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FIFA World Cup: Guess Who Watched Messi Score His Record Goal

FIFA World Cup: Guess Who Watched Messi Score His Record Goal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lionel Messi scored twice against Austria to become the FIFA Men's World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer with 18 goals as his family celebrated the historic moment from the stands.

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Italian GP Heartbreak! Bezzecchi spoils Ducati's centenary party

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Marco Bezzecchi emerged victorious at the Italian Grand Prix, defeating teammate Jorge Martin, while Francesco Bagnaia finished third after briefly leading the race.

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Jannik Sinner on brink of Italian Open history before rain halts semi-final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Jannik Sinner was two games away from the Italian Open final when heavy rain suspended his semi-final match against Daniil Medvedev, with Sinner leading 6-2, 5-7, 4-2.

Djokovic's French Open Preparation Hampered By Injury

Djokovic's French Open Preparation Hampered By Injury

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Novak Djokovic aims for a record 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, but faces challenges due to a disrupted season and physical issues.

Dino Prizmic shocks idol Djokovic at Italian Open

Dino Prizmic shocks idol Djokovic at Italian Open

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic defeated Novak Djokovic in the second round of the Italian Open, marking Djokovic's first opening match loss at the tournament in 19 appearances.

Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic's record to storm into Rome semis

Unstoppable Sinner breaks Djokovic's record to storm into Rome semis

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Jannik Sinner surpasses Novak Djokovic's record with his 32nd consecutive Masters 1000 victory, advancing to the Italian Open semi-finals after defeating Andrey Rublev.

Easy start for Sinner, tough challenge awaits Djokovic at Roland Garros

Easy start for Sinner, tough challenge awaits Djokovic at Roland Garros

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Jannik Sinner received a favourable French Open draw while Novak Djokovic faces a challenging path. Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka are set for a possible semi-final clash at Roland Garros.

Lorenzo Musetti Forced To Miss French Open With Injury

Lorenzo Musetti Forced To Miss French Open With Injury

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Lorenzo Musetti has withdrawn from the French Open due to a thigh injury sustained at the Italian Open, joining a list of high-profile absentees.

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.

How Iga Swiatek Demolished Pegula At Italian Open

How Iga Swiatek Demolished Pegula At Italian Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at the Italian Open, defeating Jessica Pegula in straight sets to advance to the semi-finals.

Djokovic begins quest for 25th Grand Slam crown at French Open

Djokovic begins quest for 25th Grand Slam crown at French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Novak Djokovic begins his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open, while Alexander Zverev hopes to finally break through and win his first major. The tournament starts amid tensions over prize money and player influence.

Rybakina headlines fierce race for French Open women's crown

Rybakina headlines fierce race for French Open women's crown

Rediff.com21 May 2026

From proven champions seeking to cement their legacy to hungry contenders chasing a maiden major crown, Roland Garros opens its gates to a field brimming with intrigue.

Soccer: Napoli go second; Lens top Ligue 1

Soccer: Napoli go second; Lens top Ligue 1

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Scott McTominay's early strike lifts Napoli to second in Serie A, while Lens thrash Angers 5-1 to go top of Ligue 1.

Chennai Open: Rawat upsets Noguchi; Nagal, Sasikumar through

Chennai Open: Rawat upsets Noguchi; Nagal, Sasikumar through

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Sumit Nagal and Mukund Sasikumar secured victories, while Sidharth Rawat delivered a stunning upset at the Chennai Open ATP Challenger.

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Harry Kane scored his 36th goal of the season but Bayern Munich let a second-half lead slip to draw 2-2 with Hamburg SV.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Nagal, Badosa take Eagles past Kites in WTL

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

Sumit Nagal leaned on his vast experience to overcome the power game of Kites's Dhakshineswar Suresh in the tie-break and keep Eagles well on course for the World Tennis League final, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Medvedev, Bopanna in same squad for WTL's India debut

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Russian star Daniil Medvedev and Indian veteran Rohan Bopanna will play in the same squad, while Sumit Nagal is part of a side that features former world number 6 Gael Monfils for the World Tennis League, to be held In Bengaluru from December 17 to 20.

