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Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

Powell's efforts in vain as rain rules

Powell's efforts in vain as rain rules

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

Ricardo Powell's half-century proved in vain as rain washed out the third one-day international between South Africa and West Indies on Friday.

Windies, Aussies name teams for 1st ODI

Windies, Aussies name teams for 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 May 2003

Windies bowler Jermaine Lawson failed a fitness test and will not play.

Inter humble Juventus

Inter humble Juventus

Rediff.com30 Nov 2003

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Irma headed for Bahamas after battering Caribbean, at least 10 killed

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

The evacuation of coastal areas of Florida and neighboring Georgia was the biggest seen in the US in a dozen years.

Valencia back on top

Valencia back on top

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Valencia beat Real Madrid

Valencia beat Real Madrid

Rediff.com28 Sep 2003

The victory sent Valencia to the top of the Spanish league.

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has urged his team mates not to get carried away by the 7-0 romp over Estonia ahead of their campaign at the Euro 2016. The 31-year-old forward, warming up for his side's Group F opener against Iceland on Tuesday in Saint-Etienne, made his first appearance with Portugal this summer in Lisbon on Wednesday night. "It was just a friendly and even though we won 7-0, it doesn't mean anything," Ronaldo was quoted

Banned Neymar out of Copa America

Banned Neymar out of Copa America

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

Brazil's Neymar has been banned for four matches after being sent off at the Copa America and will play no further part in the tournament, the South American football federation CONMEBOL said on Friday.

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose but advance; Milan, Villarreal through

PHOTOS: Arsenal lose but advance; Milan, Villarreal through

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

AC Milan, Villarreal and Nice reached the knockout stage of the Europa League after posting wins on Thursday in the penultimate round of the group stage.

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar sent off as Colombia shock Brazil

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar sent off as Colombia shock Brazil

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

A first-half goal from Jeison Murillo gave Colombia a 1-0 win over Brazil at the Copa America.

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Barcelona suffered a first home defeat of the season when they lost 3-2 against Valencia after finishing with 10 men in La Liga on Saturday, leaving the door open for Madrid rivals Atletico and Real to move above them.

2018 WC qualifier: Another match-fixing scandal stares at FIFA

2018 WC qualifier: Another match-fixing scandal stares at FIFA

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

El Salvador players claim they have been offered financial inducements to win, draw or avoid a heavy defeat in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Canada.

Zidane reacts to Real Madrid loss

Zidane reacts to Real Madrid loss

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane urged his side to remain calm after their Champions League hopes suffered a setback with a shock 2-0 loss at VfL Wolfsburg in the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Wednesday.

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

EPL PICS: Liverpool sink Watford; Chelsea stunned by Bournemouth

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PIX: Italy secure Euro 2020 qualification; Spain held

PIX: Italy secure Euro 2020 qualification; Spain held

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

A round-up of Saturday's Euro 2020 qualification matches.

Modi takes a tour of Tesla Motors

Modi takes a tour of Tesla Motors

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tesla Motors' iconic headquarters in California.

Cristiano Ronaldo's most modest quote!

Cristiano Ronaldo's most modest quote!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo said he is not obsessed by breaking records and believes Portugal have reached the Euro 2016 final thanks to a team effort after they beat Wales in the last four on Wednesday.

Here's how Man City became Premier League's best...

Here's how Man City became Premier League's best...

Rediff.com12 May 2019

The following is a look back on key moments in the thrilling Premier League title race, won by Manchester City on Sunday:

Tata Open: Defending champs Bopanna, Jeevan ousted; Yuki-Sharan in semis

Tata Open: Defending champs Bopanna, Jeevan ousted; Yuki-Sharan in semis

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

Defending champions Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan were ousted from the Tata Open Maharashtra but Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan combined to shock the top seeds, keeping the Indian hopes alive, in Pune, on Thursday.

Tata Open: Ramkumar ousts Baena to set up Cilic clash

Tata Open: Ramkumar ousts Baena to set up Cilic clash

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Making a stupendous start to the fresh season, Ramkumar Ramanathan scalped higher-ranked Roberto Carballes Baena to set up a second round clash with tournament-favourite Marin Cilic at the inaugural Tata Open Maharashtra, in Pune.

Champions League: PHOTOS: PSG advance to knock-outs; Napoli draw at Besiktas

Champions League: PHOTOS: PSG advance to knock-outs; Napoli draw at Besiktas

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Thomas Meunier volleyed a spectacular last-minute goal to give Paris St Germain a 2-1 win at FC Basel, which took them into the last 16 of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Paralympian Jhajharia, Sardar Singh recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The 36-year-old Jhajharia, who is the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, was the first choice of the awards selection committee.

