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English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

English champions Leicester visit Thai king's palace

Rediff.com19 May 2016

English Premier League champions Leicester City paid a visit to Bangkok's glittering Grand Palace on Thursday and signed a well-wishing book for the country's revered monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Football round-up: Rooney on target in 500th appearance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Wayne Rooney marked his 500th game in English league football with a coolly-taken Panenka-style penalty for Derby County in their 1-1 draw against Fulham in the Championship on Friday. The 34-year-old ex-England and Manchester United captain, who made his debut for the Midlands club earlier this month after returning from a playing stint in the United States, cleverly chipped in a 55th minute penalty for the lead.

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

US-India flights: British Airways cuts base fares

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

British Airways covers over 150 destinations in 75 countries while in India the carrier operates 49 flights a week from London's Heathrow airport to Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

La Liga: Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win; Sociedad lose

La Liga: Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win; Sociedad lose

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday.

League Cup: Chelsea deny Lampard's Derby in thriller

League Cup: Chelsea deny Lampard's Derby in thriller

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Chelsea reached the League Cup quarter-finals thanks to two own goals in a 3-2 win over second-tier Derby County on Wednesday as Frank Lampard's return to his former club ended in disappointment.

Dhoti issue: PIL against dress code filed in HC

Dhoti issue: PIL against dress code filed in HC

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

The Madras High Court on Wednesday directed its registry to post a PIL seeking regulation of various clubs and questioning the dress code imposed by them in the backdrop of denial of entry to a dhoti-clad Judge by TNCA Club in Chennai to some other bench.

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

How DMK's Bharat Mata temple flummoxed the BJP

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Chief Minister Stalin seems to have drawn a line between his personal beliefs and those of others in the family, beginning with wife Durga Stalin, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ibra's four-play completes Top 10 in Champions League

Ibra's four-play completes Top 10 in Champions League

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck four times as PSG thrashed Belgian side Anderlecht 5-0 on Wednesday night and joined a select band of strikers to score four goals in a single Champions League match. Bikash Mohapatra presents nine other players who preceded the Swede in performing the feat.

In-form Wolfsburg reach first German Cup final in 20 years

In-form Wolfsburg reach first German Cup final in 20 years

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

VfL Wolfsburg ended Arminia Bielefeld's sensational German Cup run, crushing the third division club 4-0 on Wednesday to book a spot in their first Cup final in 20 years where they will face Borussia Dortmund.

Humility, charm are strengths of result-delivering Zidane

Humility, charm are strengths of result-delivering Zidane

Rediff.com26 May 2016

'We've always been behind Zidane because he is a humble person who likes to listen, and that always makes things easier'

EPL PIX: Chelsea no longer in title race after West Ham defeat?

EPL PIX: Chelsea no longer in title race after West Ham defeat?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Players should stage sit-down protests against racism: Capello

Players should stage sit-down protests against racism: Capello

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti said his team would walk off the pitch if there was a repeat, leading to a debate as to whether teams should take the law into their own hands.

'Best feeling ever' to watch Andy make history: Judy Murray

'Best feeling ever' to watch Andy make history: Judy Murray

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

New Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's mother Judy has revealed that it was the best feeling ever to watch her son enter the history books at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?

Wimbledon: Irrepressible Nadal marches past Vesely into last eight

Wimbledon: Irrepressible Nadal marches past Vesely into last eight

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

His great rival Roger Federer had already maintained his regal progress earlier on the showcourt and Serena Williams then followed with another thumping win.

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Mourinho hits back at De Boer over Rashford comments

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

De Boer, who lasted only 77 days as Crystal Palace manager after losing his first four league games in charge with no goals scored, said in an interview on BT Sport that it was "a pity" Mourinho was Rashford's manager because he was not getting enough chances.

'They chose Ram carefully'

'They chose Ram carefully'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

'...by combining religious and political missions -- to destroy the Babri Masjid and establish Ram Rajya.' 'Hindutva was successful in creating synergy with the aspirations of devotees,' Dhirendra K Jha, author of Ayodhya: The Dark Night, tells Kanika Datta.

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

PHOTOS: How Barca celebrated their march to the final

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Their stunning football has been a pleasure to watch for both fans and neutrals this season.

'Hard working, history-making' Pepe wants to stay at Real

'Hard working, history-making' Pepe wants to stay at Real

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Portugal defender Pepe is in the last year of his contract with Real Madrid but is keen to prove doubters wrong by signing a new deal with the Spanish club.

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Indian women's trap team settles for silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Sania ousted from Qatar Total Open.

