News for 'Chile'

'Messi has no personality, lacks the character to be a leader'

'Messi has no personality, lacks the character to be a leader'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Football icon Diego Maradona has claimed that current Argentina skipper Lionel Messi does not have the character to be a leader.

WC qualifier: Messi stars as Argentina rally to win over Columbia

WC qualifier: Messi stars as Argentina rally to win over Columbia

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Lionel Messi and Alexis Sanchez, club mates at Barcelona, sparkled as Argentina and Chile put behind them a weekend to forget with victories in the South American 2014 World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday.

General Motors launches SUV Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh

General Motors launches SUV Trailblazer at Rs 26.40 lakh

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

GM India said customers will be able to book the Trailblazer on Amazon.in only from October 21-25, at a reservation deposit of Rs 25,000.

Rich-poor gap: World's 16 most unequal nations

Rich-poor gap: World's 16 most unequal nations

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

The rich-poor divide has been growing despite the economic boom in several countries.

Brazil thrash Australia 4-0 in Confederations warm-up

Brazil thrash Australia 4-0 in Confederations warm-up

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Australia got off to a terrible start when centre back Bailey Wright gave away possession with the second pass of the game, allowing Diego Souza to hammer home a low shot to groans from most of the 49,000 fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Argentina coach bluntly claims his team lacked creativity

Argentina coach bluntly claims his team lacked creativity

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Despite an abundance of individual talent, Argentina have looked anything but impressive during Sampaoli's year in charge and their 1-1 draw against the World Cup debutants, including a missed Lionel Messi penalty, was another frustrating afternoon.

We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal

We may miss out on Olympics bus again: Ajit Pal

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Former captain Ajit Pal Singh fears that the ongoing power tussle between Hockey India and Indian Hockey Federation (IHF) may result in the national team not qualifying for the London Olympics.

Barcelona through to face Real Madrid in King's Cup

Barcelona through to face Real Madrid in King's Cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

A second-string Barcelona set up a King's Cup quarter-final clash against holders and great rivals Real Madrid when they came back from a goal down to beat Osasuna 2-1 on Thursday for a 6-1 aggregate victory.

Women's World Cup: Five star Morgan helps US thrash Thailand 13-0

Women's World Cup: Five star Morgan helps US thrash Thailand 13-0

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

The result was the largest margin of victory in either the men's or women's World Cup.

Aguero wants to win Copa America for Messi

Aguero wants to win Copa America for Messi

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

'Whenever I talk with Leo, we always say 'Pray that one day it happens for us'. It's what he wants and it's what we all want. I put myself in his shoes and I want to do the best'

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Has coronavirus helped Modi discover virtues of democracy?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Has Modi -- after announcing the life-crushing demonetisation, the abrogation of Article 370 and the CAA/NPR/NRC without any consultation -- suddenly realised the value of taking everyone on board, asks Krishna Prasad.

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Kia Sonet: Made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The compact segment where Sonet will be launched is crowded with the Maruti Vitara and Brezza, which top the sales' list, and a bevy of models from Mahindra & Mahindra apart from Hyundai's offering. But volumes in this are slightly higher than those in the mid-segment, making it attractive, says Surajeet Das Gupta.

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Latest updates from the Football World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Get the latest updates from all the action in South Africa.

Late arrival Vidal fined and benched by Juventus

Late arrival Vidal fined and benched by Juventus

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal was dropped by coach Antonio Conte on Sunday and is also likely to be fined after returning late from a World Cup qualifier with Chile.

PHOTOS: Scintillating Uruguayan horse-taming fest

PHOTOS: Scintillating Uruguayan horse-taming fest

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

We are sure you have seen enough people getting hurt trying to tame bulls. But ever seen wild horses giving a hard time?

Man in Chilean custody not IC-814 hijacker: CBI

Man in Chilean custody not IC-814 hijacker: CBI

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has conclusively established that the person detained in Chile is not the man it was looking for in connection with the conspiracy in the hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 and that he was just a visa offender.

Pak refuses to comment on IA hijacker's arrest

Pak refuses to comment on IA hijacker's arrest

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Pakistan on Thursday refused to comment on reports that the Chilean police had arrested the brother of Jaish-e-Muhammad chief Maulana Masood Azhar, who was accused of coordinating the 1999 hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane.

Argentina, Uruguay score four in World Cup qualifiers

Argentina, Uruguay score four in World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

Argentina lifted the gloom from a poor Copa America by routing Chile 4-1 in their opening 2014 World Cup qualifier on Friday, while Uruguay also scored four to get their campaign off to a good start.

'Ronaldo could return for Spurs game'

'Ronaldo could return for Spurs game'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Cristiano Ronaldo should be fit to play a part in Real Madrid's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Tottenham Hotspur, coach Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday.

Mexico fire coach Herrera after alleged punching incident

Mexico fire coach Herrera after alleged punching incident

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Miguel Herrera, Mexico's national soccer team coach, was fired on Tuesday, a day after he allegedly punched a reporter who had criticized his team's performance in the recent Copa America and Gold Cup tournaments.

