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World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

World Cup warm-ups: France show attacking force in win over Italy

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

France showed the full range of their attacking weapons as they continued their preparations for the World Cup in convincing fashion with a 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly on Friday.

Loyal Ranti helps United SC seal 2-0 win

Loyal Ranti helps United SC seal 2-0 win

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

Cash-strapped UnitedSC overcame all the off-field hardships as their committed players put up a well-knit effort for a 2-0 win over debutants Rangdajied United FC in their I-League opener, in Kolkata on Sunday.

Nadal says mental strength has returned

Nadal says mental strength has returned

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Rafa Nadal says his mental stability has returned after a topsy-turvy year for the former world number one.

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The 11-time champion's loss ended a series of 25 consecutive sets won on his favourite clay as Fognini set up a final showdown against Serbian Dusan Lajovic.

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Trump's remark came on Monday amidst the growing demand from a section of the Americans to de-fund the police in the aftermath of the custodial death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. "We won't be de-funding our police, we won't be dismantling our police. We won't be disbanding our police, we won't be ending our police force in a city."

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dutchman Ronald Koeman has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona.

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

With Barca in decline, will Messi ever win another Champions League?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi, 33, has been the team's spiritual leader throughout that time but the catalogue of failures in Europe has made the previously unthinkable scenario that he could leave Barca, where he has spent most his life, seem ever more plausible.

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barca

Xavi undecided on offer to coach Barca

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Barcelona great Xavi Hernandez has said it is his dream to coach his former side

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The article of impeachment charges Trump with a count of 'incitement of insurrection' for his actions on January 6, when he delivered a speech inciting his supporters to lay siege to the Capitol, an action that temporarily halted the counting of Electoral College votes and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including an officer of the US Capitol Police.

Ronaldo says Griezmann deserved Best Player in Europe award

Ronaldo says Griezmann deserved Best Player in Europe award

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

After being named this year's UEFA's Best Player in Europe, Portugal and Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann deserved the coveted trophy more than him.

Google top execs took home $1 as salary in 08

Google top execs took home $1 as salary in 08

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

A latest filing by the company to the US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission stated, "Eric, Larry and Sergey have voluntarily elected to receive only nominal cash compensation. Their primary compensation continues to come from returns on their ownership stakes in Google." Consequently, the company's top executives -- Schmidt, Page and Brin -- do not receive any salary or plan-based bonus other than one dollar per year, proxy statement filed by Google stated.

Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Debutant keeper Pant scripts another special record

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Pant is also the first Asian wicket-keeper to take five catches in an innings on Test debut.

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

PIX: Portugal, Poland, Senegal punch ticket to Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Images and a round-up of all the World Cup qualifiers played across continents on Tuesday.

Champions League PICS: Juventus, Real Madrid shocked

Champions League PICS: Juventus, Real Madrid shocked

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Juventus's hopes of reaching the Champions League last eight suffered a blow when the two-times European Cup winners slumped to a 1-0 defeat in their last-16 first leg at Olympique Lyonnais on Wednesday. Manchester City finally produced a Champions League performance worthy of their status as one of European football's elite clubs by beating Real Madrid 2-1 away in Wednesday's last-16 first leg after pulling off a stunning late fightback.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

What happened in Leicester City helicopter crash

What happened in Leicester City helicopter crash

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

British air accident investigators looking into the cause of the helicopter crash that killed Leicester City soccer club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha said on Thursday that the failure of the tail rotor mechanism had caused the pilot to lose control.

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

PIX: French fans give heroes' welcome to World Cup champions

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic French fans celebrated the return of their World Cup winning football team on Monday, jumping and chanting "We Are The Champions" as their bus paraded down the Champs Elysees before a special presidential reception.

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Alleging that the order made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was unconstitutional, the attorney generals said the state overstepped its constitutional authority in accepting late ballots and violated the election clauses of the Constitution and that voting by mail creates voter fraud risks.

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legend, dies at 103

Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legend, dies at 103

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Kirk Douglas was prolific as a film actor, with more than 90 credits to his name - ranging over six decades from the 1940s to the 2000s.

