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UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals Reach DP World PGTI 72 The League Final

UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals Reach DP World PGTI 72 The League Final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

UP Prometheans and Rajasthan Regals have secured their places in the final of the DP World PGTI 72 The League, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown at the Qutab Golf Course.

Champions League final: Liverpool, Spurs face selection dilemma

Champions League final: Liverpool, Spurs face selection dilemma

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp has a midfield conundrum and his Tottenham counterpart Mauricio Pochettino must decide whether Harry Kane is ready for action as both bosses face selection dilemmas for Saturday's Champions League final.

Champions League: Arsenal and Galatasaray charged over flares

Champions League: Arsenal and Galatasaray charged over flares

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Arsenal and Galatasaray are facing disciplinary action after supporters of the Turkish club lit red flares and threw them onto the pitch, briefly holding up play, in their Champions League group match on Wednesday.

Champions League Images: Real'ity' bites

Champions League Images: Real'ity' bites

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

AC Milan pulled off a smash-and-grab 3-2 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday, spoiling what should have been a dream night for Raul as the Champions League's two most successful teams traded novice mistakes.

Champions League: Best of Round I

Champions League: Best of Round I

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Jean-Paul Duminy: The attacking South African middle-order player has been at his destructive best in the Champions League. Playing for Cape Cobras, Duminy smashed an unbeaten 99 off 52 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the opening match of the tournament.

Benfica dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Greek club

Benfica dumped out of Champions League qualifying by Greek club

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Having seen the domestic league and cup double go to Porto last term, Benfica missed a string of chances against PAOK in a one-sided first half as they enjoyed 72% of possession.

Champions League: Barca, Milan eye early qualification

Champions League: Barca, Milan eye early qualification

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Barcelona, AC Milan and Arsenal can all book places in the knockout stages of the Champions League with wins on Tuesday.

Champions League T20: Trinidad & Tobago

Champions League T20: Trinidad & Tobago

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The team that the great Brian Lara once played for will be the Caribbean's sole representation in the Champions League. The Bravo brothers -- Dwayne and Darren -- the best talents to come out of the West Indies for a while will no doubt be the star attractions.

The Champions League has become a thorn in Guardiola's side

The Champions League has become a thorn in Guardiola's side

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

While Pep Guardiola has brought two Premier League titles, smashed records and produced some of the most glorious football the club's fans have ever seen -- European success remains elusive to his team.

Argentina sweats over Messi hamstring injury before World Cup

Argentina sweats over Messi hamstring injury before World Cup

Rediff.com26 May 2026

Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup, Inter Miami said on Monday after the Argentine forward was forced off in his final club match before the tournament.

Bale targets Champions League final in Cardiff with Real Madrid

Bale targets Champions League final in Cardiff with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale said on Wednesday he has an extra incentive to reach a third Champions League final in four years because the title game will be played in his hometown of Cardiff. "This is the reason I came to Madrid - to play in the Champions League, to win the Champions League," the 27-year-old Bale said in an interview with UEFA.com. "To have the Champions League final in my home town is an even bigger motivation," he said.

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks Stuttgart

Champions League: Messi's brace sinks Stuttgart

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Lionel Messi's brilliance sent holders Barcelona through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 dismantling of VfB Stuttgart on Wednesday.

Champions League Images: Porto sink Arsenal

Champions League Images: Porto sink Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Images from the Champions League round of 16 first leg matches played on Wednesday.

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

American firms investing in IPL franchises show confidence in league's growth

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet Limited and RCB's new co-owner, discusses the significance of American companies investing in IPL franchises like RCB and Rajasthan Royals, highlighting the league's immense growth potential and global appeal.

Champions League: Six degrees of separation

Champions League: Six degrees of separation

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The richest and most-hyped league in the world, the English Premier League, doesn't have a single representative in a select band of six coaches who have won the Champions League, both as player and manager.

Champions League final ban for Fletcher

Champions League final ban for Fletcher

Rediff.com12 May 2009

Manchester United's Darren Fletcher and Barcelona pair Eric Abidal and Daniel Alves will miss the Champions League final after UEFA said on Monday there were no grounds for overturning their suspensions.

Henry may miss Champions League final

Henry may miss Champions League final

Rediff.com9 May 2009

The knee injury Barcelona forward Thierry Henry sustained in Saturday's 6-2 win at Real Madrid has made him a major doubt for the UEFA Champions League final against Manchester United. Henry will miss the King's Cup final against Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday and the next three Spanish Primera Liga fixtures against Villarreal, Real Mallorca and Osasuna.

Champions League: Ronaldo sets goals record; PSG shake Shakhtar

Champions League: Ronaldo sets goals record; PSG shake Shakhtar

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo set a record for goals scored in the group stage of the Champions League of 11 when he netted four against Malmo in Group A on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: We want to play aggressive brand of cricket vs Australia, says Smriti Mandhana

T20 World Cup: We want to play aggressive brand of cricket vs Australia, says Smriti Mandhana

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Saturday said India will play an "aggressive brand of cricket" against Australia in the must-win Women's T20 World Cup match in London.

