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Ronaldo joins Saudi's Al Nassr in record $214m deal

Ronaldo joins Saudi's Al Nassr in record $214m deal

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr on a 2-1/2 year contract.

ED issues fresh summons to China-based US bizman Singham in NewsClick case

ED issues fresh summons to China-based US bizman Singham in NewsClick case

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The summons were sent to Singham recently on his personal email ID and also through the Chinese diplomatic channels after the ED routed them through the ministry of external affairs, the officials said.

This footballer earns more playing for Bengaluru than Norwegian club

This footballer earns more playing for Bengaluru than Norwegian club

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

He is the only Indian to get a start in an Europa League game but the country's numero uno goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu revealed that Bengaluru FC pays him much more than what he used to get at Norwegian club Stabaek FC.

A club from war-torn Azerbaijan ready to rub shoulders with soccer elite

A club from war-torn Azerbaijan ready to rub shoulders with soccer elite

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Founded in 1992, Qarabag's Imarat Stadium is reduced to rubble and they play their home games 440km away in the capital Baku.

India's Top Social Media Influencers

India's Top Social Media Influencers

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a nation of 1.4 billion people, where a potential new creator is born every second, we pick 25 influencers who have ruled social media this year.

Japan PM Abe, Trump to hold phone meeting on Olympics

Japan PM Abe, Trump to hold phone meeting on Olympics

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and US President Donald Trump will likely hold talks over the phone as early as Wednesday, Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday.

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Parliament breach: 6th accused held, had destroyed evidence

Rediff.com16 Dec 2023

A sixth arrest has been made in the Parliament security breach case -- Mahesh Kumawat from Rajasthan's Nagaur who was allegedly in contact with the other accused for the last two years for hatching the conspiracy and had destroyed their mobile phones to get rid of the evidence, police said on Saturday.

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Golf: One of the greatest fightbacks in majors history!

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Justin Thomas capped a breathtaking comeback by beating Will Zalatoris in a three-hole playoff to win the PGA Championship on Sunday after Chile's Mito Pereira blew a one-shot lead on the final hole.

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Indian Army showed world enough is enough: Gen Naravane on Galwan standoff

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

It took India and the Indian Army to show to the world that enough is enough and to challenge the neighbourhood bully, he said.

Euro 2016: Belgian fan club founder dies after match

Euro 2016: Belgian fan club founder dies after match

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The founder of the supporters club of the Belgian national team died of a heart attack after the country's crushing 4-0 victory over Hungary at Euro 2016 on Sunday, the national football association said on its website. Erik Reynaerts, 50, had been in Toulouse where Belgium was playing Hungary in the last 16 and suffered a cardiac arrest after the match, the football association said. He died on Monday.

Football coach's shoutout to PM Modi

Football coach's shoutout to PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

All India Football Federation (AIFF) appealed to the Sports Ministry, leading to this favorable decision.

Political fallout: Russia bans clubs from signing Turkish players

Political fallout: Russia bans clubs from signing Turkish players

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Russia introduced a raft of punitive economic measures and sports sanctions on Saturday after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane earlier in the week

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha arrested, office sealed

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The Delhi police on Tuesday arrested two persons including NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha in connection with a probe in the portal's foreign funding, officials said.

West Brom break club record to sign Venezuelan striker Rondon

West Brom break club record to sign Venezuelan striker Rondon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

West Bromwich Albion broke their club-record transfer fee to sign Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Euro 2016: French FA slams clubs for poor pitches

Euro 2016: French FA slams clubs for poor pitches

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

French Football Federation (FFF) president Noel Le Graet told the country's top clubs on Wednesday to make the quality of their pitches an absolute priority, describing one ground at Euro 2016 as "a failure".

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Wimbledon: Why are Russians, Belarusians allowed to compete this year?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The decision to lift the ban was met with protest from Ukraine, whose Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it was "immoral" and urged Britain to deny Russian and Belarusian players visas.

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Now, A Pro Govinda League!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Glimpses from the first Pro Govinda League.

