News for 'Costas'

Mel Gibson's divorce dubbed Hollywood's costliest at 271million pound

Mel Gibson's divorce dubbed Hollywood's costliest at 271million pound

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Gameiro joins Atletico from Sevilla on four-year deal

Gameiro joins Atletico from Sevilla on four-year deal

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

French striker Kevin Gameiro has joined Atletico Madrid on a four-year deal from fellow La Liga side Sevilla, the Champions League finalists said on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs thrash Swansea

EPL PHOTOS: Ruthless Chelsea rally to sink Man City; Spurs thrash Swansea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Chelsea came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at Manchester City and forge further clear at the top of the Premier League as a dramatic top-of-the-table clash ended in a mass brawl and two City players being sent off on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Tottenham lose their heads and title chances

EPL PIX: Tottenham lose their heads and title chances

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Tottenham Hotspur lost their cool and their Premier League title hopes as they let slip a two-goal lead at Chelsea to draw a stormy London derby 2-2 on Monday.

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

'Blood moon' dazzles skywatchers around the world

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

The longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century occured on Friday, July 27, and was visible from much of the world. Prime viewing locations for the four-hour long event included Cairo, Egypt; Santorini, Greece; and Harare, Zimbabwe. Here are some of the best views of the spectacular show in the sky.

Chilean footballer does a Cantona, kicks spectator after match

Chilean footballer does a Cantona, kicks spectator after match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

A player from Chilean top flight side Audax Italiano has apologised after being arrested for climbing onto a fence and kicking a spectator following a match at the weekend.

Champions League PIX: Chelsea outclass Porto; Giroud inspires Arsenal

Champions League PIX: Chelsea outclass Porto; Giroud inspires Arsenal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Jose Mourinho's Chelsea turned from domestic whipping boys back to European stalwarts on Wednesday, beating his former club Porto 2-0 to top Champions League Group G.

United Airlines does it again, kicks couple off en route to their wedding

United Airlines does it again, kicks couple off en route to their wedding

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Michael Hohl and Amber Maxwell were kicked off their United flight as they were headed from Houston to Costa Rica for their wedding.

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

La Liga: Barcelona suffer shock home loss to Valencia

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Barcelona suffered a first home defeat of the season when they lost 3-2 against Valencia after finishing with 10 men in La Liga on Saturday, leaving the door open for Madrid rivals Atletico and Real to move above them.

EPL PHOTOS: Mourinho's United routed on return to Stamford Bridge

EPL PHOTOS: Mourinho's United routed on return to Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Images from the match played between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

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?

24x7 customs clearance at eight major ports

24x7 customs clearance at eight major ports

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Round-the-clock customs clearance at eight major ports, reduction in bank charges on foreign currency and concessional loans are among the measures announced by the government to cut transactions cost.

Champions League: Bayern to face Liverpool, PSG meet Man United

Champions League: Bayern to face Liverpool, PSG meet Man United

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

In other ties, Serie A champions Juventus face Europa League winners Atletico Madrid and Barcelona take on Olympique Lyonnais.

Brazil rise to fifth, Spain stay top in FIFA ranking

Brazil rise to fifth, Spain stay top in FIFA ranking

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Brazil rose two places to fifth in this month's FIFA rankings, ending a downward trend after hitting an 18-year low in September.

Soccer PICS: Depleted Real draw at Villarreal

Soccer PICS: Depleted Real draw at Villarreal

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Unai Emery's Villarreal were much improved in the second half and had spurned numerous chances before Moreno's leveller.

Namaste is the new Hello!

Namaste is the new Hello!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

The bear hug in which the Prime Minister loves to smother Western VIPs might strike as theatrical, boastful and, above all, unhygienic, in these stricken times, says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Don't compare Argentina with Barcelona: Messi

Don't compare Argentina with Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

It is a mistake to compare Argentina with Barcelona as the Spanish club have been working as a unit for a lot longer, Lionel Messi said on Thursday.

Chelsea fined 25,000 pounds and face probe for too many yellow cards

Chelsea fined 25,000 pounds and face probe for too many yellow cards

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Chelsea will be fined 25,000 pounds ($38,327) and asked for their observations on three disciplinary incidents that occurred in Saturday's eventful 2-1 defeat at London rivals West Ham United.

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.

