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Martinez celebrations: Villa boss Emery to speak to GK

Martinez celebrations: Villa boss Emery to speak to GK

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'I will talk to him next week about some of his celebrations'

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Rafael Nadal, working his way back to top form after wrist problems last year, screamed with delight on reaching the Argentine Open semi-finals with a 6-1 6-1 rout of Federico Delbonis on Friday.

Argentina fans left in Russia wonder what to do

Argentina fans left in Russia wonder what to do

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Argentina may have been knocked out of the World Cup in Russia, but plenty of their frustrated fans remain, holding tickets to finals they expected their team to feature in - while hoping desperately that bitter rivals Brazil get eliminated.

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Brazil's loss is Argentina's gain?

Brazil's loss is Argentina's gain?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit could be axed after this season due to the country's economic crisis, Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

Football PIX: Argentina win; Venezuela hold Brazil

Football PIX: Argentina win; Venezuela hold Brazil

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A stunning overhead kick by Eduard Bello helped Venezuela hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Alcaraz one of the top favourites for French Open: Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2023

World No 1 Novak Djokovic said Carlos Alcaraz is the man to beat on clay and is one of the top title contenders for the French Open.

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

PIX: The hand of God touches Messi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

An Argentine football club has recreated the Sistine Chapel on the ceiling of its gymnasium, with Diego Maradona as God, Lionel Messi as Adam and a host of angels that include Mario Kempes, Sergio Aguero and Gabriel Batistuta.

Will Del Potro be fit in time for Australian Open?

Will Del Potro be fit in time for Australian Open?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Juan Martin del Potro is unlikely to be fit enough to play in next month's Australian Open, the Argentine told a news conference on Tuesday.

Serena battles cough as Williams sisters see US through in Fed Cup

Serena battles cough as Williams sisters see US through in Fed Cup

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

US won 4-1 against Argentina in the Fed Cup World Group II tie.

Tevez does not intend to extend Juventus contract

Tevez does not intend to extend Juventus contract

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

The Italian champions reportedly want to offer Tevez, whose contract runs until June 2016, a deal to stay in Turin to 2018.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fans of the Final

FIFA World Cup: Best Fans of the Final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Brazil.

FIFA chief to meet PM Modi to discuss Indian football future?

FIFA chief to meet PM Modi to discuss Indian football future?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

This was the second executive committee meeting of the new dispensation headed by president Kalyan Chaubey and secretary general Prabhakaran.

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

Trump, Xi to meet in Argentina next month, says White House

Trump, Xi to meet in Argentina next month, says White House

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The announcement came amidst high tensions between the US and China.

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Diego Maradona: The genius who saw heaven and hell

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

World soccer great Diego Armando Maradona, who died on Wednesday less than a month after his 60th birthday, was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball, but his demons almost destroyed him.

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Sports Shorts: FIFA fines Russia over racist chants at France friendly

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Will it be Dipika's squash or Sushil's wrestling at Olympics 2020?

Will it be Dipika's squash or Sushil's wrestling at Olympics 2020?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

India's wrestling and squash fraternity is waiting with bated breath for the International Olympic Committee's highly-anticipated vote on September 8 to decide on the inclusion of one of the disciplines to the 2020 Olympic roster.

World Cup final: Riots add to gloom in grief-stricken Argentina

World Cup final: Riots add to gloom in grief-stricken Argentina

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Argentine riot police fired tear gas and water cannon on Sunday to break up dozens of rock-hurling youths in central Buenos Aires after the nation's hopes of a first World Cup win in 28 years were dashed by Germany in the final.

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Pope Francis seen as ray of hope for India's Vatican dream

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

The Catholic Church in India expects more representation in Vatican during Pope Francis' tenure considering the humble background of the first pontiff from Latin America.

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Pope Francis, PONTIFF OF FIRSTS, breaks tradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

The newly elected Pope Francis has made history in more ways than one. Being dubbed as the Pontiff of Firsts, Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first non-European leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics in more than 1,000 years.

IOC recommends to cut wrestling from 2020 Olympics

IOC recommends to cut wrestling from 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Wrestling should be removed from the 2020 Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee's Executive Board said in a surprise recommendation on Tuesday as it looks to revamp the Games sports programme.

World Cup chit chat: 'Messi needs World Cup win to join greats'

World Cup chit chat: 'Messi needs World Cup win to join greats'

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Lionel Messi would trade all his Barcelona success for a World Cup winners' medal with Argentina to sit alongside the game's greats, according to compatriot Ossie Ardiles.

2020 Olympic Games bidders locked in tight race ahead of vote

2020 Olympic Games bidders locked in tight race ahead of vote

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

The race for three cities hoping to land the 2020 summer Olympics will go down to the wire after two years of campaigning as Istanbul, Madrid and Tokyo grapple with their own problems ahead of Saturday's vote.

Driven by mother, Panwar eyes Olympic glory

Driven by mother, Panwar eyes Olympic glory

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Race walker Suraj Panwar gears up for debut within debut at Olympics

Drug patents on the rise: 3,488 in five years

Drug patents on the rise: 3,488 in five years

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

It was in 2005, India changed its patent law and started granting patents in medicines.

He is just 16 and donated gold-clinching pistol to IOC Museum

He is just 16 and donated gold-clinching pistol to IOC Museum

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Shooter Saurabh donates Youth Olympics gold-clinching pistol to IOC Museum

Don't Miss: The interesting videos this week!

Don't Miss: The interesting videos this week!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Don't Miss: The interesting videos this week!

Maradona dreams of son playing with Messi, Aguero boys

Maradona dreams of son playing with Messi, Aguero boys

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Diego Maradona dreams of seeing his newborn son Diego Fernando playing for Argentina with the offspring of Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero, he said on Tuesday.

Wrestling in shock as IOC votes to axe it from Olympics

Wrestling in shock as IOC votes to axe it from Olympics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Wrestling was in a state of shock after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) made a surprise recommendation on Tuesday to drop the sport from the 2020 Games.

Nadal loses to Thiem, Almagro finally beats Ferrer

Nadal loses to Thiem, Almagro finally beats Ferrer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Former world number one Rafa Nadal wasted a match point as he slipped to a surprise semi-final loss to Austrian Dominic Thiem on his beloved clay at the Argentina Open on Saturday.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Davis Cup: Serbia, Canada eye semis berth after epic wins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2013

Serbia and Canada both won marathon doubles matches on Saturday to seize control of their Davis Cup quarter-finals in North America.

Player of the day: Messi and Benzema share Sunday spotlight

Player of the day: Messi and Benzema share Sunday spotlight

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Lionel Messi finally made his mark on the World Cup and lit up the Maracana with his first goal in the finals for eight years but Argentina had to battle hard for a 2-1 win over debutants Bosnia in their opening Group F match on Sunday.

I may have played with new Pope, says Di Stefano

I may have played with new Pope, says Di Stefano

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Alfredo Di Stefano may have kicked a ball about with Argentine compatriot Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who was elected Pope Francis I last week, when they were growing up around the same time in Buenos Aires, the Real Madrid great has said.

Heartbreak led pope to priesthood

Heartbreak led pope to priesthood

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The childhood sweetheart of Pope Francis has revealed that she had been forced to reject his marriage offer in youth, a move that eventually led him to devote his life to God.

6 Indian cities among global BPO hotspots

6 Indian cities among global BPO hotspots

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

India's Silicon Valley, Bangalore, has managed to retain its leadership for the fourth time.

Argentina to resolve drugs restriction issue

Argentina to resolve drugs restriction issue

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Argentina has assured India that it will resolve the issue of restrictions on import of Indian drugs to the Latin American country.