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PIX: Bale sees red after brace as Real draw at Villarreal

PIX: Bale sees red after brace as Real draw at Villarreal

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

A round-up of Sunday's matches in La Liga, Serie A and Bundesliga.

Meet the Indians behind Intel's fastest server processor!

Meet the Indians behind Intel's fastest server processor!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Ravishanker Kuppuswamy and R Sivakumar of Intel speak about the challenges their team faced while designing and developing Intel's latest processor Xeon E7.

Kishwar Desai's novel wins top UK literary award

Kishwar Desai's novel wins top UK literary award

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

London-based Indian writer Kishwar Desai has won United Kingdom's prestigious Costa First Novel Award 2010 for her book Witness by Night, which addresses issues like unwanted girl child, gender prejudice and men-women equality. "Kishwar Desai pulls off a remarkable trick, transplanting a country house murder to modern-day India in a book that is not afraid to tackle serious themes," the judge trio of Anita Rani, Anneka Rice and Mark Thornton said.

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The prosecutor general's office said Benfica Vice President Fernando Tavares was also a suspect in the case, along with a high-ranking judge and nine other people, five of whom were detained in a police operation on Tuesday.

IndiGo beats big daddies like Jet Airways to remain in top league

IndiGo beats big daddies like Jet Airways to remain in top league

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

During the January-July period, passenger growth jumped 21.13 per cent to 455.78 lakh.

Wenger very sad as Atletico ruin his Arsenal farewell

Wenger very sad as Atletico ruin his Arsenal farewell

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was sad and frustrated after missing out on the Europa League final following Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid in his last European game in charge of the London club.

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

No one holidays anymore, they have 'experiences'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

Tailored luxury experiences with the most minute of details charted out for discerning travellers is the way forward, says Nikita Puri.

Water to be linked to climate change

Water to be linked to climate change

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Six countries from the Green Group want to link climate change with the issue of availability of water at the ongoing UN summit on climate change in Cancun in Mexico.

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Chile handed third stadium ban for homophobic chanting

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

South American champions Chile have been handed a stadium ban for the third time in the 2018 World Cup qualifying competition because of homophobic chanting by their fans, FIFA said on Monday.

Moya addition to coaching team is breath of fresh air: Nadal

Moya addition to coaching team is breath of fresh air: Nadal

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Moya, a former world number one, joined Nadal's team to work with his uncle Toni Nadal last December and has helped revitalise the 31-year-old's career.

U-17 World Cup Digest: A big opportunity for youngsters, says PM Modi

U-17 World Cup Digest: A big opportunity for youngsters, says PM Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the upcoming FIFA U-17 World Cup a "big opportunity for our younger generation" and said the event will increase the interest in football in the country.

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Copa America PHOTOS: Neymar stars for Brazil; Venezuela stun Colombia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Substitute Costa slipped the ball past the keeper from close range in the 48th minute of the second half to break the deadlock and extend Brazil's winning run to 11 matches.

Europa semis: Atletico face Arsenal, Marseille drawn against Salzburg

Europa semis: Atletico face Arsenal, Marseille drawn against Salzburg

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Arsenal are not only hoping to win a first European trophy since 1994, but know their hopes of qualifying for next year's Champions League depend on winning the Europa League in the French city of Lyon next month.

Chance was not on Brazil's side in painful defeat, says Tite

Chance was not on Brazil's side in painful defeat, says Tite

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

Brazil coach Tite felt a terrible bitterness after they were knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday and said his side never got the breaks in an enthralling end-to-end contest.

PIX: Ronaldo continues scoring run but Juventus lose

PIX: Ronaldo continues scoring run but Juventus lose

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

Hellas Verona produced a huge upset by coming from behind to beat Serie A leaders Juventus 2-1 on Saturday, inflicting a third defeat of the season on the Italian champions. Cristiano Ronaldo set a new Juventus record by scoring in a 10th consecutive league game to put the visitors in front at the Stadio Marc'Antonio Bentegodi after 65 minutes.

No European football has Chelsea in advantageous position

No European football has Chelsea in advantageous position

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard expects ManchesterCity and Liverpool to be the London side's main rivals in the Premier League title race after the top three sides all enjoyed victories on the weekend.

EPL: Wolves win 1-0 to stretch Burnley's losing run to four

EPL: Wolves win 1-0 to stretch Burnley's losing run to four

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

After Wolves missed several chances in the first half, Raul Jimenez pounced in the 61st minute to break the deadlock with his second goal of the season.

How Conte steered Chelsea to EPL title

How Conte steered Chelsea to EPL title

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Antonio Conte's title ranks as one of the finest of the Abramovich era because this title was so unexpected. Out of the blue, in fact.

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Poland coach Adam Nawalka said his team had needed to beat Japan in their final World Cup match on Thursday to prove they were not quitters and bring some joy to their country's football fans after a miserable campaign in Russia.

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Japanese Tomizawa dies after Moto2 crash

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

Nineteen-year-old Japanese Moto2 rider Shoya Tomizawa has died after a crash during Sunday's San Marino Grand Prix, the second death in the sport in two events.

WC PIX: Spain snatch late draw with Morocco to top group

WC PIX: Spain snatch late draw with Morocco to top group

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Spain snatched a 2-2 draw against Morocco on Monday to qualify for the World Cup last 16 and take top spot in Group B ahead of Portugal on goals scored.

