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Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Factbox: Departing Real Madrid coach Mourinho

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Here is a look at the life and career of Jose Mourinho, the charismatic Portuguese manager, who will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season after reaching an agreement with the club on Monday to leave three years before the end of his contract:

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

EPL: Chelsea 13 points clear; Arsenal stunned

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Lack of education is hurting Li: Chinese official

Lack of education is hurting Li: Chinese official

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

China's top tennis official has questioned Li Na's mental toughness following her early exit from the US Open last week.

Brazilian boxer accuses judges of biasness towards Brits

Brazilian boxer accuses judges of biasness towards Brits

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Brazilian lightweight Robson Conceicao claimed he was the victim of biased judging after he lost in the first round to Britain's Josh Taylor on Sunday.

Manchester Test: Broad runs through India as England take charge

Manchester Test: Broad runs through India as England take charge

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

England fast bowler Stuart Broad took six wickets to skittle out India for 152 and the hosts finished on 113 for three in reply to take control on an absorbing opening day of the fourth Test on Thursday.

Why Chelsea deserve top position in EPL

Why Chelsea deserve top position in EPL

Rediff.com11 May 2017

Chelsea's 3-0 win over Middlesbrough on Monday moved them seven points clear at the top with three games left and a win at West Brom will make them champions.

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Britain unites in silence to pay tribute to Manchester victims

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Britain fell silent on Thursday as a minute's silence was held across the country to remember the 22 victims of Monday's concert bombing. The silence, which fell at 11 am, also marked the nation's solidarity with the 119 who were injured in the blast at the Manchester Arena following a concert, as well as others affected by the atrocity. Crowds gathered at well-known sites in the UK, including London's Parliament and Trafalgar Square. Here are some touching glimpses...

Clijsters proud of herself, signs off with no regrets

Clijsters proud of herself, signs off with no regrets

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Disappointed but content, Kim Clijsters signed off her singles career with a second-round defeat at the US Open on Wednesday, beaten but unbowed and with the praise of her peers ringing in her ears.

Villas-Boas keen to escape Mourinho's Chelsea shadow

Villas-Boas keen to escape Mourinho's Chelsea shadow

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Andre Villas-Boas knows comparisons with Jose Mourinho are inevitable but he was quick to distance himself from his former boss during his first news conference as Chelsea manager on Wednesday.

FA Cup: Middlesbrough hold Sunderland

FA Cup: Middlesbrough hold Sunderland

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

Premier league Sunderland were held to a 1-1 draw by north-east rivals Middlesbrough in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.

Mourinho set to haunt Barca in semi-finals again

Mourinho set to haunt Barca in semi-finals again

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Jose Mourinho is ready to haunt Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals again on Wednesday, this time with Real Madrid.

England regain initiative after Ballance hundred

England regain initiative after Ballance hundred

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Gary Ballance scored an unbeaten 104 as England fought back in the evening session to finish the fourth day on 267-8 and lead Sri Lanka by 389 runs going into the final day of the first Test at Lord's.

All you need to know about Spurs' new coach

All you need to know about Spurs' new coach

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

Factbox on Jose Mourinho, who was named manager of Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday

Nottingham Cricket Club to fund Indian school

Nottingham Cricket Club to fund Indian school

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

England's Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club is hoping to raise sufficient funds to sustain an Indian school, Akanksha, for a year when they host a dinner at Trent Bridge on Saturday.

Robinho finally ties the knot

Robinho finally ties the knot

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Brazilian soccer star Robinho and Vivian Guglielmetti Junits pose for a photograph during their wedding in Guaruja on Thursday.

Have to work on serve to end slam drought: Murray

Have to work on serve to end slam drought: Murray

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

World number four Andy Murray admits he still needs to improve his serve if he is to break his grand slam duck at the Australian Open later this month.

The Special One can plot Barca's fall with eyes closed

The Special One can plot Barca's fall with eyes closed

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

If there is one man who should know how to end Barcelona's four-match winning streak in the 'Clasico' it is Jose Mourinho.

Wimbledon: The Champions' league

Wimbledon: The Champions' league

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

A look at the winners of the various titles at Wimbledon 2009.

FA Cup: Reading win to book semi-final with Arsenal

FA Cup: Reading win to book semi-final with Arsenal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

Second-tier Reading booked an FA Cup semi-final meeting with holders Arsenal.

Short grass season makes Wimbledon tough: Jankovic

Short grass season makes Wimbledon tough: Jankovic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

For Jelena Jankovic, the need to adapt quickly to grass and the short run-in to the surface's biggest tournament means Wimbledon is the toughest grand slam of them all to win.

