News for '-raphael'

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

EPL: Varane seals nail-biting victory for Man United

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Late Varane header earns stuttering Man Utd 1-0 win over Wolves

Indian women fencers exit in quarters; men bow out

Indian women fencers exit in quarters; men bow out

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The women's team of Taniksha Khatri, Jyotika Dutta, Ena Erora lost 25-45 against Korea to end their campaign.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

Champions League PIX: Mbappe fires PSG into quarters; Kane powers Bayern

Champions League PIX: Mbappe fires PSG into quarters; Kane powers Bayern

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Images from the Champions League Round of 16 matches.

Ten Hag says result at Etihad won't define United's season

Ten Hag says result at Etihad won't define United's season

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The battle for Champions League qualification continues with fourth-placed Aston Villa away to Luton Town on Saturday and Tottenham Hotspur, who are five points behind with a game in hand, hosting Crystal Palace.

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Soccer PIX: Barcelona knocked out; Liverpool in League Cup final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Athletic Bilbao beat Barcelona 4-2 at home to knock them out of the Copa del Rey

France players down with flu ahead of Argentina final

France players down with flu ahead of Argentina final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Several France players have caught colds, the French Football Federation (FFF) said, as they prepare for the World Cup final against Argentina, with Raphael Varane and Ibrahima Konate the latest to fall ill on Friday.

FA Cup final: City close in on treble with win over United!

FA Cup final: City close in on treble with win over United!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Manchester City inched closer to their treble as they downed Manchester United in the FA Cup final on Saturday.

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ronaldo, the first player to score in five World Cups, has only one goal in Qatar which came in Portugal's group opener against Ghana.

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Portugal and Switzerland on Tuesday.

Disappointment and pride all in the matter of a day for France

Disappointment and pride all in the matter of a day for France

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

'We pushed and we believed until the end. We almost turned the game around, which was not going well... There was mental strength in this group, a lot of heart. That allowed us to come back in this game. We're disappointed but also proud.'

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

PHOTOS: France go past England into the semi-finals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

If this sporting clash was, as English essayist, novelist and journalist George Orwell said, "war minus the shooting" both sets of players were more than ready, and set about each other with little restraint.

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Soccer PIX: City shocked by Wolves; United lose; Spurs sink Liverpool

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Champions Manchester City slipped to a shock first Premier League defeat of the season at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday, while Manchester United's campaign of woe continued with a loss to Crystal Palace.

The brains behind France's convincing World Cup start

The brains behind France's convincing World Cup start

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Griezmann played mainly deep, but also often close to lone striker Giroud or even on the flanks.

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

France started the Qatar tournament in style with a 4-1 win against Australia, but Denmark will be a sterner test at the 974 Stadium.

Giroud targets scoring record as France face Denmark

Giroud targets scoring record as France face Denmark

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Target man Giroud is level with Thierry Henry on 51 goals after scoring twice in their 4-1 win against Australia on Tuesday.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

PIX: Manchester Utd back to winning ways with rout of Brentford

PIX: Manchester Utd back to winning ways with rout of Brentford

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Defender Raphael Varane scored his first Premier League goal as Manchester United returned to winning ways with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Brentford on a night of potential farewells at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo, the latter with a penalty, also netted on Monday, which is the last home fixture of a difficult campaign for United.

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Derby drubbing by City is a reality check for United, says Ten Hag

Derby drubbing by City is a reality check for United, says Ten Hag

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

;You will have setbacks. We beat Arsenal, we beat Liverpool. On Sunday, we had a bad day at the office. City were better, we have to accept that. But we can't accept our unacceptable performance. So thank you for the lesson, Pep and City. We have to understand, we have to do things much better.'

France not taking anything for granted against confident Morocco

France not taking anything for granted against confident Morocco

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

'I'm not worried but we know they beat big teams to get there and we're going to take it seriously. It's not a surprise to see them here anymore. They deserve to be here.'

FIFA WC: Depleted France out to 'do something historic'

FIFA WC: Depleted France out to 'do something historic'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

The world champions crashed out of the Euros last year at the round of 16 stage after losing to Switzerland.

Ronaldo to leave Manchester United after criticism of club

Ronaldo to leave Manchester United after criticism of club

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo will leave with immediate effect, the English Premier League team said on Tuesday, marking a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club.

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

France needs to reshuffle in Benzema's absence vs Aus

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

France are looking to beat the Socceroos just like they did to kick off their 2018 journey in Russia.

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

'Sorcerer' Ramos: Brave, bold move that paid off

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Portugal coach Fernando Santos took the brave call to bench Cristiano Ronaldo and was rewarded with an artful display from his side as they set up a last-eight clash with Morocco

Meet Katrina's PILLARS OF STRENGTH

Meet Katrina's PILLARS OF STRENGTH

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

For Katrina Kaif, family is very important, and that was in fact, her main condition for marriage.

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

FIFA WC Preview: France on a tightrope in knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Les Bleus, who face Poland in the last 16 on Sunday, underperformed at the Education City stadium and only after Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele came off the bench did they pose any threat.

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

After the tears, South Korea turn eyes to Portugal

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

South Korea have only one point after drawing their opening game against Uruguay and must beat Portugal to have any chance of progressing.

Democrat Warnock becomes Georgia's 1st Black senator

Democrat Warnock becomes Georgia's 1st Black senator

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Multiple news outlets on Wednesday morning projected Warnock, a senior pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, winner against Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler in the Georgia Senate runoff.

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

PIX: Sevilla rally to hold Manchester United; Juventus win

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Manchester United conceded two late own goals to allow Sevilla to snatch a 2-2 draw in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Goncalo Ramos: All you need to know about Portugal's hat-trick hero

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ramos could not have hoped for a more magical night in Qatar, having made his international debut only three days before the World Cup started.

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

FIFA WC: Tunisia go out fighting with win over France

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The Tunisian captain's goal mobilised the French into action, with Deschamps bringing in stars like Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann to jump-start an attack that had so far been tepid.

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

WC PIX: Giroud, Mbappe send France into quarters with Poland win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup match between France and Poland on Sunday.

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

ISL: Little known 'Messi' saves the day for Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Raphael Messi Bouli struck twice in the last 15 minutes to eke out a 2-2 draw for Kerala Blasters

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

France's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

France's probable starting line-up for World Cup final

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Varane signing could take Manchester Utd to next level

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

After a string of middling transfer windows, Manchester United have made their biggest statement of intent in recent years by signing centre back Raphael Varane and winger Jadon Sancho.

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Your OTT Menu: Weddings. Superheroes. Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Alia Bhatt, animated treats, action masala and comic book adaptations, OTT is quite the goodie bag this week.

Samba and sequins: Brazil's carnival paints the town red

Samba and sequins: Brazil's carnival paints the town red

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

It's time to partay!!! Brazil's most famous carnival celebrations have taken place in Rio de Janeiro. Thousands of sparkling dancers from the Rio de Janeiro's elite samba schools put on a spectacular samba parade through the famous Sambadrome.