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Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Extras: Mahrez, Salah, Mane vie for African football award

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

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

'It's a special night, very special'

'It's a special night, very special'

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The German was clearly swept up in the emotion at the end of the game as a delirious Anfield crowd sang the club's anthem "You'll never walk alone" with the players lined up in front of the Kop.

Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military

Missile that downed MH17 came from Russian military

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Dutch investigator Wilbert Paulissen said the Joint Investigation Team had come to the conclusion that the BUK-TELAR that shot down MH17 came from 53rd Anti-aircraft Missile Brigade based in Kursk in Russia.

Ajax confirm Huntelaar talks with Real

Ajax confirm Huntelaar talks with Real

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Ajax Amsterdam confirmed on Tuesday they are in talks with Real Madrid about the transfer of striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar but said no deal had yet been agreed.

EPL PIX: Nine-man Spurs slump to Bournemouth loss; Wolves, West Ham win

EPL PIX: Nine-man Spurs slump to Bournemouth loss; Wolves, West Ham win

Rediff.com4 May 2019

Tottenham's task was made all the more difficult two minutes before the interval when forward Son Heung-min was sent off

Myth busted! Kids of single mothers don't suffer

Myth busted! Kids of single mothers don't suffer

Rediff.com9 Jul 2017

Comparing the well-being of children growing up in 'single-mother-by-choice' and two-parent families, researchers found no differences in the child's development.

Ajax dumped out of UEFA Cup

Ajax dumped out of UEFA Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2007

Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam made a shock exit from the UEFA Cup on Thursday after a 3-2 home defeat by Dinamo Zagreb gave the Croatians victory on the away goals rule.

Wow! Now pay only Rs 27,000 for return flight to New York

Wow! Now pay only Rs 27,000 for return flight to New York

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The low fares will come with a discernible sea-change in service quality and minus the luxury which comes as an essential part of any long-haul travel

Chetan loses in Dutch Open final

Chetan loses in Dutch Open final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Chetan Anand's bid to win his third title on the trot came crashing as the national champion went down fighting against third seed Indonesian Andre K Tedjono in the men's singles final at the Dutch Open Grand Prix badminton tournament in Amsterdam on Sunday. Sixth seed Chetan lost 15-21, 21-11, 19-21 in a 51-minute gruelling battle.

Chetan, Aditi in Dutch Open semis

Chetan, Aditi in Dutch Open semis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2008

National champion Chetan Anand and Aditi Mutatkar sailed into the semi-finals even as mixed doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and V Diju crashed out in the Dutch Open badminton tournament in Amsterdam on Friday. In the women's singles, Aditi defeated Indonesia's Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari 12-21, 21-13, 21-18, while sixth seed Chetan got the better off 13th seed Ari Yuli W Hartanto of Indonesia 21-8, 21-16 in 29 minutes to stay on course for his third consecutive title.

Dutch squad

Dutch squad

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

Dutch squad penpix for Euro 2008.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

Manchester United win Champions League

Manchester United win Champions League

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Manchester United beat Chelsea 6-5 in the final via the penalty shoot-out after full-time and extra-time ended 1-1.

Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax

Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Jon Dahl Tomasson converted an 86th-minute penalty to salvage a point for Feyenoord in a 2-2 draw against arch rivals Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league on Sunday.

Former European champions Ajax, Celtic meet in Europa League

Former European champions Ajax, Celtic meet in Europa League

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Former European champions Ajax Amsterdam and Celtic, who both suffered the indignity of being knocked of the Champions League qualifiers by underdogs this season, will meet in the Europa Leagueafter being drawn together in the group stage on Friday.

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.

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Champions League PIX: Liverpool, Chelsea held; Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A summary of Wednesday's matches in the UEFA Champions League.

Malaysia plane was shot down, says Ukraine

Malaysia plane was shot down, says Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A Malaysia Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in eastern Ukraine on Thursday killing all the 295 people on board.

'Poets don't win many titles,' Mourinho does!

'Poets don't win many titles,' Mourinho does!

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Juan Mata praised Jose Mourinho's remarkable knack for coming out on top on the biggest occasions after Manchester United beat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 on Wednesday to signal the Portuguese coach's 12th triumph in a final from 14 attempts.

McClaren named coach of FC Twente

McClaren named coach of FC Twente

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

Former England manager Steve McClaren has been appointed coach of FC Twente, the Dutch club said on Friday.

