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Spain's Gavi second youngest to score in the World Cup

Spain's Gavi second youngest to score in the World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Gavi scored Spain's fifth goal in the 74th minute with a sumptuous volley in off the post after a floating cross from Alvaro Morata.

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Tricky test for Alcaraz; Djoko continues hunt for title No. 24

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic continues his hunt for a fifth straight Wimbledon title and eighth overall to equal Roger Federer's record haul when the Serbian meets Jannik Sinner.

Man City on cusp of European coronation, but ...

Man City on cusp of European coronation, but ...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Now only Inter stand in the way of a treble that would match Manchester United's still unique feat of 1999.

Euro: Belgium's de Bruyne, Hazard doubtful for Italy match

Euro: Belgium's de Bruyne, Hazard doubtful for Italy match

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Belgium captain Eden Hazard and playmaker Kevin de Bruyne are still doubtful for their European Championship quarter-final against Italy.

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Messi greater than Maradona, says Argentina coach Scaloni

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Lionel Messi has surpassed Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time, Argentina's World Cup winning coach Lionel Scaloni said.

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea Hammered as wait for win continues

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played over the weekend.

Real Madrid draw Chelsea; Man City vs Bayern in quarters

Real Madrid draw Chelsea; Man City vs Bayern in quarters

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Holders Real Madrid will play 2021 winners Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals while Manchester City's Pep Guardiola will visit his former club Bayern Munich.

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Gabriel Jesus, Alex Teles injuries end their WC run

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Starting full-backs Danilo and Alex Sandro have been sidelined by injuries suffered earlier in the competition and their availability is still unclear for Monday.

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Ghana coach Otto Addo bites the dust

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Addo joins Roberto Martinez (Belgium), Carlos Queiroz (Iran) and Gerardo Martino (Mexico) as coaches who immediately left their jobs after World Cup elimination this week.

What's Modi Doing in A Squid Game?

What's Modi Doing in A Squid Game?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

As more than 120 heads of government and heads of State gathered in Glasgow for the COP26 summit, climate change activists made their point to world leaders outside the Scottish Event Campus, the designated venue for the global summit.

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

EPL PIX: Arsenal top table; Manchester Utd held

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.

UEFA to refund Liverpool fans after CL final chaos

UEFA to refund Liverpool fans after CL final chaos

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The final was delayed by 36 minutes after thousands of Liverpool supporters were unable to get into the Stade de France for the match

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Tributes pour in as Messi lays claim to the GOAT

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina came out on top over France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at Lusail by 4-2 on penalties after both teams finished 3-3 at extra time.

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

England's Southgate not calling it quits just yet

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

Over the course of the next two years, the former England international was able to engineer a turnaround in fortunes for the team, leading them to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals before their run to the final of the Euro 2020 tournament last year.

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Wimbledon PIX: Svitolina ousts Mertens; Zverev, Berrettini advance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Images from Day 4 of the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Ajax blame summer sales for record defeat in Champions League

Ajax blame summer sales for record defeat in Champions League

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

Ajax coach Schreuder and captain Tadic said losing the likes of Antony, Lisandro Martinez, Ryan Gravenberch and Sebastien Haller in the summer sales, made the club lack cohesion and confidence.

PIX: Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

PIX: Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as an inspired Lionel Messi helped them outclass Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday.

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

PIX: Five-star Haaland powers Manchester City into quarters

PIX: Five-star Haaland powers Manchester City into quarters

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Erling Haaland became the third player in Champions League history to score five goals in a game as he led Manchester City to an unrelenting 7-0 rout of RB Leipzig in the second leg of their last-16 tie.

Why We Are Moonstruck

Why We Are Moonstruck

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Deciphering its secrets will unlock the early history of not only our planet, but also of the star system, explains Kumar Abishek.

PIX: Arsenal consolidate atop after beating Tottenham

PIX: Arsenal consolidate atop after beating Tottenham

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

EPL: Everton's Martinez relishing 'massive' Mersey derby

EPL: Everton's Martinez relishing 'massive' Mersey derby

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

Liverpool's Premier League title aspirations will be under scrutiny again on Saturday when they make the short trip across Stanley Park to face city rivals Everton.

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Leeds United's Premier League relegation fears heightened as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday, leaving Jesse Marsch's side without a win in their last seven games in all competitions.

CBI books Oxfam India for FCRA violation, searches its office

CBI books Oxfam India for FCRA violation, searches its office

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The FIR against the Indian arm of the global NGO Oxfam was registered based on a complaint from the ministry of home affairs.

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

'Against no other opponent I have seen Amit so tired'

'Against no other opponent I have seen Amit so tired'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2021

'He didn't have the strength to move and so he stayed inside and then he didn't have the strength to respond also, and he became passive and there the Colombian scored a lot of points.'

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Leaders Barcelona played out a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe battled for a home point in a hard-fought game on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

FIFA World Cup PIX: Messi scores but Argentina upset by Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia stunned Lionel Messi's Argentina 2-1 with brilliant individual goals from Saleh Al-Shehri and Salem Al-Dawsari during the FIFA World Cup Group C match on Tuesday.

I'll have to live with it, Kane on penalty miss

I'll have to live with it, Kane on penalty miss

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

After the final whistle Kane dropped to his haunches and stared at the ground before walking tearfully away to be comforted by England manager Gareth Southgate.

LeBron James Makes NBA History

LeBron James Makes NBA History

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

History was made at the Los Angeles Lakers-Oklahoma City Thunder game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, February 7, 2023

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

CWG champ Panghal fails to make cut for Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Tokyo Olympian and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Chaudhary will also be representing the country for the second time and would be keen to add another major medal to his name.

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Giroud puts France within striking distance of WC trophy

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

"It feels like a missed chance because I felt the performances were really good and the focus and the hunger was good every single day," said England midfielder Jordan Henderson.

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

PIX: Terrific Treble! Man City crowned champs

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Manchester City clinched the Champions League title to seal their treble in a sensational season.