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Kareena's Lunch Date With Saif

Kareena's Lunch Date With Saif

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The actor is in Italy, posting lovely pictures with husband Saif Ali Khan and son Taimur.

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?''

WC Qualifiers: China on the brink, Costa Rica edge

WC Qualifiers: China on the brink, Costa Rica edge

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

China's hopes of qualifying for next year's World Cup finals hang by the thinnest of threads after an injury time goal from Ahmed Al Saleh saw Syria hold Marcello Lippi's team to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday evening.

Watch out for Robben's dives, says Costa Rica coach

Watch out for Robben's dives, says Costa Rica coach

Rediff.com5 Jul 2014

Costa Rica coach Jorge Luis Pinto urged referee Ravshan Irmatov to keep a close eye on Dutchman Arjen Robben in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final against the Netherlands.

Football is no theatre and I'm no angel on the pitch: Costa

Football is no theatre and I'm no angel on the pitch: Costa

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Portrayed as a pantomime villain in some quarters, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has said he will not be changing his aggressive style of play to win new friends.

World Cup chit-chat: Injured Costa included in Spain's World Cup squad

World Cup chit-chat: Injured Costa included in Spain's World Cup squad

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has included Diego Costa in his final 23-man squad for the World Cup finals despite the Brazil-born forward's recent injury woes.

EPL PHOTOS: Fabregas impresses, Costa scores in Chelsea win

EPL PHOTOS: Fabregas impresses, Costa scores in Chelsea win

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

New signings Diego Costa and Cesc Fabregas made an instant impact for Chelsea as they launched their Premier League title bid with a confident 3-1 win at promoted Burnley on Monday.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Copa America: Rodriguez stars for Colombia, US hammers Costa Rica

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Colombia became the first side to book a spot in the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals on Tuesday after beating Paraguay in Pasadena, while the United States kept their hopes of advancing alive by thrashing Costa Rica 4-0. Colombia's 2-1 win put them top of Group A on six points, with the United States on three and the other two teams on one point each. After losing their opener 2-0 to Colombia, the United States were in clinical form against the Costa Ricans in Chicago and scored three times in the first half through Clint Dempsey, Jermaine Jones and Bobby Wood. Substitute Graham Zusi added a fourth in the 86th minute to cap the win and improve the hosts' goal difference.

EPL player of the weekend: 'Trickster' Costa takes honours as he equals record!

EPL player of the weekend: 'Trickster' Costa takes honours as he equals record!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

With Manchester City drawing 2-2 at Arsenal and Liverpool suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat by Aston Villa, Jose Mourinho's Chelsea were the big winners in the fourth round of Premier League games.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

Soccer: Costa, Chamberlain are top footballers of the weekend

Soccer: Costa, Chamberlain are top footballers of the weekend

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Diego Costa's season is getting better and better. The Atletico striker found the net again and took the Madrid team atop the La Liga table.

Football friendlies: Hulk shines in lacklustre Brazil's win over Costa Rica

Football friendlies: Hulk shines in lacklustre Brazil's win over Costa Rica

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk scored after nine minutes when he muscled his way past a defender and fired home from 12 metres.

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Soccer Extras: Costa accused of 1m euros worth tax fraud

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

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

Costa Coffee plans four-fold increase in outlets

Costa Coffee plans four-fold increase in outlets

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Coffee prices are at a 14-year high, sugar and milk costs are soaring, having a direct impact on margins.

Sunken Costa Concordia ship set to rise from the waves

Sunken Costa Concordia ship set to rise from the waves

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

The unfortunate Costa Concordia, which struck a group of rocks just off Giglio on the night of January 13, 2012 in a disaster that claimed 32 lives, is finally to be refloated on Monday.

'The whole of Costa Rica is going to the streets'

'The whole of Costa Rica is going to the streets'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

From the beaches to the capital, Costa Ricans poured into the streets to celebrate the national team's historic World Cup victory over Greece that put the team in the quarter finals for the first time.

CONCACAF football: Gold Cup US edge Costa Rica, Cuba through

CONCACAF football: Gold Cup US edge Costa Rica, Cuba through

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The United States topped Group C with a 1-0 win over Costa Rica on Tuesday while Cuba also advanced to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals as one of the best third-place teams after beating Belize by four goals.

