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FIFA U-17 WC: Weah 'tricks' as US whip Paraguay; Germany rout Colombia

FIFA U-17 WC: Weah 'tricks' as US whip Paraguay; Germany rout Colombia

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Captain and star striker Jann-Fiete Arp (7th and 65th) struck twice while Yann Bisseck (39th) and John Yeboah (49th) scored a goal each to help Germany reach the quarters.

Arsenal get morale-boosting win over Chelsea

Arsenal get morale-boosting win over Chelsea

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

FA Cup winners Arsenal beat champions Chelsea 1-0 in England's Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday to end a long wait for victory over their London rivals.

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Manage your money like 'The Avengers'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Let's see how you can use the approach of superheroes to manage money better

Soccer Frendly: Luis Suarez scores against Costa Rica

Soccer Frendly: Luis Suarez scores against Costa Rica

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Luis Suarez scored an equaliser and was just wide with what could have been a spectacular winner as Uruguay were held to a 3-3 draw by Costa Rica in a friendly.

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

'Curve may flatten soon because of lockdown effect'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Don't panic. Believe in yourself.' 'This is a preventable illness. Only you can prevent it.'

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Beckham welcomes Henry move

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Beckham welcomes Henry move, Giggs another possibility

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Thierry Henry's move to the New York Red Bulls is another boost for Major League Soccer and the profile of the sport in America, David Beckham said on Wednesday.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

India's 500 ODI wins!

India's 500 ODI wins!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

India registered its 500th win in One Day Internationals when it beat Australia in the second ODI at Nagpur on March 5, 2019.

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Neymar close to new five-year deal at Barcelona

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Neymar is close to signing a three-year contract extension with Barcelona that will tie the Brazil captain to the La Liga champions until June 2021, club president Josep Maria Bartomeu announced on Thursday. The 24-year-old forward is a reported target of top European clubs and his current deal expires in June 2018. El Mundo Deportivo reported on Thursday that Manchester United were launching a "total offensive" to acquire Neymar.

Davis Cup final: Edmund faces baptism of fire as Britain play Belgium

Davis Cup final: Edmund faces baptism of fire as Britain play Belgium

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Unheralded British youngster Kyle Edmund faces a Davis Cup baptism of fire when he makes his debut in the final on Friday against Belgium's David Goffin in the opening rubber.

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Soccer Extras: Messi gets 3-month international ban

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

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

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored his 55th international goal.

Europe regain Ryder Cup with dominant singles display

Europe regain Ryder Cup with dominant singles display

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Mickelson conceded the hole after firing his tee shot into the water with Molinari on the green to leave the Italian as the first European to win all five matches in a week -- having not won any of his previous six.

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Record-breaking Messi leads Argentina to Copa final

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi scored his 55th international goal to become his country's all-time leading scorer as Argentina thrashed hosts the United States 4-0 to ease into the final of the Centenary Copa America on Tuesday.

World Cup: Messi's last chance for national glory slips away in Kazan

World Cup: Messi's last chance for national glory slips away in Kazan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

In the week of his 31st birthday, Messi was again a largely anonymous figure as they lost 4-3 to France in a thrilling last-16 match in Kazan.

WC Preview: Refreshed Brazil target strong start to match superb preparations

WC Preview: Refreshed Brazil target strong start to match superb preparations

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Brazil have shown all the signs they can rule the world yet again in Russia but they must make their excellent preparations count in their World Cup Group E opener against a resilient Switzerland side on Sunday in Rostov.

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

12 more coronavirus cases in India, total 58

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

In Jaipur, the combination of lopinavir and ritonavir, both second-line HIV drugs, was administered was administered on an elderly Italian couple undergoing treatment for Covid-19 at the SMS Hospital.

US policy on Pak is disaster: Imran Khan

US policy on Pak is disaster: Imran Khan

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

Khan also echoed the complaints of the PPP delegation, led by Bhutto's close friend and confidante Sherry Rehman, which is also visiting Washington. He alleged that Musharraf and his regime were planning on rigging the elections and hence his party was boycotting the February 18 elections.

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

How Trump responded to parents of slain Muslim soldier

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

The Republic nominee said, 'I created lot of jobs, built great structures. Sure those are sacrifices.'

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

IndiGo crisis explained: Planes, planes everywhere, but no one to fly them

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

IndiGo's situation points to a deeper malaise where skill shortage can challenge India's status as the fastest-growing aviation market, say experts.

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Coal: the new four-letter word in Paris?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Since the US, the second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China, has shifted in a major way to shale gas, the focus of global environmentalists' ire has fallen on India, which is the third biggest emitter, reports Darryl D'Monte.

Amritraj, Rao ousted from US Open qualies

Amritraj, Rao ousted from US Open qualies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Prakash Amritraj and Sunitha Rao lost by indentical scores in their respective first round qualifying matches at the US Open.

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

PHOTOS: The GREATEST comebacks in sport

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

A list of some of sport's greatest comebacks after Tiger Woods ended an 11-year major championship drought with victory at The Masters on Sunday.

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

PHOTOS: Luka is FIFA's Player of the Year!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'This award is not just mine.' 'It is my team mates' from Real Madrid and Croatia.' 'Without my coaches, I would not have won this and without my family I would not be the player I am today.'

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Dunga succeeds Luiz Felipe Scolari as Brazil manager

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semi-finals which led to the resignation of former coach Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

"The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have shared their wish to repay Sovereign Grant expenditure for the refurbishment of Frogmore Cottage (believed to be 2.4 million), which will remain their United Kingdom family home," a statement from the Buckingham Palace read.

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Football Extras: Zidane begins second coming; Bayern eye domestic double

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

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

Messi fails to match Maradona success in Argentina shirt

Messi fails to match Maradona success in Argentina shirt

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

They were two small Argentina players with the same enormous challenge -- to meet the expectations of a soccer-mad country. Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi have both proved themselves to be skilful giants on the world soccer stage despite their diminutive frames of 1.65 and 1.70 metres respectively.

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

'Cristiano is one of the greatest in football history, but Messi is better'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I hope Messi wins something with his national team and not only with his club, then he would have won everything with everyone'

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Suez, de-globalization, and a Semiconductor Fab for India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

'If the almost literally heart-stopping Suez block has any positive outcome, it is to be hoped that it will accelerate the setting up of a fab (perhaps Taiwanese) in India,' asserts Rajeev Srinivasan.

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Football Briefs: Spain players don't rule out strike over plans for US games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

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

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Thiago Silva gets Brazil recall for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Brazil coach Tite has recalled veteran central defender Thiago Silva to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela.

Russia rejoices Fed Cup win over US

Russia rejoices Fed Cup win over US

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The Russian Fed Cup team were hailed by the local media following their semi-final victory in the U.S. at the weekend, while the hosts were criticised for their choice of venue and the treatment of the visiting captain.

'Beckham bigger than Woods, Jordan'

'Beckham bigger than Woods, Jordan'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

LA Galaxy boss Alexi Lalas said the England midfielder would command a bigger appeal in the US than ace golfer Tiger Woods or basketball legend Michael Jordan.

Why Messi's Argentina comeback could be short-lived

Why Messi's Argentina comeback could be short-lived

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Lionel Messi's triumphant Argentina comeback has been tempered by a hint he may not be fit to play in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Venezuela. Messi, who had gone back on his decision to quit the team following their Copa America final defeat in June, scored the only goal in a 1-0 home win over Uruguay on Thursday that sent Argentina to the top of the South American group. However, the Argentina captain said he had a groin pain and had to think about his fitness at the start of a busy season for his national side and his club Barcelona.