News for 'Costas'

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Costa banned for eight games for insulting referee

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Atletico were fined 2800 euros ($3,150), while Costa 6010 euros over the incident.

What has happened to Diego Costa?

What has happened to Diego Costa?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Diego Costa has turned into a pale imitation of the player who took the Premier League by storm last year and Chelsea must get him firing on all cylinders again to have any hope of salvaging their wretched season.

Chelsea's Costa hospitalised following rib injury

Chelsea's Costa hospitalised following rib injury

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Jose Mourinho has confirmed Diego Costa was taken to hospital with a rib injury suffered during Chelsea's Capital One League Cup match at StokeCity on Tuesday.

Will Costa's absence hurt Chelsea?

Will Costa's absence hurt Chelsea?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen to see how his side cope with the absence of striker Diego Costa and midfielder N'Golo Kante and may change his favoured 3-4-3 formation when Bournemouth visit.

Chelsea drop Costa after row over fitness?

Chelsea drop Costa after row over fitness?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

Costa, the Premier League's leading scorer with 14 goals, will miss Saturday's game following a disagreement with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and a club fitness coach Julio Tous, the reports say.

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Modi-Costa discuss football exchange programmes

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

PM Modi gifted Cristiano Ronaldo's autographed jersey by Portugal PM

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

Indian priest elevated as cardinal by Pope Francis

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

The ceremony, held at the famous St Peter's Basilica and attended by clergy and dignitaries from around the world, witnessed the induction of 21 new cardinals from various countries.

Chelsea treating me like a criminal: Costa

Chelsea treating me like a criminal: Costa

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Diego Costa has accused Chelsea of treating him like a "criminal" in a forthright newspaper interview which will deepen the breach with the Premier League club.

'Morata will fill Costa void at Chelsea'

'Morata will fill Costa void at Chelsea'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

The 24-year-old has scored three league goals already and Shevchenko, who never replicated his superb goalscoring record for AC Milan in three subsequent years at Chelsea, believes there is much more to come from the Spaniard.

Conte unsure of Costa's future at Chelsea

Conte unsure of Costa's future at Chelsea

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is uncertain about the future of Diego Costa, as Spanish media reports have linked the striker with a possible return to Atletico Madrid. The 27-year-old, who joined the London club from Atletico in 2014, did not feature in Chelsea's 3-2 defeat by Real Madrid in a pre-season friendly on Saturday due to a back injury. The Spain international scored 12 times last season as the club finished 10th in the Premier League, with British media reports also linking Everton striker Romelu Lukaku with a potential move back to Stamford Bridge.

PHOTOS: Costa Ricans celebrate, mock 'poor Uruguay'

PHOTOS: Costa Ricans celebrate, mock 'poor Uruguay'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Costa Ricans celebrated their World Cup victory over Uruguay as the greatest in their nation's soccer history and warned other teams at the tournament to take them seriously from now on.

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

Paris Paralympics: STUNNING PIX!

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Images from Day 5 of the Paralympic Games in Paris on Monday, September 2, 2024.

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Soccer: Atletico's Costa faces jail term for tax fraud

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Spanish prosecutors have won a series of cases against high profile footballers and coaches for tax fraud in recent years, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho.

Chelsea's Costa out of Spain squad through injury

Chelsea's Costa out of Spain squad through injury

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been ruled out of Spain's matches against Macedonia and England through injury, the Spanish football federation said on Thursday. Costa had been struggling to shake off a groin injury he suffered in Chelsea's 5-0 Premier League win over Everton on Saturday and immediately underwent medical tests when he met up with the Spain squad.

Chelsea's Diego Costa handed extra one-match ban

Chelsea's Diego Costa handed extra one-match ban

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Chelsea striker Diego Costa must serve an extra one-match ban after being sent off in last month's FA Cup tie at Everton, the Football Association said on Friday. "Following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing on Thursday, Chelsea's Diego Costa has been given a one-match suspension, fined 20,000 pounds ($28,600 ) and warned as to his future conduct," the ruling body said in a statement. Costa admitted a charge of improper conduct in relation to his behaviour after he was shown a second yellow card in the FA Cup quarter-final at Goodison Park.

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

'Pope Francis Was Warm And Welcoming'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

'Senior Vatican officials were pleasantly surprised at the number of Indians who had come to witness the ceremony.'

Costa praises manager Conte for Chelsea turnaround

Costa praises manager Conte for Chelsea turnaround

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Chelsea striker Diego Costa credited manager Antonio Conte for the side's record-equalling run of 13 consecutive victories that has propelled them to the top of the English Premier League table.

Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Chelsea's fiery Spain striker Diego Costa snatched a last-minute goal to secure a 2-1 home win over West Ham United and hand new manager Antonio Conte a winning start to his Premier League career on Monday. The bearded Costa collected a header from new signing Michy Batshuayi and thumped it low beyond West Ham goalkeeper Adrian's outstretched right hand to claim the points.

Gold Cup: Jamaica, Costa Rica advance

Gold Cup: Jamaica, Costa Rica advance

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

Jamaica scored a late winning goal while Costa Rica needed only a scoreless draw as both teams advanced from Group B to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday.

