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'Tennis won't be the same without you'

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you've done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you.'

Look who overtook Messi as the top scorer in Europe

Look who overtook Messi as the top scorer in Europe

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Harry Kane toppled Alan Shearer's 22-year-old record for the most Premier League goals in a calendar year by scoring a double for Tottenham Hotspur against Southampton, on Tuesday, also overtaking Lionel Messi as the top scorer in Europe.

Tottenham's overnight sensation Kane announces arrival with award

Tottenham's overnight sensation Kane announces arrival with award

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

It took Harry Kane four years to become an overnight sensation at Tottenham Hotspur and with a Young Player of the Year award as a full England international.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

WC preview: Finally, England and Croatia have chance to banish semi blues

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

England's last appearance at this stage was in 1990 when they lost in a penalty shootout to West Germany in Turin while eight years later, in their first World Cup as an independent nation, Croatia lost to hosts and eventual winners France.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Second-tier Forest's buoyant fans were briefly silenced when Leicester grabbed a lifeline before halftime as Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on an error to score from an acute angle.

When Manchester City and United came together

When Manchester City and United came together

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Touching tributes have poured in from Manchester's two football clubs, as well as a number of prominent players have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the victims, some of whom were young children.

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin was among the first to tweet his reaction.

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Belgium under-21 international Gregory Mertens died on Thursday, three days after collapsing with heart failure during a match, a spokesman for his club, Lokeren, said.

It's difficult playing in a foreign country, says Bale

It's difficult playing in a foreign country, says Bale

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Gareth Bale learnt valuable lessons from his disappointing Real Madrid campaign last season, he said on Wednesday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's weekend fixtures:

Social media explodes as Liverpool's Gerrard confirms he is leaving

Social media explodes as Liverpool's Gerrard confirms he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

2015 couldn't have started any worse for a Liverpoool fan as Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave the club.

'Chelsea hasn't lost in four months, so the team should feel good'

'Chelsea hasn't lost in four months, so the team should feel good'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chelsea have not been beaten at home by Tottenham Hotspur since 1990 when former England marksman Gary Lineker scored one of the goals in a 2-1 victory. But the Blues' remarkable record against Spurs at Stamford Bridge was of no interest to manager Jose Mourinho ahead of Wednesday's London derby.

Chelsea aim to make it another Bridge of sighs for Spurs

Chelsea aim to make it another Bridge of sighs for Spurs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chelsea will look to stretch one of the longest unbeaten sequences in the top flight when the runaway leaders entertain arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Djokovic may never feel the affections of the crowd savoured by Federer and Spaniard Rafael Nadal but his record of 16 Grand Slam titles is proof that tennis is no popularity contest.

No way back for Terry says England manager

No way back for Terry says England manager

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Former England captain John Terry will not be brought of international retirement to play at this year's World Cup finals in Brazil, manager Roy Hodgson said on Wednesday

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Messi's first act as Barcelona captain was to tell the club's fans at a pre-season friendly in August against Boca Juniors that he and his teammates "will do everything possible so that beautiful and desired cup returns here to the Nou Camp".

Talking points from the weekend's Premier League action

Talking points from the weekend's Premier League action

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Is VAR sucking the life out of the game?

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

England captain Wayne Rooney has opened up about his clashes with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, how having children calmed him down and why he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup for a new BBC television film.

'Inevitable... Mourinho had to go in the end'

'Inevitable... Mourinho had to go in the end'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Following is reaction to the sacking of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who was dismissed by the Premier League club on Tuesday.

KP's exclusion: 'English cricket the laughing stock again!'

KP's exclusion: 'English cricket the laughing stock again!'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen is not the only one trying to work out why he is unwanted by England's cricket selectors.

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Nations League: Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked

Nations League: Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

England ran riot by scoring three first-half goals to stun Spain and earn a 3-2 away win in the Nations League on Monday as they moved back into contention in League A Group 4 with their first victory on Spanish soil for 31 years.

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Stones headed England in front in the eighth minute, losing his marker to angle home a Kieran Trippier corner before captain Kane made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute with his third goal of the tournament, an emphatically struck penalty after Jesse Lingard was pushed over in the box by Fidel Escobar.

EPL PIX: Spurs draw at Liverpool leaves Pochettino frustrated

EPL PIX: Spurs draw at Liverpool leaves Pochettino frustrated

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino punched the Anfield turf in frustration at the final whistle after his side drew 1-1 with Liverpool in a Premier League match full of thrilling, attacking action on Saturday.

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The Premier League bursts back into life after the international break.

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A Marco Asensio-inspired Real Madrid crushed Eibar 3-0 to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to five points on Sunday, with Karim Benzema starting on the bench.

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

From the English media to social networking websites, 'devastated' Kevin Pietersen found support from all quarters.

EPL: Spurs sack Pochettino after dismal start to season

EPL: Spurs sack Pochettino after dismal start to season

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The first few months of this season have been disappointing, as Spurs have won only three of their opening 12 Premier League games and are in 14th spot. They were also thrashed 7-2 by Bayern Munich in the Champions League and knocked out of the League Cup by fourth-tier Colchester United.

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Kane takes to world stage as England edge past Tunisia

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Used to relying heavily on one key player for their European glory in the past -- Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the 1984 and 2000 tournaments respectively -- French fans have two talented players on whom to pin their hopes at Euro 2016.

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

With the world watching him in a World Cup opener against Iceland, the normally brilliant Messi struck a weak spot-kick that was saved, leaving Argentina with a disappointing 1-1 draw.

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Senegal international Mane faces a three-match suspension from domestic games, although he will be available for Liverpool's Champions League tie at home to Sevilla on Wednesday.

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea's Belgium forward won Eden Hazard England's PFA player of the year award ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Ecstatic Wales coach Chris Coleman praised his "soldiers" after a shock 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016 took the country to their first major tournament semi-final, and said they could match anyone if they were not afraid to fail.