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Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Saves The Train Wreck

Game Changer Review: Ram Charan Saves The Train Wreck

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Game Changer is underwhelming in the sense that you see the potential being squandered away by timid filmmaking, observes Arjun Menon.

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Has Ronaldo played his last match for Portugal?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Ronaldo's 130 goals for his country is also way out on its own at the head of most scored in international football

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

Did Messi and his Barca teammates breach COVID protocols?

Did Messi and his Barca teammates breach COVID protocols?

Rediff.com4 May 2021

The Argentine striker had hosted a team meeting on Monday to kick start preparations for the clash against Atletico Madrid.

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Difficult for Messi to remain with Barcelona, says his father

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

It will be difficult for Lionel Messi to remain at Barcelona after he made public his desire to leave the Spanish club, his father and agent Jorge Messi said on Wednesday as he arrived in the city to negotiate his son's future.

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Ronaldo topples Messi as Forbes highest-earning footballer

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Portuguese star is set to earn $125 million before taxes in the 2021-22 season, with $70 million coming from salary and bonus after his return to United.

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Club World Cup: Man City meet Juventus in group stage

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Premier League champions Manchester City were drawn on Thursday with Juventus, Wydad AC and Al Ain in Group G for next year's FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.

No winners as Messi decides to stay at Barcelona

No winners as Messi decides to stay at Barcelona

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Lionel Messi has clearly become disenchanted with life at Barcelona.

'I've never tried to be the best': Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

'I've never tried to be the best': Messi after seventh Ballon d'Or win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

Messi is idolised the world over but said he does not enjoy giving advice

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina.

WATCH Mateo Messi: Like father, like son...

WATCH Mateo Messi: Like father, like son...

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Mateo has inherited great goal-scoring skills from his father.

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers.

Infighting in Barca ranks? Griezmann denies rift with Messi

Infighting in Barca ranks? Griezmann denies rift with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Messi hit back last week, saying he was tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona.

Barca coach reveals Messi injury update

Barca coach reveals Messi injury update

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said captain Lionel Messi could feature against Inter Milan in the Champions League, on Tuesday, little more than two weeks after breaking his arm.

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Wasteful Barcelona held as injured Messi watches on

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Barcelona suffered in the absence of the injured Lionel Messi as they drew 1-1 at home

Price tag keeps Messi out of Liverpool's reach

Price tag keeps Messi out of Liverpool's reach

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'For the Premier League, it would be great having the best player in the world in the league. I'm not sure the Premier League needs a boost but it would be.'

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Will Messi join PSG? Here's what coach Tuchel says...

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Paris St Germain manager Thomas Tuchel says Lionel Messi would be welcome at the club if he ever decided to leave Barcelona but he does not expect the Argentine forward to do so.

Messi breaks Pele's record, scores 644th goal for Barcelona

Messi breaks Pele's record, scores 644th goal for Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

Lionel Messi became the all-time top scorer for a single soccer club on Tuesday after scoring his 644th goal for Barcelona during their La Liga match against Real Valladolid, surpassing Pele's record goal haul for Brazilian side Santos.

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

PSG have set their sights on Messi, with PSG's players, coaches talking of their excitement about the prospect of bringing the Argentine to the French capital

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Messi equals Pele's record of most goals for single club

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Pele scored 643 goals in 19 seasons for Brazilian side Santos.

Why Amala's So Fab!

Why Amala's So Fab!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Level Cross actor does not invest too much energy in her outfit of the day but she pairs each one with a confidence that makes the look a 10/10.

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Barcelona president Bartomeu resigns after Messi row

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu resigned from the club on Tuesday ahead of a vote of no confidence that was due to be held next month after some 20,000 fans signed a petition demanding that he step down.

Aryaana Is A Rock Star

Aryaana Is A Rock Star

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Is Aryaana Gandhi India's Arianna Grande?

Another international title eludes Messi

Another international title eludes Messi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Argentina lose to Brazil in Copa America semis

Messi tells Barca he wishes to leave, says club source

Messi tells Barca he wishes to leave, says club source

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Under the terms of the contract which expires in 2021, the only way Messi can leave without the club's consent is if a rival side pays his release clause of 700 million euros (629.7 million pounds).

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Messi, Ronaldo fans rely on black market to fulfill WC dreams

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The man, who declined to be named, said he charges "the most dedicated supporters" a 1,000% markup for tickets to sought-after matches featuring stars like Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

PIX: Messi 'tricks' Barcelona to top of La Liga

PIX: Messi 'tricks' Barcelona to top of La Liga

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Lionel Messi celebrated his sixth Ballon D'Or award with a brilliant hat-trick as Barcelona moved back top of La Liga with an emphatic 5-2 victory over Real Mallorca.

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review: Disappointing!

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary Review: Disappointing!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Bandaa Singh Chaudhary compromises on its hard realism to go after an easily digestible, mass, entertainer that ultimately undoes everything that the film had set out to say, sighs Mayur Sanap.

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

After Messi tirade, what now for broken Barcelona?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Calling his side 'weak', 'inconsistent' and 'very easy to score against', Lionel Messi called for urgent changes

Neymar still wants to rejoin Barca says Messi

Neymar still wants to rejoin Barca says Messi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi says Neymar remains determined to return to the club

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Girls Will Be Girls Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

This is a film that should appear on every year-end 'Best of' list, recommends Mayur Sanap.

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Yamal spells out his birthday wish ahead of Euro title clash

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Lamine Yamal has been breaking records since making his professional debut for Barcelona less than 15 months ago, the last one becoming the youngest goal-scorer in Euros history with a stunning curled long-range shot against France that helped his side reach the final.

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Messi calls for unity after row with Barca board

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

'I take responsibility for my errors and if they existed, it was only to make Barcelona better and stronger'.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

Fit-again Messi ready to play against Mallorca

Fit-again Messi ready to play against Mallorca

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Messi's fitness was a major concern ahead of the resumption -- the talismanic forward was dealing with a quadriceps injury. But he has suffered no further setbacks since returning to training with the rest of the squad at the start of the week.

I'm tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona: Messi

I'm tired of being blamed for everything at Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

A frustrated Lionel Messi said he is tired of being blamed for problems at Barcelona after he was accused by Antoine Griezmann's former agent of making life difficult for the French striker at the La Liga club.

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

The GOAT: Messi completes 15 years at Barca!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Following his debut, Messi made just eight more appearances for the first team that season.

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 33-year-old Messi, who signed his last contract in 2017, has become more outspoken against the club's hierarchy in the last year and radio station Cadena Ser said last Thursday he is unhappy with how Barca is being run and wants to leave in 2021.

Will Vivian Win Bigg Boss 18?

Will Vivian Win Bigg Boss 18?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

He's handsome, he's talented, he has a huge fan base and he's been making his presence felt in the BB house from the moment he stepped in.

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's Bashundhara Kings 4-0 in their AFC Challenge League match in Thimphu on Tuesday.