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AFA chief broke his word on Maradona: Tevez

AFA chief broke his word on Maradona: Tevez

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Argentina's soccer chief Julio Grondona broke his word when the ruling body did not renew World Cup coach Diego Maradona's contract, striker Carlos Tevez said on Tuesday.

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Ibra to make acting debut in new 'Asterix and Obelix' film

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

The 39-year-old appeared at Italy's Sanremo festival in March, where he sang a duet with Bologna coach Sinisa Mihajlovic and said he would like to try acting.

Maradona sacked as Argentina coach

Maradona sacked as Argentina coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Diego Maradona's contract as national team coach has not been renewed by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), AFA spokesman Ernesto Cherquis Bialo said

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'

Mourinho complains again! Says there is a 'witch-hunt' against Costa

Mourinho complains again! Says there is a 'witch-hunt' against Costa

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho complained about a 'witch-hunt' by the footballing authorities against Diego Costa ahead of Tuesday's Champions League Group G match at Porto.

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Soccer: Fletcher joins Manchester United's coaching staff

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

City's Guardiola defends Mendy after COVID protocol breach.

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Indian football: New Year new luck as SC East Bengal log first win

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Both sides created chances in the first half but it was SCEB who converted them and deservedly headed into the break with a two-goal cushion.

Premier League: Chelsea edge past Leicester to retain top spot

Premier League: Chelsea edge past Leicester to retain top spot

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Chelsea scored a second successive win over a newly-promoted side when they beat Leicester City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday thanks to second-half goals from Diego Costa and Eden Hazard.

'Strong as ever' Atletico set to keep Olympiakos on their toes

'Strong as ever' Atletico set to keep Olympiakos on their toes

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

A rousing 2-1 La Liga victory at Real Madrid on Saturday may suggest otherwise, but Atletico Madrid are still rebuilding after losing several key players in the close season, coach Diego Simeone said on Monday.

Is Barcelona harmed by fixture schedule?

Is Barcelona harmed by fixture schedule?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Barcelona have been 'harmed' by this week's La Liga fixture schedule, coach Ernesto Valverde said on Wednesday.

ISL: Goa go top after goal-fest in Mumbai

ISL: Goa go top after goal-fest in Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

FC Goa returned to winning ways and rose atop the Hero Indian Super League table after 4-2 rout over Mumbai City FC, in Mumbai, on Thursday.

Bhupathi's campaign ends at Australian Open

Bhupathi's campaign ends at Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The Bhupathi-Melzer pair lose in straight sets to Argentine team of Diego Schwartzman and Horacio Zeballos.

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Fowler suspended for 4 games, fined for anti-ref comments

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Fowler, according to the committee, did not respond and said that he 'never intended to make any racist remarks and no malice was ever intended.'

Coach Maradona to decide on future next week

Coach Maradona to decide on future next week

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Diego Maradona will decide whether to stay on as Argentina coach after a meeting next week, the head of the country's football association said on Tuesday.

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Maradona says Blatter wanting to drive him out of football

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona has leveled charges against the FIFA president Sepp Blatter, accusing him of attempting to force him out of football.

Take a look at evolution of world record transfer fee

Take a look at evolution of world record transfer fee

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Major world record deals are here.

Coach Maradona impressed by in-form Milito

Coach Maradona impressed by in-form Milito

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Diego Milito will have the same chance as Argentina's other in-form strikers to earn a place in their World Cup side, coach Diego Maradona said on Sunday.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso and Real Madrid's Nacho were notable absentees in defence, along with Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

Nadal powers into Rome final; Konta win in semis

Nadal powers into Rome final; Konta win in semis

Rediff.com18 May 2019

Nadal avenged his defeat to the 20-year-old Greek at the same stage of the Madrid Open a week ago

Veron credits Maradona for match-winning goal move

Veron credits Maradona for match-winning goal move

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Argentina coach Diego Maradona was the mastermind behind the goal that gave them a 1-0 World Cup win over Nigeria, midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron said.

I was wrong to throw bib at Mourinho, says Chelsea's Costa

I was wrong to throw bib at Mourinho, says Chelsea's Costa

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa says he was wrong to throw his bib towards manager Jose Mourinho when he was left on the bench during the goalless English Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur last month.