Bengaluru FC edge FC Goa to be crowned ISL champions

Bengaluru FC edge FC Goa to be crowned ISL champions

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

The two teams were locked 0-0 after 90 minutes. Even the first extra time saw no goals but Bengaluru got better of a 10-men Goan team 1-0, four minutes from the end of the second extra half.

REVEALED! Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

REVEALED! Ferguson wanted Pep as successor

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Alex Ferguson has revealed that David Moyes, the man chosen as his managerial successor at Manchester United, was sixth on a list of ideal replacements headed by Pep Guardiola and four others, who were all 'unavailable' at the time.

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

PHOTOS: Ronaldo sees red as Juventus beat Valencia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League debut for Juventus lasted only 29 minutes as he was red-carded but the Italians began their Group H campaign impressively with a 2-0 victory at Valencia on Wednesday. Penalties either side of halftime by Miralem Pjanic sealed the points for the visitors as Valencia's return to European competition after a two-year absence fell flat.

No plans to sell Liverpool stake: Hicks

No plans to sell Liverpool stake: Hicks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Liverpool FC co-owner Tom Hicks said on Tuesday he was not planning to sell a stake in the British soccer club.

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

My discipline may have cost United says Ferguson

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

In his new book Leading, the most successful manager in British football history said that does not mean he would do anything differently.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.

Saha to rest for two Ranji matches on Kumble's advice

Saha to rest for two Ranji matches on Kumble's advice

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's chief coach Anil Kumble has advised Test specialist Wriddhiman Saha to take complete rest for two weeks which will mean that the wicket-keeper batsman will be missing Bengal's first two Ranji Trophy games against Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Wriddhiman, who will be 32 in less than a fortnight had kept wickets for more than 452 overs during the three Test matches against New Zealand. Add to it, two knocks of 50 plus in pressure situation at the Eden Gardens to win the Man of the Match award.

Meet the man who brought down 'the legend and his ego'

Meet the man who brought down 'the legend and his ego'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Since winning the first of his record 17 Grand Slam titles on Centre Court in 2003, no one had managed to eject grasscourt master Roger Federer from Wimbledon before the quarter-finals. On Wednesday, Sergiy Stakhovsky wiped the smile off the Swiss's face after evicting him from his own back yard.

19 children rescued during raid at Kathua orphanage

19 children rescued during raid at Kathua orphanage

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Some children complained that they were being 'harassed and tortured' at the facility run by a pastor from Kerala.

Will Guardiola win Champions League with Bayern Munich?

Will Guardiola win Champions League with Bayern Munich?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Guardiola is on track to lead Bayern to a third consecutive Bundesliga title but his three-year spell there will ultimately be judged on whether he can win Europe's elite club competition with them.

Warner 2.0: Aus opener taking nothing for granted

Warner 2.0: Aus opener taking nothing for granted

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The left-handed batsman shared an opening stand of 123 with his captain Aaron Finch as the defending champions beat hosts and pre-tournament favourites England at Lord's on Tuesday to book a place in the semi-finals.

Coach Allegri sacked by 11th-placed Milan

Coach Allegri sacked by 11th-placed Milan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri was fired on Monday following a series of dismal results from the seven-times European champions.

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals but Jose Mourinho's problems piled up as his Tottenham Hotspur side were bundled out in a penalty shootout by Norwich City.

The goal-making potential of long throw-ins

The goal-making potential of long throw-ins

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Long throw-ins a perfect secret set-piece weapon

Mahindra has got its Mojo back

Mahindra has got its Mojo back

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Mahindra Mojo launched at an exciting price of Rs 158,000. The price is valid for all the bookings till Diwali.

EPL: Manchester United secure second place

EPL: Manchester United secure second place

Rediff.com11 May 2018

Manchester United secured the point they needed to finish second in the Premier League with a dull 0-0 draw at West Ham United on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

EPL PIX: Man United and Chelsea get Champions League spots

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Manchester United and Chelsea secured places in the Champions League with wins on the final day of the Premier League season while Watford and Bournemouth were relegated along with bottom club Norwich City.

Four Indians in Asian billiards QF

Four Indians in Asian billiards QF

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Rupesh Shah, Alok Kumar, B Bhaskar and K Venkatesham advanced to the knock-out stage after winning their respective matches at the Indore Tennis Club.

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Champions League PIX: Barca sink Juve; Rashford tricks'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Ousmane Dembele struck early and Lionel Messi converted a late penalty as Barcelona won 2-0 at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday after Alvaro Morata had three goals disallowed for offside for the Serie A side.