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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.

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.

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.

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.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

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.

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

ISL: FC Goa secure first win; Mumbai blank Odisha

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

FC Goa clinched their first win of the ongoing Indian Super League season as they beat Kerala Blasters 3-1 at the Fatorda Stadium, in Margao, on Sunday.

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.

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

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

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.

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

US Open PICS: Osaka, Halep, Rublev advance; Cilic retires

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

IMAGES from the US Open matches played on Day 1 at the Flushing Meadows in New York on Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nap at work to enhance your problem-solving skills

Nap at work to enhance your problem-solving skills

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

A leading expert on the positive benefits of napping says that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep -- when one's eyes move under closed eyelids due to brain activity -- enhances creative problem-solving.

Inter held despite Eto'o goal

Inter held despite Eto'o goal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Samuel Eto'o coolly converted a penalty on his league debut but champions Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 home draw by Bari in their Serie A opener on Sunday.

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.

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.

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Maradona suggests life imprisonment for Blatter, Platini

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

He also branded new FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, the former UEFA general secretary, a "traitor" for not standing by UEFA president Platini

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Mexico scored twice in the final five minutes to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a pulsating Copa America Group C match in which each side had a man sent off on Sunday.

AC Milan agree two-year Torres loan with Chelsea

AC Milan agree two-year Torres loan with Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2014

AC Milan have agreed a two-year loan deal with Chelsea for Fernando Torres but the Spain striker has yet to agree terms, the Italian club said in a statement on Friday.

Simeone vows to stay on and improve Atletico de Madrid

Simeone vows to stay on and improve Atletico de Madrid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, a month on from a second Champions League final defeat to Real Madrid in three years, has made it clear that his immediate future is with the Spanish club. The Argentine, who has been at Atletico since 2011 and is under contract for another four years, said after the loss on penalties to Real that he wanted to explore his options. But now he says he is only concentrating on making the team better. "I spoke in the heat of the moment," Simeone told reporters on Wednesday in Buenos Aires. "We Argentinians are like that. Others are not at fault for beating you, I learned that a long time ago.

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.