World Cup: Captain Kolarov fires Serbia to victory over Costa Rica

World Cup: Captain Kolarov fires Serbia to victory over Costa Rica

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Aleksandar Kolarov produced a moment of captain's inspiration, curling home a superb free kick as Serbia got their World Cup Group E campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica on Sunday.

Chelsea's Costa charged by FA for improper conduct

Chelsea's Costa charged by FA for improper conduct

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Chelsea forward Diego Costa has been charged for improper conduct following his red card in their 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final defeat by Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Hazard hopes Chelsea and Costa can make peace

Hazard hopes Chelsea and Costa can make peace

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard relishes playing with striker Diego Costa and is keen for the Spaniard to resolve his stand-off with the English Premier League champions and return to action.

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Argentina will face Columbia in their Copa America title defence on Sunday, July 14.

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Coca-Cola's acquisition of British coffee chain Costa, its biggest acquisition of a brand in history, faces three challenges in India.

Costa revival is good news for Spain, says Morata

Costa revival is good news for Spain, says Morata

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Diego Costa is in favour with Spain's national team again after a couple of terrific displays -- and nobody is happier than the country's other premier striker, Alvaro Morata. Since coming on for Morata after the Real Madrid forward picked up a knock in Spain's 2-0 win over Belgium in Brussels last week, Costa has done nothing but impress new coach Julen Lopetegui.

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

WC Preview: Swiss set for 'friendly' with soulmates Costa Rica

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Switzerland are unlikely to face the same hostility when they face already-eliminated Costa Rica in Group E of the World Cup on Wednesday.

Spotted: Ash in Costa Rica!

Spotted: Ash in Costa Rica!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2010

Reader Mita Vashi sends us this picture from the Central American nation.

Costa guilty! Arsenal defender Gabriel's ban overturned

Costa guilty! Arsenal defender Gabriel's ban overturned

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Arsenal defender Gabriel has had his claim of wrongful dismissal in the feisty local derby against Chelsea upheld by the FA, but Chelsea's Diego Costa has been banned for three matches with immediate effect.

Costa survives tough battle

Costa survives tough battle

Rediff.com28 May 2003

Defending champion Albert Costa narrowly escaped a humiliating French Open fate on Tuesday. A round-up of Day 2.

Spain's Costa could be sidelined for Euros

Spain's Costa could be sidelined for Euros

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Spain striker Diego Costa could miss next month's European Championship finals due to his latest hamstring injury, Chelsea's interim manager Guus Hiddink said on Friday.

Chelsea's Costa sending wrong message, says Pele

Chelsea's Costa sending wrong message, says Pele

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The behaviour of Chelsea's Diego Costa against Arsenal last weekend was bad for football's image and sent the wrong message to children, Pele has said on the eve of an art exhibition in London to celebrate his 75th birthday.

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Costa Rican World Cupper Acosta on why he chose East Bengal

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

'When I signed, I only knew that East Bengal are a big club with great history. I have no idea about ISL or any other tournament. I came here because East Bengal are a big club'.

PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece

PHOTOS: Costa Rica dreams come true against Greece

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

For Costa Rica defender Michael Umana it was a case of dreams come true as he stepped up to take the decisive spot kick for his country in a World Cup last-16 penalty shootout with Greece on Sunday.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Angry Costa at centre of Chelsea storm after red card

Angry Costa at centre of Chelsea storm after red card

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

As Chelsea's season suffered a final sorry implosion with an FA Cup defeat at Everton on Saturday, it was fitting that it should end with another display of fury from their angry young man, Diego Costa. While the inquest into the Premier League champions' dismal campaign will continue long after their 2-0 quarter-final reverse at Everton, the immediate topic consuming social media centred on the combustible Spain striker's sending-off, surprisingly his first for Chelsea. Alan Shearer, one of England's greatest strikers, joined the debate by telling BBC viewers the Brazilian-born forward had become "tiresome". Much of the attention focused on whether Costa, who became embroiled in a late face-to-face brouhaha with Everton's Gareth Barry, had gone as far as biting his opponent, Luis Suarez-style. Another question was whether he spat at the feet of referee Michael Oliver after being booked earlier for an altercation with Barry. "It's tiresome from him now. He spends too much time abusing and fighting and scrapping," Shearer said. "You can't do that every game because you turn the ref against you."

World Cup: Spain count on more Costa goals to top group

World Cup: Spain count on more Costa goals to top group

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A draw in Kaliningrad would guarantee the 2010 winners safe passage into the last 16 but to be assured of winning the group they need to win a scoring contest with Portugal, who play Iran at the same time.

Soccer Frendly: Luis Suarez scores against Costa Rica

Soccer Frendly: Luis Suarez scores against Costa Rica

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Luis Suarez scored an equaliser and was just wide with what could have been a spectacular winner as Uruguay were held to a 3-3 draw by Costa Rica in a friendly.

Soccer Updates! Costa, Gabriel charged after Stamford Bridge battle

Soccer Updates! Costa, Gabriel charged after Stamford Bridge battle

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Arsenal's Gabriel Paulista have both been charged by the Football Association after incidents in Saturday's bad-tempered Premier League derby at Stamford Bridge.

Air Costa to launch operations from Oct 14

Air Costa to launch operations from Oct 14

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

Air Costa, Andhra Pradesh's first regional airline promoted by the LEPL group, will launch its commercial operations from October 14, its Chairman L Ramesh said.