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'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

'They resonated on every tongue during the World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

'To our Moroccan friends: Congratulations on this beautiful journey. You are making football history.'

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero from Man City

Barcelona sign Sergio Aguero from Man City

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Aguero is expected to be the first of a number of arrivals at the Camp Nou this summer

EPL PIX: Vardy rescues point for Leicester; Villa go fifth

EPL PIX: Vardy rescues point for Leicester; Villa go fifth

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Leicester City's veteran striker Jamie Vardy came off the bench to break his long scoring drought and earn his side a 1-1 draw with a late equaliser

PIX: Bayern held to third straight draw; Barcelona win

PIX: Bayern held to third straight draw; Barcelona win

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Bayern Munich stumbled to a 1-1 draw against visiting Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday to leave them with only a slim Bundesliga lead after being held for the third game in a row with the same scoreline.

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Euro: Belgium reckon they can stop Portugal's Ronaldo

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

'These matches are all like finals now and if you don't play well, you don't win.'

Which teams are out of FIFA World Cup 2022?

Which teams are out of FIFA World Cup 2022?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Here is an overview of the teams that have been eliminated

Women's Euros PICS: Germany, Spain score big wins

Women's Euros PICS: Germany, Spain score big wins

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Germany's bid to win a record ninth European Championship got off to an emphatic start as they beat Denmark 4-0 in their Group B opener on Friday.

PIX: Messi keeps dream alive with magic strike

PIX: Messi keeps dream alive with magic strike

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Lionel Messi kept his dream of winning his first World Cup alive by rifling in the opening goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Mexico in World Cup Group C, proving he was far from done in the tournament.

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top; Ings stars in Hammers' win

EPL PIX: Arsenal stay top; Ings stars in Hammers' win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic, Swiatek waltz into round 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

IMAGES from Day 1 of all the action from the Wimbledon Championships played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

VOTE! EURO 2020: Belgium vs Italy

VOTE! EURO 2020: Belgium vs Italy

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The second quarter-final in the Euro 2020 championship will be played between Belgium and Italy tonight from 00:30 AM IST in Munich, Germany.

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

PIX: Argentina steamroll Croatia to enter World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia played at Lusail Stadium on Tuesday.

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, announced last week that a persistent knee injury meant he was ending his 24-year career.

Olympic champ gets suspended in doping case

Olympic champ gets suspended in doping case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Brianna McNeal has been charged and provisionally suspended for violating World Athletics' Anti-Doping rules

PIX: Lewandowski hits fastest Champions League hat-trick!

PIX: Lewandowski hits fastest Champions League hat-trick!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Liverpool stuttered into the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 2-1 aggregate win over Inter Milan after suffering a 1-0 loss to the Italian side, who were reduced to 10 men, at Anfield on Tuesday.

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

Bopanna crashes out of French Open

Bopanna crashes out of French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

The unseeded Indo-Croat pairing had received a walkover in the pre-quarters on Sunday against Netherlands' Matwe Middelkoop and Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador.

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Scientists identify new antibody that limits severity of coronavirus

Scientists identify new antibody that limits severity of coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Scientists have identified and tested an antibody that limits the severity of infections from a variety of coronaviruses, including those that cause COVID-19 as well as the SARS illness.

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

What France, Argentina must do if final goes to penalties

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Didier Deschamps of France and Argentina's Lionel Scaloni should avoid the temptation to throw on a 'penalty specialist'

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

Why Anand Amritraj is worried about Indian tennis...

Why Anand Amritraj is worried about Indian tennis...

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Former Davis Cup captain Anand Amritraj is baffled that India's best singles players are not able to win close matches on the ATP World Tour despite having a decent game to back them.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

PIX: Ronaldo fires Portugal to win; England ease past Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his record-breaking form for Portugal as he grabbed two more goals in his country's 6-0 thrashing of Luxembourg in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

PICS: Memorable moments from the World Athletics Championships

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Rediff.com presents some memorable moments from the September 27 to October 6 meet. Take a look.

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

PIX: Rare hat-trick of penalties as Valencia sink Real Madrid

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Valencia forward Carlos Soler scored a hat-trick of penalties as his side beat La Liga champions Real Madrid 4-1 at home in an extraordinary match on Sunday.

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Has Magical Messi saved his best for last in Qatar?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

With immense pressure on him to match the late great Diego Maradona and send the trophy back to Buenos Aires, Lionel Messi has lit up the Qatar tournament while others in the superstar stratum - Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo - have underwhelmed and gone home.

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Aus Open PIX: Nadal battles into 2nd round; Azarenka through

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Images from Day 1 of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday.

PIX: Chelsea battle back to hold Liverpool; Brighton overcome Everton

PIX: Chelsea battle back to hold Liverpool; Brighton overcome Everton

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

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

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

What Muguruza must do to triumph in Aus Open final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Garbine Muguruza has to be the one taking charge in the Australian Open final against "fighter" Sofia Kenin if she is to win her third Grand Slam title, the Spaniard's coach Conchita Martinez said.

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

PIX: Arsenal outclass Bournemouth; Kane sets record

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

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

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Skugor advance to quarters

Indians at French Open: Bopanna-Skugor advance to quarters

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

The 41-year-old Bopanna, ranked 40 in the world, is not defending any points this year at the Roland Garros.

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

EPL: Liverpool end long wait for win at United

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool boosted their hopes of Champions League football next season

Transfers: Chelsea sign Fofana from Leicester

Transfers: Chelsea sign Fofana from Leicester

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Chelsea have completed the transfer of defender Wesley Fofana from Leicester City, both Premier League sides said on Wednesday, with the Frenchman signing a seven-year contract with the west London club.

Tokyo Games: What a THROW!

Tokyo Games: What a THROW!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Manchester United produced an utterly unexpected 2-1 victory over old rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday to turn fan protests against the club's owners into a rare night of celebration.

Jubilant Inter finish title-winning season with Udinese rout

Jubilant Inter finish title-winning season with Udinese rout

Rediff.com23 May 2021

Conte heavily rotated his team for the game, leaving players such as Lukaku and Eriksen on the bench. But Inter treated the family members, sponsors and club employees in attendance to a festival of goals.

EPL: Saka goal seals Arsenal win

EPL: Saka goal seals Arsenal win

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Arsenal dominated the opening period in the Villa Park sunshine.