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Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Super Cup: FC Goa set up epic battle with Mohun Bagan Super Giant

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) defeated Kerala Blasters 2-1 to advance to the Super Cup semifinals.

ISL: 5-star Bengaluru FC thrash Mumbai; storm into semis

ISL: 5-star Bengaluru FC thrash Mumbai; storm into semis

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Bengaluru FC pulled off the biggest win in ISL play-offs history, thrashing Mumbai City FC 5-0 to progress to the semi-finals.

'Bad Idea To Buy In Overheated Market?'

'Bad Idea To Buy In Overheated Market?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Can Bengaluru FC return to winning ways against Odisha?

Can Bengaluru FC return to winning ways against Odisha?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The Blues will look to bounce back and stay in the hunt for the first spot, though they now trail the top-placed Mohun Bagan Super Giant (36) by eight points (28), slightly undoing their impressive run in the earlier parts of the season.

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

PIX: Barca, PSG lose, but make Champions League semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-finals second leg between Barcelona and Dortmund, Aston Villa and Paris St Germain.

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Stars Watch As Eagles Win Super Bowl; Serena steals show at half-time

ISL: Mumbai City keen to avoid unwanted record

ISL: Mumbai City keen to avoid unwanted record

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

'We need to win and that's our No. 1 priority. We need to play good football, as it gives us more chances to succeed.'

Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025

Rahane named KKR captain for IPL 2025

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

India batter Ajinkya Rahane will captain defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League beginning on March 22.

Huge setback for Real Madrid

Huge setback for Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'Bellingham had a bruise from a knock and will not be available. Vinicius Jr. has been given an extra day to recover, but will be available for tomorrow.'

Floater to Finisher: K L Rahul reinvents in style!

Floater to Finisher: K L Rahul reinvents in style!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

K L Rahul has turned the wheels in a manner only a batter blessed with skill-set as his can.

Tottenham's defence further weakened

Tottenham's defence further weakened

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Tottenham defender Dragusin out with ACL injury

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in their final Indian Super League match of the season.

Rodriguez shines in stunning I-League debut

Rodriguez shines in stunning I-League debut

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Colombia's Luis Rodriguez made a memorable I-League debut, scoring an injury-time goal to secure a dramatic 1-1 draw for Aizawl FC against leaders Churchill Brothers.

ISL champs again! Mohun Bagan clinch historic title

ISL champs again! Mohun Bagan clinch historic title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant created history by becoming the first team in the Indian Super League (ISL) to successfully defend their title. With a 1-0 victory over Odisha FC, they secured the ISL Shield and a spot in the AFC Champions League 2. The win in their 22nd league game brought their total points to 52, ensuring their victory with two matches remaining.

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Which Pakistan General Will Deal With Jaish?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

The Pakistan army's Bahawalpur Corps has always had a special significance for India as it keeps an eye on the Jaish e Mohammed, explains Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

PIX: Arsenal sink Real Madrid, join Inter in Champions League semis

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

A round-up of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Arsenal, Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

Sai Kishore's genius tactics destroy RCB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

R Sai Kishore's carrom ball, a rare sight for a left-arm spinner, has been a revelation in IPL 2023, proving his constant evolution as a T20 bowler.

High-scoring NorthEast United win ahead of play-offs

High-scoring NorthEast United win ahead of play-offs

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

NEUFC are the fourth highest scoring teams with 42 strikes.

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

How Titans' 'black soil' tactic stumped Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill revealed that the decision to play the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians on a black soil pitch proved crucial.

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Subramanian stuns World No 2 Antonsen; Treesa-Gayatri in semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian caused a major upset by knocking out World No 2 Anders Antonsen of Denmark in a thrilling three-game contest to reach the men's singles quarter-finals.

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, takes lead at Tata Steel

Gukesh defeats Harikrishna, takes lead at Tata Steel

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

World Champion D Gukesh has taken the joint lead at the Tata Steel Masters chess tournament after defeating his fellow Indian, P Harikrishna.

