News for 'Champions Trophy'

Arne Slot sacked! Pays price for Liverpool's dramatic fall

Arne Slot sacked! Pays price for Liverpool's dramatic fall

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Liverpool have sacked manager Arne Slot after a disappointing second season where they failed to defend their Premier League title and missed out on Champions League qualification.

AIFF Announces Tentative Football Season Calendar For 2026-27

AIFF Announces Tentative Football Season Calendar For 2026-27

Rediff.com5 days ago

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has released its tentative calendar for the 2026-27 season, featuring the Indian Super League (ISL), Federation Cup, and other key tournaments.

Karnataka Leaders Laud RCB's Second IPL Title

Karnataka Leaders Laud RCB's Second IPL Title

Rediff.com6 days ago

Karnataka's chief minister-designate D K Shivakumar and outgoing chief minister Siddaramaiah congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru on winning their second consecutive Indian Premier League title. Shivakumar criticised IPL organisers for moving the final match venue to Gujarat, calling it an injustice to Karnataka and alleging political motivation.

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Hosting rights secured for Champions Trophy 2025: Will India play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

PCB says it has signed hosting rights agreement of 2025 Champions Trophy with ICC

India's Women's Football Team Dominates To Win SAFF Championship

India's Women's Football Team Dominates To Win SAFF Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's women's football team secured their sixth SAFF Women's Championship title, and their first in seven years, by defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final. The team maintained an all-win record throughout the tournament, scoring 18 goals and conceding only one, showcasing a dominant performance.

Tilak Takes T20 WC Trophy to Brush His Teeth!

Tilak Takes T20 WC Trophy to Brush His Teeth!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Indian cricketers Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma celebrated India's T20 World Cup 2026 victory in unique and playful ways

McDonald backs Green to fill Maxwell void in Australia's ODI setup

McDonald backs Green to fill Maxwell void in Australia's ODI setup

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Cameron Green could take on a new ODI finishing role as Australia prepare for the post-Glenn Maxwell era, with coach Andrew McDonald backing the all-rounder's versatility ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

J&K Celebrates Historic Ranji Trophy Win

J&K Celebrates Historic Ranji Trophy Win

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir celebrated their first-ever Ranji Trophy title after defeating Karnataka in the final, marking a historic moment for cricket in the Union Territory.

Messi to lead Argentina's Qatar heroes at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Messi to lead Argentina's Qatar heroes at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Lionel Messi will lead defending champions Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after coach Lionel Scaloni named a 26-man squad featuring 17 players from the 2022 title-winning team.

'It has been fun': Manchester City say adios to Pep Guardiola after decade of glory

'It has been fun': Manchester City say adios to Pep Guardiola after decade of glory

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Manchester's Etihad Stadium turned into a tribute to Pep Guardiola -- the man who transformed both the club and English football over his glittering decade as boss.

Bromocriptine To Marocain: Scripps Bee Winning Words

Bromocriptine To Marocain: Scripps Bee Winning Words

Rediff.com6 days ago

From marocain to bromocriptine, the Scripps National Spelling Bee has challenged young wordsmiths with some of the English language's most obscure and fascinating words over the past decade.

Champions Trophy, The Numbers Game

Champions Trophy, The Numbers Game

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The Champions Trophy has begun. Here's a quick scan of interesting stats from the tournament.

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Messi joins 900-goal club, but Miami exit Champions Cup

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Lionel Messi scored his 900th career goal, but Inter Miami CF were knocked out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by Nashville SC.

The Challenge To Win Makes Kohli Ruthless

The Challenge To Win Makes Kohli Ruthless

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sometimes, it feels as if Kohli needs purpose-built pressure to produce a great knock. This was a final, and that pressure acted like fuel for him.

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Andreeva beats Chwalinska to win French Open title

Rediff.com1 days ago

Russia's Mirra Andreeva became the youngest Roland Garros women's singles winner since Monica Seles in 1992, to claim the French Open title and her maiden Grand Slam crown.

'Aquib Nabi deserved a chance,' says former India star

'Aquib Nabi deserved a chance,' says former India star

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina believes Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi should have been selected for the Test match against Afghanistan, highlighting his significant contribution to their Ranji Trophy victory.

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Ronaldo and Portugal chase elusive FIFA World Cup title

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cristiano Ronaldo, playing his 6th FIFA World Cup, headlines the Portugal squad that has a glittering supporting cast that includes Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bruno Fernandes and Nuno Mendes.

How Satwik-Chirag Won The Singapore Open Title

How Satwik-Chirag Won The Singapore Open Title

Rediff.com7 days ago

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back to win the Singapore Open title, defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri in a thrilling final.

Check Out Champions Trophy Teams!

Check Out Champions Trophy Teams!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The eight-team Champions Trophy features India, Pakistan, Australia, England, New Zealand, Afghanistan, South Africa and Bangladesh.

'I Am Not Coming Back': No International Return For South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen

'I Am Not Coming Back': No International Return For South Africa's Heinrich Klaasen

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

South African batter Heinrich Klaasen has confirmed his retirement from international cricket, choosing to prioritise family time and T20 leagues despite briefly considering a comeback.

