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SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

SPORTS! Get ready to be quizzed!

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Bopanna-Cuevas shocks top seeds in Vienna, Yuki out in Vietnam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Rohan Bopanna and Pablo Cuevas shocked top seeds Marcelo Melo and Lukas Kubot to storm into the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open

Vucinic helps Juventus book place in Italian Cup final

Vucinic helps Juventus book place in Italian Cup final

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Mirko Vucinic scored a stunning extra-time goal to help Juventus into the Italian Cup final with a 4-3 aggregate win over Serie A title rivals AC Milan in the semi-final second leg on Tuesday.

Del Piero to spend night in hospital following head injury

Del Piero to spend night in hospital following head injury

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

Alessandro Del Piero will spend the night in hospital after requiring eight stitches in a head wound sustained during Juventus's 2-0 win over Cesena on Sunday, the Turin club said.

First Look! Sania Mirza scores during ISL

First Look! Sania Mirza scores during ISL

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Get over Italian legend Alessandro del Piero and make way for Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza.

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.

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.

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Murray back as World No 2 after claiming Italian Open title

Rediff.com17 May 2016

British tennis maestro Andy Murray has reclaimed his second spot from Roger Federer in the latest ATP rankings after winning his maiden Italian Open title.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

'Michael Schumacher cannot walk'

'Michael Schumacher cannot walk'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

In what may come as heartbreaking news to his millions of fans world over, Michael Schumacher's lawyer Felix Damm has said in a court hearing that the former F1 champion 'cannot walk' following his 2013 skiing accident in France.

Zanetti, Cambiasso recalled by Argentina

Zanetti, Cambiasso recalled by Argentina

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Argentina's Javier Zanetti and Esteban Cambiasso, overlooked by coach Diego Maradona for the World Cup, and playmaker Andres d'Alessandro were recalled to the national team squad on Friday.

Italian Cup: Juve knock out Catania

Italian Cup: Juve knock out Catania

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon had a solid game in his first appearance since the World Cup as his side eliminated Catania with a 2-0 home win in the Italian Cup last 16 on Thursday.

Former Giro winner Cunego, others indicted on doping charges

Former Giro winner Cunego, others indicted on doping charges

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

An Italian court indicted former Giro d'Italia winner Damiano Cunego and 26 others on doping charges involving his Lampre-Merida team on Friday, in a new blow for a sport dogged by drug scandals.

Serie A: Juve down Inter in derby of Italy

Serie A: Juve down Inter in derby of Italy

Rediff.com14 Feb 2011

A first-half goal from new signing Alessandro Matri gave Juventus a sweet 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the derby of Italy on Sunday, dealing a huge blow to their opponents' bid to win a sixth successive scudetto.

Dortmund stage late comeback win to go top of the Bundesliga

Dortmund stage late comeback win to go top of the Bundesliga

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Dortmund now have 14 points, one ahead of champions Bayern Munich, who suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday with a 2-0 loss at Hertha Berlin.

Mom-to-be Claudia Schiffer goes nude on mag cover

Mom-to-be Claudia Schiffer goes nude on mag cover

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The supermodel, who is expecting her third child, has shed her clothes for fashion bible Vogue.

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

This is what makes Sport so amazing!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Awesome images from the world of Sport 2018.

Novak Djokovic eyes elusive French Open title

Novak Djokovic eyes elusive French Open title

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Andy Murray has been the standout performer on clay for the past 12 months but world number one Novak Djokovic will be favourite to complete his set of grand slams at this year's French Open. Murray, according to the ATP Performance Zone stats, has won 85 percent of his matches on the red dust this year and last, more than any other player. Having been at 70 percent for the first 10 years of his career, the improvement demonstrates just how at home the Briton now feels on a surface he once treated with suspicion. His victory over Djokovic in Sunday's Italian Open final may have been aided by his opponent's energy levels being drained after a gruelling semi-final win over Kei Nishikori the night before. But it also was a timely statement of intent from the world number two, who recently split with coach Amelie Mauresmo.

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Nadal sets up Djokovic semi-final in Rome; Zverev marches on

Rediff.com19 May 2018

Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to ease past Fabio Fognini 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in the Italian Open quarter-finals on Friday and set up a mouth-watering clash against long-time adversary Novak Djokovic for a place in Sunday's final. Djokovic plotted a similar path to the Spanish clay-court king when the Serb lost the first set against Japan's Kei Nishikori before recovering to win 2-6, 6-1, 6-3 and seal an open-era record 51st career meeting against Nadal.

FIFA changes Yellow card rule

FIFA changes Yellow card rule

Rediff.com19 Jun 2010

FIFA has changed its rule on yellow-card amnesties at the World Cup to reduce the chances of big name players missing out on the July 11 final.

Serie A: Beaten Inter's lead cut; Juventus, Napoli win easy

Serie A: Beaten Inter's lead cut; Juventus, Napoli win easy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Inter Milan's lead at the top of Serie A was cut when they lost 2-1 at home to Lazio on Sunday while AS Roma beat Genoa 2-0 to record their first win in eight games and ease the pressure on under-fire coach Rudi Garcia.

