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Brazil beat Egypt with last-gasp penalty

Brazil beat Egypt with last-gasp penalty

Rediff.com16 Jun 2009

Underdogs Egypt shook five-times world champions Brazil at the Confederations Cup on Monday but finally succumbed 4-3 when Kaka converted a penalty in time added on for stoppages. African champions Egypt had fought back from two goals down to level at 3-3, scoring twice in a minute early in the second half, and pressed forward in search of a winner which would have shaken world football.

Bollywood's BEST ACTORS of 2019

Bollywood's BEST ACTORS of 2019

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

Here is Sukanya Verma's pick of 10 best male performances of the year.

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Rediff.com12 May 2018

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

South Africa-Australia rivalry gets bigger

South Africa-Australia rivalry gets bigger

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

Barely two months after hmiliating defeats in their own backyard at the hands of same opponents, Australia travelled to South Africa and won the Test series there.

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

New Zealand clear favourites for quarter-final

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

New Zealand's Brendon McCullum expects favouritism, underdog status and the possibility of choking under the weight of expectation to have little influence on Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against West Indies.

Why Rebic is perfect for Croatian counter

Why Rebic is perfect for Croatian counter

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Croatia will need their big-game players to step up.

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Singh was not really the Kinng when it came to competing with Slumdog Millionaire, the underdog saga shot entirely in Mumbai, which won the People's Choice Award at the end of the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) last weekend. Akshay Kumar's film was one of the 250 feature films from more than 60 countries, eligible for the award.

Can Ireland's McLean cast aside his bitter memories of Euro 2012?

Can Ireland's McLean cast aside his bitter memories of Euro 2012?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Midfielder James McClean hopes he can cast aside his bitter memories of the Euro 2012 campaign and play a key role for Ireland in this month's European Championship in France.

Panga review

Panga review

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Panga's slice of life makes up for in its gentle depiction of everyday struggles and pleasantries, lending it a consistently warm fuzzy feeling, feels Sukanya Verma.

Review: Desi Kattey is a giant bore

Review: Desi Kattey is a giant bore

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Desi Kattey is an insipid mishmash of just about every script engaging two friends going separate ways meets underdog sports hero, rants Sukanya Verma.

How Kohli hit back at Gambhir!

How Kohli hit back at Gambhir!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

India captain Virat Kohli said he would be 'sitting at home if he thinks like people from outside', responding, in his trademark combative style, to Gautam Gambhir's recent jibe at him, but without taking the former opener's name.

Trailer Review: Sultan may slam all box-office records

Trailer Review: Sultan may slam all box-office records

Rediff.com25 May 2016

This movie might involve the most 'acting' Khan has had to do in a while, says Raja Sen.

Anorthosis dream of last 16, Chelsea eye win

Anorthosis dream of last 16, Chelsea eye win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Cypriot underdogs Anorthosis Famagusta will reach the Champions League last 16 later on Wednesday if they beat Werder Bremen at home and Group B leaders Inter Milan defeat Panathinaikos. The competition newcomers can seal their shock progression with a game in hand and will be confident after holding the Germans to a 0-0 draw in Bremen in their first group game.

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli's captaincy, and Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal's excellent bowling, were the key to India's narrow victory over Afghanistan.

Buoyant Spain ready for Italian test

Buoyant Spain ready for Italian test

Rediff.com21 Jun 2008

Spain go into the quarter-final against Italy on a roll, looking to extend their unbeaten run to 20 games after winning all three group matches.

Did the Golden Globes really happen this year?

Did the Golden Globes really happen this year?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has come up with a relatively cowardly list, a list that -- in a year brimming to the top with violent masterpieces -- is too scared to pick up the gun.

Air India slay mighty East Bengal

Air India slay mighty East Bengal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2008

Minnows Air-India humbled East Bengal 2-0 in a third round match of the I-League football tournament in Mumbai on Sunday. Left-wing back Surojit Roy (48th minute) and central midfielder Michael Tayo (79th minute) delivered the knock-out blows that silenced the listless three-times National Football League champions.

Ready for the biggest game in history of Icelandic football?

Ready for the biggest game in history of Icelandic football?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Iceland's amiable coach Heimir Hallgrimsson found time to discuss dentistry and the Cod Wars on Friday as the rank outsiders prepared to face Argentina in their World Cup opener on Saturday.

