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Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Five talking points from the weekend's La Liga matches

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Barcelona's 100 per cent start to the season was ended by Catalonian neighbours Girona, who picked up a draw at the Nou Camp, allowing Real Madrid to take advantage with a victory over Espanyol.

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

GST is a good and simple tax: PM's top quotes

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at the Central Hall of Parliament ahead of the GST launch at midnight. Here are highlights from the PM's speech

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Football Focus: Barca affected most by new salary cap

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

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

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Mamata, Nusrat Jahan attend ISKCON Rath Yatra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Banerjee, who was flanked by newly-elected MP Nusrat Jahan and her husband Nikhil Jain, said, "Togetherness and tolerance for all faiths is the real religion."

Barcelona pull off the mother of all comebacks

Barcelona pull off the mother of all comebacks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Barcelona completed one of the most extraordinary comebacks in European football history to knock Paris St Germain out of the Champions League on Wednesday with a 6-1 victory that rewrote the record books.

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

PIX: Brilliant Hamilton blazes to Melbourne pole

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

The Briton lapped the Albert Park circuit in a searing one minute and 21.164 seconds to cross the line 0.664 seconds clear of Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen.

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Did Satyagraha for Bangladesh's freedom: PM Modi in Dhaka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Modi, who was wearing a 'Mujib Jacket' as tribute to Bangladesh's Father of the Nation, said that Bangabandhu's leadership and bravery had ensured that no power could enslave Bangladesh.

F1: Ricciardo hopeful of ending Australia curse

F1: Ricciardo hopeful of ending Australia curse

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

'I think we're still the top three teams. Merc (Mercedes) and Ferrari and us. I think we're still going to be leading the pack for now, so, yeah, hopefully we're deep in that front group and have a chance to stand on that podium'

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Here we bring you all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Sean Connery, first James Bond, passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In the career spanning half a century, the actor featured in many critically-acclaimed and commercial blockbusters such as The Hunt for Red October, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, Murder on the Orient Express and The Rock.

F1: Vettel smashes track record on penultimate day of testing

F1: Vettel smashes track record on penultimate day of testing

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The next time the four-time world champion will get behind the wheel will be for first Friday practice at Melbourne's Albert Park on March 23.

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dutchman Ronald Koeman has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona.

Rev up your engines. F1 season's here!

Rev up your engines. F1 season's here!

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Mercedes set for proper fight with Ferrari in Melbourne

PHOTOS: Hollywood stars add bling to Monaco GP

PHOTOS: Hollywood stars add bling to Monaco GP

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Like most years, this year also the Monaco GP was graced by the presence of glamorous folk including Hollywood celebrities.

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Sports Shorts: Rossi tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Aragon MotoGP

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Multiple world champion Pellegrini tests positive for COVID-19.

F1: Hamilton on pole in Spain

F1: Hamilton on pole in Spain

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton beat team mate Nico Rosberg to pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday in a front row sweep for dominant Mercedes.

PIX: Germany qualify for 2022 World Cup; Croatia draw

PIX: Germany qualify for 2022 World Cup; Croatia draw

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Images from the World Cup qualifying matches played on Monday.

Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves

Barca end 2019 top of La Liga as front three blitz Alaves

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Barca lead the standings on 39 points from 18 games, three clear of second-placed Real Madrid who host Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Meet the new Miss India USA

Meet the new Miss India USA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Richa Gangopadhyay, 21, takes over the title.

Australian GP: Hamilton races to his 50th pole

Australian GP: Hamilton races to his 50th pole

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

World champion Lewis Hamilton took pole for Mercedes in qualifying on Saturday for Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

PHOTOS: EXCITING Moments from Day 3 of 2018 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Things are heating up at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast as the rush for medals gets more intense on an action-packed Day 4 on Sunday.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.

New Barca signing Vidal determined to win three Champions Leagues

New Barca signing Vidal determined to win three Champions Leagues

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

New Barcelona signing Arturo Vidal says he is stepping up a level in his career and is intent on winning the Champions League three times over his three-year deal.

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Barca players set for COVID-19 tests ahead of return to training

Rediff.com5 May 2020

La Liga's organising body announced on Monday that all clubs would begin testing their players this week as part of the first phase of a four-step protocol to return to playing matches, without spectators, in June.

Korea Open: Saina loses to Okuhara after squandering four match points

Korea Open: Saina loses to Okuhara after squandering four match points

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Saina Nehwal went down fighting against former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in the quarter-finals to draw curtains on India's campaign at the Korea Open World Tour Super 500 tournament, on Seoul, on Friday.

Fahadh Faasil to play a fisherman in Mariyam Mukku

Fahadh Faasil to play a fisherman in Mariyam Mukku

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Directed by James Albert, the film will see debutante Sana Altaf play the lead character opposite Fahadh Faasil.

Van Gaal era starts at the double in Manchester

Van Gaal era starts at the double in Manchester

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Manchester United players have already had a taste of Louis van Gaal's methods after the new manager, who is officially unveiled in the role on Thursday, ordered double training sessions just two days into the pre-season.

PHOTOS: 'Irreplaceable Xavi is one of a kind'

PHOTOS: 'Irreplaceable Xavi is one of a kind'

Rediff.com24 May 2015

FC Barcelona's midfield magician and the architect of tiki-taka football gets emotional farewell

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Messi and VAR hand Barca victory over Sociedad

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Lionel Messi kept his nerve from the penalty spot to give Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad in La Liga on Saturday and return his side to the top of the table.

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi nets double as Barca romp past Bayern

Champions League PHOTOS: Messi nets double as Barca romp past Bayern

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Two late moments of Lionel Messi magic and a goal from Neymar helped Barcelona break the resistance of Bayern Munich in a pulsating 3-0 victory in their Champions League semi-final first leg at the Nou Camp on Wednesday.

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Messi will finish career at Barca, says club president

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 33-year-old Messi, who signed his last contract in 2017, has become more outspoken against the club's hierarchy in the last year and radio station Cadena Ser said last Thursday he is unhappy with how Barca is being run and wants to leave in 2021.

PIX: Teenage sensation Fati leads Barca; fans boo Neymar

PIX: Teenage sensation Fati leads Barca; fans boo Neymar

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

Barcelona's 16-year-old forward Ansu Fati continued his explosive start to life in the first team by scoring and providing an assist as the La Liga champions thrashed Valencia 5-2 on Saturday.

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were being touted as the best strike force in soccer history a month ago as they spearheaded Barcelona's record unbeaten run but the tiring trio are now taking the blame as the club's season unravels.

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

PIX: Ronaldo lifts Juve to win; Messi matches Pele goal haul

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Images from football matches played in the La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga on Saturday.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, passes away

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness the Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle," the Buckingham Palace tweeted.

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

All about Barcelona's latest starlet Ansu Fati

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Ansu Fati is the second-youngest player to represent the Catalan giants in La Liga aged 16 years and 298 days.

Pant flies to England as standby for injured Dhawan

Pant flies to England as standby for injured Dhawan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant was on Wednesday brought in as standby for the injured Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad.

India claim maiden CWG badminton mixed team gold

India claim maiden CWG badminton mixed team gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The Indian mixed badminton team claimed its maiden Commonwealth Games gold medal, thrashing three-time defending champions Malaysia in the final, in Gold Coast.