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Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for his club again season due to a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

How Russia team is fuelled by pre-World Cup criticism...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

World Cup hosts Russia have been fuelled by the criticism they received before the tournament, midfielder Anton Miranchuk said on Sunday as the team prepared for their second group match against Egypt.

Mercedes-Benz's must-see architectural marvel

Mercedes-Benz's must-see architectural marvel

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

The Mercedes-Benz Museum at Stuttgart, Germany traces the remarkable history of the 125-year old Mercedes-Benz brand.

Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

Playing without fans horrible and ugly, says Messi

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'The pandemic has caused football to change a lot, and for the worse. You can see it in the matches, and I hope this all ends soon and we can get fans back into the stadiums and return to normality.'

Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death

Pistorius's brother faces trial in woman's road death

Rediff.com24 Feb 2013

Oscar Pistorius's elder brother faces trial for killing a woman in a traffic incident five years ago, the family said on Sunday, confirming a report that dominated South African media two days after the "Blade Runner" athlete was bailed for murder.

EPL's Sunday stunner: United, Liverpool humbled

EPL's Sunday stunner: United, Liverpool humbled

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Champions Liverpool were ripped apart 7-2 at Aston Villa and Manchester United were humiliated 6-1 at home by Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday in one of the most astonishing days of Premier League results.

Will 'distracted' Mahrez stay with EPL champions Leicester?

Will 'distracted' Mahrez stay with EPL champions Leicester?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Speculation about a possible transfer to Premier League rivals Arsenal has unsettled LeicesterCity winger Riyad Mahrez, manager Claudio Ranieri has said.

Former skipper Hooper on what's hampering West Indies cricket

Former skipper Hooper on what's hampering West Indies cricket

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'So we are missing players. Evin Lewis just decided to push back on a central contract. He is good enough to play Test cricket. So the shorter versions of the game curtail our progress. Having said that, it would be unfair to blame the players for making the choice (of playing IPL). We all want to be financially secure at the end of the day'

Klopp's managerial style leads Reds' transformation

Klopp's managerial style leads Reds' transformation

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

It was a combination of a traditionally English focus on the manager as leader and frontman with German coaching's attention to detail and allied with a management style more akin to the ultra-specialised world of American football.

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Tokyo Olympics athletes won't have to isolate for 14 days on arrival

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Athletes arriving in Tokyo for next year's Olympic Games, postponed from 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, will be exempt from the 14-day isolation period Japan has imposed on anyone arriving from overseas to help stop the virus spreading.

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Smith's tips for South Africa ahead of India clash

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Former skipper Graeme Smith on Friday dropped in at South Africa's training session, continuing an interesting trend of ex-captains visiting their teams with bagful of wisdom ahead of matches against India.

Soccer Extras: Silva slams Everton players for 'hiding' after poor start

Soccer Extras: Silva slams Everton players for 'hiding' after poor start

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The Merseyside club have suffered defeats in three of their past four Premier League matches

Football Extras: Ref rested after Barca's controversial win at Betis

Football Extras: Ref rested after Barca's controversial win at Betis

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

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

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to clinch Premier League title

Chelsea beat Crystal Palace to clinch Premier League title

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Chelsea clinched their first Premier League title for five years with a 1-0 victory against Crystal Palace at a jubilant Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Aston Villa's Grealish is PUNCHED by pitch invader in derby win at Birmingham

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

The supporter ran on to the pitch at St Andrew's Stadium and made a beeline for Grealish, who did not see him coming, before landing a punch to the side of his face.

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a century as Sri Lanka extended their lead over Zimbabwe to 411 runs before rain and bad light ended play on the fourth day of the first Test in Harare on Tuesday.

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

US raises concern over American firms evading taxes

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Amidst allegations that Apple is evading US taxes through overseas shell companies, the White House said this raises the broader question of American companies that ship profits and jobs overseas, a issues often raised by US President Barack Obama in the last few years.

Wilshere, Chamberlaine extend Arsenal stay

Wilshere, Chamberlaine extend Arsenal stay

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

England's Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are among five young internationals to have pledged their long-term futures to Arsenal, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Ponting's advice for out of form Warner

Ponting's advice for out of form Warner

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'If he's looking to hit the ball and not leave the ball like he is I think he'd be fine'

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

When Milkha Singh chatted with Rediff Readers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.

PHOTOS: England outclass Brazil, Spain and Argentina win

PHOTOS: England outclass Brazil, Spain and Argentina win

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

Luiz Felipe Scolari got an indication of the work ahead of him to turn Brazil into World Cup winners when his second stint in charge began with a 2-1 defeat by England at Wembley on Wednesday.

Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham

Young Liverpool thwarted by West Ham

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Liverpool's pursuit of a second Wembley Cup final appearance was stalled at Anfield on Saturday as Juergen Klopp's second-string side had to settle for an undistinguished goalless draw with West Ham United in the fourth round of the FA Cup. Four days after reaching the League Cup final with their penalty shootout win over StokeCity, Klopp, no fan of English football's congested fixture lists, opted to trust his youngsters as he made 10 changes to the team that played 120 minutes on Tuesday. His faith was only partially rewarded with his young side creating enough chances to earn victory after a dour first half but lacking the cutting edge up front to avoid yet another fixture, an unwanted and difficult replay at Upton Park.

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The pain of missing out on a first domestic league crown for 29 years will be eased by the knowledge that European glory could be on the horizon for Liverpool

Wenger quiets doubters as he celebrates anniversary at Arsenal

Wenger quiets doubters as he celebrates anniversary at Arsenal

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'It gives a strong answer to all the questions that were raised during the week'

Euro 2016: Three main reasons why Wales lost...

Euro 2016: Three main reasons why Wales lost...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Wales manager Chris Coleman said he was 'immensely proud' of his team after their hopes of reaching the Euro 2016 final were dashed by a brief lapse of focus during a 2-0 defeat by Portugal on Wednesday.

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Euro 2016: Ronaldo, Nani power Portugal into final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani struck in quick succession early in the second half to fire Portugal to a 2-0 win over Wales in the first Euro 2016 semi-final on Wednesday. After a tense and tactical first half, Ronaldo broke the deadlock five minutes after the re-start when he leapt majestically to head Raphael Guerreiro's pinpoint cross into the net following a short corner.

First look: Nokia Lumia 920

First look: Nokia Lumia 920

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Nokia has loaded Lumia 920 with competitive hardware and great optics to deliver quality imaging.

Top 5: Bestselling digital cameras

Top 5: Bestselling digital cameras

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

A quick look at this year's bestsellers so far

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

EPL PIX: Manchester City rout Spurs; Leicester stun Liverpool

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

A summary of Saturday's matches in the Premier League.

'Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers'

'Smith in league of Kohli, de Villiers'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Smith scored 144 and 142 in Australia's 251-run win at Edgbaston in his comeback Test after being banned for a year for his involvement in the infamous ball tampering scandal in South Africa.

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

Golfer Singh withdraws from Phoenix Open

Golfer Singh withdraws from Phoenix Open

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Vijay Singh pulled out of the Phoenix Open on Thursday before the start of the first round, a day after admitting he had used deer antler spray which contains an ingredient banned by the PGA Tour.

Hooper says IPL 'one of the biggest threats to cricket'

Hooper says IPL 'one of the biggest threats to cricket'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper feels the Indian Premier League is 'one of the biggest threats' to international cricket right now.

IOC firm on Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus concerns

IOC firm on Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus concerns

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday gave further unequivocal backing to this summer's Tokyo Olympics, urging athletes to prepare "full steam" despite the coronavirus threat. Multiple sports events around the world have been cancelled during the epidemic, which has killed more than 3,000 people in China and spread to more than 60 nations including Japan where infections are near 1,000 and 12 people have died.

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Here's what makes KKR a threat in the IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Sunil Narine has been one of the chief architects behind KKR's success in the Indian Premier League in 2012 and 2014 editions and he, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Piyush Chawla will prove a strong bowling combine for KKR.

Britain select two former drug offenders in Olympic team

Britain select two former drug offenders in Olympic team

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Sprinter Dwain Chambers and shot putter Carl Myerscough, who have served doping bans after testing positive for anabolic steroids, were named on Tuesday in the British athletics team for the London Olympics.

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Catalonia declares independence from Spain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

The Spanish government in Madrid invoked article 155 of the country's constitution, dismantling Catalonia's autonomy.

Is there Life Out There?

Is there Life Out There?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The presence of phosphine in Venus's thick atmosphere has revived the age-old question: Are we alone?

Herath puts Zimbabwe in a spin as SL extend lead

Herath puts Zimbabwe in a spin as SL extend lead

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Left-arm spinner Rangana Herath claimed five wickets as Sri Lanka took control of the second and final test against Zimbabwe on day three on Tuesday. The touring side reached the close on 102 for four in their second innings, a lead of 334 runs, after Herath, who opened the bowling, bagged his 27th test five-wicket haul with figures of 5-89. Dimuth Karunaratne (54 not out) and Asela Gunaratne (six not out), who scored a maiden test century in the first innings, will resume on Wednesday as Sri Lanka seek to set a massive target after bowling Zimbabwe out for 272. Seamer Carl Mumba (3-31) was the pick of the home bowlers supported by leg-spinner Graeme Cremer (1-21).

When US almost blew up the moon to prove a point

When US almost blew up the moon to prove a point

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

At the height of the space race, the US considered detonating an atom bomb on the moon as a display of America's Cold War muscle.