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Soccer PIX: Lukaku, Martinez star in Inter's thrilling win

Soccer PIX: Lukaku, Martinez star in Inter's thrilling win

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Martinez struck inside two minutes before Domenico Berardi equalised, but Lukaku gave Inter breathing space with a powerful strike and a penalty before half time.

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Tennis round-up: Murray claims first title after hip surgery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

That is Murray's 46th ATP title.

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan.

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Rediff.com25 May 2011

At the age of 23, Barcelona's Lionel Messi has already come to define an era of European soccer in a way only a handful of players have managed since the days of Alfredo di Stefano.

Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

He was slapped with $24,000 in fines on Friday but was allowed to play two matches in the doubles tournament with partner Simone Bolelli before the Grand Slam Board announced their decision to suspend Fognini on Saturday.

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Tennis Roundup: Murray bows out in Zhuhai; Kyrgios handed suspended ban

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Australia's Alex de Minaur fought back from a set down to beat former world number one Andy Murray

Aubameyang shortlisted along with Ronaldo, Bale for Ballon d'or award

Aubameyang shortlisted along with Ronaldo, Bale for Ballon d'or award

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale have been shortlisted for this year's coveted Ballon d'Or award.

Juve regain top spot after Del Piero's late strike

Juve regain top spot after Del Piero's late strike

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Juventus regained the Serie A lead after Alessandro Del Piero scored a late free kick on his 700th appearance for the club to seal a 2-1 home win over Lazio on Wednesday.

Mourinho faces tactical dilemma for Cup final

Mourinho faces tactical dilemma for Cup final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

Jose Mourinho must resolve a tactical dilemma when he attempts to land his first piece of silverware as Real Madrid coach in Wednesday's King's Cup final against Barcelona at Valencia's Mestalla stadium.

F1 teams reach agreement on engines

F1 teams reach agreement on engines

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Formula One moved to end turmoil over engine regulations on Sunday after a weekend of often heated discussions at the British Grand Prix.

Djokovic up for another epic against greatest rival Nadal

Djokovic up for another epic against greatest rival Nadal

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

If Rafael Nadal's Australian Open semi-final win over Greek sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas was one-sided, Novak Djokovic showed he could be even more brutal in his victory against Lucas Pouille on Friday.

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Aus Open PICS: Serena, Thiem, Zverev move into second round

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Day 1 at the Australian Open.

F1: Indian GP could shift to December 11

F1: Indian GP could shift to December 11

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The Indian Grand Prix could be moved to the second weekend in December as Formula One's season-ending race, Ferrari principal Stefano Domenicali said on Friday.

Barcelona prove too strong for Sociedad; Bayern sink Wolfsburg

Barcelona prove too strong for Sociedad; Bayern sink Wolfsburg

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Barcelona finally made a statement of intent in what has been a chaotic season as they came from behind to beat La Liga leaders Real Sociedad 2-1 at home on Wednesday.

Idol Federer becomes Tsitsipas's 'rival'

Idol Federer becomes Tsitsipas's 'rival'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Having toppled 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday, an overwhelmed Stefanos Tsitsipas felt thrilled to have turned his idol into a 'rival'.

Djokovic wins fifth Dubai title; Sabalenka reigns in Doha

Djokovic wins fifth Dubai title; Sabalenka reigns in Doha

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

World number one Novak Djokovic eased past Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4 to lift his fifth Dubai Tennis Championships title on Saturday, extending his unbeaten start to the 2020 season. Djokovic has now won 21 straight matches, including 18 this season, having already lifted the inaugural ATP Cup with Serbia and a record-extending eighth Australian Open title last month.

PICS: Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass

PICS: Djokovic's hopes crushed as Federer serves up a masterclass

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Roger Federer lit up the O2 Arena with a dazzling 6-4, 6-3 defeat of Novak Djokovic to hand the Serb an early ATP Finals exit and wreck his bid to end the year ranked number one on Thursday.

'Ship captain' Mourinho answers critics with Cup win

'Ship captain' Mourinho answers critics with Cup win

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has answered his critics in the best possible way by adding an 18th King's Cup to the club's trophy cabinet and ending a two-year silverware drought on his debut season.

