News for 'BRAZIL'

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Ex Barca footballer Alves sentenced to jail for rape

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Alves had maintained the sex was consensual. The prosecutor was seeking a nine-year prison term.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

Tropical Trump Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's new president

"Tropical Trump" Jair Bolsonaro is Brazil's new president

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Bolsonaro has 55 per cent of the votes against 45 per cent for Fernando Haddad from the left-wing Workers' Party.

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible journey. It's very difficult, but life and my body have been sending signals to me for a long time.'

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open men's doubles first round

Bhambri-Haase pair loses in Australian Open men's doubles first round

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

India's Yuki Bhambri and his Dutch partner Robin Haase squandered three match points in the deciding set to go down against Nicolas Barrientos of Colombia and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the Australian Open men's doubles first round in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

Davis Cup: India drawn to meet Sweden in away tie

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

India were on Thursday drawn to meet Sweden in an away Davis Cup World Group I tie in September.

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

French Open PIX: Zheng ousts Cornet; Rybakina advances

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Images from Day 3 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

India's manufacturing sector growth hits 5-month high in Feb

India's manufacturing sector growth hits 5-month high in Feb

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

India's manufacturing sector growth climbed to a five-month high in February amid a sharper uptick in factory production and sales, supported by both domestic and external demand, a monthly survey said on Friday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 56.5 in January to 56.9 in February, pointing to the strongest improvement in the health of the sector since September 2023. In Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) parlance, a print above 50 means expansion while a score below 50 denotes contraction.

Brazil players back rape-accused Neymar

Brazil players back rape-accused Neymar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'But I think this is going to be cleared up as soon as possible and I believe in Neymar's innocence. We the players and the backroom staff are going to support him so that it doesn't have any effect on the field'

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Soccer star walks free on bail despite rape conviction

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

The court also imposed a restraining order barring Alves from coming within 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) of the victim.

Copa America PIX: Brazil have three goals disallowed, held

Copa America PIX: Brazil have three goals disallowed, held

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Roberto Firmino had a goal chalked off late in the first half after the referee awarded a foul against the hosts, before substitute Gabriel Jesus found the net on the hour mark only for a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review to deem Firmino offside in the build-up. Brazil meet Peru in their final group game on Saturday with both sides needing only a draw to seal their place in the quarter-finals

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Football Friendlies: Brazil edge Uruguay after disputed penalty

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The forward was again the stand-out Brazil player and he coolly side-footed home his 60th international goal in the 76th minute after Diego Laxalt brought down Danilo, although Uruguay claimed there was a handball in the build-up.

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Brazil great Ronaldinho retires from football

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Ronaldinho has not played a competitive match since 2015 but had avoided calling a definitive halt to his career until now.

Not Neymar, but Coutinho successfully bearing Brazil's weight

Not Neymar, but Coutinho successfully bearing Brazil's weight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Coutinho has as many man-of-the match awards in this tournament as Neymar has different haircuts.

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.

Neymar shines in Saudi debut, sets up stunning goals!

Neymar shines in Saudi debut, sets up stunning goals!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Neymar was introduced in the 64th minute for fellow Brazilian Michael and set up Malcom to score Al-Hilal's fourth in the 83rd minute.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Soccer Wrap: Argentina hand Maffeo maiden call-up; Italy recall Calabria

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Argentina have called up Mallorca's Spanish defender Pablo Maffeo for the first time ahead of this month's World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil in the squad announced by its FA on Friday.

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

PICS: Liverpool back on track with win over Spurs

Rediff.com5 May 2024

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

Colombia outscore Brazil, Argentina over two World Cups

Colombia outscore Brazil, Argentina over two World Cups

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Colombia have scored more goals than Argentina and notched as many as the highly-rated Brazilians

Brazil fans greet team after World Cup knockout

Brazil fans greet team after World Cup knockout

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Members of Brazil's national team, which was knocked out of the 2018 World Cup, were applauded by fans greeting their arrival at Rio de Janeiro's international airport on Sunday.

