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Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Mind over matter -- Nadal fends of injuries to claim historic 21

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

From Slam No 1 to Slam No 21 -- a summary of Nadal's 21 majors.

FIFA World Cup: 42 per cent of goals have come from set-pieces

FIFA World Cup: 42 per cent of goals have come from set-pieces

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

After more goals came from set-pieces in this World Cup's group stage than any other, dead-ball strategy has continued to have a huge impact in the knockout phase, with five of the 11 goals scored in the quarter-finals coming from free kicks or corners.

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Medals Table: Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2021

The medals tally at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

From hero to zero: Morata's tournament ends in disappointment

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Morata became the first ever Spanish player to score for club and country at Wembley Stadium.

Is your favourite footballer on FIFA player of the year list?

Is your favourite footballer on FIFA player of the year list?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah have been nominated as finalists for The Best FIFA Men's Player Award, world soccer's governing body announced on Monday.

PIX: Switzerland beat France on penalties to make Euro last 8

PIX: Switzerland beat France on penalties to make Euro last 8

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Yann Sommer saved France striker Kylian Mbappe's spot kick to give Switzerland a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win, following a thrilling 3-3 draw after extra-time, on Monday as they advanced to the Euro 2020 quarter-finals where they will meet Spain.

FIFA WC: Russians pray for another underdog upset

FIFA WC: Russians pray for another underdog upset

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Many Russian soccer fans believe their underdog national team can pull off another upset when they take on Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals later on Saturday, allowing them to stay in the tournament against the odds.

World Jr Wrestling: Bipasha bags silver; bronze for Simran, Sito

World Jr Wrestling: Bipasha bags silver; bronze for Simran, Sito

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Bipasha lost her final by technical superiority to America's Kylie Renee Welker, who executed 'fitley' move to finish the bout quickly.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:

Archery: Gold eludes India at world c'ships

Archery: Gold eludes India at world c'ships

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam lost a nerve-wracking final to Colombian world number three Sara Lopez to settle for a silver in the compound women's individual section at the World Championships in Yankton.

What if England actually win the Nations League

What if England actually win the Nations League

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

If England win the Nations League this year it will be a greater achievement than reaching the 2018 World Cup semi-finals in Russia

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Euro: Schick scores two to sink Scots; Skriniar lifts Slovakia

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Patrik Schick put the Czechs in front three minutes before half-time as he towered above two defenders to power home a header, but his second goal seven minutes into the second half will almost certainly be one of the tournament's greatest.

FIFA World Cup 2018 sets new viewership record

FIFA World Cup 2018 sets new viewership record

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

A record audience of more than 3.5 billion people watched this year's World Cup in Russia, with the final between France and Croatia attracting 1.12 billion viewers, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

#TravelTuesday: Stars share AMAZING holiday pix

#TravelTuesday: Stars share AMAZING holiday pix

Rediff.com26 May 2020

If you are missing travelling, you will love these fabulous holiday pix!

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

PICS: Haaland hoists Manchester City; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

World champion teenager Mbappe is game's new global star

World champion teenager Mbappe is game's new global star

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

At the end of a World Cup in which Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi headed home after the first knockout round and Brazilian Neymar failed to deliver, the game perhaps needed a new talent to excite the global public.

What Modric had to say about this intruder...

What Modric had to say about this intruder...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

It could have been a supporter from Turkey, but thank God it was a Croatian supporter," Luka Modric said.

Questions aplenty for Enrique after disappointing Spain campaign

Questions aplenty for Enrique after disappointing Spain campaign

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique promised evolution rather than revolution when he took charge of the national side following their disastrous World Cup campaign this year when they were eliminated in the round of 16.

Mbappe stays with PSG; Griezmann makes shock Atletico return

Mbappe stays with PSG; Griezmann makes shock Atletico return

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Real Madrid failed in their attempt to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint Germain on the final day of the transfer window as Cristiano Ronaldo completed his move from Juventus to Manchester United.

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Djokovic, wife Jelena test negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Novak Djokovic and his wife Jelena have tested negative for COVID-19, nine days after returning a positive test, the world number one tennis player's media team said on Thursday. Djokovic, along with Grigor Dimitrov, Borna Coric and Viktor Troicki, tested positive after playing in the Adria Tour, an exhibition tournament organised by the 17-times Grand Slam champion.

Devi wins India's first ever Olympic medal in judo at Youth Games

Devi wins India's first ever Olympic medal in judo at Youth Games

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Thangjam Tababi Devi became India's first judo medallist at the Olympic level, claiming a silver at the ongoing Youth Games after losing to Venezuela's Maria Giminez in the final of the women's 44kg category.

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Southgate, who had two years left on his deal, will now lead England into the Euro 2020 tournament and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

As captain, the former world number one led the United States to a 10-8 record in World Group play, including a run to the semi-finals in 2012 and 2018, the latter which ended in a loss to Croatia 11 days ago.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Tokyo Olympics Medals Table: USA top; India 48th

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

The medal tally at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Indian shooting lacks accountability, discipline: Rana

Indian shooting lacks accountability, discipline: Rana

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'They are just making me the scapegoat after what happened in Tokyo. They can't just pass the buck to me for Manu Bhaker's failure. What were the coaches doing in Tokyo? I was not there with them at the Olympics.'

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Meet the hottest World Cup semis stars

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Their skills are impressive on the field, and their looks easy on the eyes.

Tsonga defies doctor to battle on, but all in vain

Tsonga defies doctor to battle on, but all in vain

Rediff.com24 Nov 2018

Jo Wilfried Tsonga defied doctor's orders to continue his match against Marin Cilic in the Davis Cup final on Friday, although it was all in vain as he slumped to a straight-sets defeat.

Olympics: Kamalpreet storms into women's discus final

Olympics: Kamalpreet storms into women's discus final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

The 25-year-old from Punjab threw a personal best of 64 metres to finish second in Group B in the qualifying round.

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

French Open organisers cautious after Djokovic fiasco

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'But in mid-October, if we're able to come together and we've been able to provide revenue for 600 people, I think we will be very satisfied as a federation and I as a former player.'

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Football Briefs: Messi to miss Argentina friendlies in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

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

Meet Roger Federer's adorable twins

Meet Roger Federer's adorable twins

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Federer was cheered on by his wife Mirka Federer and children Charlene Riva, Myla Rose, Lenny and Leo.

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

India's contingent checks in at Tokyo Games Village

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Athletes and officials from eight disciplines of archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting landed in Tokyo

Neymar on his way to Real Madrid?

Neymar on his way to Real Madrid?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric urged Neymar to join him at the Champions League winners after swapping shirts with the forward following Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and Croatia.

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo storms off as Portugal denied winner; Belgium held

WC qualifiers: Ronaldo storms off as Portugal denied winner; Belgium held

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Ronaldo threw off the captain's armband and headed for the tunnel when his effort was cleared by Serbia defender Stefan Mitrovic after it had crossed the line

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

World Cup warm-up: Germany survive scare; Chile rally to hold Poland

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

World champions Germany survived a late scare to see off Saudi Arabia 2-1 on Friday and claim a first victory this year, putting a five-game winless run behind them as they finalised their World Cup preparations.

Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

Italy crowned European champions after shootout win over England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Italy beat England 3-2 on penalties after the Euro 2020 final ended 1-1 following extra time at Wembley

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Netherlands rally to stun Germany

Euro Qualifiers PIX: Netherlands rally to stun Germany

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

A round-up of Friday's Euro 2020 qualifying matches.

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

PIX: Nadal sets up final against Cressy in Melbourne

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Halep advances to final