US Open: Seeds that fell by the wayside

US Open: Seeds that fell by the wayside

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Exodus of big guns opens up bottom half of men's draw

In Sri Lanka, Pope gives message of 'respect for all'

In Sri Lanka, Pope gives message of 'respect for all'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Pope Francis on Tuesday called for respect of human rights and healing of racial and religious hatred as he arrived on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, days after a new government assumed power in the country.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Osaka advance; Pliskova shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Images from Day 3 of the 2020 US Open in New York, on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Sturaro seals Juve comeback in draw with Bayern

PHOTOS: Sturaro seals Juve comeback in draw with Bayern

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Juventus staged a superb revival to battle back from two goals down and rescue their Champions League hopes with a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich in their last 16 first leg on Tuesday.

Massa likely to stay: Ferrari

Massa likely to stay: Ferrari

Rediff.com28 May 2010

Brazilian Felipe Massa is likely to stay with Ferrari next year alongside Fernando Alonso, team principal Stefano Domenicali said on Thursday.

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Federer chasing titles, not top ranking

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Roger Federer is no longer chasing the top ranking and would rather be a contender at Grand Slams than battling Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal to be world number one, the Swiss tennis great said.

PHOTOS: Eye-catching moments from the Pan Am Games

PHOTOS: Eye-catching moments from the Pan Am Games

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Despite it all, the participants, from across the American continent, show up as they vie for the medals and glory. Along the way, they give us some moments that are captured for posterity. Here are some eye-catching scenes from the Pan Am Games...

'It's crazy': American Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

'It's crazy': American Gauff wins first WTA title at age 15

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

American teenage sensation Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win a WTA title in 15 years as she beat former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko in the Linz Open final on Sunday.

Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

Nadal thrashes Goffin to set up Barca final with teenager Tsitsipas

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

World number one Nadal will meet Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's showpiece when he will target a record-extending 11th title in Barcelona a week after claiming the Monte Carlo Masters for the 11th time.

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Nadal eases into Barcelona quarters, Dimitrov edges Jaziri

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Top seed Rafa Nadal, who has won the tournament 10 times, also reached the last eight after dispatching compatriot Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 6-1, 6-3 and claiming a record-extending 40th consecutive set on clay.

Timeless Nadal crushes another youth rebellion

Timeless Nadal crushes another youth rebellion

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

No tennis for four months, no problem for Rafael Nadal.

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Football Focus: Rakitic leaves Barcelona to rejoin Sevilla

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

I'm my own worst enemy in title race, says Vettel

I'm my own worst enemy in title race, says Vettel

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The 31-year-old German fell 30 points behind race-winner Hamilton after a collision with the Briton left him struggling to finish fourth in Monza last time out, one of several races where Vettel has frittered away a position of authority.

Sports Shorts: Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

Sports Shorts: Federer gives Switzerland winning start at Hopman Cup

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Juventus beat Real Madrid in Champions League semis first leg

Juventus beat Real Madrid in Champions League semis first leg

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Juventus striker Carlos Tevez scored a second-half penalty as the hosts beat holders Real Madrid 2-1 in the Champions League semi-final, first leg, on Tuesday.

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Federer cruises, Tsitsipas falls in Cincinnati

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Roger Federer cruised to a 6-4, 6-4 win over Peter Gojowczyk in his first appearance since losing in the Wimbledon quarter-finals.

Soccer PICS: Atletico go fourth with win at Betis

Soccer PICS: Atletico go fourth with win at Betis

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Sacha Zverev astonished at beating two biggies back-to-back

Rediff.com19 Nov 2018

Just as against Swiss 20-time Grand Slam champion Federer in Saturday's semi-final, the 21-year-old produced a dashing display of power and guile to stun the in-form Djokovic 6-4, 6-3.

Alonso to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari

Alonso to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Renault's Fernando Alonso will replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season, the Italian team said Wednesday. Spain's Alonso, World champion in 2005 and 2006, has signed a three-year deal and will partner Felipe Massa next year.

Alonso can beat Schumacher: Ferrari boss

Alonso can beat Schumacher: Ferrari boss

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says he is confident the team's former hero Michael Schumacher will be beaten by their new idol Fernando Alonso.

Tennis Round-up: Federer overcomes Verdasco; Nishikori falls

Tennis Round-up: Federer overcomes Verdasco; Nishikori falls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Roger Federer was made to work hard by Fernando Verdasco before beating the Spanish veteran 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the quarter-finals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is hunting a record-extending and almost unbelievable 12th Roland Garros title is remarkable in itself.