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3 things England must do to beat Wales

3 things England must do to beat Wales

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

England will need to stick to the tactics used in Saturday's European Championship draw against Russia when they face Wales on Thursday.

The Super Villain Special Quiz

The Super Villain Special Quiz

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Wales manager Gary Speed found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

Wales soccer manager Gary Speed was found dead on Sunday, at the age of 42, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) said in a statement.

Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer

Former Wales striker Hartson has brain cancer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Hartson, 34, who played 51 times for Wales and for clubs including Arsenal, West Ham United, Coventry City, Wimbledon, Luton Town and Celtic, is facing many months of treatment.

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Euro: Wales out to inflict more semi-final woe on Portugal

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

It will be virgin territory for Wales when they face Portugal in the Euro 2016 semi-finals yet their opponents could be forgiven a sense of deja vu as they step on to the pitch in Lyon on Wednesday.

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Cong rebel part of Omar govt while party sits out

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Congress rebel Satish Sharma, who defeated the Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajeev Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes and relegated his former party's heavyweight Tara Chand to the third position in the Chhamb seat, has found a place in the Omar Abdullah government, representing the Jammu region in the dispensation.

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Raj Kapoor@100: The Essential RK Playlist

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Sukanya Verma remembers some of his greatest solo numbers in our fondly curated playlist.

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

War-torn Ukraine qualifies for Euros in emotional win

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Jubilant Ukraine reach Euro 2024 finals with Iceland win

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Lalit Modi calls 'The Hundred' a financial flop

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)'s financial projections on the prof itability of its pet project 'The Hundred' is largely "disconnected from reality" reckoned Lalit Modi, who conceptualised the vastly successful Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008.

Landour Longings

Landour Longings

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

When in Landour, discovers Supriya Newar, one of the most important things to do and that too in large measures, is to do nothing at all.

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Five IPL teams gunning for stake in London Spirit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

London Spirit is the Lord's based team participating in England's domestic cricket tournament, The Hundred.

PIX: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

PIX: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Carlos Alcaraz produced an utterly ruthless performance to dismantle Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

ICC is mulling a dedicated fund of at least US$ 15 million for Test cricket that will help increase the players' match fee and address the migration of talent to T20 leagues.

Euro 2016: Wales need cool heads against England, says manager Coleman

Euro 2016: Wales need cool heads against England, says manager Coleman

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Wales must have cool heads and not get carried away by the emotion of Thursday's all-British Euro 2016 Group B clash with England in Lens, manager Chris Coleman said on Monday. Coleman's side top the group after victory over Slovakia on Saturday, their first tournament match since 1958. A further win over England would guarantee Wales a place in the last 16 and pile huge pressure on Roy Hodgson's side. "We have to be streetwise. We don't have to rattle cages, they know what the atmosphere will be like, they have to be ice cold in their thinking and stick to a game plan," Coleman told a news conference on Monday.

Euro 2016: Bale, Robson-Kanu give Wales 2-1 win over Slovakia

Euro 2016: Bale, Robson-Kanu give Wales 2-1 win over Slovakia

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Wales forward Gareth Bale got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a dream start with an early goal and substitute Hal Robson-Kanu struck a late winner as they beat Slovakia 2-1 in the Group B opener on Saturday.

England defeat is low point of career, says Wales coach

England defeat is low point of career, says Wales coach

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Wales coach Chris Coleman conceded on Thursday that a stoppage-time loss to England was the low point of his career, but he said he could take inspiration from Roy Hodgson's side who had also come back from deep disappointment. Wales led at halftime after a sensational long-range Gareth Bale free kick, but lost 2-1 after Jamie Vardy's equaliser and Daniel Sturridge's winner in the 92nd minute. Asked whether this was the low point of a career that has included spells in charge at Fulham, Real Sociedad and Greek side Larissa in Greece, Coleman responded: "I'd have to say yes to be honest.

Brazil beat Wales 2-0

Brazil beat Wales 2-0

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

The easy victory enabled the South Americans complete a successful London tour.

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Calling it a direct challenge to India's sovereignty, film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said on Thursday that he declined an invitation by the Oxford Union and found the theme of the debate -- 'This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir' meaningless.

Naidu, Nitish will withdraw support; INDIA to form govt: Siddaramaiah

Naidu, Nitish will withdraw support; INDIA to form govt: Siddaramaiah

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) would soon form government at the Centre, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah claimed on Wednesday as he predicted that the ruling National Democratic Alliance will not complete its five-year term.

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

UK knife attack leaves 3 children dead, 5 critical

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police force on Tuesday reiterated the incident is "not currently being treated as terror-related and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with it".

