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Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Maradona backs Venezuela's Maduro, signs for World Cup coverage

ISL: Hyderabad FC begin campaign with win over Odisha FC

ISL: Hyderabad FC begin campaign with win over Odisha FC

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Odisha FC were a little too predictable and Hyderabad's defenders were able to deal with them without too much discomfort.

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

'Pele' adds new chapter to golden age of sports film

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

The film focuses on the period between 1958 and 1970 when Brazil won three out of the four World Cups and established itself as the country of football.

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona reclaim top spot; Atletico salvage draw at Girona

La Liga PHOTOS: Barcelona reclaim top spot; Atletico salvage draw at Girona

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Champions Barcelona reclaimed top spot in La Liga on Sunday by overcoming a dogged Villarreal side to win 2-0 at home with goals from stalwart defender Gerard Pique and youngster Carles Alena taking them above Sevilla.

Coronavirus: Bhutia, Zizou, Beckham pay tribute to 'humanity's heroes'

Coronavirus: Bhutia, Zizou, Beckham pay tribute to 'humanity's heroes'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'To all of these heroic people: football thanks you, football remembers you and football supports you'

Italy's World Cup hero Rossi dies aged 64

Italy's World Cup hero Rossi dies aged 64

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Italian TV channel RAI Sport, where Rossi had been working as a pundit, said on Thursday "Pablito" had died of an "incurable disease".

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Maradona given FIFA ambassadorial role

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has been handed an ambassadorial role by the game's global governing body FIFA.

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

US Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Sabalenka march forth

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

A summary of Wednesday's action at the US Open.

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic threw his racket on the ground, drawing a warning from the chair umpire.

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

First Look: Maradona arrives in Kolkata sans fan-frenzy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

Legendary Diego Maradona finally kept his date with the football-crazy Kolkata for a three-day private trip, which was originally scheduled in September.

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Maradona calls English win 'monumental robbery'; slams referee

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Argentine great Diego Maradona said England perpetrated a "monumental robbery" in their World Cup victory over Colombia and accused referee Mark Geiger of not being up to such a game.

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Coach Enrique rides wave of criticism to galvanise Spain

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

'Luis Enrique has been very important to us and we're all at ease with him.'

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The former Boca Juniors and Napoli player coached Argentina at the 2010 World Cup, where his team were beaten 4-0 by Germany at the quarter-final stage

'Kisses and cuddles', that's how Mourinho made up with Costa!

'Kisses and cuddles', that's how Mourinho made up with Costa!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho said he and striker Diego Costa have made up with 'kisses and cuddles' after their halftime row in Tuesday's 4-0 Champions League win over Israeli opponents Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Chelsea's Oscar denies training ground bust-up with Costa

Chelsea's Oscar denies training ground bust-up with Costa

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar has taken to Twitter to deny reports of a training ground row with team mate and Spain international Diego Costa.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Chelsea moved within three points of clinching the Premier League title with a 3-0 victory that condemned Middlesbrough to relegation on Monday after goals from Spaniards Diego Costa and Marcos Alonso plus a tap-in by Nemanja Matic.

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

An off-key Liverpool were frustrated for a second successive game by struggling opponents as they were held to a 0-0 Premier League draw at Newcastle United on Wednesday.

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

Atletico's talisman Godin back to torment Barca's MSN attack

Atletico's talisman Godin back to torment Barca's MSN attack

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Atletico Madrid will have centre backs Diego Godin and Stefan Savic available again for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg at Barcelona.

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Italian Open: Nadal races into semis with win over Verdasco

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Rafael Nadal set up an Italian Open semi-final with Stefanos Tsitsipas on Friday thanks to a 6-4, 6-0 win over Fernando Verdasco.

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Copa America: Messi scores but Argentina held by Chile

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

Images from Copa America matches played on Monday.

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain are still favourites to finish top of Group E above Sweden, Poland and Slovakia but, after struggling to break down conservative sides such as Georgia and Greece in March, they know coming first will not be a procession.

UEFA Champions League: Atletico have history on their mind

UEFA Champions League: Atletico have history on their mind

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Two years on from their defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Atletico Madrid are back on the same stage against the same rival - wiser and determined not to be haunted by the memories of Lisbon.

Barca injuries lay extra burden on Griezmann

Barca injuries lay extra burden on Griezmann

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the Catalans shorn of three of their top forwards, all eyes will be on Griezmann in his first appearance at the Camp Nou since his 120-million-euro ($133 million) move from Atletico Madrid, and not least because Barca need a win to kickstart their season.

The top men's contenders at the French Open

The top men's contenders at the French Open

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

A look at the top men's contenders at the 2020 French Open.

La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

La Liga: Rusty Barcelona held to goalless draw at Sevilla

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Lionel Messi had two free-kick attempts while ex-Sevilla midfielder Ivan Rakitic narrowly missed the target from inside the area.

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Will Maradona throw his hat into FIFA presidency ring?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday suggested that Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona become the next FIFA president.

Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis

Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Djokovic was soundly beaten by Zverev in the 2018 final, a match played out in an electrifying atmosphere in front of 18,000 fans. This time the arena was empty because of the COVID-19 lockdown, a surreal backdrop for a match with so much riding on it for both men.

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Copa: Brazil's controversial win; Peru hold Ecuador

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Captain Casemiro said Brazil fully deserved the three points.

ISL: Silva, Chhetri score in Bengaluru FC's win over Odisha

ISL: Silva, Chhetri score in Bengaluru FC's win over Odisha

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

Dimas Delgado found Harmanjot Khabra who routed the attack from the right and floated a perfect cross into the box. Chhetri leapt higher than Shubham Sarangi and headed home. The goal made him the first Indian player to record 50 goals contributions in the Hero ISL -- 42 goals and 8 assists.

Ronaldo escapes suspension for Atletico celebration

Ronaldo escapes suspension for Atletico celebration

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Ronaldo will be free to face Ajax Amsterdam in the quarter-finals on April 10

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

100 million pounds for Hazard too cheap, says Chelsea coach Sarri

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri said having Eden Hazard in such unstoppable form makes winning "easy" but appears almost resigned to losing him.

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.

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rebalancing India-China, The Sri Lanka Way

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Colombo seems to be veering to the middle path between China and the US on global matters, but in regional matters of strategic security, it is increasingly identifying with India, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador to enter semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

Colombia head to Copa semis after penalties win over Uruguay

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Ronaldo reminds Atletico of Champions League haul

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo was singled out by Atletico Madrid fans on Wednesday as Juventus lost 2-0 in the Champions League last 16 but the former Real Madrid forward was quick to point out his stellar record in the competition.

Soccer Extras: Spain claim Euro under-21 title

Soccer Extras: Spain claim Euro under-21 title

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

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

Maradona accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Maradona accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has reportedly been accused of assaulting his former girlfriend, who has video footage of an altercation in which the football icon allegedly hit her.

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

French Open PIX: Nadal shows Sinner no mercy to enter semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Images from Day 10 of the 2020 French Open, at Roland Garros, in Paris.