The moments that defined 2014

From the Syrian civil war to the Ukrainian crisis to the terror unleashed by the dreaded Islamic State, there was no lack of news in 2014. In this five-part series, rediff.com presents a selection......

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday IMAGE: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their first goal against Juventus in their UEFA Champions League match at......

Footballer loses tooth in post-derby brawl

IMAGE: Botafogo's Alexander Barboza is knocked in the teeth during by a Flamengo player after the derby at the Carloca Championships in Maracana on Wednesday. Photograph: Screengrab/X Botafogo......

Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh breaks women's high jump World record

IMAGE: Ukraine's Yaroslava Mahuchikh celebrates after breaking the world record in the women's high jump at the Paris Diamond League on Sunday. Photographs: Manon Cruz/Reuters Ukraine's Yaroslava......

PIX: Vinicius 'tricks' Real Madrid to big win; PSG thrash Angers

IMAGE: Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates after completing his hat-trick against Osasuna in the LaLiga match at Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, on Saturday. Photograph: Susana Vera/Reuters Real......

World Cup Qualifiers: Neymar injured, Brazil's 37-game streak ends

IMAGE: Brazil's Neymar is brought off the pitch after sustaining an injury. Photograph: Andres Cuenca/Reuters Darwin Nunez and Nicolas de la Cruz scored to give Uruguay a 2-0 win over Brazil......