set in 20 minutes, serving it out with an ace.

La Liga: Messi, Suarez, Neymar score as Barca rout Alaves

La Liga: Messi, Suarez, Neymar score as Barca rout Alaves

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Barcelona provisionally went top of La Liga for the first time since October after Luis Suarez, Neymar and Lionel Messi scored in a 6-0 thrashing of Alaves on Saturday although the win was overshadowed by a serious injury to Aleix Vidal.