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Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Wimbledon PICS: Federer, Medvedev, Barty advance; Svitolina knocked out

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Wednesday.

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Griezmann must prove worth to Atletico in Barca clash

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

When Griezmann fired Atletico to victory over Olympique de Marseille in the Europa League final in May it was widely viewed as his last stand for Diego Simeone's side before a move to Barca but they successfully convinced the Frenchman to stay.

Tearful Abidal leaving Barca at end of season

Tearful Abidal leaving Barca at end of season

Rediff.com30 May 2013

Popular former France defender Eric Abidal fought back tears on Thursday as he announced he would be ending his six-year spell with Barcelona when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Why returning Real hero Zidane has a big job on his hand

Why returning Real hero Zidane has a big job on his hand

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Real Madrid have endured a miserable season since Zinedine Zidane left in May, first sacking Julen Lopetegui and then Santiago Solari.

US steps up security after Paris attacks

US steps up security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are closely monitoring the events in Paris.

Japan new market for footaball talent, says Wenger

Japan new market for footaball talent, says Wenger

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Having seen the well of talent dry up in France, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has identified Japan as an emerging market to find new players for his Premier League side.

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Croatia stutter closer to World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Croatia made heavy weather of beating Denmark in their worst performance of the tournament, but will seek to rediscover their fluency in a weekend showdown against Russia for a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

Revisiting the Miracle of Dunkirk

Revisiting the Miracle of Dunkirk

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Seventy-seven years ago, 338,000 British soldiers were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, a stunning great escape which helped Britain avoid defeat in World War II.

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 11: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Valieva dominates the ice despite doping scandal

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say I love you

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine?

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Euro 2016: Experimental Portugal still a threat

Rediff.com31 May 2016

They may be over dependent on Cristiano Ronaldo and struggling to replace old faithfuls, yet under the wily leadership of Fernando Santos, Portugal can still be a threat.

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Soccer: Real title bid dented; PSG top of Ligue 1

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

A sloppy Real Madrid were held 0-0 at home to Real Betis on Saturday in a further blow to their hopes of retaining the La Liga title.

'Air travel will normalise within two years'

'Air travel will normalise within two years'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Airlines will need a war chest to deal with post-COVID economics.'

Fear of Pandemic, Xi and Putin unite G7

Fear of Pandemic, Xi and Putin unite G7

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

As President Biden moves ahead with a new 'strategic concept' for China and Russia, the going is bound to get rough for the US and its G7 partners, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Football Extras: FIFA bans Chelsea from next two transfer windows

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

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

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Aus Open: Djokovic destroys Pouille to set up Nadal showdown

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille, on Friday, to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafael Nadal.

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Griezmann snubs Barcelona to stay at Atletico

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The Frenchman, voted the world's third best player of 2016, has been the subject of intense transfer speculation since signing a new contract with Atletico in May 2017.

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Alonso heads to Le Mans hoping for a better weekend

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

The double world champion retired his McLaren for the second race in a row while he had been running in a points-scoring position.

Mary Kom denies deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Mary Kom denies deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion M C Mary Kom on Sunday denied reports that she made disparaging remarks against fellow male boxers like Shiva Thapa and Manoj Kumar during a meeting of the national observers in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

PHOTOS: Spain rally to hold England; Italy vs Germany goalless

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Isco scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Spain launched an improbable fightback to snatch a 2-2 friendly draw against England with both their goals coming after the 89th minute at Wembley on Tuesday.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Sweden pummel Thailand, in quarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Thailand, coming off a record 13-0 loss to defending champions United States in their Group F opener, conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes as they struggled to win aerial battles against a much taller Swedish team.

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

'UAE's role is to encourage India and Pakistan to meet'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'The Indian side has realised that not talking to Pakistan has not served any useful purpose.'

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

PIX: Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool off to flying starts

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the English Premier League.

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Afghanistan is done with jihad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The Taliban have the ISIS in its crosshairs. The Taliban has shown the skill to assimilate extremist elements if they are reconcilable as well as the ruthlessness to eliminate troublemakers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Nobody is scared of England: Shearer

Nobody is scared of England: Shearer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

England's performances at Euro 2016 so far will leave none of their opponents scared at the prospect of a knockout clash with the country, according to former striker Alan Shearer.

Federer revived for another French Open assault

Federer revived for another French Open assault

Rediff.com20 May 2011

A rested Roger Federer will come out swinging when he begins his French Open campaign after being left behind by favourites Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal.

Landis calls for legalised doping

Landis calls for legalised doping

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis has called on cycling authorities to legalise doping because he believes testers will always struggle to uncover the cheats.

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

'Letting the world know we will be back!'

Rediff.com21 May 2020

'The world outside my window now is mostly uninhabited, barring the few masked figures that skirt around my shadow as I walk the empty roads for the occasional grocery run.'

Isner downs Benneteau for Salem Open

Isner downs Benneteau for Salem Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

American John Isner, battling against the wild weather as much as his opponent, beat unseeded Julien Benneteau of France 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in North Carolina on Saturday to claim his second title in six weeks.

Germany midfielder Draxler joins PSG from Wolfsburg

Germany midfielder Draxler joins PSG from Wolfsburg

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Germany midfielder Julian Draxler has joined Paris St Germain on a four-and-a-half year contract from VfL Wolfsburg, the French champions said on Tuesday. The 23-year-old was a member of the victorious Germany squad at the 2014 World Cup. "For the first time in my career I will discover a new country, a new league and I am very proud to take this step in one of the best clubs in Europe," Draxler said in a club statement.

Sharapova to lead Russia's Fed Cup team

Sharapova to lead Russia's Fed Cup team

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Maria Sharapova will lead Russia in their Fed Cup first-round tie against France next year, the country's tennis chief said on Tuesday.

Spain beat U.S. to book place in Davis Cup semis

Spain beat U.S. to book place in Davis Cup semis

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Spain booked their place in the Davis Cup semi-finals against France after taking an unbeatable 3-1 lead over the United States Sunday.

PIX: Mbappe double as PSG thrash Dijon; Barcelona sink Sevilla

PIX: Mbappe double as PSG thrash Dijon; Barcelona sink Sevilla

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Barcelona forwards Ousmane Dembele and Lionel Messi fired the Catalans to a confidence-boosting 2-0 win at in-form Sevilla on Saturday to keep the pressure on La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid.

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 4: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Chen scores world record for massive lead over shocked Hanyu

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

PIX: Wozniacki safely into third round; Halep, Petkovic shocked

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the US Open.

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Truth of Pulwama attack accepted in Pak Parliament: Modi

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

His statement comes two days after Pakistan's Science and Technology Minister Fawad Chaudhry admitted his country's role in the Pulwama attack during a debate in their National Assembly (Parliament).

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka was beaten in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, losing to France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-3 on her return to competitive action after winning last month's Australian Open.

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Williams family to leave F1 after Italian GP

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The family's departure marks the end of an era after 43 years and 739 Grands Prix.