From Full Monty to Slumdog Millionaire

From Full Monty to Slumdog Millionaire

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

After writing and directing the hugely popular movie about a bunch of male strippers, Simon Beaufoy, directed the Anil Kapoor starrer Slumdog Millionaire. He recounts how he went about it and how India continues to amaze him.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Chun-Yan shocks top seed Anastasia

Chun-Yan shocks top seed Anastasia

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Eighth seed Chun-Yan He of China shocked top seed Anastasia Malhotra of Japan to storm into the final of the Mother's Recipe US $10,000 ITF Women's Futures Tennis Tournament in Mumbai on Friday. Underdog Chun-Yan fashioned an impressive 6-7 (6-8), 6-1, 6-1 semi-final win over Malhotra. In the final, Chun-Yan will face Seo-Kyung Kang of Korea, who ended the campaign of qualifier Moe Kawatoko of Japan with a 6-1, 6-3 win in the second semi-final.

Kennedys lift Obama ahead of 'Super Tuesday'

Kennedys lift Obama ahead of 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Admitting that Clinton was a 'favourite' and he the 'underdog,' Obama unleashed star campaigners Senator Edward Kennedy, influential brother of former US President John F Kennedy, the slain leader's daughter Caroline and talk show host Oprah Winfrey to convince undecided voters.

Indian team watches Chak De! India

Indian team watches Chak De! India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2007

The Indian cricket team found a novel way to draw inspiration ahead of the crucial fourth game -- by watching the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Chak De! India.

Mini Sensex beats mini Nifty

Mini Sensex beats mini Nifty

Rediff.com2 Jan 2008

Mini Sensex outdid mini Nifty in turnover on the first day of the New Year. It showed more turnover in terms of value than mini Nifty.

Manchester City crush Watford to complete treble in style

Manchester City crush Watford to complete treble in style

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Manchester City crushed Watford 6-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday

What makes Rishabh Pant so special

What makes Rishabh Pant so special

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Rishabh Pant was the leading run-scorer for Delhi Capitals in IPL-12 with 488 runs in 16 games.

Oram ruled out of third Test

Oram ruled out of third Test

Rediff.com21 Mar 2008

New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram has been ruled out of the third Test against England with a hip injury and replaced by Grant Elliott, captain Daniel Vettori said on Friday. South African-born Elliott will make his Test debut in the match at McLean Park, alongside teenage pace bowler Tim Southee who has been called in to replace fellow seamer Kyle Mills.

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The Kremlin dubbed the Russian national team heroes and proud soccer fans saluted their underdog host team after the side lost on penalties to Croatia, bringing an end to its World Cup challenge at the quarter-finals.

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

FA Cup heroics from Peterborough, Arsenal march on

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Third tier Peterborough United produced the performance of the FA Cup fourth round when they twice came from behind in the dying minutes to earn a 2-2 draw at Premier League West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.

Will Ranveer Singh make a good Kapil Dev? VOTE!

Will Ranveer Singh make a good Kapil Dev? VOTE!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

Magical! When cricket meets cinema...

ICC thrashed for ridiculous boundary-count rule

ICC thrashed for "ridiculous" boundary-count rule

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'The real measure that was used for generations was least amount of wickets lost. So why have we changed that?'

Why Arjun thinks it is an exciting time

Why Arjun thinks it is an exciting time

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

'I wanted to do something where I am playing a man rather than a boy.'

Will Goal be as big as Chak De?

Will Goal be as big as Chak De?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Tell us!

Yuvraj eyes success in Tests

Yuvraj eyes success in Tests

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The dashing left-hander believes that till he does not perform in Test cricket, he cannot be considered as a top player.

WC Preview: Serbia and Costa Rica bring contrasting styles to dogfight

WC Preview: Serbia and Costa Rica bring contrasting styles to dogfight

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Serbia and Costa Rica begin their World Cup campaigns on Sunday with the teams likely to adopt contrasting approaches to making the most of their limited resources at the tournament.

Sachar report highlights social reality: V P Singh

Sachar report highlights social reality: V P Singh

Rediff.com17 Dec 2006

He approved the government's nod to reservation in higher educational institutions.

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Jubilant Portugal fans hit the streets after Euro triumph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal erupted into jubilation on Sunday as the country defeated France to win the Euro 2016, its first major international soccer championship.

Raikkonen has nothing to lose

Raikkonen has nothing to lose

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

The Ferrari driver said he had nothing to lose and everything to gain after winning the Chinese Grand Prix and setting up a three-way showdown for Formula One title.

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Review: Karinkunnam 6s is a decent watch

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Karinkunnam 6s may lack the depth to be a great film but it's worth a watch, says Paresh C Palicha.