Champions League dates to be reviewed

Champions League dates to be reviewed

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Organisers of the multi-million dollar Twenty20 Champions League due to start in September will review its scheduling following objections by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body said in a statement. The India, Australia and South Africa cricket boards told the ICC executive board they would reconsider if they could change the dates for the September 29-October 8 event, after a meeting of top administrators discussed the issue, it said.

Chelsea face Real, Liverpool meet Benfica in Champions League quarters

Chelsea face Real, Liverpool meet Benfica in Champions League quarters

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The three Premier League and three La Liga clubs in the last eight avoided each other, with Manchester City up against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool to face Portuguese side Benfica.

Ribery banned for Champions League final

Ribery banned for Champions League final

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Bayern Munich will be without influential midfielder Franck Ribery in next month's Champions League final after UEFA imposed a three-match ban on the Frenchman on Wednesday.

Pakistan Hockey Team Gears Up To Face India In Key Tournaments

Pakistan Hockey Team Gears Up To Face India In Key Tournaments

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Pakistan's men's hockey team, led by Captain Ammad Shakeel Butt, is preparing to face India in the upcoming FIH Pro League and the 2026 Hockey World Cup. Butt acknowledges India's strength but asserts Pakistan's readiness for a tough competition, focusing on rectifying past mistakes and enhancing key areas like attack and fitness.

Liverpool on brink of Champions League spot

Liverpool on brink of Champions League spot

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet saved an early penalty and James Milner's shot was deflected into his own net by Havard Nordtveit for the English Premier League side's second goal in an end-to-end match.

City have experience for Champions League challenge: Aguero

City have experience for Champions League challenge: Aguero

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Manchester City now have enough experience of playing against the European elite to mount a serious challenge in the Champions League, striker Sergio Aguero has said.

Arsenal's Champions League hopes in the balance

Arsenal's Champions League hopes in the balance

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

Arsenal's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League for the 14th time in a row were in the balance after a 1-0 win at home to Udinese in the first leg of the playoffs on Tuesday.

Champions League: Controversial goal sinks Arsenal

Champions League: Controversial goal sinks Arsenal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

A controversial Radamel Falcao effort gave Porto a 2-1 win over Arsenal in their Champions League last-16 first leg but the English side will take heart from Sol Campbell's away goal on his return to the tournament after four years.

Man United beat Chelsea, Wolves on brink of relegation

Man United beat Chelsea, Wolves on brink of relegation

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Matheus Cunha struck just before half-time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 victory at luckless Chelsea on Saturday, taking them a big step closer to Champions League football next season.

'BBC' flop as Real Madrid exit Champions League

'BBC' flop as Real Madrid exit Champions League

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Real Madrid paid more than 200 million euros ($227.76 million) to assemble their forward line of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema, but the attacking trio failed them again in Wednesday's Champions League exit to Juventus.

IPL 2026: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals how he made it to CSK

IPL 2026: Ravichandran Ashwin reveals how he made it to CSK

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin reflects on his early IPL journey, highlighting the pivotal role of VB Chandrasekhar in securing his place at Chennai Super Kings.

Porto cruise to Champions League glory

Porto cruise to Champions League glory

Rediff.com27 May 2004

They easily beat Monaco 3-0 to win the European Cup for the second time in their history.

Champions League: Liverpool out, Arsenal advance

Champions League: Liverpool out, Arsenal advance

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Five-times winners Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stages despite a 1-0 win at Debrecen on Tuesday while Fiorentina and Arsenal qualified for the last 16.

Clarke opts out of Champions League T20

Clarke opts out of Champions League T20

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Australian vice-captain Michael Clarke has opted out of the New South Wales (NSW) squad for the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 tournament in India next month citing heavy workload with the national team.

England stars to miss Champions League

England stars to miss Champions League

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

The ECB said none of their Test players will take part in the tournament. Which means the likes of Kevin Pietersen, Andrew Flintoff, Monty Panesar and Paul Collingwood will not figure in the Champions League.

Nannes to play for Daredevils in Champions League

Nannes to play for Daredevils in Champions League

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Australian Dirk Nannes will represent his 'away' team Delhi Daredevils in the inaugural Champions League Twenty20, a move that would cost the Indian Premier League side USD 200,000.

Champions League: Real, Bayern, Chelsea through

Champions League: Real, Bayern, Chelsea through

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Real Madrid scored seconds from time to force a 2-2 draw at AC Milan, secure a place in the last 16 of the Champions League and leave coach Jose Mourinho with a smile on his face on his return to the San Siro on Wednesday. Real went through to the knockout stage along with Bayern Munich and Chelsea, although Arsenal, who could also have qualified with two matches to spare, lost 2-1 at Shakhtar Donetsk and will have to wait.

UK expresses interest in hosting all-English Champions League final

UK expresses interest in hosting all-English Champions League final

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Some media commentators in England have called for the all-English final to be moved to the UK.

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.

Roma president slams referee after Champions League defeat

Roma president slams referee after Champions League defeat

Rediff.com3 May 2018

"If they don't get VAR in the Champions League, it is an absolute joke."

Marie-Louise Eta scripts history as Bundesliga's first female head coach

Marie-Louise Eta scripts history as Bundesliga's first female head coach

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Union Berlin has appointed Marie-Louise Eta as interim coach following the dismissal of Steffen Baumgart, making her the first female head coach in Bundesliga history.