Sevilla beat Atletico to win King's Cup

Sevilla beat Atletico to win King's Cup

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Sevilla claimed their second King's Cup triumph in four years when Diego Capel's early strike and a late breakaway goal from Jesus Navas fired them to a 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Barcelona secure big win as Roma self-destruct

PHOTOS: Barcelona secure big win as Roma self-destruct

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Barcelona capitalised on two disastrous own goals by A S Roma to thrash the Italian side 4-1 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday and take a huge step towards reaching the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in three years.

Football PIX: Bayern win Bundesliga title; Griezmann booed

Football PIX: Bayern win Bundesliga title; Griezmann booed

Rediff.com18 May 2019

The Bavarians have now won the German league title a record 29 times.

EPL PHOTOS: Late Costa strike helps Chelsea hold Man United

EPL PHOTOS: Late Costa strike helps Chelsea hold Man United

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

A goal in added time by Diego Costa earned Chelsea a 1-1 draw against Manchester United on Sunday and preserved Guus Hiddink's unbeaten record while denying Dutch compatriot Louis van Gaal victory.

Football is no theatre and I'm no angel on the pitch: Costa

Football is no theatre and I'm no angel on the pitch: Costa

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Portrayed as a pantomime villain in some quarters, Chelsea striker Diego Costa has said he will not be changing his aggressive style of play to win new friends.

Copa America: Brazil 'shootout' Paraguay to reach semis

Copa America: Brazil 'shootout' Paraguay to reach semis

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Gabriel got the winning kick for Brazil after Gustavo Gomez and Derlis Gonzalez missed for the visitors. Roberto Firmino pulled his spot kick wide for the hosts.

Is Simeone the Alex Ferguson of Spain?

Is Simeone the Alex Ferguson of Spain?

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Atletico Madrid's players are hoping coach Diego Simeone can become the club's equivalent of Alex Ferguson.

PIX: PSG overwhelm Real Madrid; Atletico hold Juve

PIX: PSG overwhelm Real Madrid; Atletico hold Juve

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Juve forward Cristiano Ronaldo had an unusually quiet game after scoring a hat-trick against Atletico in last year's competition, although he came within inches of grabbing a last-gasp winner when he sent a shot just past the far post.

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

India's military spending = $71.1 bn; China's =$261 bn

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Both the Asian giants were among the top three countries spending more on armaments, according to a new report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.

WC: When Spain breached stubborn Persian wall to bag three points

WC: When Spain breached stubborn Persian wall to bag three points

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'We were not lying yesterday when we said in the press conference Iran is a tough team'

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Tsitsipas to meet Federer in Basel semis

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Greek third seed Stefanos Tsitsipas battled back from a set down to beat Serbia's Filip Krajinovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Swiss Indoor championship on Friday. The win took Tsitsipas into his 10th semi-final of the season where he will face top seed Roger Federer, who was handed a walkover after Swiss compatriot Stan Wawrinka withdrew before their quarter-final with a back issue.

Italian Cup: Juve register controversial win

Italian Cup: Juve register controversial win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

Juventus ended their poor run with a 3-0 home win over Napoli in the Italian Cup last 16 on Wednesday but Diego's opener caused huge controversy.

Griezmann to decide Atletico future before World Cup

Griezmann to decide Atletico future before World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Despite striking a brace to help Atletico win Europa League title against Marseille, the French player has been heavily linked with a switch to Barcelona.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

'Injured La Liga players will benefit from break'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Second half of abandoned Rayo-Albacete will kick-off proceedings on return.

Argentina survive to set up last-day decider

Argentina survive to set up last-day decider

Rediff.com11 Oct 2009

Diego Forlan and Martin Palermo scored last-gasp goals as Argentina, Uruguay and Ecuador switched places on a dramatic Saturday of South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup. Diego Maradona's Argentina, having beaten Peru 2-1 at home in torrential rain, go to Montevideo on Wednesday to defend an automatic berth in the South Africa finals against a Uruguay side that turned the tables on Ecuador.