Europa League: Lyon got top; Forest maintain fine form

Europa League: Lyon got top; Forest maintain fine form

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

Lyon thump Maccabi Tel Aviv to go top, Forest keep on winning

Big blow for Serie A champs ahead of season opener

Big blow for Serie A champs ahead of season opener

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Napoli begin their title defence at Sassuolo on Saturday.

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

PIX: Chelsea rout Barcelona, Leverkusen stun Manchester City

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Soccer PIX: Draws order of the day in Europe as Juve held in derby

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

IMAGES from matches played across European leagues on Saturday

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance

Pope Francis Makes First Public Appearance

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks, on the day of his discharge from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

Get Well Soon, Pope Francis

Get Well Soon, Pope Francis

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Pope Francis remains in critical condition with blood tests showing mild signs of kidney failure 'which is currently under control,' the Vatican said on Sunday, February 23, 2025 as the 88-year-old pontiff battles pneumonia in both his lungs.

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern script fighting wins

PIX: Real Madrid, Bayern script fighting wins

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across European Leagues on Saturday.

PIX: Inter extend Serie A lead; Napoli down Milan

PIX: Inter extend Serie A lead; Napoli down Milan

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Defending champions Inter Milan secured a 2-1 home win against Udinese in Serie A on Sunday with first-half goals from Marko Arnautovic and Davide Frattesi.

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Sumit Nagal earns direct entry into Australian Open

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Nagal's career maintained an upward spike when he became the 10th player from India to break into top 100 in ATP rankings.

Bopanna-Ebden duo rolls into Paris Masters quarters

Bopanna-Ebden duo rolls into Paris Masters quarters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the quarterfinals

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Earlier this week, Bopanna and Ebden had clinched a spot in the prestigious season-ending ATP Finals.

Nagal makes early exit from Winston-Salem Open

Nagal makes early exit from Winston-Salem Open

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Dhakshineswar, who is in US College circuit, could not qualify for the singles main draw, falling in the second round of the qualifying event 3-6, 4-6 to American fourth seed Learner Tien.

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

PIX: Atletico Madrid's stunning comeback win!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

A second-half double from Antoine Griezmann earned Atletico Madrid a stunning 4-3 comeback home win over Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday.

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden start on a losing note

ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden start on a losing note

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Rohan Bopanna and partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in their opening match.

Bopanna-Sutjiadi win a thriller to enter US Open semis

Bopanna-Sutjiadi win a thriller to enter US Open semis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his Indonesian partner Aldila Sutjiadi registered a hard-fought win over Australian Matthew Ebden and Barbora Krejcikova.

PIX: Ten-man Barca beat Sevilla; Leaders Napoli held

PIX: Ten-man Barca beat Sevilla; Leaders Napoli held

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

All the action from La Liga and Serie A matches played on Sunday.

Nagal succumbs to Darderi in Perugia final

Nagal succumbs to Darderi in Perugia final

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Nagal, who is now ranked a career-high 77 in the world, was no match for his world No. 41 Italian opponent

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Napoli forward Lukaku, who has battled to regain match fitness after joining the club in late August, delivered an impressive performance with one goal and two assists.

Bopanna-Ebden lose in French Open semis

Bopanna-Ebden lose in French Open semis

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden were beaten by the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in the men's doubles semi-finals.

Europa League PIX: Ten-man Spurs outclass Qarabag, Roma held by Bilbao

Europa League PIX: Ten-man Spurs outclass Qarabag, Roma held by Bilbao

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Qarabag had chances, Tural Baymarov missing from the penalty spot just before the hour mark and Junior hitting the woodwork, but Spurs stayed in control of the match.

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

US Open: Bopanna, Bhambri lose in doubles

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Australia's Matthew Ebden were beaten by Argentine combo of Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni.