News for 'Defence of the Squad'

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

PIX: Liverpool cruise; Barcelona, Atletico stunned

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

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

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

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

Big blow to Bayern Munich, Juventus

Big blow to Bayern Munich, Juventus

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg against Paris St Germain after testing positive for COVID-19 while midfielder Marc Roca will miss the game due to injury.

Italy's coach says 'we'll play our way against Belgium'

Italy's coach says 'we'll play our way against Belgium'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

'We could tweak a few things along the way if things do not go to plan, but we have a certain style of play and Belgium do too. I am sure it will be a wonderful game of football. The winner will be the team who makes the fewest errors.'

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

The following are five bowlers to watch at the Twenty20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

PIX: Liverpool, Manchester City in semis after thrilling draws

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

There were a few nerves at the end but Liverpool set up a Champions League semi-final with Spain's Villarreal after Roberto Firmino scored twice in a 3-3 second-leg draw with Benfica on Wednesday to ensure a 6-4 aggregate win.

PIX: Italy edge Austria in extra-time to reach last 8

PIX: Italy edge Austria in extra-time to reach last 8

Rediff.com27 Jun 2021

The winners will play either Belgium or Portugal in the quarter-finals next Friday in Munich.

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Can India Be A 'Vishwaguru'?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Many of the stories, the pictures going out of India worldwide lately with these provocative processions, taunting of Muslims, bulldozers targeting mostly their properties, the sweeping 'othering' of a community of 200 million are painting the front pages and TV screens in the democratic world. That is where most of the friends we covet lie. Soon enough, these will also make our vital friends among the Muslim nations, from Bangladesh to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, uneasy. The best time for course correction is now, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

German Cup: Choupo-Moting scores twice on Bayern debut

German Cup: Choupo-Moting scores twice on Bayern debut

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Bayern travel to Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga on Saturday and host Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the first group match of their Champions League defence.

What next for Sergio Ramos after Real Madrid departure?

What next for Sergio Ramos after Real Madrid departure?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Ramos recently turned 35 and had a season littered with injuries which led to him being left out of Spain's Euro 2020 squad

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

EPL PIX: Liverpool end City's unbeaten run; United held

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

When Rahul Saw Sheena For The Last Time

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

A yellow-sari daintily clad Indrani was beaming broadly and it seemed like for the first time, for her, Rahul had done something right. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel reports from the Sheena Bora Murder Trial.

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship is being held across Europe for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in total.

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The United States officials in Afghanistan naively handed the Taliban a 'kill list' to target Afghans who aided American forces in the country, according to a media report.

Ashwin defends skipper Kohli

Ashwin defends skipper Kohli

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Ashwin said Kohli only expressed his opinion that the WTC final should be a best of three series but never demanded the format to be changed.

IPL: Smith ends worries of fitness, form

IPL: Smith ends worries of fitness, form

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Smith top-scored with 73 not out for Rajasthan Royals in their relatively meagre total of 139 for three in Jaipur.

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid has told his players to keep their emotions in check and avoid cards against a strong opponent like Belgium in the Tokyo Olympics semi-finals on Tuesday.

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Why have Liverpool gone from monsters to minnows?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Liverpool's defence of a Premier League crown won at a canter last season has become a nightmare

Aus paceman Richardson ruled out of World Cup

Aus paceman Richardson ruled out of World Cup

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Kane Richardson gets nod ahead of Josh Hazlewood as replacement

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

China has 200,000 troops at LAC!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The intrusions into India were likely carried out by the PLA's better trained and equipped 'mobile operational units'.

The potential successors to Italy's old guard...

The potential successors to Italy's old guard...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The old guard, once again, came good for Italy, this time steering the Azzurri to Euro 2020 glory, but wily defensive stalwarts Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini cannot go on forever.

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Soccer: Real Madrid's Marcelo, midfielder Isco confirm exits

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Constantine interviewed by Chennaiyin FC

Injured Starc ruled out of India ODI series

Injured Starc ruled out of India ODI series

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Kane Richardson will take his place in the 15-man squad for the tour, which starts with two Twenty20 matches later this month and is being used a warm-up for their World Cup title defence in England.

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Sachin Waze moves HC against arrest, says he was made 'scapegoat'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Suspended police officer Sachin Waze on Monday filed a 'habeas corpus' petition in the Bombay high court, challenging his arrest by the National Investigation Agency in connection with the recovery of an explosives-laden SUV near Mukesh Ambani's house.

ITBP, SSB, BSF to return to Republic Day parade after 2 years

ITBP, SSB, BSF to return to Republic Day parade after 2 years

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

As part of a new rotation policy of paramilitary forces' squads at the Republic Day parade, the contingents of two other forces -- the Central Reserve Police Force and Central Industrial Security Force -- have been taken out of the event this time, officials said.

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

EPL PIX: Salah spoils Gerrard's Anfield return, Chelsea win at Leeds

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

However, one goal proved enough for City who picked up their sixth successive league win to move four points clear of Liverpool, who host Aston Villa later on Saturday, at the top of the standings.

Australia drop Paine; name Finch as ODI captain

Australia drop Paine; name Finch as ODI captain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Australia have dropped Test skipper Tim Paine from their one-day squad for next month's series against South Africa and named opening batsman Aaron Finch as captain in his place.

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Warner, Smith set to miss final stages of IPL

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

The two were recalled to Australia's team for the 2019 World Cup, starting in England and Wales from May 30.

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

PIX: Lewandowski wins it for Barca; Mbappe rescues PSG

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in LaLiga, Ligue 1 and Serie A.

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

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

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Gearing up for the big bash called Republic Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

India's military prowess and its cultural diversity is bound to leave the chief guest, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, spellbound.

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'In China there is capital punishment for heritage theft. That is how they treat criminals, unlike us.' 'Here we treat them like it's a house-breaking theft.'

Nepal Army not to participate in BIMSTEC military drill in India: Report

Nepal Army not to participate in BIMSTEC military drill in India: Report

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

The decision was taken just a day before the Army squad was set to travel to Pune, where the drill will commence on Monday, the Kathmandu Post reported.

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Why is it wrong to write off Portugal...

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo shows no signs of flagging as he approaches his mid-30s but there are plenty of other worries for a team with an ageing central defence and a number of players struggling for form.

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Ghana spoil Japan's World Cup send-off match

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Akira Nishino deployed a new formation but endured a disappointing first match in charge with a 2-0 defeat by Ghana

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

United's Maguire gets suspended sentence over brawl in Greece

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Joe Maguire was found guilty of repeated bodily harm, violence against public employees and attempted bribery. Sharman was found guilty of insult, repeated bodily harm and violence against public employees.

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India suffered an embarrassing 0-6 rout at the hands of formidable United Arab Emirates -- their heaviest defeat against the Gulf side -- in the second international football friendly in Dubai on Monday.

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Tim Paine to lead Australia's ODI team in England

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Cricket Australia said on Tuesday that Test skipper Tim Paine will also captain the one-day international team during next month's tour of England

NSG boss claims his men defused IED in Delhi... turns out it was WW-II bomb

NSG boss claims his men defused IED in Delhi... turns out it was WW-II bomb

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

In a faux pas, NSG Chief R C Tayal on Tuesday claimed his men defused an Improvised Explosive Device recovered from high-security DRDO Bhawan after "no other agency" could handle the situation, but it later turned out to be a bomb of World War II vintage.