Why many see Brazil as the clear favourites...

Why many see Brazil as the clear favourites...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

With champions Germany out, Argentina only scraping through, and Spain in turmoil, many see Brazil as the clear favourites to lift the World Cup in Moscow on July 15.

The party's in Brazil!

The party's in Brazil!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

'The World Cup is being played in the football crazy country after 64 years and nothing excites the Brazilians more than the sacred game,' says B S Prakash, India's former ambassador to Brazil.

PHOTOS: How Belgium's daring and intelligence outwitted Brazil

PHOTOS: How Belgium's daring and intelligence outwitted Brazil

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Belgium used a combination of daring, intelligence, resilience and not a little luck to oust World Cup favourites Brazil 2-1 in a memorable quarter-final tie on Friday that would have made a worthy final.

Neymar fined over breaching rules for coastal mansion

Neymar fined over breaching rules for coastal mansion

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Neymar was fined 16 million reais ($3.33 million) for breaching environmental rules during the construction of his coastal mansion in southeastern Brazil.

India Doesn't Want Pakistan In BRICS

India Doesn't Want Pakistan In BRICS

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'Victims of terrorism do not sit together with its perpetrators to discuss terrorism.'

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

SHOCKER! Neymar limps out of Brazil training

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Brazil forward Neymar left training early on Tuesday after feeling pain in his right ankle and will spend the rest of the day undergoing physiotherapy, the Brazilian Football Confederation said.

India overtakes Brazil to record highest number of Covid recoveries

India overtakes Brazil to record highest number of Covid recoveries

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

According to data, 19,625,959 people around the world have recovered from the coronavirus infection while the total number of COVID-19 cases across the world are 29,006,033 and the total number of deaths reported globally stands at 9,24,105.

Should NOTA Be A Candidate?

Should NOTA Be A Candidate?

Rediff.com16 May 2024

'Rather than criticising the kind of candidates fielded by political parties from our living rooms, NOTA in a sense implores the electorate to say this by turning up in person at a polling booth to ensure their protest is registered.'

Services sector growth hits 6-month high in Jan

Services sector growth hits 6-month high in Jan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The services sector growth in India rose to a six-month high in January as new business expanded at a faster pace amid buoyant demand from domestic and external clients, a monthly survey said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index rose to 61.8 in January, up from 59 in December, pointing to the sharpest rate of expansion in six months.

Can Brazil end 16-year wait for World Cup glory?

Can Brazil end 16-year wait for World Cup glory?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

'I hope Brazil can win. It's a long time since 2002, and I think it's time'

Help or hindrance? Neymar's Brazil form under scrutiny

Help or hindrance? Neymar's Brazil form under scrutiny

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Neymar has given the ball away 84 times at this tournament

The BRICS Shuffle

The BRICS Shuffle

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra D Modi with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, China's President Xi Jinping, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! Santa's Come

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

'Tis that time of the year...

Messi told me to 'shut my mouth', says Brazil coach

Messi told me to 'shut my mouth', says Brazil coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Tite admitted he had been complaining to the referee during the first half and said the two men exchanged words.

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Can Brazil reclaim U-17 WC title?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Brazil Under-17 football team coach Carlos Amadeu wants to reclaim the FIFA U-17 World Cup title after a hiatus of 14 years at the majestic Saltlake Stadium, Kolkata, on October 28.

German World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

German World Cup-winning captain and coach Beckenbauer dies at 78

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Franz Beckenbauer who captained the team to World Cup victory in 1974 then won the tournament again as manager in 1990, has died at the age of 78, German news agency DPA reported on Monday.

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

'India Is The No.1 Country Outside The US...'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

'India has the largest slate of local original content outside the US.'

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo in hospital

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo in hospital

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The two-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2002 World Cup Golden Boot winner is currently in the intensive care unit recovering from pneumonia.