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PIX: Liverpool hold City as football mourns Speed demise

PIX: Liverpool hold City as football mourns Speed demise

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Images from English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Body from plane wreckage identified as footballer Sala: UK police

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Wreckage was found on Sunday following a privately-funded underwater search and a body recovered on Wednesday and taken to southern England.

Speed did not quarrel with wife before killing himself: Agent

Speed did not quarrel with wife before killing himself: Agent

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Deceased Welsh manager Gary Speed was not depressed and did not quarrel with his wife before hanging himself, his agent Hayden Evans has said.

Swansea boss Guidolin still in hospital

Swansea boss Guidolin still in hospital

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Swansea City manager Francesco Guidolin is still in hospital recovering from a chest infection and will miss his second Premier League match in a row when the Welsh club host Norwich City on Saturday. "He remains in a comfortable position and is making good progress but doctors have advised that he misses this weekend's game to continue his recovery," the club said on their website (www.swanseacity.net) on Friday. "He is expected to remain in hospital over the weekend before his release." Italian Guidolin, who took charge in January, was also forced to miss the 2-1 midweek victory at Arsenal. Alan Curtis, who had a spell as interim manager before Guidolin was appointed, will again take the reins for the relegation clash with Norwich.

Greatest footballer? Ronaldo will have to wait for the honour...

Greatest footballer? Ronaldo will have to wait for the honour...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo is of the opinion that he would be considered one of the greatest footballers of all time in history by the time he retires.

More athletes pull out of Commonwealth Games

More athletes pull out of Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Welsh world and Olympic champion Geraint Thomas, Isle of Man rider Peter Kennaugh and the England pair of Ben Swift and Ian Stannard, said they were opting out of the Games as they feared for their health after reading reports about the dengue outbreak and the "filthy" conditions at the Games Village.

After CL drama, City face Spurs again with title pressure on

After CL drama, City face Spurs again with title pressure on

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

City's dream of a quadruple of titles ended with their away-goals loss after Wednesday's second-leg ended with a 4-3 win, but a 4-4 aggregate score.

This tactical disaster cost Belgium at Euro 2016

This tactical disaster cost Belgium at Euro 2016

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Wales's Euro 2016 victory over Belgium, officially the second-best team in football, showed again that you can have all the attacking talent in the world but if you are weak at the back you will be found out at the highest level.

Real Madrid claims Bale transfer agreed at 105 mn pounds

Real Madrid claims Bale transfer agreed at 105 mn pounds

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Spanish club Real Madrid have agreed to pay 105 million pounds in a part-exchange deal for Welsh striker Gareth Bale after claiming that a world-record agreement had been sealed with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Euro: Wales demolish Belgium to reach first ever semi-final

Euro: Wales demolish Belgium to reach first ever semi-final

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Rampant Wales defeated Belgium 3-1 to reach the Euro 2016 semi-finals with a victory that included a sensational strike by Hal Robson-Kanu and a goal for captain Ashley Williams on Friday.

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Ronaldo is greatest player ever, says Zidane

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

After seeing Cristiano Ronaldo pick up a fifth Ballon d'Or on Thursday, Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane described the Portuguese forward as the greatest player ever.

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

In Indranee Ghosh's latest book you will discover some untold secrets about the hill station in the north east of India.

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Ryan Giggs will extend his playing career with Manchester United into 2012 after the 37-year-old Welsh midfielder signed a contract extension until the end of next season.

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Giggs signs new Manchester United deal

Rediff.com19 Feb 2011

Ryan Giggs will extend his playing career with Manchester United into 2012 after the 37-year-old Welsh midfielder signed a contract extension until the end of next season.

2010's top celeb couple -- Mike Douglas-Catherine Zeta Jones

2010's top celeb couple -- Mike Douglas-Catherine Zeta Jones

Rediff.com13 Dec 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand take third place with win over Wales

Rugby World Cup: New Zealand take third place with win over Wales

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

New Zealand claimed the one World Cup prize that no team sets out to win - third place.

Man City add more firepower with Bony signing

Man City add more firepower with Bony signing

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Manchester City have bolstered their attacking arsenal with the signing of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony from Swansea City, the English champions said on Wednesday.

What Wales must do to cope with new Rooney role...

What Wales must do to cope with new Rooney role...

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Wales will need to defend deep if they are to stifle England captain Wayne Rooney's influence on their European Championship clash on Thursday.

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

PIX: Argentines pay tribute to Sala at special memorial

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The 28-year-old's body was flown back to Argentina and arrived in Buenos Aires on Friday morning before being driven the 538 km (334 miles) to Progreso, where he grew up.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

PHOTOS: Man United survive scare; Chelsea win 7-1

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Manchester United's current malaise was laid bare as they struggled past third-tier Rochdale 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the League Cup third round.