Not Neymar, but Coutinho successfully bearing Brazil's weight

Not Neymar, but Coutinho successfully bearing Brazil's weight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Coutinho has as many man-of-the match awards in this tournament as Neymar has different haircuts.

Messi and Argentina at risk of not qualifying for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Messi and Argentina at risk of not qualifying for 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Summary of the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday

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.

Questions aplenty for Enrique after disappointing Spain campaign

Questions aplenty for Enrique after disappointing Spain campaign

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Spain coach Luis Enrique promised evolution rather than revolution when he took charge of the national side following their disastrous World Cup campaign this year when they were eliminated in the round of 16.

'Spain have mentality to overcome Lopetegui turmoil'

'Spain have mentality to overcome Lopetegui turmoil'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Fernando Hierro now in charge of the team, Spain's next game is against Group B leaders Iran on Wednesday.

Koke helps Atletico go top of La Liga table

Koke helps Atletico go top of La Liga table

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Atletico Madrid knocked Barcelona off the top of La Liga, for a day at least, as a second-half strike by Koke earned a 1-0 victory over a stubborn Malaga side on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Bayern humiliate dispirited Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate

PHOTOS: Bayern humiliate dispirited Arsenal 10-2 on aggregate

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Arsenal conceded five goals for the first time at their Emirates Stadium as they suffered their worst home defeat for 19 years.

Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies

Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

World Cup hopefuls France salvaged a late 1-1 draw against the United States in their final friendly before the tournament, while fellow title favourites Spain also needed a late oal as they edged past Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday. Elsewhere, there were wins for finalists Serbia, Denmark, Morocco and Australia, while Sweden were held to a goalless draw by Peru.

Find out why Jose Mourinho was seething

Find out why Jose Mourinho was seething

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho was fuming after his team were denied what he described as a 'Big Ben' penalty.

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Messi-inspired Argentina come to life

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Lionel Messi at last came into his own at the Copa America as Argentina beat a defensive Costa Rica 3-0 with two goals from Sergio Aguero to secure second place in Group A on Monday.

Falcao goals put Colombia in quarter-finals

Falcao goals put Colombia in quarter-finals

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Striker Radamel Falcao scored twice as Colombia beat Bolivia 2-0 to win Group A at the Copa America on Sunday.

Toni to quit as Nadal's coach after this season

Toni to quit as Nadal's coach after this season

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni Nadal, will step down as his coach after this year's ATP Tour, as he feels he has been sidelined by other figures in the player's entourage, he told an Italian tennis magazine.

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.

EPL PIX: Chelsea fail to fire, Everton sink Newcastle

EPL PIX: Chelsea fail to fire, Everton sink Newcastle

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

There was no way through for Chelsea as Watford halted their recent resurgence in a goalless Premier League stalemate at Vicarage Road while Everton piled more woe on Newcastle United with a 3-0 victory on Wednesday.

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Atletico striker Aguero granted dual nationality

Rediff.com3 Dec 2010

Atletico Madrid's Argentina striker Sergio Aguero has been granted dual Spanish nationality, the La Liga side said on their website (www.clubatleticodemadrid.com) on Friday.

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

PHOTOS: Substitute Ronaldo rescues Portugal; Matuidi puts France in control

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench and scored an opportunist goal which set Portugal on the way to a 2-0 win in Andorra on Saturday that maintained their chances of qualifying directly for the World Cup.

Peralta's 'trick' takes Mexico past NZ to World Cup

Peralta's 'trick' takes Mexico past NZ to World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Oribe Peralta bagged a first-half hat-trick to help Mexicobook their passage to the 2014 World Cup finals with a 4-2 victory over New Zealand in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff at Wellington Regional Stadium on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Football Briefs: Neymar strikes as PSG seal win over Caen

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

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Katrina's sister's Bollywood debut, courtesy Salman

Katrina's sister's Bollywood debut, courtesy Salman

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Isabelle Kaif will star opposite Sooraj Pancholi in a film produced by T-Series.

Serie A: Stunning Tevez solo goal caps Juventus rout

Serie A: Stunning Tevez solo goal caps Juventus rout

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Carlos Tevez scored a solo goal after a run that started inside his own half to cap an emphatic 7-0 win for Serie A leaders Juventus over hapless Parma on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Football Briefs: Atletico close gap on Barca after Espanyol draw

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field