News for 'Cameroon'

Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap

Barca, Inter agree Ibrahimovic for Eto'o swap

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Barcelona and Inter Milan reached an agreement in principle to swap Inter striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic for Barca forward Samuel Eto'o plus cash, the Primera Liga and European champions said on Friday.

Eto'o mulling Man City offer

Eto'o mulling Man City offer

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o is considering a "stratospheric offer" that could make him the best paid player in the world, according to the Spanish club's president Joan Laporta.

Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win

Eto'o silences racist chants in Inter win

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Samuel Eto'o scored another cracking goal to give Inter Milan a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Sunday and hit back at the racist chanters who had earlier held up the game.

Olympique Lyon sink Real Madrid in first leg

Olympique Lyon sink Real Madrid in first leg

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

A spectacular goal by Jean Makoun gave Olympique Lyon a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday, handing the Spaniards their first away defeat in this season's competition. Lyon picked up their third successive home win over Real in the Champions League after the Cameroon midfielder drove a stunning 25-metre shot into the top corner of the net in the 47th minute.

Pope's views on condom-use create a stir

Pope's views on condom-use create a stir

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

"AIDS cannot be overcome through the distribution of condoms, which even aggravates the problems," he told media persons on March 17 while on his way to Cameroon.

'Barca move will make me happiest man alive'

'Barca move will make me happiest man alive'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be the happiest man alive once he has completed his move to Barcelona from Inter Milan, the Swedish striker said on Sunday.

Eto'o agrees terms with Inter

Eto'o agrees terms with Inter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Barcelona's Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan, his agent said on Thursday as a swap deal involving Zlatan Ibrahimovic moved closer.

Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash

Eto'o doubtful for Dynamo Kiev clash

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

Inter Milan striker Samuel Eto'o is a doubt for Tuesday's Champions League visit of Dynamo Kiev despite being included in the squad, coach Jose Mourinho said.

Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals

Super-sub Drogba guides Ivory Coast into WC finals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Talisman Didier Drogba came off the bench to secure Ivory Coast a place in the World Cup finals with a 1-1 draw against Malawi on Saturday.

EPL Updates: United's Van Gaal says Di Maria won't provide instant fix

EPL Updates: United's Van Gaal says Di Maria won't provide instant fix

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Manchester United's new winger Angel Di Maria will not change the course of their troubled season straight away following his British record transfer from Real Madrid, manager Louis van Gaal said on Tuesday.

Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup

Eto'o fired up for Italian Super Cup

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Samuel Eto'o is desperate to give his new club Inter Milan instant payback when the Serie A champions take on Italian Cup winners Lazio in the Super Cup at the Bird's Nest on Saturday.

Islamic State is laughing at America: Trump

Islamic State is laughing at America: Trump

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Islamic State is laughing at America as the political leaders in the country have no effective strategy against the terror group, said Trump.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Van Dijk to undergo knee surgery

Football Focus: Liverpool's Van Dijk to undergo knee surgery

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Van Dijk was substituted early in the game when Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a reckless challenge in the box, which left Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp fuming.

La Liga: Barcelona, Real win

La Liga: Barcelona, Real win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2009

Samuel Eto'o scored just before the break to give Barcelona a 1-0 win at Real Valladolid that briefly put them nine points clear in the Primera Liga on Saturday before Real Madrid reduced the lead to six points again with a 1-0 win at Malaga.

Eto'o brace helps Barca beat Gijon

Eto'o brace helps Barca beat Gijon

Rediff.com9 Feb 2009

Primera Liga top scorer Samuel Eto'o netted twice as Barcelona beat Sporting Gijon 3-1 at the Nou Camp on Sunday to restore their 12-point advantage at the top of the table.

FIFA changes World Cup kickoff times in hottest venues

FIFA changes World Cup kickoff times in hottest venues

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

World soccer body FIFA has revised kick-off times for seven group matches at next year's World Cup finals in Brazil, including four in the hottest venues.

Messi fires Argentina into semis

Messi fires Argentina into semis

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Lionel Messi scored a goal and played a role in the other as defending Olympic champions Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1 in extra time on Saturday to reach the soccer semi-finals. Argentina will play Brazil in the semi-final in Beijing on Aug. 19. Nigeria will face Belgium in Shanghai in the other semi-final.

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Rediff.com15 May 2018

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

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Algeria win Africa Cup of Nations with freak early goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Algeria won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time on Friday when a freak second-minute goal by Baghdad Bounedjah gave them a 1-0 win over gallant Senegal in the final.