U-17 World Cup: Brazil outclass Spain; Germany edge past Costa Rica

U-17 World Cup: Brazil outclass Spain; Germany edge past Costa Rica

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A dominant Brazil made a strong statement of their top title contender status with a 2-1 victory over Spain in a Group D marquee clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Saturday.

What's Unusual About This Pic?

What's Unusual About This Pic?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

It's the first yellow card issued by a lady referee in the men's World Cup -- Stephanie Frappart is the umpire; Costa Rica's Oscar Duarte is the player -- and it all happened in the 76th minute of the match against Germany.

Penpix of Costa Rica's World Cup squad

Penpix of Costa Rica's World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Costa Rica's squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players:

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

Football Roundup: Sanchez will stay at Arsenal; Bayern's Costa undergoes medical at Juventus

Football Roundup: Sanchez will stay at Arsenal; Bayern's Costa undergoes medical at Juventus

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football.

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

FIFA Women's WC: Japan crush Spain; Nigeria in knockouts

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored twice as former champions Japan put on a counter-attacking clinic to beat Spain 4-0 and lock up top spot in Group C at the Women's World Cup on Monday.

Spain's rich talent pool a headache for Costa

Spain's rich talent pool a headache for Costa

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Spain's Davis Cup captain Albert Costa has a difficult task ahead of him in whittling down the nation's embarrassment of tennis riches to a team of four for December's final against Czech Republic.

201 Indian crew members rescued from Costa; 1 missing

201 Indian crew members rescued from Costa; 1 missing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

One Indian is missing in a luxury cruiser drowning incident off the Tuscan coast in Italy while 201 crew members from the country have been rescued, officials said in Rome on Monday.

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

9 die in Costa Rica bank shootout

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

A bungled bank raid which turned into a hostage crisis ended Wednesday when the only robber left standing surrendered.

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Inaki and Nico Williams encounter contrasting fortunes at the World Cup.

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

World Cup: Costa Rica can leave with their heads held high

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Costa Rica achieved "wonderful things" at this World Cup and are proud to bow out having conceded only two goals and without losing a game, coach Jorge Luis Pinto said on Saturday.

Costa Rica qualify with injury-time winner

Costa Rica qualify with injury-time winner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Striker Andy Herron scored with virtually the last kick of the game to give his team a 2-1 win over Chile and a place in the Copa America quarter-finals.

World Cup Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama

World Cup Roundup: Dutch, Costa Rica through after nerve-wracking drama

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

The World Cup served up more nerve-shredding drama with Netherlands scoring two late goals to beat shattered Mexico 2-1 and 10-man Costa Rica bouncing back from conceding a stoppage time equaliser to oust Greece on penalties on Sunday.

Serie A: Ronaldo off the mark with a brace, Costa dismissed for spitting

Serie A: Ronaldo off the mark with a brace, Costa dismissed for spitting

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The five-time world player of the year opened his account in the easiest possible fashion by tapping into an empty net from less than two metres in the 50th minute.

Nadal rejects claycourt invite, keeps eyes on Roland Garros

Nadal rejects claycourt invite, keeps eyes on Roland Garros

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The French Open, which Nadal has won a record 14 times including last year, starts on May 28.

Teenager Nadal shows no respect for Costa

Teenager Nadal shows no respect for Costa

Rediff.com17 Apr 2003

The 16-year-old wild card at the Monte Carlo Masters won 7-5, 6-3.

Football Briefs: Diego Costa will go only to Atletico if sold by Chelsea

Football Briefs: Diego Costa will go only to Atletico if sold by Chelsea

Rediff.com28 May 2017

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

Yamashita Returns to Qatar for Historic Role in Men's Asian Cup

Yamashita Returns to Qatar for Historic Role in Men's Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The 24-team Asian Cup will unfold on the same grounds as the men's World Cup where Yamashita served as the fourth official for six group stage games. Her return to Qatar signals a significant progression in the inclusion of female referees in high-profile men's soccer tournaments.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

FIFA WC: Young Spain to take lessons on way out of Qatar

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Gavi, 18, and Pedri, who turned 20 during the tournament, showed maturity beyond their years at the heart of the team's midfield, while strikers Ansu Fati and Nico Williams, both 20, looked full of potential when they came off the bench.

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech