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Guardiola promises improvement after first English season

Guardiola promises improvement after first English season

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Manchester City are already working on how they can improve next season after sealing a spot in the Champions League, manager Pep Guardiola said as he mulled over potential targets in the summer transfer window.

10 tips to accomplish your goals

10 tips to accomplish your goals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

No matter what the situation is, you always have to remember that it's not the end, you'll always live to fight another day.

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

'There is no standard definition of a smart city'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Airports and hotels are among the smartest buildings.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The two previous meetings at Anfield ended in 4-0 and 3-1 defeats for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal teams, but there is a fresh optimism around the club after a successful transfer window.

EPL: United held by Arsenal as both struggle to shine

EPL: United held by Arsenal as both struggle to shine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The result leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United in 10th with nine points, their worst start after seven games for 30 years, and they have won just one of their last six league games.

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Klopp's Liverpool prepared for Benteke backlash

Klopp's Liverpool prepared for Benteke backlash

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Juergen Klopp returns to the scene of one his Liverpool side's most controversial victories of last season this Saturday with the man who fashioned it lining up against him.

Soccer: Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea

Soccer: Kante returns to contact training at Chelsea

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Lallana signs short-term Liverpool extension

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

'Kohli's captaincy won the day against Afghanistan'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

1983 World Cup winner Krishnamachari Srikkanth believes Virat Kohli's captaincy, and Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal's excellent bowling, were the key to India's narrow victory over Afghanistan.

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

How Nishikori took Japan from tragedy to tennis elite

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

For over three-quarters of a century men's tennis in Japan has played out like a kabuki tragedy, filled with decades of barren results, embarrassments and even a suicide.

Maxwell explains why he has not been consistent in IPL

Maxwell explains why he has not been consistent in IPL

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Australian big-hitter Glenn Maxwell has attributed his inconsistent run in the IPL over eight seasons to frequent changes in his role, something that is very clear to him when playing for his country.

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Tennis Round-up: Zverev wins 9th ATP title with Washington win

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Zverev's serve played a big role in the victory, his third of the year, as the World No 3 won all but two of his first-serve points in the final, which lasted 74 minutes.

EPL: Liverpool go 16 points clear with win over Man United

EPL: Liverpool go 16 points clear with win over Man United

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Juergen Klopp's side, chasing their maiden title in the Premier League era and first in the top flight in 30 years, took a 14th-minute lead from a Virgil van Dijk header but had to wait until stoppage time to put the game to bed through Mohamed Salah.

England targetting 5-0 whitewash against India?

England targetting 5-0 whitewash against India?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

The Indian team might be at a low ebb after losing the first two Tests but England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow says it is too early to talk about a 5-0 whitewash.

Archer's rapid rise earns him England World Cup spot

Archer's rapid rise earns him England World Cup spot

Rediff.com21 May 2019

The 24-year-old, born in Barbados and who represented West Indies at Under-19 level, was not in England's provisional squad and only made his ODI debut little over a fortnight ago.

After lighting up Tests, Labuschagne ready to make mark in ODIs

After lighting up Tests, Labuschagne ready to make mark in ODIs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Mark Waugh reckons the 25-year-old will succeed at the No 4 spot against Indian spinners.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool rally to thrash Stoke, move to 2nd spot

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool rally to thrash Stoke, move to 2nd spot

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Goals from Adam Lallana and Roberto Firmino put the home side ahead by halftime and they romped to victory with a Giannelli Imbula own goal and Daniel Sturridge strike after Stoke threatened an upset with a Jonathan Walters header.

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

EPL: Brighton stun City; Chelsea beat Leicester

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Brighton & Hove Albion scored three times in the second half to fight back from two goals down and beat Manchester City

From hero to villain: Suarez denied place in Cup final after pivotal role

From hero to villain: Suarez denied place in Cup final after pivotal role

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Luis Suarez was incredulous after being sent off in Barcelona's thrilling King's Cup semi-final second leg with Atletico Madrid on Tuesday, ruling him out of the final in May after playing a pivotal role in getting his team there.

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Nadal to skip Miami; Thiem looks to reset

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rafael Nadal will skip the Miami Open that begins later this month in a bid to recover from a back injury in time for the clay court swing

England rocked by World Cup loss to Australia

England rocked by World Cup loss to Australia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

England -- fourth with eight points and two games left -- must now keep one eye on other results with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka breathing down their necks.

