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Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere is a Parisian beauty

Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere is a Parisian beauty

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The 23-year-old winner is on her way to becoming a dental surgeon and is extremely fond of cats. Imagine having this beauty peering at your teeth?

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

German club Mainz 05 are ready to offload Gonzalo Jara after the Chile international whipped up a storm at the Copa America by sticking his finger up the backside of an opponent before falling to the floor theatrically when the player retaliated.

Messi gets four-match FIFA ban for insulting ref

Messi gets four-match FIFA ban for insulting ref

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

According to Associated Press, Messi was banned for "having directed insulting words at an assistant referee" during a home qualifier against Chile on Thursday, FIFA said hours before kickoff in La Paz.

Saif's daughter to debut with Shahid's brother

Saif's daughter to debut with Shahid's brother

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The unusual love story will be produced by Karan Johar.

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

World Cup diary: Mexicans jubilant over win trigger earthquake sensors

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

British citizen detained in Russia after incident on World Cup train: Embassy

Diego Costa not wanted at Chelsea

Diego Costa not wanted at Chelsea

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is looking for a move away from Stamford Bridge after being told by manager Antonio Conte that the 28-year-old is not part of his plans at the Premier League club, the Spain international has said.

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Satya Nadella on the biggest challenge world economy is facing

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

This next phase of globalisation needs to deliver economic growth so that it is equitable: Nadella.

Messi drives Barca to European Super Cup win

Messi drives Barca to European Super Cup win

Rediff.com27 Aug 2011

Lionel Messi scored one goal and created another as Champions League winners Barcelona lifted their fourth European Super Cup trophy Friday with a 2-0 victory over Porto, who finished with nine men.

Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line technology

Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line technology

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Hawk-Eye technology will be used to decide whether the ball has crossed the goal-line at next month's Copa America Centenario in the United States, the tournament's organising committee said on Wednesday.

Drogba inspires Ivory Coast as Japan lose their way

Drogba inspires Ivory Coast as Japan lose their way

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Two quickfire headed goals from Wilfried Bony and Gervinho helped Ivory Coast recover to beat Japan 2-1 on Saturday as their bid for a first appearance in the World Cup knockout stages got off to a fine start.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

WC qualifier: Messi stars as Argentina rally to win over Columbia

WC qualifier: Messi stars as Argentina rally to win over Columbia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez, club mates at Barcelona, sparkled as Argentina and Chile put behind them a weekend to forget with victories in the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

Indians at US Open: Paes, Sania, Bopanna reach second round

Indians at US Open: Paes, Sania, Bopanna reach second round

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Indian tennis stars Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna made a rampaging start to their campaign at US Open as they advanced to the second round of the US Open along with their respective partners after notching up contrasting wins at Flushing Meadows, in New York.

Here's why Indian keeper is disappointed...

Here's why Indian keeper is disappointed...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Goalkeeper Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh was one of the top performers in India's 0-3 thrashing by the United States but he was a disappointed man following the loss in the campaign opener of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi.

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

La-Liga: Tiger Falcao feasts on Real Sociedad

Rediff.com22 Jan 2012

Colombia striker Radamel Falcao scored a hat-trick and helped Atletico Madrid to their first away win of the season, in a 4-0 victory at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday.

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

PM Modi graces India's opening Under-17 World Cup match

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday graced Indian football's historic moment when he greeted players of both the teams ahead of India's opening FIFA U-17 World Cup match against USA, in New Delhi.

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

PM Modi to attend opening day of U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be a part of the FIFA U-17 World Cup's opening day proceedings, which will include a small ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Friday.

Clijsters, Li cruise, Federer advances without playing

Clijsters, Li cruise, Federer advances without playing

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

American eighth seed Mardy Fish, however, became the first men's top-10 player to depart the tournament when he crashed out in straight sets to Colombia's Alejandro Falla 7-6, 6-3, 7-6.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

Top 10 world leaders who reap the power of hashtag

Top 10 world leaders who reap the power of hashtag

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

According to Twiplomacy, a study conducted by global public relations and communications firm Burson-Marsteller, United States Barack Obama is the most followed leader on the microblogging site, followed by Pope Francis, Narendra Modi, and Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the White House.

