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PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

PIX: Villa maintain perfect start; Schalke end losing run

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Brighton and Hove Albion scored late to earn a 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. Sheffield United and Fulham also drew 1-1 as both teams picked up their first points.

We mucked up our season, concedes Arsenal's Ozil

We mucked up our season, concedes Arsenal's Ozil

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Arsenal have only themselves to blame after a run of two wins in nine games in all competitions has left them with only an outside chance of winning any silverware, midfielder Mesut Ozil was quoted as saying on Thursday.

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

New mum Serena back in the Grand Slam groove in Paris

Rediff.com29 May 2018

Even the Parisian stormclouds cleared for Serena Williams on Tuesday, as the new mother's baby steps back to Grand Slam tennis became a stride into the second round of the French Open.

Weekend Watch

Weekend Watch

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

'Give Serena Williams time to find top form'

Rediff.com26 May 2018

Former World No 1 Kim Clijsters says, "I admire both Serena and Venus because they have a perseverance that is incredible. They're able to do a lot of things that other people can't do, physically and mentally, so I don't doubt that she will come back, I don't doubt it, but it just takes a little bit of time."

EPL: Rooney on target as Man United replace Man City at top

EPL: Rooney on target as Man United replace Man City at top

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Manchester United replaced Manchester City as Premier League leaders with Wayne Rooney ending an 11-match run without a league goal in his side's comfortable 3-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford on Saturday.

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

All the stars at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Rediff.com19 May 2018

The day is here! As Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will marry, over 1,00,000 fevered fans have gathered outside in the glorious British sunshine at WindsorCastle. The 2,000-plus excited guests have also started to arrive at Windsor Castle for the biggest royal wedding in Britain since Prince William married Kate in 2011 with more than 21million UK household set to watch and 23 million expected to tune in from America. Here are some of the guests walking in for the event of the year!

EPL: Four-goal Kane helps Spurs punish Leicester

EPL: Four-goal Kane helps Spurs punish Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2017

A rampant Harry Kane netted four goals and livewire Son Heung-Min scored twice as Tottenham Hotspur thrashed Leicester City 6-1 in an action-packed Premier League clash on Thursday.

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Serena, Osaka ready to write history in US Open final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

A year after Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka were both caught up in a whirlwind of conflicting emotions, both will be trying to make history in the US Open final on Saturday.

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Arsenal's go-to guy, Giroud reminds Wenger of his worth

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

Olivier Giroud proved the difference for Arsenal in a typically hard-fought 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion on Monday, again demonstrating his worth to manager Arsene Wenger after spending the majority of the season on the substitutes' bench.

La Liga: Messi tops Di Stefano as Barcelona, Atletico go clear

La Liga: Messi tops Di Stefano as Barcelona, Atletico go clear

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Lionel Messi overhauled Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano's La Liga goals tally as Barcelona and Atletico Madrid each won on Saturday to pull three points clear of Real at the top.

5 Reasons why Arsenal's EPL title chances are fading...

5 Reasons why Arsenal's EPL title chances are fading...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

A dispirited Arsene Wenger lamented his team's recent goal drought as Arsenal.

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Football Extras: Sala's body arrives in Argentina for weekend funeral

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

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

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Argentine clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors will contest the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, in Madrid on Sunday.

First Look: Hard rock hallelujah

First Look: Hard rock hallelujah

Rediff.com22 May 2006

Outlandish Finnish band Lordi won the Eurovision song contest.

Ozil soon to decide on his Arsenal future

Ozil soon to decide on his Arsenal future

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Meanwhile, Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard says his "heart is at Old Trafford" and negotiations are ongoing over a new deal with the club that will extend a contract that runs out at the end of next season.

Soccer PIX: Bayern stay top; PSG tame Lyon

Soccer PIX: Bayern stay top; PSG tame Lyon

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

PHOTOS: How Greece is fighting the financial crisis

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Euro zone leaders will hold an emergency summit on Monday.

