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Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

SRK throws party for Gerard Butler

SRK throws party for Gerard Butler

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The who's who of Bollywood turned up for Shah Rukh Khan's party in Saturday night.

Celtic keeper Forster gets first England call-up

Celtic keeper Forster gets first England call-up

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

England coach Roy Hodgson gave Celtic's tall goalkeeper Fraser Forster a first international call-up when he named the 24-year-old in his squad for this month's World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Poland.

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Miss Universe 2018 is a stunner

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Meet the stunning Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray.

Meet India's first woman professional footballer

Meet India's first woman professional footballer

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Renowned Scottish club Rangers FC on Wednesday announced the signing of woman's national team forward Bala Devi -- a first in Indian football. This will make Bala the first Indian woman to become a professional footballer anywhere in the world and she also becomes Rangers' first Asian international footballer.

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Europa League: Milan crash out, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Yet Milan's defensive frailty was punished when Konstantinos Fortounis scored from the penalty spot in the 81st minute to give his side the win that left them second in Group F on 10 points.

Gladbach, Basel stunned in Champions League playoffs

Gladbach, Basel stunned in Champions League playoffs

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Borussia Moenchengladbach's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the first time were hit by a 3-1 home defeat by Dynamo Kiev in the first leg of their playoff tie.

UK: Voting begins in bitter Labour leader contest

UK: Voting begins in bitter Labour leader contest

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Ballot papers were posted out as voting opened on Monday to decide if veteran leftist Jeremy Corbyn will remain the head of UK's Opposition Labour party, amid deep divisions within the 116-year-old organisation over the leadership challenge triggered by the 'Brexit' vote in June.

La Liga: Barca don't need a Plan B, says Alves

La Liga: Barca don't need a Plan B, says Alves

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Barcelona should seek to refine their current playing style and forget about adopting a Plan B for situations such as those they faced against Celtic in the Champions League, defender Dani Alves said on Friday.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Normal is boring at this fashion week.

Barca's Pique to return for Celtic trip after recovery

Barca's Pique to return for Celtic trip after recovery

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

Centre back Gerard Pique has returned to the Barcelona squad after injury and is fit for Wednesday's trip to Celtic in Champions League Group G.

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

The English Game: Football version of Downton Abbey

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The English Game could have been truly great -- a precious glimpse into how the game went from being played by just the rich to one being eventually dominated by the masses,' observes Dhruv Munjal.

PHOTOS: Barca, United pull off great escapes

PHOTOS: Barca, United pull off great escapes

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

Photos of the Champions League game that were played on Tuesday.

Champions League: Celtic look to erase woeful record in Spain

Champions League: Celtic look to erase woeful record in Spain

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Celtic will have to reverse a horrible record in Spain and cope with a Barcelona side fired by the scintillating form of Lionel Messi if they are to reap an unlikely reward from Tuesday's Champions League Group G clash at the Nou Camp.

Soon, whiskey 'leftovers' to fuel your cars

Soon, whiskey 'leftovers' to fuel your cars

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

A Scottish company has signed a 'first of its kind deal' in the world to turn by-products from its distillery into fuel for cars.

Spain is my favourite for Euro crown: Chhetri

Spain is my favourite for Euro crown: Chhetri

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

With Euro 2012 round the corner, Chhetri tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi that he has his money riding on Spain winning the tournament.

Jeev to miss European Masters with injury

Jeev to miss European Masters with injury

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

Indian golfer Jeev Milkha Singh has pulled out of the Omega European Masters and the KLM Open, the following week, on account of a bruise on the trigger finger of his right hand.

Twenty20 league expected next year in United States

Twenty20 league expected next year in United States

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A professional Twenty20 cricket league is scheduled to start in the United States next year, the chief executive of Cricket Holdings America LLC (CHALLC) Keith Wyness said.

'No one expects a girl to race!'

'No one expects a girl to race!'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

Mumbai teenager Aashi Hanspal is a rising star in motorsport.

Three under-14 boys picked to train with Celtic FC

Three under-14 boys picked to train with Celtic FC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

Three under-14 boys, two from Pandua SBS High School, Kolkata and the other from CRPF High School, Delhi, were chosen at the end of the Mahindra Youth Football Challenge at Bangalore on Friday to undergo a 10-day training at Scottish football club Celtic in Glasgow in August.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

Celtic in trouble with UEFA for offensive banner

Celtic in trouble with UEFA for offensive banner

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

A week after fining Celtic for illicit chanting, UEFA opened new disciplinary proceedings against the Scottish club after their fans displayed an offensive banner and set off fireworks at last Thursday's Europa League match at Udinese.

