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PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.

EPL: Man City drop points, open door for Liverpool

EPL: Man City drop points, open door for Liverpool

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Leaders Manchester City were held to a 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

'Lifting EPL trophy without fans would be strange'

'Lifting EPL trophy without fans would be strange'

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Fans will not be allowed to attend games in line with the government's protocols for the return of elite sport.

EPL pressed for free-to-air matches

EPL pressed for free-to-air matches

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Minister Oliver Dowden, head of the department for digital, culture, media and sport, said making the games available on free platforms could help to prevent fans from turning up outside the stadium for games that are being shown behind closed doors.

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

Here's why Swiatek was 'crying for 40 minutes'...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

'I always had this vision that we would all play until we are 35 or something'

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

EPL PIX: United rally to beat Brighton; Spurs held

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur missed the chance to move up to provisional fourth place in the Premier League after relegation-threatened Newcastle United held them to a 2-2 draw with a late equaliser from substitute Joe Willock at St James' Park on Sunday. Images from EPL matches played on Sunday.

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

FIFA World Cup: England fan association hits out at Qatar over beer ban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

England's Football Supporters' Association said the decision raises concerns about Qatar's ability to fulfil its promises to visiting fans on "accommodation, transport or cultural issues."

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Reds to go top; Hammers rally to down Fulham

EPL PIX: Arsenal down Reds to go top; Hammers rally to down Fulham

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Manchester City confirm quitting European Super League

Manchester City confirm quitting European Super League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

With City pulling out and Chelsea set to leave, while Liverpool's players posted a shared Twitter message saying they want no part of the new league, the ESL project looks doomed.

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Images from Tuesday's action in the Premier League

COVID-19: Chelsea's Kante prepared to miss rest of season

COVID-19: Chelsea's Kante prepared to miss rest of season

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Watford skipper Troy Deeney has said he will not resume training out of worry for his son's health after Britain's statistics office said black men are 4.2 times more likely to die from COVID-19-related causes than white males.

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

'Politically active Gauff can change world for better'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

Navratilova, who is openly gay, said it was vital for sports stars to speak out.

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

EPL: Ronaldo penalty gives United 1-0 win at Norwich

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

United fizzled out in the second half and Norwich looked more likely to break the deadlock as David De Gea kept out a Teemu Pukki shot from the edge of the area before Ronaldo struck, sending Krul the wrong way.

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

EPL: Leeds relegation fears grow after loss at Villa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Leeds United's Premier League relegation fears heightened as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday, leaving Jesse Marsch's side without a win in their last seven games in all competitions.

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

PIX: Haaland scores again as Manchester City close in on Arsenal

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

EPL PIX: Record-breaking Kane helps Spurs down City

EPL PIX: Record-breaking Kane helps Spurs down City

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Manchester City's bid to chop Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points was scuppered as Harry Kane's record-breaking goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 1-0 win.

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Mixed reactions to touchline behaviour of EPL managers

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

"When you see world-recognised figures like Juergen Klopp and Pep Guardiola behaving like that, it is then replicated by people in youth football and perpetuates the idea that it is OK to do it," Ref Support UK CEO Martin Cassidy said.

Liverpool's Rodgers concerned by lack of squad depth

Liverpool's Rodgers concerned by lack of squad depth

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was left casting envious glances at his rivals' squads after a second defeat in four days bruised their title challenge and left him looking up the table rather than down.

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

I am no cricketing God: Tendulkar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar may be cricketing God for many of his fans but the batting legend has stressed that he is "normal".

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

EPL PIX: City four points clear at top; Chelsea finally win!

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches on Saturday.

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Berrettini powers into fourth round at Indian Wells

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Badosa beats Fernandez; Swiatek, Halep storm into quarter-finals

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

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

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'I experienced a similar thing when I was at Dunblane, a teacher coming out and waving all of the children under tables and telling them to go and hide. And it was a kid telling exactly the same story about how she survived it.'

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The concept of day-night Test found a new taker in England with board chairman Colin Graves confirming the country will host a twilight Test.

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

In Photos: The Man Who Will Be Crowned King

Rediff.com5 May 2023

A look back at many memorable moments in his life as Prince Charles.

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Alonso set for F1 return with Renault in 2021

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Fernando Alonso, who left Formula One at the end of 2018 after a final season with McLaren, won his championship titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006.

'Deadpool' Reynolds bids to buy football club

'Deadpool' Reynolds bids to buy football club

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Founded in 1864, and the third oldest club in the world, Welsh soccer club Wrexham has been under the ownership of its fans since 2011 and the BBC reported that a successful takeover could lead to around two million pounds ($2.63 million) being invested in the club. Wrexham have reached the FA Cup quarter-finals on three occasions.

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Tennis rocked by shocking match-fixing claims!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Widespread suspected match-fixing exists at the top level of world tennis, including at Wimbledon, according to secret files obtained by the BBC and online BuzzFeed News.

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

The Stars Who Won Us The 1983 World Cup

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

India, led by a young Kapil Dev, shocked the cricketing world as they upset the mighty West Indies in the final to win their first World Cup.

COVID-19 impact: 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

COVID-19 impact: 50 or 60 clubs could go bust next year

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Huddersfield Town owner Phil Hodgkinson said the worst case scenario would be playing next season without fans allowed to attend matches, leaving many clubs without their major source of income.

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Root wary of Windies' bowling depth

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Root said England could not afford to lower their guard against an attack which featured three bowlers -- Jason Holder, Kemar Roach and Shannon Gabriel -- who are among the top 20 in official Test rankings.

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

PIX: New era beckons England Lionesses after Euro glory

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

An extra-time strike from forward Chloe Kelly gave England a 2-1 win over Germany in the women's European Championship final on Sunday to claim their first ever major title in front of a record crowd on home soil.

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

EPL PIX: Liverpool edge Forest; Everton draw at Palace

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Diogo Jota and Mohamed Salah were on target as Liverpool edged Premier League strugglers Nottingham Forest 3-2.

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

EPL clubs vote against use of five substitutes

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Teams will revert to three substitutes in the 2020-21 campaign after a vote on Thursday

Football: Bengaluru shut out Jamshedpur in engaging draw

Football: Bengaluru shut out Jamshedpur in engaging draw

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Bengaluru now have two draws in a row and their first clean sheet but languish at second-last with just six points.

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

EPL PIX: United, Villa win with identical scores

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The defeat halted Brighton's impressive three-game winning streak which included a 4-1 win over Chelsea and a 3-1 victory at Arsenal in the League Cup on Wednesday.

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Ibra denies making racist comments against Lukaku

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Ibrahimovic and Lukaku, who played together at Manchester United, exchanged words at the end of the first half before the pair had to be restrained as the players left the pitch for the interval.