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Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Why do world's best footballers struggle with penalties?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The most notable aspect of both 2022 shootouts was the shockingly poor quality of the kicks.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Leclerc claims Monaco F1 GP pole

Leclerc claims Monaco F1 GP pole

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Charles Leclerc claimed pole position for his home race

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Verstappen wins as red flag drama engulfs Australia GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Max Verstappen clinched his second win of the season as the Australian Grand Prix was halted with three red flags.

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Australian GP: Verstappen takes pole; Perez skids out

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Verstappen struggled for grip through qualifying but it all came together in his last effort

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Max Verstappen signed off on a dominant 2022 Formula One campaign with a record-extending 15th win of the year

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Morocco plotting another shock at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Morocco are happy to sit back and look to punish opponents on the counter-attack using the speed and skill of Hakim Ziyech

FIFA World Cup PIX: Japan STUN Spain, both teams advance

FIFA World Cup PIX: Japan STUN Spain, both teams advance

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group E match played between Spain and Japan on Thursday.

Man City's Guardiola tests negative for COVID-19: reports

Man City's Guardiola tests negative for COVID-19: reports

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has tested negative for COVID-19, British media reported, after an inconclusive test earlier on Friday prompted the club to cancel his pre-match news conference.

Verstappen blasts team after being asked to pit

Verstappen blasts team after being asked to pit

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

His race engineer replied that they would explain it all privately.

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Atletico celebrate anniversary with 3-1 comeback win over Mallorca

PIX: Ferrari's Sainz takes his first F1 win in a thriller

PIX: Ferrari's Sainz takes his first F1 win in a thriller

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz claimed his first Formula One victory on Sunday in a thrilling British Grand Prix halted by a first-lap crash and with the added mayhem of a track invasion by protesters.

Alcaraz youngest ATP 500 winner with Rio title

Alcaraz youngest ATP 500 winner with Rio title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz of Spain became the youngest to clinch an ATP 500 title at the same event on Sunday when he defeated Diego Schwartzman in the final of the Rio Open.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.

Another tragedy on football field...

Another tragedy on football field...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Fan dies in Argentina, match abandoned as players forced off due to tear gas

Post race penalty drops Alonso out of US Grand Prix points list

Post race penalty drops Alonso out of US Grand Prix points list

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Haas had argued that Alonso's car was in an unsafe condition after a collision because the right-hand mirror, which eventually fell off, was moving around. They also made the point they had been shown a black and orange flag, requiring a driver to pit due to mechanical problems or loose bodywork, on three occasions this season.

Verstappen on pole in wet Canadian qualifying

Verstappen on pole in wet Canadian qualifying

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with Alpine's Fernando Alonso leaping onto the front row alongside the Formula One championship leader in a wet qualifying on Saturday.

A home can wait, but not memories of Messi

A home can wait, but not memories of Messi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Such is Argentina's passion for soccer, that the World Cup remains a priority for some, despite a sluggish economy, painful inflation estimated to hit 100% this year and currency controls that push up the price of travelling overseas.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Spain take on Costa Rica in battle of the generations

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Spain and Costa Rica are playing in Group E along with Germany and Japan.

FIFA World Cup: Veterans, youth united in Spain's title quest

FIFA World Cup: Veterans, youth united in Spain's title quest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Those of us who are older, who went through difficult times in Brazil and Russia, help the younger ones, with new energy.'

PIX: Germany stay alive after crucial draw against Spain

PIX: Germany stay alive after crucial draw against Spain

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The 1-1 draw leaves Germany facing a must-win match against Costa Rica.

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

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.

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The FIA is also under fire on other fronts, with confusion about the scoring at last Sunday's shortened Japanese Grand Prix and widespread driver anger, about the deployment of a recovery tractor on track while cars were lapping in the heavy spray.

F1: Leclerc takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

F1: Leclerc takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Leclerc's performance on Saturday earned him his sixth pole from eight races so far this season, and fourth in a row.

Ramos suffers calf injury ahead of Champions League, Clasico

Ramos suffers calf injury ahead of Champions League, Clasico

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

The club did not say how long the problem will keep him sidelined but media reports suggest it will be up to a month.

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Euro: Spain captain Busquets tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain captain Sergio Busquets has tested positive for COVID-19, the national team announced on Sunday eight days before their first match at Euro 2020.

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Ramos would 'accept' Messi at Real Madrid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Lionel Messi received a surprise house-share offer from Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos

Legend Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season

Legend Aguero to leave Manchester City at end of season

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Premier League leaders City said a statue will be erected outside the Etihad Stadium in the Argentine's honour, alongside those of his former team mates David Silva and Vincent Kompany.

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ghana had always been expected to struggle at this World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign in which a Nigerian goalkeeping howler saw them win a fortunate place in Qatar.

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Japan's high-pressing style which undid Germany had briefly unsettled Spain on a few occasions in the first half.

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

ISL reallocates prize money, league stage winners to get Rs 3 crore more from this season.

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

WC PIX: Portugal beat Uruguay to become third team into last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group H match between Portugal and Uruguay on Monday.

Emotions run high as Ghana secure dramatic win

Emotions run high as Ghana secure dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'It was emotional with the ups and downs. South Korea did very well, pushed and pressed us.'

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Dibu. Bono. Domi. World Cup's Star Goalies

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Shot-stoppers who turned into showstoppers during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

Manchester City complete Haaland deal

Manchester City complete Haaland deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

The 21-year-old striker's value has skyrocketed thanks to his prolific form at Dortmund after joining them from Austrian side Salzburg two years ago.

Leclerc scores thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Leclerc scores thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed his second win of the Formula One season with a thumping, pole-to-flag victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen suffered "deja vu" with another retirement.

PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

PSG sign Spain defender Ramos on free transfer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

He becomes PSG's latest signing following the arrival of Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi from Serie A side Inter Milan on a five-year deal.