Divij, Raja storm into Claro Open final

Divij, Raja storm into Claro Open final

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja shocked top seeded Colombians Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah to breeze into the summit clash of the ATP Claro Open, in Bogota, Colombia.

Plane carrying football players from Brazil crashes, 76 dead

Plane carrying football players from Brazil crashes, 76 dead

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

A plane carrying 72 people, including football players from Brazil, has reportedly crashed in Colombia. Authorities are responding to an emergency after an airplane with 72 people on board has crashed on its way to Medellin's international airport.

India gain 26 points, move to 147 in FIFA rankings

India gain 26 points, move to 147 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Indian football saw a big jump in the FIFA rankings on Thursday, rising 24 places to go up to 147 spot.

India world's 4th most entrepreneur-friendly nation

India world's 4th most entrepreneur-friendly nation

Rediff.com27 May 2011

India, along with the United States, Canada and Australia, has been ranked among the nations with the best cultures in the world for people to start a new business, a new global poll has showed.

Top 12 ODD PHOTOS from around the world

Top 12 ODD PHOTOS from around the world

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Rediff.com brings to you some of the most unusual moments in the last couple of weeks

Atletico Madrid spend 40 million euros on Falcao

Atletico Madrid spend 40 million euros on Falcao

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Atletico Madrid have agreed to sign Colombia striker Radamel Falcao from Porto for a fee of 40 million euros ($57.26 million).

Thorpe second on return to competition

Thorpe second on return to competition

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Five-times Olympic champion Ian Thorpe declared himself relieved after finishing second in his heat of the 100 metre individual medley in his comeback race after a five-year hiatus on Friday.

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Barcelona star Neymar makes a splash in UFC pool party

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

To up the glamour, the Octagon girls joined Barcelona superstar Neymar.

Nadal survives a scare in Tokyo Open

Nadal survives a scare in Tokyo Open

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Rafa Nadal had to dig deep after coming under heavy fire from Colombia's Santiago Giraldo in a brutal 7-6, 6-3 quarter-final victory at the Japan Open on Friday.

Copa America: Young Costa Rica beat Bolivia

Copa America: Young Costa Rica beat Bolivia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Teenage striker Joel Campbell shone as Costa Rica's second string team beat nine-man Bolivia 2-0 to push hosts and tournament favourites Argentina into third place in Group A at the Copa America on Thursday.

Meet the world's shortest man

Meet the world's shortest man

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, from Bogota, Colombia, who stands at just 27-inches, won the title of World's Shortest Man on September 6.

Swedes not satisfied yet, says coach Andersson after Swiss win

Swedes not satisfied yet, says coach Andersson after Swiss win

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Sweden may have exceeded expectations in Russia but they are not done yet.

Under-17 World Cup: Germany beat Guinea, reach round of 16

Under-17 World Cup: Germany beat Guinea, reach round of 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Jan-Fiete Arp (8th minute), Nicolas Kuehn (62nd) and Sahverdi Cetin (90+2) netted for the winners, while Ibrahima Soumah got the lone goal for Guinea in the 26th minute in the final Group C match at the Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium.

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz has resigned after the team's elimination in the group phase of the Copa America Centenario, Paraguayan FA (APF) sources said on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup: How the teams weigh ahead of quarters

FIFA World Cup: How the teams weigh ahead of quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

While Africa, Asia and North America will not be represented, dashing any hope of a revolutionary breakthrough in the eventual destination of the trophy, at least one of this year's finalists will not have reached the title decider for half a century, if at all.

Manchester United decide against signing Radamel Falcao

Manchester United decide against signing Radamel Falcao

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Manchester United will not be signing Colombia forward Radamel Falcao on a permanent basis, the Premier League club said on Sunday after the final game of the season.

Brazil fans vote Chapecoense keeper Player of Year

Brazil fans vote Chapecoense keeper Player of Year

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo, who was killed in the Colombian air crash last month, was posthumously named Brazil's Player of the Year after a vote by fans.

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals

Messi's Copa dream crushed by old rivals

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

Lionel Messi's Copa America dream lay in tatters on Saturday after Argentina were beaten by old rivals Uruguay in a dramatic quarter-final.

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Lionel Messi at last came into his own at the Copa America as Argentina beat a defensive Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero to secure second place in Group A on Monday.