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UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

UEFA tells Ukraine to remove 'political' slogan from Euro kit

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Ukraine had said the shirt was a symbol of national unity, and President Volodymyr Zelenskiy posted a selfie on Instagram with the jersey on this week.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

PIX: Brazil beat Spain in extra-time for football gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

After the game ended 1-1 in normal time, Malcom raced onto a diagonal ball from Antony and got the better of Jesus Vallejo before driving the winner into the far corner in the 108th minute to ensure Brazil repeated their Rio 2016 triumph.

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Tennis: Medvedev meets Nadal in Acapulco semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Medvedev squandered a two-set lead against Nadal in their previous meeting in the Melbourne final in January, allowing the Spaniard to clinch his 21st Grand Slam title.

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Chelsea will face Dynamo Kiev at home in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, while London rivals Arsenal will travel to Rennes following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Euro 2020: Spain outlast Croatia in eight-goal thriller to reach quarters

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Spain showed tremendous character though and prevailed thanks to Morata's superb strike in the 100th minute

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Euro 2020 opener to kick off in Italy with crowds

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Italy is one of 12 host nations across Europe, and plans for the month-long tournament to go ahead as originally planned have been questioned as COVID-19 continues to spread.

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Barcelona were held 1-1 at home by Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage playoff

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

Mbappe will bounce back after penalty miss, says Deschamps

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Striker Kylian Mbappe will bounce back from missing the decisive penalty in France's shootout loss to Switzerland on Monday that saw the world champions exit Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage, coach Didier Deschamps said.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

PICS: Sweden send Poland home after last-ditch win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Winger Emil Forsberg scored a double, including the second fastest strike in European Championship history, before Viktor Claesson's stoppage-time goal to help Sweden seal a 3-2 win over Poland on Wednesday and top Group E, heading into the last-16.

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

JNU V-C won't stand for nonsense

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit won't be afraid to tangle with the toughest of them.

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

FIFA WC: Russia keep Salah in check and catch Egypt napping for win

FIFA WC: Russia keep Salah in check and catch Egypt napping for win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Egypt's talisman scored a consolation penalty as he started his first World Cup game in Group A after recovering from the injury suffered in last month's Champions League final but made little other impact in a match his side needed to win.

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.

Confederations Cup hosts Russia drawn with Portugal, Mexico

Confederations Cup hosts Russia drawn with Portugal, Mexico

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Hosts Russia were drawn on Saturday in Group A at next year's Confederations Cup along with Portugal, Mexico and New Zealand.

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The injury will also rule him out of the reigning European champions' two Champions League quarter-final legs against last year's runners-up Paris St Germain, scheduled for April 7 and April 13.

Champions League PIX: Jonas snatches stoppage-time win for Benfica over Zenit

Champions League PIX: Jonas snatches stoppage-time win for Benfica over Zenit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Photos from the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match played between Benfica and Zenit St Petersburg at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon on Tuesday

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach in Russia

COVID positive Querrey accused of quarantine breach in Russia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

In a statement, the tournament organisers said Querrey did not open the door for a doctor's visit on Monday and the family left the hotel next day without informing the reception.

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

PIX: Ronaldo takes Man United past Villarreal; Chelsea, Barca lose

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday night's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

PIX: Denmark rout Russia to make last 16; Belgium top group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Belgium finished top of Group B with a maximum nine points, with Denmark, Finland and Russia all on three points but with the Danes ahead on goal difference.

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Defending champions Bayern Munich must face Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid after they were drawn together in Champions League Group A alongside Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Achilles the cat, who has correctly predicted the score of all three World Cup matches played so far in St Petersburg, tipped Nigeria to beat Argentina as the teams battle on Tuesday for a place in the soccer last 16.

Young Isak stakes claim to Zlatan's crown

Young Isak stakes claim to Zlatan's crown

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

21-year-old Real Sociedad striker shines as Sweden beat Slovakia.

PICS: Forsberg fires Sweden to victory over Slovakia

PICS: Forsberg fires Sweden to victory over Slovakia

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

In a game which was short of clear-cut chances, Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka conceded a penalty in the second half when he tripped up Robin Quaison and RB Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg made no mistake in beating him from the spot.

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Brazil might have made a slow start to their World Cup campaign but things are looking up, with feline fortune-teller Achilles predicting a win against Costa Rica hours before kick off in St Petersburg on Friday.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

'Putin will not press the nuclear button'

'Putin will not press the nuclear button'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'He is not that crazy.' 'He is driven by a deep sense of Russian power have been diminished.'

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

7 stunning reasons to visit Russia right now!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when the FIFA lovers will be in full cheer to support their favorite teams in the World Cup 2018.

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Sports Shorts: Osaka claims Pan Pacific Open title

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Euro 2021: Belgium have best chance of first major trophy

Euro 2021: Belgium have best chance of first major trophy

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Belgium begin their campaign in St Petersburg against Russia on June 12

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Kevin De Bruyne had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.

Oldest, youngest, most capped: All the numbers at Euro

Oldest, youngest, most capped: All the numbers at Euro

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The youngest at Euro 2020 will be Poland's Kacper Kozowski - one of two 17-year-olds in the tournament, which has never happened before.

Callow Nigeria will get stronger with age, says coach

Callow Nigeria will get stronger with age, says coach

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'My team gave their best. They played a very good second half and missed qualifying by just a few minutes. These kind of matches build the character of the team.'

WC: Unimpressive Argentina have a lot of work to do if they have to go deep

WC: Unimpressive Argentina have a lot of work to do if they have to go deep

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Not even a lively performance from Lionel Messi - at least in the first half in St Petersburg - as they edged out Nigeria 2-1 to finish second in Group D will give their large travelling band of supporters in Russia much in the way of confidence.

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Russia on Sunday mourned its biggest ever air disaster after a passenger jet full of Russian tourists crashed in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

WC Preview: Cruel group has Morocco, Iran grasping at straws

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Morocco and Iran's hopes of making a mark at the World Cup before a ball has been kicked, and they head into their opening match in St Petersburg on Friday knowing defeat could likely mean an early exit.

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Djokovic, Thiem ousted in Vienna Open quarters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Sonego's first top-10 victory capped a dream week for the 25-year-old, who lost the final qualifier but entered the main draw as a lucky loser.