'Long overdue': Sindhu applauds Satwik-Chirag after Singapore Open title win

'Long overdue': Sindhu applauds Satwik-Chirag after Singapore Open title win

Rediff.com7 days ago

PV Sindhu hailed Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty after the Indian duo won the Singapore Open 2026, ending a two-year title drought and becoming the first Indian men's doubles pair to claim the prestigious title.

Champions Trophy: Here's what happened at the India nets

Champions Trophy: Here's what happened at the India nets

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Having recently made his international comeback against England in both T20Is and ODIs, the stretchable knee caps did not go unnoticed as Mohammed Shami first tried to get a feel of the conditions by bowling a few deliveries with a short run-up.

Kenyans Korir, Lokedi crowned Boston Marathon champions

Kenyans Korir, Lokedi crowned Boston Marathon champions

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

John Korir broke the Boston Marathon course record on Monday in a Kenyan sweep as compatriot Sharon Lokedi defended her title on a chilly day with a gusty tailwind.

Pakistan gets $70 million for hosting Champions Trophy

Pakistan gets $70 million for hosting Champions Trophy

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

The ICC has approved a budget of approximately USD 70 million for holding the Champions Trophy in Pakistan early next year.

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Coco Gauff ready to rule the French Open again

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Coco Gauff is showing strong form ahead of the French Open, presenting her with a significant opportunity to secure another Grand Slam title.

Pep Guardiola set for emotional Manchester City farewell

Pep Guardiola set for emotional Manchester City farewell

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Reports suggest Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his replacement. Guardiola's contract expires in 2027.

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

Rediff.com6 days ago

In terms of achievement, McLaren are the second most successful Formula One team of all time with 203 grand prix victories since the first in 1968.

'Injustice has been done to Bengaluru': Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad

'Injustice has been done to Bengaluru': Shivakumar slams shifting IPL final to Ahmedabad

Rediff.com6 days ago

Karnataka's Chief Minister-designate D K Shivakumar has criticised the decision to move the IPL final to Ahmedabad, despite congratulating Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their victory. He claims Bengaluru was unfairly stripped of the opportunity to host the final.

French Open chaos leaves Zverev one step from glory

French Open chaos leaves Zverev one step from glory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Zverev, the 2020 Tokyo Olympic gold medallist and twice ATP Finals champion, has never won a Grand Slam trophy despite final appearances at the U.S. Open, French Open and Australian Open, with Paris now offering the German his clearest opportunity.

Ganguly hails East Bengal after historic maiden ISL title triumph

Ganguly hails East Bengal after historic maiden ISL title triumph

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Sourav Ganguly congratulated East Bengal after the Kolkata giants won their first-ever Indian Super League title, ending a 22-year wait for top-tier league glory.

How India Won The U23 Asian Wrestling Championship

How India Won The U23 Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com27 May 2026

India's men's freestyle team emerged as champions at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships, held in Da Nang, Vietnam. The country concluded its campaign with a total of 27 medals across various categories, showcasing dominance in freestyle, women's wrestling, and Greco-Roman disciplines.

Sourav Ganguly: Shami should play for India

Sourav Ganguly: Shami should play for India

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly believes Mohammed Shami has the form and fitness to find his way back into the Indian team.

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Champions Trophy: Will ICC force India to play in Pakistan?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A 'hybrid model' to host next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan remains an option as India's participation cannot be decided by the ICC if there is a government policy against it, a source in the governing body's all-powerful executive board told PTI on Friday.

FIFA World Cup: Can 'liberated' Messi lead Argentina to an encore?

FIFA World Cup: Can 'liberated' Messi lead Argentina to an encore?

Rediff.com5 days ago

Inspirational Lionel Messi would like to end his glittering career on a high as Argentina begin their World Cup defence on June 17 against Algeria in their Group J encounter.

Meet India's Champions Trophy 15

Meet India's Champions Trophy 15

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A look at India's 15-member squad for the Champions Trophy.

Little-known Aaron Rai makes history with PGA title

Little-known Aaron Rai makes history with PGA title

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Aaron Rai emerged victorious at the PGA Championship, becoming the first Englishman since 1919 to win the prestigious title. Rai's impressive performance, including a remarkable back-nine surge and clutch putting, secured his victory at Aronimink Golf Club.

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

How Sabalenka Beat Osaka To Reach French Open Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Aryna Sabalenka overcame Naomi Osaka in a thrilling match to reach the French Open quarter-finals, while other players including Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya also advanced.

Emotional Wawrinka bows out of final French Open with loss to De Jong

Emotional Wawrinka bows out of final French Open with loss to De Jong

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Swiss Stan Wawrinka made his final French Open appearance in a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 loss to Dutchman Jesper de Jong on Monday before departing Roland Garros to a standing ovation and loud applause that reflected the enduring affection for the 2015 champion.

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Out of WC, England, Netherlands eye Champions Trophy qualification

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

To avoid the ignominy of missing the cut for the prestigious Champions Trophy, England must win their remaining two fixtures against the Netherlands and Pakistan.

Jammu erupts in celebrations after Ranji Trophy triumph

Jammu erupts in celebrations after Ranji Trophy triumph

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir won their maiden Ranji Trophy on the first innings lead after drawing the final against Karnataka.