Argentina stay top of FIFA world rankings

Argentina stay top of FIFA world rankings

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Argentina remain top of FIFA's world soccer rankings in an unchanged top 10 following the publication of the latest standings on Wednesday. With none of the leading countries in action, the only change in the top 20 was Cameroon's climb of one place to 16th at the expense of Mexico, despite the Central Americans' 1-0 friendly win over China. Argentina lead the rankings by two points ahead of Brazil, with world champions Italy in the third. India are ranked 151.

Barca crush Wisla

Barca crush Wisla

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Pep Guardiola got off to a winning start as Barcelona coach with a comfortable 4-0 home victory over Wisla Krakow in their Champions League third qualifying round first leg on Wednesday.

Etoundi grabs painful bronze, four years after 'Glasgow kiss'

Etoundi grabs painful bronze, four years after 'Glasgow kiss'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

The Australian weightlifter said his bicep had fallen down to his elbow only a week before the Gold Coast competition and he felt a 'click' when trying to lift 168kg on the clean and jerk.

Ronaldinho granted dual nationality

Ronaldinho granted dual nationality

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Barcelona's Brazilian midfielder was granted dual nationality by Spain.

Ronaldinho granted dual nationality

Ronaldinho granted dual nationality

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Barcelona's Brazil forward Ronaldinho was granted dual nationality by Spain on Monday, the Primera Liga club said.

France hail showman Tsonga as new Noah

France hail showman Tsonga as new Noah

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga may bear a striking resemblance with the young Muhammad Ali but France like to seem him more as the new Yannick Noah.

6 business deals among 9-billion pound Indo-UK pact

6 business deals among 9-billion pound Indo-UK pact

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Vodafone to invest 1.3-billion pounds in upgrading and expanding its network in India.

Ivory Coast storm into semis

Ivory Coast storm into semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Salomon Kalou scored a double as Ivory Coast cruised into the semi-finals of the African Nations Cup with a 5-0 demolition of Guinea.

Eto'o scores twice for Barca

Eto'o scores twice for Barca

Rediff.com13 Jan 2008

Samuel Eto'o scored two late goals for Barcelona in a 4-0 romp at home to promoted Real Murcia in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Eto'o double fashions Barca win

Eto'o double fashions Barca win

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

Samuel Eto'o led Barcelona to only their second away win of the season in a 3-0 victory over Valencia.

England to land Euro 2016 knockout blow?

England to land Euro 2016 knockout blow?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

If England win their Euro 2016 last-16 clash on Monday they can add the prized scalp of Iceland to those of Paraguay, Belgium, Cameroon, Denmark, Ecuador and Spain - the only teams they have beaten in a tournament knockout game since 1966.

Kenya offers help to kin of Indian victims

Kenya offers help to kin of Indian victims

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The airliner has asked those willing to visit Douala to submit their travel details, including the name of the passenger who was onboard the ill-fated aircraft.

Kenya Airways crash: Govt to help victims' kin

Kenya Airways crash: Govt to help victims' kin

Rediff.com6 May 2007

"We have not received any official list of Indian nationals present in the crashed plane," Patel, who was in Surat to inaugurate Surat airport, said.

15 Indians in Kenya Airways crash

15 Indians in Kenya Airways crash

Rediff.com5 May 2007

India said it is in touch with its High Commission in Nairobi following the crash.

India ousted in MWG football quarters

India ousted in MWG football quarters

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

India's football campaign in the ongoing fourth Military World Games came to an end after Egypt defeated the hosts 1-0 in the quarter-final.

Superchicken

Superchicken

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

Consumers are being coaxed back into eating chicken with special enticements

Drogba named African Footballer of Year

Drogba named African Footballer of Year

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The Chelsea and Ivory Coast striker pipped Samuel Eto'o for the honour.

Mandela's birthday match ends in 3-3 draw

Mandela's birthday match ends in 3-3 draw

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

African XI drew 3-3 with a Rest of the World team.

Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Lampard for FIFA award

Ronaldinho, Eto'o, Lampard for FIFA award

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The to were shortlisted for FIFA's World Player of the Year award, which will be announced on December 19.

Parle Products director was onboard Kenya flight

Parle Products director was onboard Kenya flight

Rediff.com6 May 2007

When asked whether there was any information about Amol, Chauhan said, "All we know is that the plane has gone missing. We have not heard anything else yet."

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Australia's skipper Meg Lanning bagged the 'Leadership Legend' award. She led her side successfully in all formats of the game.