'The Manchester United-Solskjaer combine can achieve anything'

'The Manchester United-Solskjaer combine can achieve anything'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Manchester United's interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been hailed by the Norwegian press and his former United captain and teammate Gary Neville expects him to get the job on a permanent basis this month: "I'll be surprised if Solskjaer is not awarded the job during the international break (in March)."

'I could never read the delivery from Murali's finger movements'

'I could never read the delivery from Murali's finger movements'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

One of the most intimidating batsmen in his heydays, former Australia wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist says he himself feared only Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan.

Manchester United: The Three Key Mistakes...

Manchester United: The Three Key Mistakes...

Rediff.com25 May 2016

As Manchester United prepare to embark on a new era following Louis van Gaal;s departure, Bikash Mohapatra/Rediff.com offers a diagnosis of what went wrong with the most successful Premier League club after Sir Alex Ferguson called it a day.

'Dhoni's gesture an act of patriotism & not nationalism'

'Dhoni's gesture an act of patriotism & not nationalism'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The sports fraternity came out in support of Mahendra Singh Dhoni for wearing the dagger insignia on his wicketkeeping gloves during India's World Cup game against South Africa.

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

'Smith batted beautifully, he showed his class'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Australia wicket-keeper Alex Carey got to witness Steve Smith's coolness under pressure first-hand and has commended the former captain for helping spark the turnaround against West Indies.

CT17: In-form England face tough test against New Zealand

CT17: In-form England face tough test against New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

After a comfortable outing in the tournament-opener against Bangladesh, title favourites England are set to face a much stiffer test against New Zealand in a crucial ICC Champions Trophy Group A fixture in Cardiff, on Tuesday.

Duminy reckons SA one performance away from winning momentum

Duminy reckons SA one performance away from winning momentum

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'... Obviously one of the best batsman in the world in Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni with his experience, so they pose a big threat. But the beauty of the game and the tournament structure is that, it doesn't matter where you are ranked or which team you are playing. It is about the performance of the day and that is the most important thing'

'Jofra Archer is fastest I've ever faced'

'Jofra Archer is fastest I've ever faced'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

Moeen Ali revealed that Jofra Archer is the fastest bowler he has ever faced after watching the England newcomer rip South Africa apart at The Oval.

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

'Climate of cricket has changed with IPL and the money it offers'

Rediff.com2 May 2018

England stumper-batsman Jos Buttler says there is nothing wrong with cricketers wanting to specialise in a particular format and believes the lucrative Indian Premier League has changed the "climate" of the sport considerably.

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals last four

Djokovic sees off Edmund; Barty in WTA Finals last four

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The 16-times Grand Slam champion, who has been slightly ill lately, was kept on his toes before racing to victory to set up a meeting with seventh seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.

What England must do to prosper at Euro 2016

What England must do to prosper at Euro 2016

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

England must be a bit more 'streetwise' if they are to have any chance of winning the Euro 2016 in France, according to defensive midfielder Eric Dier.

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Injury rules Johnson out of Kings XI's initial CLT20 matches

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Cricket Australia on Wednesday said fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will not immediately join Kings XI Punjab in India for the Oppo Champions League Twenty20 due to a rib injury.

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

FA Cup, Man Utd v Palace: Will Van Gaal do a Ferguson?

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal goes into the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace on Saturday facing echoes of the 1990 showpiece between the two sides that proved so pivotal in the career of Alex Ferguson.

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Coronavirus: Lower-ranked tennis players face hard times

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

While tennis is a lucrative sport for those at the top -- the 2020 Australian Open singles champions each took home A$4.12 million ($2.52 million) -- those in the lower echelons often struggle to make ends meet.

Ibrahimovic tightlipped on future

Ibrahimovic tightlipped on future

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Ibrahimovic said he had received offers from the Premier League, Italy and outside Europe but gave no more details.

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Buzz: Watson slams BBL's rule changes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Munaf Patel joins Kandy Tuskers in LPL; Sarfaraz pulls out, Malinga unsure

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

PIX: Messi shines in Barcelona win; Juve beat Milan

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi was at the top of his game as Barcelona earned a 3-2 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday to move up to third in La Liga.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

This time Liverpool are at home, and victory would put them nine points clear.