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Portugal club luring Buffon with custard tarts, museum tickets

Portugal club luring Buffon with custard tarts, museum tickets

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Belenenses is one of Portugal's oldest clubs, but split with Belenenses SAD in 2018 over a dispute and were forced to start again from the bottom of the Portuguese football pyramid.

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Modric family took refuge in a hotel near Zadar in 1991 when the war that followed the breakup of former Yugoslavia started and after Luka's grandfather was killed by Serb militia.

How Kohli, Tendulkar marked Father's Day

How Kohli, Tendulkar marked Father's Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Virat and Sachin marked Father's Day in unique style.

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Pay Rs 120-cr dues or vacate Wankhede Stadium: Mah Govt tells MCA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The Maharashtra government has sent a notice to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) asking it to pay Rs 120 crore towards unpaid dues and lease renewal, failing which it will have to vacate premises of the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Former villain Suarez is now Uruguay's elder statesman

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Surez comes to Uruguay's World Cup quarter-final against France on Friday an all-together wiser and maturer

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

In ISL, Del Piero looking to understand more about India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

It's not every day that a European star comes to India to play in a football league. That's why when Alessandro Del Piero turns up to be a part of the Indian Super League it's reason to celebrate.

More than 700 million expected to watch WC final

More than 700 million expected to watch WC final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

A worldwide television audience of more than 700 million is expected to watch the World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain on Sunday, FIFA said. Soccer's world governing body added that record viewing figures were reported in Germany for Wednesday's semi-final with Spain, while the United States had reported a 50 percent increase in overall figures compared to 2006.

FIFA secretary general Valcke all but says he's leaving

FIFA secretary general Valcke all but says he's leaving

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Jerome Valcke, FIFA's often-outspoken secretary general, all but confirmed on Friday that he will be leaving his job when Sepp Blatter is replaced as president of world soccer's governing body next February.

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Warne: Moments To Remember Him Forever

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Memorable moments from Shane Warne's glittering career.

Swiss, French draw: Blame the pitch!

Swiss, French draw: Blame the pitch!

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

"When you see things happening to Thierry Henry with the ball like we did today, you can see it was not a good pitch at all for these kind of players."

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

WC updates: Japan's Honda, Hasebe retire from international football after exit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Keisuke Honda announced his retirement from international football following Japan's elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Belgium on Monday night.

Fed Cup specialists Italy power into final

Fed Cup specialists Italy power into final

Rediff.com25 Apr 2010

Fed Cup holders Italy reached their second straight final after Flavia Pennetta overcame Czech Petra Kvitova to seal an unassailable 3-0 lead on Sunday.

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Now, Raina quits international cricket

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Raina made his ODI debut as a 19-year-old against Sri Lanka in 2005. He wore the India whites only five years later in 2010 debuting against the Lankans, scoring a century on Test debut.

First all-European final since 1982

First all-European final since 1982

Rediff.com7 Jul 2006

Looking at the stats, Italy have the upper hand, but who knows what will happen in Sunday's final.

Australia's Cahill hoping for a chance to join the 'greats'

Australia's Cahill hoping for a chance to join the 'greats'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Tim Cahill would love nothing better than to join the select company of Pele, Uwe Seeler and Miroslav Klose by finding the net in a fourth World Cup over the next few weeks but first the Australian actually needs to get on the pitch.

Rajinder Jr. to stay as coach

Rajinder Jr. to stay as coach

Rediff.com8 Sep 2005

The IHF said he will continue till the 2006 World Cup.

One in three Britons to shun England game: Survey

One in three Britons to shun England game: Survey

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

A separate poll showed that more than a third of Britons did not know where Trinidad and Tobago is.

The 'GULF' between Australia and Asia

The 'GULF' between Australia and Asia

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Gulf nations want Australia out of Asia, says AFC chief

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 5: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

Norway's Birk Ruud claimed the first men's freeski Big Air Olympic gold

Stats: Dhoni scripts new records

Stats: Dhoni scripts new records

Rediff.com6 Mar 2015

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni helped India snatch a 4-wicket win after the Indian batsmen faced an early hiccup in their run-chase on Friday. Here are the statistical highlights from that ICC World Cup Pool B match between India and West Indies played at the WACA in Perth.

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Eden Gardens, a ground renowned for historic firsts

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Eden is the longest surviving Test ground in Asia. The stadium hosted its first match in 1934 between India and England.

What's the Mata? 'FA Cup goal was 200 percent offside'

What's the Mata? 'FA Cup goal was 200 percent offside'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Referee Robert Madley was "200 percent wrong" to allow Juan Mata's goal to stand during Manchester United's 3-0 FA Cup fifth-round win over League One Shrewsbury Town, according to former FIFA official Mark Halsey.

FIFA WC PIX: Belgium overpower tired England to secure third place

FIFA WC PIX: Belgium overpower tired England to secure third place

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Belgium beat England 2-0 in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday to secure their best ever finish at a World Cup and send Gareth Southgate's side home with a second straight loss.

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final.

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

India expect 'positive' verdict on Davis Cup tie against Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

AITA said last week they had written to International Tennis Federation (ITF) asking them to shift the tie to a neutral venue

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

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

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Asian Games: One last hurrah for these Indian icons

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Tennis ace Rohan Bopanna, hockey great P R Sreejesh and table tennis legend Sharath Kamal, are gearing up for one last hurrah at the Asian Games, starting in Hangzhou, from September 23.

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announces retirement

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Former world number three Nikolay Davydenko announced his retirement on Thursday at the age of 33.

ISL: Kerala edge Chennaiyin 4-3 on aggregate, book final berth

ISL: Kerala edge Chennaiyin 4-3 on aggregate, book final berth

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Kerala Blasters struck the match-winner deep into the extra time in a thrilling second leg semi-final to book a berth for the summit clash of the inaugural Hero Indian Super League football tournament on 4-3 aggregate over Chennaiyin FC on Tuesday.

WC PIX: England beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarters

WC PIX: England beat Colombia on penalties to reach quarters

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties on Tuesday after Eric Dier scored the decisive spot kick to send them through to a World Cup quarter-final against Sweden.

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

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

FIFA panel upholds one-year ban on ex-German FA chief

FIFA panel upholds one-year ban on ex-German FA chief

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Global soccer body FIFA's Appeal Committee on Friday rejected an appeal by former German Football Association President Wolfgang Niersbach, maintaining a one-year ban imposed in July.

Meet Real Madrid's Zidane dynasty

Meet Real Madrid's Zidane dynasty

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Zidane was accompanied on stage by his wife and four sons, who all look good to follow in the footsteps of their father.

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Starc strike delivers Harmison moment in Ashes opener

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

Mitchell Starc's first ball of the match was as good as Steve Harmison's was poor, a full yorker which went behind the legs of hapless England opener Rory Burns and swung into the base of his stumps

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Will these teenage shooting sensations pass the Asiad test?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Teenage prodigies Anish Bhanwala, Manu Bhaker and Elavenil Valarivan will carry India's medal hopes in shooting at the Asian Games, beginning in

Why Germany's exit won't affect England...

Why Germany's exit won't affect England...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Germany's exit has no bearing on England preparations for the World Cup latter stages and they will be going all out to win their final Group G match against Belgium, coach Gareth Southgate said on Wednesday.

Retiring on a high... the Aussie way!

Retiring on a high... the Aussie way!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Cricket has few examples of players calling it quits when very much at the top their game. It is anything but coincidence that most of them happen to be from the most successful nation in the history of the sport.