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A memorable 100 for Messi!

A memorable 100 for Messi!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Lionel Messi won his 100th Argentina cap when he started the Copa America Group B match against Jamaica on Saturday.

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

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

ISL: First-half goal-fest as Mumbai hold NorthEast

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Mumbai upped the ante and started creating a few chances after going behind.

French Open PIX: Nadal overcomes hiccup, to face Del Potro in semis

French Open PIX: Nadal overcomes hiccup, to face Del Potro in semis

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

IMAGES from the French Open matches played on Thursday

La Liga: Saul goal gives Atletico first win in four matches

La Liga: Saul goal gives Atletico first win in four matches

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Saul Niguez's second-half strike gave Atletico Madrid a 1-0 win at home to Las Palmas on Saturday, their first victory in four games in all competitions.

Tennis: India's Ramkumar bows out of French Open qualifiers

Tennis: India's Ramkumar bows out of French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Wawrinka splits with long-time coach Norman

Chelsea face striker crisis ahead of Arsenal showdown

Chelsea face striker crisis ahead of Arsenal showdown

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Chelsea go into Sunday's game holding a 10-point lead over second-placed Arsenal and manager Jose Mourinho may have to thrust one of his young strikers into the fray.

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Navy controversy: What is US telling India?

Rediff.com13 Apr 2021

The USS John Paul Jones acted like a dog marking the lamp post, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final

Djokovic to face Schwartzman in Italian Open final

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

The Serbian had to save two set points in the first set before finding his groove to reach his 10th title clash in Rome and remain on course to win his 36th ATP Masters 1000 crown and overtake Rafael Nadal on the all-time list.

4 things to watch out for on Day 9 of US Open

4 things to watch out for on Day 9 of US Open

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Petra Kvitova, who missed part of the 2017 season after a home invasion left her with a badly cut left hand, continues her remarkable comeback when she faces American Venus Williams.

Soccer PIX: Atletico go third in La Liga; Verona win

Soccer PIX: Atletico go third in La Liga; Verona win

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

IMAGES from the soccer matches played in Spain and Italy on Saturday

Tennis Roundup: Schwartzman wins Rio Open; Khachanov upsets Pouille

Tennis Roundup: Schwartzman wins Rio Open; Khachanov upsets Pouille

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Argentina's Diego Schwartzman ended a two-year wait for his second ATP tour title as he overpowered an exhausted Fernando Verdasco to win the Rio Open 6-2, 6-3 on Sunday.

'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.

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.

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.

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 Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Soccer Extras: Former Uruguay star Forlan announces retirement

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

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

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

US Open PIX: Fearless Fernandez knocks out Kerber

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Sunday.

Guess which team is leading La Liga? Not Real or Barca...

Guess which team is leading La Liga? Not Real or Barca...

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Sevilla became surprise Liga leaders on Sunday after beating visiting Celta Viga 2-1 while champions Barcelona drew 1-1 at Valencia thanks to another Lionel Messi strike but are still without a victory in their last four league games.

Football Extras: Real Madrid top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Football Extras: Real Madrid top La Liga after derby draw at Atletico

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

A round-up of Saturday's football action in La Liga, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Novak Djokovic is chasing a record-extending eighth Australian Open title, while Dominic Thiem will bid to become the first man born in the 1990s to win a major title.

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.

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Athletes step up to help fight coronavirus in Brazil

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

Olympic judo medallist Flavio Canto is among those giving his time and money to battle the COVID-19 outbreak in Brazil. Dunga is also working with business contacts and former players - including ex-Brazil internationals Jorginho and Edmilson and Paulo Cesar Tinga - to help disadvantaged communities in his home state of Rio Grande do Sul.

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.

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.

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

PIX: Messi-Mbappe lift PSG to win; Liverpool edge Atletico

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

La Liga: Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby

La Liga: Messi shines as Barca thrash Espanyol in derby

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi scored two spectacular free kicks as Barcelona thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-0 in Saturday's Catalan derby to move three points clear at the top of La Liga.

PIX: Wawrinka sets up last 8 clash with Federer

PIX: Wawrinka sets up last 8 clash with Federer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Stan Wawrinka outlasted Frances Tiafoe over three sets to set up an all-home quarter-final against compatriot and fellow veteran Roger Federer at the Swiss Indoors on Thursday. The 34-year-old Waewrinka, who won 6-3, 3-6, 7-5, will attempt to beat Federer for only the fourth time when they meet for their 27th clash on Friday in a dream tie for the Basel crowd.

ISL: Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters with late goal

ISL: Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters with late goal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A late goal from Amine Chermiti saw Mumbai City FC stun Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in a closely-fought Hero Indian Super League clash at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, in Kochi, on Thursday.

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.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

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.

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.

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.

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

La Liga Pics: Barca outclass Villarreal; Espanyol set for drop

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Monday.

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Soccer: Barca play first game without Messi; Zizou's son sees red

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Images from football matches played across Europe.

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.

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.