Honduras international footballer Arnold Peralta shot dead

Honduras international footballer Arnold Peralta shot dead

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Honduras national team midfielder Arnold Peralta was shot to death in a shopping mall parking lot in his hometown of La Ceiba on the country's Caribbean coast, police said. The country is plagued by gang violence and has one of the highest murder rates in the world.

Football Extras: Wayne Rooney arrested in US

Football Extras: Wayne Rooney arrested in US

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

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

World's most expensive whisky to fetch 150,000 pounds

World's most expensive whisky to fetch 150,000 pounds

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The bottle of Bowmore 1957, will be the main lot at Bonhams' Whisky Sale in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Wins for Arsenal, Man United as Europa League kicks off

Wins for Arsenal, Man United as Europa League kicks off

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka scored his first goal for the club as they beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0, while Manchester United's 17-year-old Mason Greenwood secured a 1-0 win over FC Astana as the Europa League group stage began on Thursday.

Liverpool sign Blackpool's Adam

Liverpool sign Blackpool's Adam

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Blackpool midfielder Charlie Adam, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Man United's Fletcher extends break for health reasons

Man United's Fletcher extends break for health reasons

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is taking an extended break from football due to health problems, the Premier League champions said on Tuesday.

Rangers stint has made me more confident: Chhetri

Rangers stint has made me more confident: Chhetri

Rediff.com4 Dec 2011

India striker Sunil Chhetri, who returned after a six-day trial with Scottish football giants Glasgow Rangers, felt that the trip has instilled more confidence in him.

Whiteford disqualified from Avantha Masters

Whiteford disqualified from Avantha Masters

Rediff.com19 Feb 2012

Scottish golfer Peter Whiteford, who was overnight tied second at the tri-sanctioned Avantha Masters in New Delhi, was on Sunday disqualified from the final round for moving the ball during the third round.

I am done with acting, says Sean Connery

I am done with acting, says Sean Connery

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The Scottish actor, most famous for portraying British secret agent James Bond between 1962 and 1983, celebrates his 80th birthday on Wednesday and admits that it is unlikely to see him grace the silver screen again.

Belgian Open: Shuttler Sourabh makes semis

Belgian Open: Shuttler Sourabh makes semis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma reached the semi-finals of the Belgian International Challenge after an easy victory over Kieran Merrilees of Scotland in the men's singles competition in Leuven, Belgium, on Friday.

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Strauss, Flower receive OBEs for Ashes win

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

England skipper Andrew Strauss and coach Andy Flower received OBEs at Windsor Castle for guiding the team to Ashes victory in Australia.

Watford the surprise package in the English Premier League

Watford the surprise package in the English Premier League

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Like Chelsea, the humble Hertfordshire club, whose only season in European football was 35 years ago, completed their third victory from three games on Sunday, when they beat Crystal Palace 2-1 to add to victories over Brighton and Burnley.

E Bengal edge Pune FC; Wahingdoh stun Churchill

E Bengal edge Pune FC; Wahingdoh stun Churchill

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Defending champions East Bengal showed their class as they beat Pune FC 2-1, while Meghalaya club Wahingdoh shocked Churchill Brothers by a similar margin, in the Federation Cup football tournament, at the Salt Lake Stadium, in Kolkata, on Monday.

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Shootouts could get tennis tiebreak-type system

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Soccer's rule makers are considering a tennis tiebreak-type system to make penalty shootouts fairer.

Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs

Celtic coach and fans sent parcel bombs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Celtic manager Neil Lennon and two high-profile supporters of the Scottish Premier League soccer club were intended recipients of parcel bombs, police said on Tuesday.

Aaditya becomes 1st Thackeray to enter Maha assembly

Aaditya becomes 1st Thackeray to enter Maha assembly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 29-year-old next-gen Thackeray, whom his party wants to be the deputy chief minister in the BJP-Sena alliance government, won with a thumping majority from Mumbai's Worli constituency.

USL hits pay dirt with McDowell's No 1 Platinum

USL hits pay dirt with McDowell's No 1 Platinum

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

Launched in March 2010, McDowell's No 1 Platinum is a 100 per cent premium grain-based blend developed by Scottish master blender, Richard Paterson.