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Champions League: United look to extend winning run against PSG

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

United are unbeaten in all competitions since Solskjaer replaced Jose Mourinho in December and their improvement is down to the Norwegian's insistence on an attacking style of play, as opposed to the defensive fare served up by his predecessor.

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

He hasn't had a decent song in years, but Elton John now has a great book

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'This is a book written by a man who has seen it all and done it all and can now laugh about it,' says Vir Sanghvi.

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

PIX: Argentina beat Venezuela, set up Copa SF with Brazil

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Argentina can look forward to a mouthwatering Copa America semi-final clash with Brazil after delivering a much-improved display to beat Venezuela 2-0 in the quarter-finals in their first game at the Maracana since losing the 2014 World Cup final.

Messi penalty lifts Barca back to La Liga summit

Messi penalty lifts Barca back to La Liga summit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2014

Barcelona kept up the pressure on La Liga title rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid when Lionel Messi struck from the penalty spot in a 1-0 win at Espanyol in Saturday's Catalan derby.

Bird China to set up centre in Bangalore

Bird China to set up centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Bird China, the largest mobile phone manufacturer of China, will set up a telecom software development centre in Bangalore, a company official said on Wednesday.

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release adorable engagement photos

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle release adorable engagement photos

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The pictures follow Markle's official meet-up with Harry's extended family at the annual pre-Christmas lunch at Buckingham Palace hosted by his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II.

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Serena aims to inspire women the world over with this powerful message

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Serena had said on Monday that she "can't wait for the future" as she warmed up for her return to the WTA Tour at the Tie Break Tens exhibition at Madison Square Garden.

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Here is a terrific quote that is doing the rounds from Chile's coach, Jorge Sampaoli.

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

EPL PIX: Arsenal sunk by Brighton, Leicester held

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Arsenal slumped to a last-gasp 2-1 Premier League defeat at relegation-threatened Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday in a blow to the London club's chances of securing European football next season. Watford's Craig Dawson grabbed a stoppage-time equaliser with an overhead kick to earn his side a 1-1 draw with Leicester City on Saturday and a vital point in their battle for Premier League survival.

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

Biden-Harris: How to win the desi vote

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'We want to make sure that we are certainly targeting the entire Indian American community.'

Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes; no women in top 100

Kohli among world's highest-paid athletes; no women in top 100

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

India cricket captain Virat Kohli is among the world's highest-paid athletes, according to a Forbes' compilation topped by American boxing champion Floyd Mayweather.

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi has registered a big win in the Democratic Congressional primary in the US state of Illinois by defeating the state senator.

Five reasons why markets crashed over 1,700 points on Monday

Five reasons why markets crashed over 1,700 points on Monday

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Stock markets crashed over 1,000 points or nearly 4 per cent on Monday, making it the biggest fall since 2008.

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Serena Williams has never been one to take too much notice of convention.

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Sterling has scored six goals in five starts for City this season and has impressed with his overall contribution to Guardiola's prolific attack which has struck 29 goals in eight Premier League games.

This is where Meghan Markle will spend her first royal Christmas

This is where Meghan Markle will spend her first royal Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Did you know the estate that hosts the royal celebration is open to the public?

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

'Events in Greece not to have any direct impact on India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Euro zone leaders clinched a deal with Greece on Monday.

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Fans' views will influence Wenger's future at Arsenal

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will take into consideration the views of the club's divided fan base before deciding whether to extend his 20-year reign at the north London side.

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

How did the last 10 finals of Copa America pan out?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The Copa America was played as a 12-team tournament from 1993 when the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) invited two teams from CONCACAF, the North and Central America and Caribbean region, to join in.

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Delhi-born Raja Krishnamorthi elected to US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Krishnamoorthi, 43, won the Chicago-area US House of Representatives seat, the 8th Congressional District, vacated by Tammy Duckworth who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?