Swiss mental toughness turned game around, says coach

Swiss mental toughness turned game around, says coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Switzerland's never-say-die attitude and will to win was the key to turning around a match in which they had been pummelled by Serbia for much of the first half, Switzerland coach Vladimir Petkovic said on Friday.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Sterling strike gives Liverpool hope against Chelsea

FA Cup PHOTOS: Sterling strike gives Liverpool hope against Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Raheem Sterling's stunning individual goal earned Liverpool a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in a rip-roaring League Cup semi-final first leg at Anfield on Tuesday but the dominant Merseysiders could be left to rue a missed opportunity.

Hierro's Spain must breach Iranian wall that coach Carlos built

Hierro's Spain must breach Iranian wall that coach Carlos built

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

While that may not differ too much from the scenario in many group stage matches pairing the big beasts of the game against those nations who occupy lower rungs of the FIFA rankings, the X-factor in Kazan could be Carlos Queiroz.

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Sports Shorts: CWG champ Bhaker to pursue pol science

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Carlos Moya bids tearful farewell

Carlos Moya bids tearful farewell

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

Former world number one Carlos Moya fought back tears on Wednesday as he formally announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 34 due to a recurring foot injury.

Colombia trounce Japan to top Group C

Colombia trounce Japan to top Group C

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Jackson Martinez scored twice as Colombia beat Japan 4-1 to top World Cup Group C with maximum points on Tuesday. The victory earned them a second-round meeting with Uruguay in Rio de Janeiro and ended Japan's interest in the tournament.

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Defensive injury concerns for veteran squad leader Vincent Kompany and Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen have eased and coach Roberto Martinez has sent standby defender Laurent Ciman home.

Pak eyes UN climate chief's post

Pak eyes UN climate chief's post

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

A former government official in Pakistan, Tariq Banuri is the director of the Asian Centre of the Stockholm Environment Institute and has previously worked with the UN.

Europe Football: Barcelona, Juventus keep clean sheet; Chelsea march on

Europe Football: Barcelona, Juventus keep clean sheet; Chelsea march on

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Diego Costa continued his rich vein of form as he helped leaders Chelsea to a 3-0 win over Aston Villa while Louis van Gaal enjoyed only his second Premier League win as Manchester United manager following a 2-1 victory against West Ham.

EPL: City without key players against 'empty' Chelsea

EPL: City without key players against 'empty' Chelsea

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Manchester City will be without David Silva, Raheem Sterling and captain Vincent Kompany for this weekend's visit to Chelsea, manager Manuel Pellegrini told reporters on Friday.

PHOTOS: When Earth cast a shadow over the moon

PHOTOS: When Earth cast a shadow over the moon

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The moon passed through the Earth's shadow exactly two weeks ahead of the highly anticipated solar eclipse on August 21.

Special: An animation guru and his Indian gurukul

Special: An animation guru and his Indian gurukul

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Jerzy Kular is a veteran in the European animation film industry, with more than 30 years of experience. The Polish-French Kular was educated in Canada and Germany, and has collaborated on several films, including working on visual effects with world-renowned directors like Roman Polanski, Constantin Costa-Gavras and Francois Truffaut. His works also include innovative projects in motion rides, 3D shows for theme parks, films for science centers and live shows.

Neymar will be ready for World Cup, says trainer

Neymar will be ready for World Cup, says trainer

Rediff.com2 Mar 2018

Neymar will undergo surgery this weekend that will keep him out for up to three months but Brazil's trainer said on Thursday the Paris St Germain striker would definitely be ready for the start of the World Cup in mid-June.

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Recovering Brazil are favourites with everything to prove

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The improvement since Tite took over as coach in June 2016 has been remarkable and Brazil are now joint favourites to win a record sixth World Cup.

Almagro continues clay streak to win title

Almagro continues clay streak to win title

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

Spain's Nicolas Almagro won his second title in successive weeks on Sunday when he beat Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in the final of the Buenos Aires Open.

Euro football: Barca lose as Ronaldo breaks another record; Leicester cruise on

Euro football: Barca lose as Ronaldo breaks another record; Leicester cruise on

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Barcelona's lead at the top of La Liga was cut after a second consecutive defeat and LeicesterCity's improbable march towards the Premier League title showed no sign of slowing as they won a fifth straight match. Juventus stayed six points clear of Napoli after Italy's top two both won and Bayern Munich extended their Bundesliga lead to seven points. Here is a summary of results from football matches played across Europe over the weekend.

It's sealed! Vidal completes $44 million move to Bayern

It's sealed! Vidal completes $44 million move to Bayern

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal has completed his transfer from Juventus to Bayern Munich by signing a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions.

We played as equals: Uruguay coach

We played as equals: Uruguay coach

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Uruguay, the last team to qualify for the World Cup, carried the South American flag furthest at the tournament before bowing to European superiority in their 3-2 semi-final defeat by Netherlands on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Wins for Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan; Sevilla upset

PHOTOS: Wins for Arsenal, Chelsea and Milan; Sevilla upset

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Arsenal enjoyed a 3-0 win in Azerbaijan against Qarabag in the Europa League on Thursday and AC Milan beat Greece's Olympiakos Piraeus 3-1 but Sevilla suffered a shock defeat by Russians Krasnodar.