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Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The federation has confirmed that they are flying players in from their domestic league

Jack Ma goes on first foreign tour since China crackdown

Jack Ma goes on first foreign tour since China crackdown

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Jack Ma, China's billionaire and founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has travelled to Europe for an agriculture study tour, his first trip abroad since he ran into trouble with the Chinese government last year over violating anti-monopoly regulations.

PIX: An auto show at last!

PIX: An auto show at last!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

After a long delay, Thailand opened its twice-postponed Bangkok international motor show to the public as coronavirus restrictions eased, with nearly all attendees wearing masks and face shields.

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Sampaoli stands down as Argentina coach after World Cup failure

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The AFA thanked 58-year-old Sampaoli and his assistants, who have also left their positions, for their services.

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Half of UK fans betting on France to win Euro 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro Championship kicks off on Friday with Italy taking on Turkey.

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Manchester United

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

A statement from Premier League club on Friday evening read: "Manchester United is delighted to confirm that the club has reached agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa and medical."

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Vietnam gears up for Trump-Kim summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have arrived in Vietnam and are getting ready for their second meeting in just nine months. The two leaders, who have a history of insult-hurling and name-calling, plan to discuss nuclear weapons on Wednesday and Thursday in Hanoi. The meetings are a follow-up to their first summit last June, when they signed a vaguely worded agreement promising to work toward denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula.

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

Injured Zlatan out of Euros, says Sweden coach

Injured Zlatan out of Euros, says Sweden coach

Rediff.com15 May 2021

Juve star Ronaldo's agent rules out Sporting return

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail

Judge rules Ronaldinho must remain in Paraguayan jail

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

The ex-Barcelona forward was arrested on Friday for attempting to enter Paraguay with a false passport two days previously and spent Friday night in a police cell along with his brother and business manager Roberto Assis.

When Modi Met The Pope

When Modi Met The Pope

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. for the first time. Although the meeting was scheduled for only 20 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour.

ISL semis: FC Goa, Mumbai play out draw in first leg

ISL semis: FC Goa, Mumbai play out draw in first leg

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

FC Goa missed the chance to enter the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals with an advantage as they squandered a lead twice in their 2-2 draw against Mumbai City FC

ISL: Odisha FC hold FC Goa in an intense draw

ISL: Odisha FC hold FC Goa in an intense draw

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

FC Goa started off the Derrick Pereira era with a 1-1 draw

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Saturday marks 20 years of the 9/11 terror attacks in America. The image of two passenger planes flying into the twin towers of the World Trade Center is permanently etched inpublic memory.

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

ISL: Angulo's strike lifts FC Goa to victory against Odisha

ISL: Angulo's strike lifts FC Goa to victory against Odisha

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Igor Angulo's sixth goal of the season propelled FC Goa to their second win on the trot, as they got the better of Odisha FC 1-0, on Saturday.

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga.

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

World champ Lorenzo suffers burns during title celebration

World champ Lorenzo suffers burns during title celebration

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Jorge Lorenzo's celebration of his MotoGP world title on his home island of Mallorca on Thursday was interrupted unexpectedly when the Spanish Yamaha rider suffered what appeared to be minor burns to his leg from a motorcycle.

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

It's official! Ronaldo moves back to Manchester United

It's official! Ronaldo moves back to Manchester United

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.'

Brazilian team wear masks in protest at having to play

Brazilian team wear masks in protest at having to play

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Players from Brazilian club Gremio took to the field wearing masks in protest at having to play a soccer match as fears over coronavirus grow in the South American nation. The protest comes as players and clubs across South America are starting to complain at decisions by footballing authorities to order games to be played, but behind closed doors.

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

PHOTOS: Man City, Real Madrid held but make last 16

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

"I think often of persecuted peoples: the Rohingya, the poor Uyghurs, the Yazidi -- what ISIS did to them was truly cruel -- or Christians in Egypt and Pakistan killed by bombs that went off while they prayed in the church," Francis says in a new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future, published on Monday.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The game, postponed from the start of the season, offered Atletico the chance to peel further away from nearest challengers Real Madrid but a second draw in three games only moved them on to 55 points.

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

NEUFC eventually grew into the game and fashioned better chances in the second quarter of the opening half. They had a penalty claim denied after the half-hour mark.

ISL: 10-man FC Goa hold Kerala

ISL: 10-man FC Goa hold Kerala

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Goa were reduced to 10 men in the second half after Ivan Gonzalez received marching orders following two yellow cards within a span of seconds.

Online chess: India loses to Rest of World

Online chess: India loses to Rest of World

Rediff.com5 May 2020

India went down to Rest of the World 1.5-2.5 in the second round of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup. Earlier in the opening round, India split points with USA with Humpy posting a win over Anna Zatonkish while the legendary Anand drew with the highly-rated Hikaru Nakamura.

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Roger Federer has joined the list of sports stars helping out the needy during the coronavirus pandemic, with the former world number one and his wife donating one million Swiss Francs ($1.02 million) to vulnerable families in his native Switzerland. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had each donated one million euros ($1.08 million) to help clinics and medical centres fight the outbreak.

'India needs to do much more in Afghanistan'

'India needs to do much more in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'The threat of ceding space to China in Afghanistan appears to be one factor propelling our government to get a bit more active now.'

PHOTOS: Top 10 bone-chilling moments in sport

PHOTOS: Top 10 bone-chilling moments in sport

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

From Williams Formula One driver Felipe Massa to 'Lightning' Bolt to Yamaha MotoGP World champion rider Jorge Lorenzo, check out some bone-chilling moments captured on camera.

ISL: Bagan return to winning ways with win over FC Goa

ISL: Bagan return to winning ways with win over FC Goa

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The Mariners looked the better side and had the best chance of the first-half in the 40th minute but Williams' powerful left-footer rattled off the upright.

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Argentine's representatives and Barcelona did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

A Paraguayan judge ended the house arrest of former Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho on Monday, freeing the way for him to return to Brazil and end a more than five-month ordeal that began when he tried to enter the country with an adulterated passport.

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'Transformation of Ukraine into some kind of permanent strategic challenger, which Russia would have to contain and deter, spend a significant part of political and strategic resources on it.'

ISL: Goa pip Hyderabad 2-1, end year on a high

ISL: Goa pip Hyderabad 2-1, end year on a high

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Both teams failed to create clear-cut chances in the first-half, staying defensively organised. As a result, no shots on target were registered. But it was Goa, who appeared more threatening.

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Casillas, 37, would not confirm the decision, saying in a tweet that "a day will come when I will have to retire. Leave me to announce that news when the time comes."

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

REWIND: Best moments from October

REWIND: Best moments from October

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

United States polls, coronavirus lockdowns and protests... Here's a look at the best images from October.