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

FC Barca, Catalan La Liga clubs to join region-wide strike

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

La Liga sides Barcelona, Espanyol and Girona have decided to join the general strike in Catalonia on Tuesday, Oct. 3.

Wistron Deal: Tata Gets Global Reach, Apple Gets to Hedge Geopolitical Bets

Wistron Deal: Tata Gets Global Reach, Apple Gets to Hedge Geopolitical Bets

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

The government's target of hitting $52 billion to $58 billion in mobile phone exports in FY26 has been faltering; an Indian corporate group with financial muscle will help.

India's Untold Nepal Stories

India's Untold Nepal Stories

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

In 2017, a retired R&AW officer conveyed that Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was keen to get monarchy restored in Nepal and suggested that I support these efforts.

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

England's Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a shot for the ages to claim his first career major title in Brooklyn, Massachusetts.

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

World Cup 2023: Beckham savours 'incredible' Wankhede experience

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

David Beckham was the toast of the crowd when he entered the Wankhede Stadium accompanied by Sachin Tendulkar.

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

'Unity in diversity has helped us survive'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'The BJP is trying to change this mantra.'

Clashes in Egypt after al-Masry club banned

Clashes in Egypt after al-Masry club banned

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

One person was shot dead and 18 injured in clashes between security forces and angry football fans in Egypt's Port Said after their club al-Masry was banned for two seasons following the country's worst stadium disaster, a medical source said.

Ambanis not relocating to London: Reliance

Ambanis not relocating to London: Reliance

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

It termed reports of the Ambani family looking to make the 300-acre country club in Buckinghamshire, Stoke Park their primary residence, as 'unwarranted and baseless speculation'.

Asian Games: Chhetri and Co pooled with China, B'desh

Asian Games: Chhetri and Co pooled with China, B'desh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Indian men's team currently occupies the 18th spot among countries under the Asian Football Confederation, while the women's side is ranked 11th.

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Football Roundup: Belgium raids top soccer clubs over fraud, match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

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

PIX: Gauhar Khan, Payal Rohatgi gear up for Navratri

PIX: Gauhar Khan, Payal Rohatgi gear up for Navratri

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Stars prepare for Navratri.

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible links to 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League.

If I'm not motivated, I wouldn't be here: Djokovic

If I'm not motivated, I wouldn't be here: Djokovic

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic is returning to the US for the first time in two years after being denied entry due to being unvaccinated for COVID-19.

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Nikhil Chopra: From commentator to caddie

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Nikhil did commentary duty for a match in Australia before coming to Bangkok. He will return to Australia at the end of this week after his son's event on Sunday.

Winston Churchill owes Rs 13 to Bangalore Club

Winston Churchill owes Rs 13 to Bangalore Club

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

Former prime minister of Britain Winston Churchill has unfinished business at the Bangalore Club.

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

Trump, Abe enjoy golf in Tokyo

Trump, Abe enjoy golf in Tokyo

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Earlier, Trump also praised the US-Japan military alliance and thanked the US troops for keeping all safe and boosted the country's military ability.

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

'Today Is Worse Than British Times'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

'Today, the BJP is using power in such a manner that they not only crush the Opposition, but even their own supporters can't rebel.'

United Opposition will surprise people in 2024, says Rahul in US

United Opposition will surprise people in 2024, says Rahul in US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition is pretty well united and a lot of good work is happening on the ground as he asserted that there is a hidden undercurrent building and it will 'surprise' the people in the next general elections.

Kumble joins 500-club

Kumble joins 500-club

Rediff.com11 Mar 2006

Three criminal laws: Here's what has changed

Three criminal laws: Here's what has changed

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Following are the key points of the three criminal law bills, that were passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday and seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Evidence Act.

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

PIX: Real Madrid go top; Juventus-Inter share spoils

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Real Madrid's Rodrygo struck twice and Jude Bellingham was also on target as the visitors enjoyed a 3-0 win at lowly Cadiz.