Players demand changes in crisis talk with Capello

Players demand changes in crisis talk with Capello

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

On a dramatic days in England's history, John Terry spoke with team manager Fabio Capello and campaigned openly for Joe Cole's inclusion in the starting line-up to face Slovenia on Wednesday. He also voiced the team's desire for Wayne Rooney to play up front on his own.

McClaren tastes Twente success after going Dutch

McClaren tastes Twente success after going Dutch

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Former England boss Steve McClaren has gone from being 'the Wally with the Brolly' to Dutch Master after leading Twente Enschede to their first league title on Sunday.

Jet-lagged Murray can't stop Britain loss, US win

Jet-lagged Murray can't stop Britain loss, US win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

A jet-lagged Andy Murray won his opening match of the year on Monday but it was not enough to prevent Britain from losing 2-1 to Italy in the Hopman Cup mixed team event.

Wal-Mart to open 40 more stores in India

Wal-Mart to open 40 more stores in India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Wal-Mart chief S Robson Walton met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sharma last week and discussed the foreign direct investment scenario in the retail sector in India.

The Top Ten

The Top Ten

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Euros Previews: Danes ready for 'war' against Czechs in quarters

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Denmark have rediscovered their hunger and are starting to believe they can secure the trophy they won in spectacular fashion in 1992.

Spain beat Britain to win third Hopman Cup title

Spain beat Britain to win third Hopman Cup title

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Tommy Robredo was the driving force as Spain came from behind to beat Britain 2-1 on Saturday to win the Hopman Cup for a third time.

Murray leads Britain into Hopman Cup final

Murray leads Britain into Hopman Cup final

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Andy Murray maintained his hot start to the year as he led Britain into the final of the Hopman Cup with a 2-1 victory over Russia on Friday. The Scot put on a masterful display to crush Igor Andreev 6-1, 6-0 after Murray's teammate Laura Robson had been beaten 6-4, 6-0 by Elena Dementieva. Murray then joined his 15-year-old partner to beat the Russians 6-4, 6-7, 10-6 in the deciding mixed doubles.

Hopman Cup: Murray leads Britain to second win

Hopman Cup: Murray leads Britain to second win

Rediff.com6 Jan 2010

Andy Murray misjudged the strength of the Perth sun but timed everything else to perfection as he led Britain to a 2-1 win over Germany to move a step closer to the final of the Hopman Cup mixed team event on Wednesday.

Hopman Cup: Murray helps Britain beat Kazakhstan

Hopman Cup: Murray helps Britain beat Kazakhstan

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Andy Murray opened his 2010 season in impressive style on Monday, inspiring Britain to a 2-1 victory over Kazakhstan in their opening round-robin Hopman Cup match at the mixed team event.

Ten-man Chirag United down Vasco

Ten-man Chirag United down Vasco

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

A ten-man Chirag United put up a fine display to beat Vasco Sports Club 3-1 in the ONGC I-League at the Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Tuesday. Despite playing with ten men for 71 minutes Dulal Biswas was shown red card in the 19th minute for a rough tackle on Vasco striker Robson Chirag played superbly and lead 3-0 before conceding a goal in the dying minutes.

Mathews and Prasad leave England on the brink

Mathews and Prasad leave England on the brink

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews and paceman Dhammika Prasad pushed England to the brink of defeat as the home side, set 350 to win, slumped to 57 for five on the fourth day of the second and final Test on Monday.

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Tennis: USA's Gauff youngest to qualify for Wimbledon

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'I knew I was the underdog and I was just enjoying it'

Rio verdict tonight

Rio verdict tonight

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The hearing into Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand's missed drugs test was adjourned today after the opening day of evidence.

Time for Federer to show flair

Time for Federer to show flair

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Stylish Swiss has much to prove as the year's first Grand Slam gets under way.

Can sport ever regain its pristine purity?

Can sport ever regain its pristine purity?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2004

Every now and then the D word hits the sporting headlines, Greg Rudeski's testing positive to nandrolone being the latest to send tremors through the tennis world.

Seamers rip through India to put England in control

Seamers rip through India to put England in control

Rediff.com16 Aug 2014

England's four-pronged pace attack bowled India out for 148 before the hosts reached 62 for no loss in reply to take control of the fifth and final Test on an absorbing first day at The Oval in London.

Newcastle sack Souness

Newcastle sack Souness

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Manager Graeme Souness' dismissal comes following the club's poor run of form this season.

The top 50 sports people

The top 50 sports people

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

A list of the top 50 sportspeople as they stand at the end of 2003.

Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

Welsh work ethic disproves Bale one-man team theory

Rediff.com12 Jun 2016

Wales were billed as a team dependent on Gareth Bale but a 2-1 win over Slovakia in their Euro 2016 opener on Saturday was built on a pacey, fearless performance that should help prove they are more than a one-man show.