PIX: Mbappe double as PSG thrash Dijon; Barcelona sink Sevilla

PIX: Mbappe double as PSG thrash Dijon; Barcelona sink Sevilla

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Barcelona forwards Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi fired the Catalans to a confidence-boosting 2-0 win at in-form Sevilla on Saturday to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Liverpool sneak through to Europa League

Liverpool sneak through to Europa League

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Liverpool diced with elimination before scoring two late goals to win 2-1 at Trabzonspor and squeeze into the Europa League on Thursday while Swiss second division side Lausanne came through with a shock win over Lokomotiv Moscow.

Italy defender Nesta ruled out of final

Italy defender Nesta ruled out of final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

He has not played since the last group game against Czech Republic when he picked up a groin injury.

Nesta has arm surgery, could play Serie A opener

Nesta has arm surgery, could play Serie A opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

AC Milan defender Alessandro Nesta has had surgery for a fractured arm and should recover for their opening Serie A home game against Lecce on August 29, the club said on its website (www.acmilan.com).

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

ISL, I-League to merge within five years, says AIFF official

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

India's two rival football leagues will merge within five years and will be profitable not long after, a senior official at the country's football association said on Wednesday.

AC Milan to be sold by December: Reports

AC Milan to be sold by December: Reports

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

The deal to sell top-flight Italian soccer team AC Milan to a consortium of Chinese investors will be completed at the beginning of December or even earlier, two sources told Reuters on Friday. In August former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi signed a preliminary agreement valuing the club at 740 million euros ($822 million), including 220 million euros of debt. The deadline for completing the deal had been originally set for the end of this year.

PIX: Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback win; PSG score

PIX: Messi, Trincao give Barca comeback win; PSG score

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga and Ligue 1.

Vucinic left out of Juve squad after failed Inter move

Vucinic left out of Juve squad after failed Inter move

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Juventus's Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic has been left out of their squad for the trip to Lazio in Serie A on Saturday (1945 GMT) after his move to Inter Milan fell through this week.

Anderson completes Fiorentina loan move

Anderson completes Fiorentina loan move

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Brazilian winger Anderson wants to help Fiorentina qualify for next season's Champions League after he completed his loan move from Manchester United.

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo breaks Roma resistance as Real win 2-0

Champions League PHOTOS: Ronaldo breaks Roma resistance as Real win 2-0

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Photos from the Champions League match played between Real Madrid and AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday

Inter Milan miss the chance to grab Serie A lead

Inter Milan miss the chance to grab Serie A lead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

Inter Milan's title challenge faltered when they were held 1-1 at Atalanta in Serie A on Saturday but goalkeeper Samir Handanovic at least saved them from suffering a defeat. The home side took the lead in the 17th minute when JeisonMurillo scored an own goal. Inter equalised in the 25th when Atalanta defender Rafael Toloi repeated the feat by slicing the ball past his own goalkeeper. The draw meant Inter missed the opportunity to replace Napoli as Serie A leaders, if only briefly. Instead, they are in second place on 40 points, one behind the leaders who were meeting Sassuolo later on Saturday.

Finally, some positive news about F1 legend Schumacher's health

Finally, some positive news about F1 legend Schumacher's health

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who is still recovering from his 2013 skiing crash, is on the way to positive recovery.

Coronavirus to shave $50 bn off global exports in Feb

Coronavirus to shave $50 bn off global exports in Feb

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

UN economists announced a likely USD 50 billion drop in the worldwide manufacturing exports in February alone as the extent of the damage to the global economy caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) moved further into focus. Citing the China Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI), Pamela Coke-Hamilton, who heads UNCTAD's Division on International Trade and Commodities, said that it had fallen to 37.5 -- a drop of about 20 points -- the lowest reading since 2004. "This also correlates directly to exports and also implies a two per cent drop in overall exports," she said, with a resulting "ripple effect" worldwide "to the tune of a USD 50 billion fall in exports."

Prakash advances in doubles

Prakash advances in doubles

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Prakash Amritraj advanced to the doubles quarter-finals of the Italy ATP Challenger event along with his partner but curtains were drawn on the campaign of Harsh Mankad in Bergamo in Italy.

Italian Cup: Juve register controversial win

Italian Cup: Juve register controversial win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Juventus ended their poor run with a 3-0 home win over Napoli in the Italian Cup last 16 on Wednesday but Diego's opener caused huge controversy.

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Del Piero confident about entertaining ISL fans

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

In an exclusive chat, Del Piero tells Rediff.com's Laxmi Negi of his urge to entertain fans and his interest in understanding India and its culture.

Serie A: Ronaldinho helps Milan embarrass Juve

Serie A: Ronaldinho helps Milan embarrass Juve

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Two goals from Ronaldinho helped AC Milan to a 3-0 win at toothless Juventus on Sunday which piled the pressure on Juve's rookie coach Ciro Ferrara.

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

No official recognition for Luis Figo's Premier Futsal, says AIFF

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The AIFF also asked its state units not to allow their players to participate in the 'unauthorised and unofficial Futsal league'.

Juventus beat Siena, Milan win with Nesta double

Juventus beat Siena, Milan win with Nesta double

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Juventus laboured to a 1-0 win at struggling Siena to end a barren four-match run in Serie A on Sunday while a late Alessandro Nesta double earned resurgent AC Milan a stunning 2-1 comeback triumph at Chievo Verona.