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Chhetri-powered Bengaluru host Mumbai City FC for place in semis

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

NorthEast United and Jamshedpur FC finished fourth and fifth in the league stage and they face against each other on Sunday in Shillong to seal the last remaining semi-final spot.

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants silenced all doubts with a dominant run chase, storming to their first victory of IPL 2025.

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

I-League: SC Bengaluru see off Real Kashmir to bag full points

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

The win enabled SC Bengaluru leapfrog Aizawl FC into 10th place with 20 points from 19 matches, and pushed them out of the relegation zone. Real Kashmir, meanwhile, stay third with 32 points from as many games.

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved closer to his first major tournament victory after drawing with David Navara in the eighth round of the Prague Masters.

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Navy Seeks To Build Bonds With African Nations

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

The maiden Africa India Key Maritime Engagement exercise will be held from April 13 to 18 off the coast of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

ISL: 10-man Kerala Blasters hold NorthEast United goalless

ISL: 10-man Kerala Blasters hold NorthEast United goalless

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

The home team showed exceptional defensive prowess to hold the Highlanders at bay and secure a point despite playing with 10 men for over 60 minutes of the game.

India to get F-35s, Javelin, Stryker combat vehicles from US

India to get F-35s, Javelin, Stryker combat vehicles from US

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

India and the United States have announced a groundbreaking 10-year defence partnership, paving the way for increased military cooperation and potential sales of F-35 stealth fighter jets. The agreement aims to bolster both countries' defence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, with plans for joint production of weapons and platforms. The move comes amid China's growing military presence in the region.

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

'Not Time To Panic. It's Time To Buy'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

'It won't be a V-shaped recovery. It'll be consolidation.' 'Investors might exit during that grind. It'll be painful.'

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Junior Chess Champion

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Junior Chess Champion

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Emulates mentor Visvanathan Anand, who had won the tournament back in 1986.

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

FIH Pro League: Error-prone India go down fighting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Trailing by a goal, India pressed hard and won a penalty corner just a minute from the final hooter but Harmanpreet's flick was saved by Mazerelo at the goal mouth.

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

ISL: Chhetri's late strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Sunil Chhetri's late equaliser for Bengaluru FC ended East Bengal FC's play-offs aspirations after a 1-1 draw in the Indian Super League match in Kolkata.

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Gukesh fights back to hold Firouzja

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Local hero Vincent Keymer was at his best as he drew the first blood against Fabiano Caruana of the United States. Going in with 1-0 lead with one game to go, the onus is now on Caruana to draw level that will force a tiebreaker.

EPL: Brentford blaze to big win over leaky Leicester

EPL: Brentford blaze to big win over leaky Leicester

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Brentford's Bryan Mbuemo scored one goal and made another in a 4-0 win over Leicester City on Friday as a dismal display of defending saw the relegation-threatened Foxes slump to their sixth home defeat in a row in the Premier League.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

EPL: West Ham increase pressure on struggling Leicester

EPL: West Ham increase pressure on struggling Leicester

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

West Ham beat Premier League strugglers Leicester City 2-0 at the London Stadium on Thursday thanks to an early strike from Tomas Soucek on his 30th birthday and an own goal just before halftime.

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Champions Cup: Messi takes Inter Miami past Sporting KC

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Lionel Messi's 56th minute goal earned Inter Miami a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City on a bitterly cold night in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup's first round on Wednesday.

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

I-League: Delhi FC end losing streak with win over Dempo

Rediff.com2 Mar 2025

Delhi FC secured their first victory in 10 matches, defeating Dempo Sports Club 2-1 in the I-League.

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

'Media Frenzy Has Ruined Justice Varma's Reputation'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

'Presumption of innocence must guide all formal actions, but transparency must not be mistaken for pre-judgment.' 'The cruel irony, however, is that Justice Varma is a fine judge who enjoys a reputation for writing well-reasoned judgments.'