TCS signs deal with Cardiff council

TCS signs deal with Cardiff council

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

As part of the commercial deal, the council's IT department will collaborate with TCS to integrate and rationalise its back office IT systems.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal go third with victory over Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal go third with victory over Newcastle

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

IMAGES from the EPL match played between Arsenal and Newcastle on Monday

Fabregas keeps Chelsea in hunt for Champions League places

Fabregas keeps Chelsea in hunt for Champions League places

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Cesc Fabregas kept alive Chelsea's hopes of finishing in the top four with a quickfire goal in a 1-0 win at Swansea City which leaves the Welsh side facing a major fight to retain their Premier League status.

Olympic star tells parents not to travel to Delhi

Olympic star tells parents not to travel to Delhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

Welsh swimmer David Davies is so worried about the security in Delhi that the Olympic silver medallist has asked his parents not to travel to India to watch him compete in the Commonwealth Games later this year. Apprehensive about potential terror attacks during the October 3-14 Games, Davies said he himself would try to make his Indian sojourn as short as possible.

Indian women lose to Wales in CWG hockey opener

Indian women lose to Wales in CWG hockey opener

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

India's women's hockey team had a disastrous opening at the Commonwealth Games, going down 2-3 to Wales in Pool A match, at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre, on Thursday morning.

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Hamilton, Bale in running for Sports Personality of the Year crown

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Newly crowned Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton will compete with European Ryder Cup star Rory McIlroy and Real Madrid's Gareth Bale to clinch the BBC 2014 Sports Personality of the Year award.

3 things England must do to beat Wales

3 things England must do to beat Wales

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

England will need to stick to the tactics used in Saturday's European Championship draw against Russia when they face Wales on Thursday.

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Bale to make way for Hazard at Real next season?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

"The intention is to sell him, but there's no offers forthcoming," read the front page of Marca, accompanied by a picture of the 29-year-old Bale looking sullen.

Slumdog kids to star alongside Anthony Hopkins

Slumdog kids to star alongside Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The two stars of the Oscar winning film will appear in Lord Owen's Lady, a new picture about a Welsh nobleman who falls in love with an Indian girl.

Love him, loathe him but Ronaldo delivers on big stage!

Love him, loathe him but Ronaldo delivers on big stage!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

There is no denying Cristiano Ronaldo delivers when it matters most.

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Euro 2016: It's Bale vs Hazard as Wales faces 'home team' Belgium

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Wales are happy to cast themselves as underdogs in their Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium on Friday but such modesty belies their proven ability to bite hard.

Euro: Wales thump Russia to top group, enter last sixteen

Euro: Wales thump Russia to top group, enter last sixteen

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Wales outplayed Russia 3-0, scoring twice in the opening 20 minutes, as they moved into the round of 16 at Euro 2016 by winning Group B on Monday.

Swansea knock holders Portsmouth out

Swansea knock holders Portsmouth out

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Swansea City scored the day's biggest upset when they knocked holders Portsmouth out of the FA Cup with a deserved 2-0 fourth-round win at Fratton Park on Saturday.

Scotland, Wales mull co-hosting Euro 2016

Scotland, Wales mull co-hosting Euro 2016

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Scotland and Wales have held "tentative talks" about the possibility of hosting the European soccer championship in 2016, the Scottish FA said on Wednesday.

'Brexit's barking', say UK dog owners in 'Wooferendum March'

'Brexit's barking', say UK dog owners in 'Wooferendum March'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Hundreds of dogs and their owners marched through central London in a mass "Wooferendum March" to call for a second vote on Brexit.

Etoundi grabs painful bronze, four years after 'Glasgow kiss'

Etoundi grabs painful bronze, four years after 'Glasgow kiss'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The Australian weightlifter said his bicep had fallen down to his elbow only a week before the Gold Coast competition and he felt a 'click' when trying to lift 168kg on the clean and jerk.

An outside eye on India

An outside eye on India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

India's turn now to question Indianness, and there's no shortage of writers doing it.

Real Madrid's world-record offer for Bale gets 'mystery counter-bid'

Real Madrid's world-record offer for Bale gets 'mystery counter-bid'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, are understood to be considering another offer for Welsh striker Gareth Bale, with the club angry at Spanish giants Real Madrid's arrogance. According to Sky Sports, a mystery offer has been received by the club, which is being taken as a counter-bid.

Real Madrid's world-record offer for Bale gets 'mystery counter-bid'

Real Madrid's world-record offer for Bale gets 'mystery counter-bid'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, are understood to be considering another offer for Welsh striker Gareth Bale, with the club angry at Spanish giants Real Madrid's arrogance. According to Sky Sports, a mystery offer has been received by the club, which is being taken as a counter-bid.