UEFA official reprimanded

UEFA official reprimanded

Rediff.com5 May 2006

UEFA reprimanded Pierluigi Pairetto after telephone taps showed he had leaked confidential information on a Champions League game

Soccer Extras: Spanish footballers arrested in match-fixing scandal

Soccer Extras: Spanish footballers arrested in match-fixing scandal

Rediff.com28 May 2019

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

Israeli footballer from Dutch club refused entry to UAE

Israeli footballer from Dutch club refused entry to UAE

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

An Israeli international with Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem has been refused permission to attend a training camp in the United Arab Emirates, the club said on Monday.

Netherlands appoint Blind to replace Hiddink as coach

Netherlands appoint Blind to replace Hiddink as coach

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Danny Blind was named the new coach of the Netherlands, replacing Guus Hiddink who resigned this week after a run of poor results.

PSV win fourth straight Dutch title

PSV win fourth straight Dutch title

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

PSV Eindhoven clinched their fourth Dutch league title in a row on Sunday with a 1-0 win at Vitesse Arnhem to finish above rivals Ajax Amsterdam.

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

'Benjamin Button' Ibrahimovic ready to make his mark in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

The Swedish striker, who has amassed an Aladdin's cave of silverware that includes 11 league titles in four European countries, is LA Galaxy's biggest foreign acquisition since David Beckham in 2007.

Europa League: Traore brace puts Ajax on course for final

Europa League: Traore brace puts Ajax on course for final

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Ajax Amsterdam produced a performance worthy of the club's illustrious past when they crushed Olympique Lyonnais 4-1 on Wednesday to move to the brink of their first European final since 1996.

Champions League draw

Champions League draw

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

Top two teams in each group qualify for the first knockout round. Third placed team to play in the UEFA Cup.

Heitinga leaves Ajax, joins Atletico

Heitinga leaves Ajax, joins Atletico

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Ajax Amsterdam's Netherlands defender John Heitinga has agreed to sign a five-year deal with Atletico Madrid, he told Tuesday's De Telegraaf newspaper.

Malaysia defends MH17's flight path; demands probe

Malaysia defends MH17's flight path; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2014

Malaysia on Friday defended the flight path taken by the crashed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, confirming that the plane's systems were functioning normally before it was shot down by a missile over Ukraine killing all 298 people on board.

Man mistakes jet door for loo; tries to open it at 30,000 ft

Man mistakes jet door for loo; tries to open it at 30,000 ft

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

In a bizarre incident, a Scottish man tried to open a KLM plane's door at 30,000 feet, mistaking it for the loo entrance.

From bullock cart to biofuel

From bullock cart to biofuel

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

In Indian villages, the concepts of bio-fuels and carbon footprints do not exist. Yet, people use cycles, bullock carts, rickshaws and their own two feet, none of which cost the environment anything.

Football Extras: Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Football Extras: Ronaldo recalled by Portugal for first time since World Cup

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is planning a fresh 24-team Club World Cup to start with a 'pilot' edition in 2021.

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Want to be happy? Try moving to Finland

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

The World Happiness Report published on Wednesday ranked 156 countries by happiness levels, based on factors such as life expectancy, social support and corruption.

Ajax thrash Feyenoord

Ajax thrash Feyenoord

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Klaas Jan Huntelaar scored twice as Ajax Amsterdam defeated arch-rivals Feyenoord 3-0 in the Dutch League on Sunday.

PSV beat Ajax to stretch lead

PSV beat Ajax to stretch lead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

PSV Eindhoven midfielders Balazs Dzsudzsak and Otman Bakkal scored a goal apiece to give the Dutch league leaders a 2-0 victory at Ajax Amsterdam on Wednesday.

Mittal Steel declares interim dividend of $0.125

Mittal Steel declares interim dividend of $0.125

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Mittal Steel Company NV announced on Thursday an interim dividend of $0.125 per share for its European and New York Stock Exchange shareholders.

Van Persie goal sinks Ajax

Van Persie goal sinks Ajax

Rediff.com5 Aug 2007

Robin van Persie struck from close range four minutes from time to seal Arsenal's 1-0 win over Ajax at the Amsterdam tournament on Saturday.

Shell plans first Asian tech centre in Bangalore

Shell plans first Asian tech centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Energy major Shell is in the process of setting up its first Asian Technology Centre at a 40-acre campus in Bangalore.

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

The bright and hilarious side of animal life

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is back and they have announced its finalists. In addition to providing some light-hearted relief, the competition also aims to highlight the important message of wildlife conservation. From shopping responsibly by avoiding plastics and palm oil to restricting water use at home, this year's contest is aimed at making people think about the animals on the planet - as well as laughing at them. The winners will be announced on November 13.