Yuki wins; Somdev, Ramkumar lose in Aus Open qualifying

Yuki wins; Somdev, Ramkumar lose in Aus Open qualifying

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Yuki Bhambri was the only Indian to cross the first hurdle in the Australian Open qualifiers, Somdev Devvarman and Ramkumar Ramanathan falling by the way side, on Monday. Ranked 314th, he knocked out Russian 15th seed Evgeny Donskoy with a 4-6, 6-1, 8-6 victory in his first round match on Show Court 2.

Barca's injured Pique to miss European Super Cup

Barca's injured Pique to miss European Super Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique will miss this week's European Super Cup clash with Porto due to a calf injury, the Champions League holders said on Tuesday.

Santina begin title defence in style; Bopanna wins

Santina begin title defence in style; Bopanna wins

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Rohan Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the rain-hit Wimbledon Championships after a straight set win over Andrej Martin and Hans Podlipnik-Castillo in London on Saturday. The sixth seeded Indo-Romanian pair faced early resistance from the Slovakian-Chile combination before prevailing 7-5 6-2 in the second round contest that lasted one hour and 17 minutes.

PHOTOS: Lionel Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two

PHOTOS: Lionel Messi statue in Buenos Aires broken in two

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

A statue of Lionel Messi in Argentina's capital has been broken in half, with the player's upper body, arms and head removed.

PIX: How models welcomed 2018 in style

PIX: How models welcomed 2018 in style

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Why keep it boring when you can ring in the New Year in style?

Kandhar hijacking suspect may not be real Rauf?

Kandhar hijacking suspect may not be real Rauf?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2011

A Central mBureau of Investigation team has questioned Abdul Rauf for about four hours in Chile in connection with the hijacking of Indian Airlines plane (IC-814) in 1999 but doubts persisted over his identity as the main conspirator.

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

1st Copa casualty: Paraguay coach Diaz resigns

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Paraguay coach Ramon Diaz has resigned after the team's elimination in the group phase of the Copa America Centenario, Paraguayan FA (APF) sources said on Sunday.

World's 10 freest economies, India lags behind

World's 10 freest economies, India lags behind

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Hong Kong is the world's freest economy according to the Index of Economic Freedom 2015.

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

2019, the year of hope, optimism in Indian hockey

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

The Indian men's hockey team's biggest gain this year was the emergence of some talented fresh faces.

Tragedies that Dr Singh didn't react to

Tragedies that Dr Singh didn't react to

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

What could be the reason behind the prime minister's silence over two tragedies, both in India and involving Indians?

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

France, Spain dominate FIFPro World XI award nominations

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

World champions France had eight players, one less than former holders Spain, in international players' association FIFPro's 55-name shortlist for its World XI of 2018 award.

Suspected conspirator in IC-814 hijack nabbed

Suspected conspirator in IC-814 hijack nabbed

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

A person suspected to be a key conspirator in the hijacking of Indian Airlines flight IC-814 in 1999 has been detained in Chile. The Central Bureau of Investigation will dispatch a team to the South American nation soon to verify whether he is the same person wanted in India. Highly-placed sources in the government and the probe agency said on Monday that the Chilean police informed the CBI that they had detained a person identified as Abdul Rauf.

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India were on Friday drawn with two-time champions Ghana, United States and Colombia in a tough Group A of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup.

Newly-found super-earth, a waterworld?

Newly-found super-earth, a waterworld?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

A 'super-earth' discovered recently some 40 light years away could be covered with either water vapour or a thick haze, scientists have said. The planet, which is 2.6 times bigger than earth, has given scientists their first chance to analyse the atmosphere of a world outside the solar system.

Davis Cup: India cave in to Serbia

Davis Cup: India cave in to Serbia

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Holders Serbia avoided any more scares to complete a 4-1 victory over India in the Davis Cup on Sunday and Germany joined them in the quarter-finals as Philipp Petzschner edged them to victory in a thriller in Croatia. The United States also booked a home quarter-final against favourites Spain as Andy Roddick gave them a 3-1 lead in Chile with victory over Paul Capdeville.

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Visa on arrival soon for 16 more countries

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata airports can issue this visa.

Messi to come out of international retirement

Messi to come out of international retirement

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

Lionel Messi announced on Friday that he wants to return to play for the national team, reversing his decision to retire earlier this year. Messi said in June that he would not play for Argentina again after the team lost to Chile in the final of the Copa America.

Musharraf could have prevented Benazir murder: UN

Musharraf could have prevented Benazir murder: UN

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The report, which was released the report late Thursday night, points out that there was a 'deliberate' attempt by the Pakistan authorities to scuttle the investigation into the killing of the Pakistan People's Party chief.

Bhutto assassination report set to release today

Bhutto assassination report set to release today

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

An independent United Nations-appointed panel probing the killing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto will on Thursday release its sensitive report on her assassination in 2007