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Tintu's lack of international exposure worries PT Usha

Tintu's lack of international exposure worries PT Usha

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

She is frustrated with the lack of exposure for Tintu Luka, but sprint legend P T Usha said she is still optimistic of her protege's chances at this year's Olympic Games.

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Ballon d'Or 2018: Modric wins, breaks Messi-Ronaldo dominance

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Real Madrid's Croatia midfielder Luka Modric was named winner of the 2018 Ballon d'Or on Monday, breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's and Lionel Messi's decade-long hold on the prestigious award.

'Adios Suarez': speculation grows over his future

'Adios Suarez': speculation grows over his future

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Luis Suarez had been told by new Barca coach Ronald Koeman that he was not in his plans for next season.

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks', Juve lose, Real Madrid win

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks', Juve lose, Real Madrid win

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

A round-up of Saturday's action in Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga.

A Russian train on a unique mission!

A Russian train on a unique mission!

Rediff.com30 May 2014

This train in Russia is a free consultative and diagnostic medical centre.

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Akshay, Hrithik, Tiger: Top 10 At Box Office

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Also featuring Salman Khan, Ayushmann Khurana, Shahid Kapoor, Ajay Devgn, Vicky Kaushal, Karthik Aryaan, John Abraham.

Magic Modric living the dream for Croatia

Magic Modric living the dream for Croatia

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

After scoring one of the goals of the tournament and upstaging Lionel Messi by leading his team to the top of their group, Croatia captain Luka Modric hopes to fulfil a dream that began when he watched his nation record a best ever World Cup showing.

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Croatia on course to rival stunning run of '98

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

They can now dream of going one better than their third-place finish in 1998, which marked their first participation in the World Cup finals as an independent nation.

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Euro: Round 3: Top 5 Team Performances

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the five best matches of the final round.

Real Madrid agree on Modric deal with Spurs

Real Madrid agree on Modric deal with Spurs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Real Madrid have agreed to sign Croatia playmaker Luka Modric from Tottenham Hotspur on a five-year contract as the stuttering Spanish champions look to tap into his guile and creativity to get their season back on track.

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

Here's how Croatia plan to stop Messi

Here's how Croatia plan to stop Messi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic says he will turn to his Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic for ideas on how to stop Argentina's Lionel Messi in Thursday's Group D match between the two teams.

12 IMPORTANT LESSONS from 2019

12 IMPORTANT LESSONS from 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Every year in Bollywood brings its share of good and bad. 2019 did too. Sukanya Verma lists what we learned.

Arsenal post 'Get Well Soon Schumi' picture

Arsenal post 'Get Well Soon Schumi' picture

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

Arsenal players reportedly posted a picture on social media site Twitter, holding a shirt with a get well soon message for Formula One champion Michael Schumacher, who is fighting for his life following a ski accident.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

COVID backlash is the worst scenario, Adria Tour director

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'We wanted to protect every player and fan after learning that Dimitrov tested positive. It was a charity event and all we wanted was to play tennis and give the fans a good show'

Bollywood's YOUNG HIT-MAKERS

Bollywood's YOUNG HIT-MAKERS

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Say hello to Bollywood's hit brigade!

Hot, sexy, stylish! Best-dressed men at the Met Gala

Hot, sexy, stylish! Best-dressed men at the Met Gala

Rediff.com2 May 2017

These men gave the women tough competition in the fashion department.

France beware! This 'little man' is motivated

France beware! This 'little man' is motivated

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

I'm the little man who can, says Croatia's Modric

PIX: Ronaldo beats Messi again to retain FIFA world best player award

PIX: Ronaldo beats Messi again to retain FIFA world best player award

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Real Madrid's Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo was crowned the best soccer player in the world for the second year running at FIFA's The Best awards gala on Monday.

Europa League: Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five

Europa League: Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Olympique de Marseille were the fall guys on a hectic opening night of Europa League group stage action as German club Eintracht Frankfurt returned from the south of France with a surprise 2-1 victory on Thursday.

Podolski says goodbye to Arsenal; meets Inter boss

Podolski says goodbye to Arsenal; meets Inter boss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Lukas Podolski's transfer to Inter Milan moved closer on Saturday when the Germany forward met coach Roberto Mancini.

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

How did 2020 fare at the box office so far?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Joginder Tuteja compares the first six months of 2020 with the first six months in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Trailer: Kartik makes Pati Patni Aur Woh look fun!

Trailer: Kartik makes Pati Patni Aur Woh look fun!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Pati Patni Aur Woh looks like a old wine in a new bottle and though Kartik Aaryan seems to be acing in his home turf, for a change, it would have been nice if the makers had made the film as a intense love story rather than a rom-com.

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

EPL PIX: French connection earns United win, Arsenal draw

EPL PIX: French connection earns United win, Arsenal draw

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Chelsea went second in the Premier League with a comfortable 4-0 win at Burnley, on Sunday, which maintained their unbeaten start to the season.

Germany's Podolski ends international career

Germany's Podolski ends international career

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Germany's World Cup winner Lukas Podolski announced his retirement from international football on Monday, bringing to an end a glittering 12-year career.

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Will he be the next big star to emerge from Real Madrid?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Federico Valverde has already made over 100 appearances at senior level - while winning silverware and recognition both with his current side Madrid and country Uruguay, and showing the physical, technical and mental attributes to become one of world football's outstanding midfielders.

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Costa hits four as Atletico smash Real Madrid

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Diego Costa scored four goals as Real Madrid were embarrassed 7-3 by rivals Atletico Madrid in the final match of their United States tour, in New Jersey, on Friday

AMAZING April Fashion, coming up!

AMAZING April Fashion, coming up!

Rediff.com2 May 2019

It's time to find out who impressed us with their sartorial choices.

Why Messi needs no award to prove his credibility...

Why Messi needs no award to prove his credibility...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Describing Liones Messi as the best player in the world, Barcelona spokesperson Josep Vives has said that star striker doesn't need any award to prove his credibility.

Here's why Podolski is critical of 'stupid' expanded Euro format

Here's why Podolski is critical of 'stupid' expanded Euro format

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Germany forward Lukas Podolski has criticised the new 24-team format for the European Championship, labelling it 'stupid' as it created a great deal of confusion among the players.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Football PIX: Ronaldo's controversial penalty sinks Genoa

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The Portuguese forward then fired in the penalty in the sixth minute of stoppage time.

Salah, Ronaldo and Messi in race for Champions League award

Salah, Ronaldo and Messi in race for Champions League award

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Ronaldo, who won the award last year, topped the scoring charts with 15 goals in the competition as Real Madrid won a third consecutive European crown.

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Ballon d'Or: Who can believe Messi finished fifth?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi's fifth-place finish in this year's Ballon d'Or vote was absurd, Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said of the Spanish champions' Argentina forward on Tuesday.

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

PIX: Serbia stun Portugal to earn World Cup berth

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Jubilant fans thronged central Belgrade, bringing traffic at the main Republic Square to a halt as they waved Serbian flags and hooted their car horns.

PIX: Real overcome Elche; Bayern win at Werder

PIX: Real overcome Elche; Bayern win at Werder

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Real Madrid's Karim Benzema rescued his side again by scoring two late goals to snatch a 2-1 win at home to Elche in La Liga on Saturday and revive his side's hopes of catching leaders Atletico Madrid.

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

French Open: Wawrinka made to wait as rain delays play on Day 2

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Heavy rain postponed play on day two of the French Open with organisers saying no matches would start before 1130GMT.

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

A sloppy Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Real Betis on Saturday in a further blow to their hopes of retaining the La Liga title.