Quiz Time: Which book is Sharmila Tagore reading in the song Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana?

Quiz Time: Which book is Sharmila Tagore reading in the song Mere Sapno Ki Rani from Aradhana?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

'Female Obama' Kamala Harris among potential US presidential aspirants

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Harris, 54, would beat Trump most handily -- by a 10-point margin -- if the election were held now, according to an online poll carried out by Axios.

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Captain Chhetri on how India's youngsters can improve

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

India football captain Sunil Chhetri believes that the country's budding soccer players should get a chance to train in European academies in order to improve their skills. The man with 72 international goals described his stint with Sporting Lisbon as a 'great experience'.

Mkhitaryan signs for Man United on four-year deal

Mkhitaryan signs for Man United on four-year deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Manchester United from German club Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old scored 41 goals in 140 appearances during his three-year spell at Dortmund.

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

Spotted! Celebrities at Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

We spotted some celebs from the world of Hollywood, cricket and comedy enjoying some tennis action and here we give a glimpse of them...

PIX: Diplomacy under microscope at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

PIX: Diplomacy under microscope at Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The Winter Olympics sparked to life in a vivid, colourful ceremony of fire and ice in South Korea

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

The spectacular PHOTOS of the month

The spectacular PHOTOS of the month

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Monte Carlo: Federer out; Nadal, Murray storm into last four

Monte Carlo: Federer out; Nadal, Murray storm into last four

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

There were glimpses of the formidable Rafa Nadal as the eight-times champions swept aside French Open champion Stan Wawrinka 6-1, 6-4 on Friday to reach the Monte Carlo Master semi-finals.

The Champions League has become a thorn in Guardiola's side

The Champions League has become a thorn in Guardiola's side

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

While Pep Guardiola has brought two Premier League titles, smashed records and produced some of the most glorious football the club's fans have ever seen -- European success remains elusive to his team.

Champions League PIX: Lyon upset Man City to set up semi with Bayern

Champions League PIX: Lyon upset Man City to set up semi with Bayern

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Substitute Moussa Dembele scored twice as Olympique Lyonnais stunned Manchester City on Saturday to move into the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Champions League: Defeated Atalanta are heroes to pandemic-hit fans

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'We have to think today about those people who died due to COVID before their time, those many grandparents who took their grandchildren to see Atalanta for the first time and who aren't with us anymore. I am thinking about them above all'

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Former England star footballer David Beckham has reportedly landed a cameo role of 'Blackleg leader' in Guy Ritchie's new upcoming movie, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur.

1 killed, 15 injured in Ohio nightclub shooting

1 killed, 15 injured in Ohio nightclub shooting

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Hundreds were in the Cameo nightclub when shots broke out, police said.

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

PHOTOS: Big birds show off their skills at Paris air show

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The 2019 Paris Air Show will run until Sunday at Le Bourget Airport.

France a big hit at Women's World Cup!

France a big hit at Women's World Cup!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Stadiums are selling out, and TV broadcasters are bumping up the price of advertising slots as millions tune in.

Women's WC PICS: Norway sink Australia in shoot-out

Women's WC PICS: Norway sink Australia in shoot-out

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Norway beat Australia 4-1 on penalties to reach the women's World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2007 following a highly-entertaining 1-1 draw after extra time on Saturday. Norway's Isabell Herlovsen opened the scoring shortly after the half hour but Elise Kellond-Knight's direct corner seven minutes from time sent the game into extra time -- during which Australia's Alanna Kennedy was sent off.

Mourinho waxes eloquent about 'humble, friendly' Ibrahimovic

Mourinho waxes eloquent about 'humble, friendly' Ibrahimovic

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is playing a pivotal role in creating a friendly atmosphere in the Manchester United dressing room, manager Jose Mourinho has said, adding that the striker should not restrict his role in the squad to goalscorer.

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

PHOTOS: Take a look at the figure skaters!

PHOTOS: Take a look at the figure skaters!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

It's the time when athletes prepare for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.