'Losing another final with Argentina is torture'

'Losing another final with Argentina is torture'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Losing a second major final in a year was absolute torture for Argentina, midfield general Javier Mascherano said after Chile beat them on penalties to win the Copa America.

IOC says 31 athletes could miss Rio Olympics after Beijing re-tests

IOC says 31 athletes could miss Rio Olympics after Beijing re-tests

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Thirty one athletes from six sports could be banned from this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics after 454 doping samples were re-tested from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Tuesday.

EPL PIX: Sanchez rescues United and Mourinho with late winner

EPL PIX: Sanchez rescues United and Mourinho with late winner

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Manchester United battled back from two goals down to beat Newcastle United 3-2 at Old Trafford on Saturday as a 90th-minute winner from Alexis Sanchez completed a spirited comeback to ease the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho.

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

World Cup PIX: Sweden edge Switzerland 1-0 to reach quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Images from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Switzerland and Sweden in St Petersburg on Tuesday

Red card could spell end for erratic David Luiz

Red card could spell end for erratic David Luiz

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The international future of David Luiz looked to be in question after a poor performance and a needless sending off left coach Dunga fuming at his irresponsibility in Brazil's 1-1 draw against Argentina on Friday. Luiz was booked after 86 minutes for throwing an elbow and he was lucky not to get sent off for the rash intervention.

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

With the world watching him in a World Cup opener against Iceland, the normally brilliant Messi struck a weak spot-kick that was saved, leaving Argentina with a disappointing 1-1 draw.

Football Briefs: Last-gasp Cutrone goal gives Milan 2-1 win over Roma

Football Briefs: Last-gasp Cutrone goal gives Milan 2-1 win over Roma

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

What's the easiest thing to win at Rio Olympics?

What's the easiest thing to win at Rio Olympics?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Rio can still pull off a dazzling Games, but organizers are scrambling to sell some 1.7 million tickets, or 28 percent of the scaled-back total made available for sale.

Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title

Nigeria crush Mexico to win record fourth under-17 title

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

Nigeria won the World under-17 championship for a record fourth time on Friday, overpowering holders Mexico 3-0 in the final in Abu Dhabi, helped by two defensive mistakes.

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

It's an incredibly BIZARRE world out there

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a bizarre world out there!

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Kenya says undecided over Olympics threat posed by Zika virus

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Sports authorities across the world are scrambling to find out more about the mosquito-borne virus as they make plans for the games in August.

EPL PIX: Wolves raid Wembley to hurt Spurs' title hopes

EPL PIX: Wolves raid Wembley to hurt Spurs' title hopes

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

Tottenham Hotspur's status as Premier League title chasers was seriously harmed on Saturday as they fell to a first defeat in seven league games, losing the lead to go down 3-1 at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

'He's coming, I'm gonna die': Orlando victim's last text to his mother

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A terrified 30-year-old man texted his mother while trapped inside the Orlando, Florida nightclub where at least 50 people were killed early Sunday.

Euro 2016: Divided loyalties as Switzerland face Albania

Euro 2016: Divided loyalties as Switzerland face Albania

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Switzerland may get a taste of their own medicine on Saturday when they meet an Albania side featuring several players who benefited from the highly-acclaimed Swiss youth set-up. Loyalties will be divided in a fascinating Group A clash which, for the first time in the European Championship, will have brothers on opposing sides in Granit and Taulant Xhaka. Both are of Albanian heritage and were born in Basel but Granit will line up for Switzerland and older brother Taulant, provided he recovers from a thigh injury, for their opponents. In all, nine members of Albania's 23-man squad had the right to play for Switzerland, and six members of the Swiss squad could have opted for Albania.

PHOTOS: Smalling smiling after England sink Portugal

PHOTOS: Smalling smiling after England sink Portugal

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

England defender Chris Smalling headed the only goal with five minutes left as they beat 10-man Portugal 1-0 in a turgid Euro 2016 warm-up match at Wembley in London, on Thursday.

Woods six back as Casey shares lead in Turkey

Woods six back as Casey shares lead in Turkey

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Former World No 3 Paul Casey was among a trio of players sharing the lead and Tiger Woods trailed six shots off the pace when darkness fell in the rain-hit Turkish Airlines Open first round on Thursday.