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Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Football Focus: Super Cup loss hurts, says Lionel Messi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

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

Barca president slams FIFA rules over transfer ban

Barca president slams FIFA rules over transfer ban

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu believes FIFA regulations concerning under-age player transfers needs to be revised and that current rules would have prevented Lionel Messi from joining the club.

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

After Brexit, ethnic minorities in Britain worry about their future.

As Liverpool welcome Bournemouth, Lallana eyes first home win

As Liverpool welcome Bournemouth, Lallana eyes first home win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Liverpool must take all three points when they welcome newly promoted Bournemouth to Anfield on Monday to keep up their momentum in the Premier League, midfielder Adam Lallana has said.

Pakistan's brat Umar Akmal in verbal bust-up with coach Arthur

Pakistan's brat Umar Akmal in verbal bust-up with coach Arthur

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

"I stand by what I told the media earlier today. Mickey Arthur used first poor language and then abused me. Inzamam bhai (ul-Haq) and Mushtaq bhai (Ahmed) are both witness to this incident at the NCA," Umar told PTI on Wednesday.

Panic in the air: Average Indian pilots are not incompetent

Panic in the air: Average Indian pilots are not incompetent

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

If someone incompetent clears the system, it is probably intentional.

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

'Bahut bahaduri se lade aapke sahab'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'He destroyed many of our tanks, and finally, it was just the two of us left facing each other with our tanks just 200 m apart.' A tale of valour excerpted from Rachna Bisht Rawat's 1971: Charge Of The Gorkhas And Other Stories.

Arjun, business venture keep Sachin busy in London

Arjun, business venture keep Sachin busy in London

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

A new business venture and imparting batting tips to son Arjun are two things that Sachin Tendulkar is currently focussing on before he shifts his concentration to the upcoming England series.

'Sindhu has worked on her defence, motion skills'

'Sindhu has worked on her defence, motion skills'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Her defence was the one only problem. (Carolina) Marin and Pornpawee (Chochuwong) are good attacking players, they were using a lot of half smash and straight smash, and when Sindhu's defence goes down on a day, it affects her other skills as well, she gets nervous. But now she has improved a lot in her defence as well. Her endurance on the court is also good.'

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Football Roundup: Former United defender Brown joins ISL

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

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

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

'Green Park cannot have IPL matches, will host only Tests'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) secretary Rajeev Shukla has said that new stadia will be built in the state to host IPL and limited-over matches while Green Park here will be used solely as a Test venue.

Liverpool inks deal with Baseline, to launch coaching programmes in UAE

Liverpool inks deal with Baseline, to launch coaching programmes in UAE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Baseline, a sports marketing, entertainment and licensing start-up company, has facilitated Liverpool Football Club to launch of the Club's first full-time coaching programme in the United Arab Emirates.

Aizawl FC's success story is harbinger of hope for Indian football

Aizawl FC's success story is harbinger of hope for Indian football

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Relegated in their debut season, Aizawl FC were readmitted to make up the numbers when Goan clubs fell out with the All India Football Federation over the I-League and Indian Super League merger issue. They made the opportunity count by winning the I-League in only their second season to script a rare and incredible story in present-day Indian football.

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Football Briefs: Everton sack Allardyce as manager

Rediff.com16 May 2018

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

TFA ties up with Sheffield United FC

TFA ties up with Sheffield United FC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Tata Football Academy and Sheffield United Football Club (SUFC) on Tuesday announced a tie-up to impart professional training to TFA coaches and cadets from September. The agreement was signed for three years but could be extended depending its success.

Tendulkar unhurt after hit on head in nets

Tendulkar unhurt after hit on head in nets

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

The Indian cricket team suffered an injury scare as Sachin Tendulkar escaped unhurt after being hit on the helmet by a rising delivery from fast bowler Umesh Yadav during pre-series training at coach Gary Kirsten's academy in Cape Town.

Transfer Talk: Manchester United defender Evans signs for West Brom

Transfer Talk: Manchester United defender Evans signs for West Brom

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

West Bromwich Albion have bolstered their defensive ranks by signing centre half Jonny Evans from Manchester United on a four-year deal.

Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla replaces Iker Casillas at Real Madrid

Goalkeeper Kiko Casilla replaces Iker Casillas at Real Madrid

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Espanyol have agreed a deal for goalkeeper Kiko Casilla to join Real Madrid, the Catalan club said on Friday.

Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

Football Briefs: Barca lose to Espanyol in Cup after Messi penalty miss

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

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

Sehwag offers help for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Sehwag offers help for Pulwama terror attack martyrs' kids

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag offered to bear the educational expenses of children of all the CRPF personnel martyred in the dastardly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama.

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Champions League PIX: Barcelona crash out; Chelsea, United held

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Barcelona crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-0 defeat at Bayern Munich on Wednesday, failing to make it past the group stage of the competition for the first time since the 2000-01 season.

'Apart from Saina and Sindhu there's no depth in women's singles'

'Apart from Saina and Sindhu there's no depth in women's singles'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

While praising the depth in the Indian men's ranks and expecting it to last for the next 10 years, badminton legend Prakash Padukone lamented that the women's side did not possess the same depth in class after world no. 2 Saina Nehwal and no. 12 P V Sindhu.

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Sports Ministry is set to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country with the help of sporting champions, who will be remunerated for providing their expertise. The centres will either be run by a past champion or have them as a coach.

La Liga: Griezmann stars in Pique's 500th Barca game

La Liga: Griezmann stars in Pique's 500th Barca game

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Barca, who were without injured talisman Lionel Messi, started on the back foot and fell behind when Nabil Fekir netted with a sublime angled strike in the 15th minute. Griezmann, who joined Barca last month from rivals Atletico Madrid, scored four minutes before halftime to level the scores.

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?

Pakistani players disciplined

Pakistani players disciplined

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The world famous Rolling Stones' star singer Mick Jagger was conferred honorary life membership of CCI.

Ancelotti wants to stay at Real despite trophyless season

Ancelotti wants to stay at Real despite trophyless season

Rediff.com22 May 2015

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti will discuss his future with the club after Saturday's final La Liga game of the campaign at home to Getafe and said he wants to stay on despite a season without a major trophy.

Factbox: Barcelona signing David Villa

Factbox: Barcelona signing David Villa

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Factbox on Spain striker David Villa, who joined Barcelona from Valencia for 40 million euros on Wednesday.

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Football PIX: Real Madrid end campaign with 12th league defeat

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Hegerberg hat-trick fires Lyon to fourth straight Champions League

Football Briefs: Sterling expects Manchester City to 'punish' opponents

Football Briefs: Sterling expects Manchester City to 'punish' opponents

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

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

Pogba joins United for world record fee

Pogba joins United for world record fee

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

France midfielder Paul Pogba has rejoined Manchester United from Italian champions Juventus on a five-year contract, with the option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club said in a statement on Monday.

Maradona junior to trial at Blackburn

Maradona junior to trial at Blackburn

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

The 17-year-old midfielder, also called Diego Maradona, is currently at his father's former club Napoli in Italy's Serie B.

The Nobels and the Age Problem

The Nobels and the Age Problem

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Science is a young person's game. An award to a young scientist could free up that person to do productive work, or help win more grants by enhancing reputation, argues Devangshu Datta.

Another setback for Moyes...bid to resurrect career in Spain fails

Another setback for Moyes...bid to resurrect career in Spain fails

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

David Moyes's bid to resurrect his career in La Liga ended in failure when Real Sociedad sacked him following a defeat at Las Palmas which left them hovering just above the relegation places.

Without Smith, Warner; India have an advantage in Australia

Without Smith, Warner; India have an advantage in Australia

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

With Australia not having their two key players Steve Smith and David Warner, batting great Sachin Tendulkar believes that it will be a 'huge opportunity' for India to do something special Down Under.

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Check out the winners!

Tournament sponsored by Abramovich is cancelled

Tournament sponsored by Abramovich is cancelled

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

A Roman Abramovich-sponsored soccer tournament involving leading Russian and Ukrainian clubs has been cancelled, organisers said on Monday. The Channel One Cup, which had been held in Israel in January for the past three years, was called off by Russian billionaire Abramovich's National Academy Fund (NAF) after Zenit St Petersburg became the latest top Russian team to pull out.

FA Cup: Klopp's kids knock Everton out

FA Cup: Klopp's kids knock Everton out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A stunning strike from 18-year-old Curtis Jones gave a youthful Liverpool a 1-0 win over Everton in their FA Cup

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Mourinho relieved to finally get his hands on Pogba

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Jose Mourinho was delighted that Manchester United were on the brink of signing France midfielder Paul Pogba from Serie A champions Juventus, the Portuguese coach said on Sunday.