Euro qualifiers: Wales lose but make finals with Belgium and Italy

Euro qualifiers: Wales lose but make finals with Belgium and Italy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

The Dutch, who have not missed a Euro finals since 1984, kept their playoff chances alive with a 2-1 win in Kazakhstan

What Are Bridgerton's Banita and Sara Tendulkar Upto?

What Are Bridgerton's Banita and Sara Tendulkar Upto?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Punjabi singer A P Dhillon's girlfriend is a style icon to watch out for.

Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, says Wales manager

Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, says Wales manager

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's injury could have been prevented, Wales manager Chris Coleman has said, adding he was surprised the Euro 2016 semi-finalist was rushed back for the opening Premier League game against Liverpool.

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Wales are happy to cast themselves as underdogs in their Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium on Friday but such modesty belies their proven ability to bite hard.

Don't see change in UK strategy: Tata Steel chairman N Chandrasekaran

Don't see change in UK strategy: Tata Steel chairman N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

There has been no change in Tata Steel's strategy on operations in the United Kingdom (UK), company chairman N Chandrasekaran has told shareholders. The statement comes amid growing concern about the restructuring plan in the face of change in government in the UK. Tata Steel's plan for the UK entailed a 1.25 billion investment plan agreed upon by the Conservative party-led government in September last year.

Rooney eyes return against Wales

Rooney eyes return against Wales

Rediff.com5 Sep 2004

The England striker hopes to be back for the World Cup qualifier against Wales on October 9.

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Is soccer safe for women? Study reveals disturbing truth

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Close to half of women soccer fans in England and Wales have personally experienced sexist or misogynistic abuse at matches but most have never reported it to authorities, a new study by anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out revealed on Wednesday.

Former Wales striker Charles dies

Former Wales striker Charles dies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

John Charles enjoyed the rare distinction of playing an entire career without being booked or sent off.

PIX: World Champions France held to a draw; Spain crush Wales

PIX: World Champions France held to a draw; Spain crush Wales

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

France substitute Kylian Mbappe engineered two late goals to rescue a 2-2 draw against Iceland and spare the blushes of the world champions in their friendly.

Wockhardt to invest £1 mn in Wales unit

Wockhardt to invest £1 mn in Wales unit

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Pharmaceutical major Wockhardt's UK subsidiary has sold its Luton plant near London to Bristol Laboratories for an undisclosed sum and is investing £1million to make its Wales

PHOTOS: India beat Wales in CWG hockey opener

PHOTOS: India beat Wales in CWG hockey opener

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

India got off to a winning start in the Commonwealth Games' men's hockey tournament, beating lowly Wales 3-1 on Friday.

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

'I Welcome Pain. It Helps Me Grow'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'I don't know of any happy moment in my life which has helped me to grow, whereas pain has always been a means to evolve.'

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Cong shares video of BJP leader threatening Rahul, seeks Modi's reply

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also shared the video and said the BJP leader is openly threatening to kill the Leader of the Opposition of this country.

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Starc can't wait for Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be back on Aus shores

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Currently, India leads the World Test Championships table with Australia in second place.

Wales v N Ireland: Physical battle on the cards for British derby

Wales v N Ireland: Physical battle on the cards for British derby

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Wales must be ready for a physical contest against Northern Ireland in Saturday's Euro 2016 last 16 clash, their manager coach Chris Coleman said.

Robben shines as Dutch beat Wales

Robben shines as Dutch beat Wales

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Fit-again Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder scored either side of the break on Sunday to earn the Netherlands a 2-0 home win over Wales in their final friendly before the Euro 2008 finals.

Wales's Giggs gets two-game ban for elbowing

Wales's Giggs gets two-game ban for elbowing

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

The Wales winger has been ruled out of the start of his country's 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign.

World Cup QFs: Spain, Italy and Croatia win; Wales held

World Cup QFs: Spain, Italy and Croatia win; Wales held

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Gareth Bale scored his 25th goal for Wales but Georgia fought back strongly to earn a deserved 1-1 draw in a World Cup Group D qualifier in Cardiff on Sunday. It left Wales, surprise semi-finalists at Euro 2016, with five points from three games and at risk of losing the group leadership after the day's later matches. Georgia took their first point, following narrow defeats by Austria and Ireland.

Australia call up Cahill for Wales friendly

Australia call up Cahill for Wales friendly

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

Australia coach Holger Osieck has called up English Premier League players Tim Cahill and Mark Schwarzer in an 18-man squad for their friendly against Wales next week.