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Man United targets Mangala to replace Ferdinand

Man United targets Mangala to replace Ferdinand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Manchester United has reportedly identified French defender Eliaquim Mangala as the ideal replacement for Rio Ferdinand, who will be leaving Old Trafford at the end of the season.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Ferrari wants women drivers for its motor racing academy

Ferrari wants women drivers for its motor racing academy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ferrari are planning to add female racers to their expanding young driver programme as they seek to develop talent for the future.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.

Liverpool win EPL: 'It's been a long time but finally is here'

Liverpool win EPL: 'It's been a long time but finally is here'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Reactions to Liverpool's Premier League triumph, their first league title since 1990:

'Time to give Portugal some credit'

'Time to give Portugal some credit'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said it was time to give credit to his team after their 2-0 win over Wales took them to the Euro 2016 final on Wednesday.

Leclerc is Ferrari's new number one, says Hamilton

Leclerc is Ferrari's new number one, says Hamilton

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Lewis Hamilton believes Charles Leclerc has usurped four times world champion team mate Sebastian Vettel as Ferrari's favourite.

PICS: Gritty Sevilla go past Man Utd into Europa League final

PICS: Gritty Sevilla go past Man Utd into Europa League final

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

IMAGES from the Europa League semifinal played between Manchester United and Sevilla in Cologne on Sunday.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Rosberg snatches pole from Hamilton

Hungarian Grand Prix: Rosberg snatches pole from Hamilton

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg snatched pole position from Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton in the final seconds of a marathon Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session on Saturday.

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.

Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal

Liverpool deny Torres request, agree Suarez deal

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Liverpool have turned down a transfer request from Fernando Torres hours after Kenny Dalglish made his first major transfer impact in his second spell as manager by agreeing to sign Uruguay forward Luis Suarez.

Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Torres

Liverpool turn down Chelsea bid for Torres

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Liverpool have rejected a bid for their Spain striker Fernando Torres from Premier League rivals Chelsea, British newspapers reported on Friday.

Spanish duo upset Bryan brothers in London finale

Spanish duo upset Bryan brothers in London finale

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Spain's Fernando Verdasco and David Marrero, the sixth seeds, upset the favourites 7-5, 6-7(3), 10-7 as the title went to a Spanish pair for the second successive year following the triumph of Marcel Granollers and Mark Lopez 12 months ago.

F1 PHOTOS: Hamilton ends season with a win in Abu Dhabi

F1 PHOTOS: Hamilton ends season with a win in Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2018

Briton now 18 wins away from Michael Schumacher's all-time record

Torres injury a chance for Llorente to shine

Torres injury a chance for Llorente to shine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

The latest injury to Spain's Fernando Torres could hand his strike partner Fernando Llorente another chance to shine in Wednesday's friendly against neighbours Portugal.

Alonso cleared after precautionary checks

Alonso cleared after precautionary checks

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso had precautionary checks in hospital after hurting his back on a heavy jolt over the kerbs at the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday.

Ronaldo's fitness and attitude both under the spotlight

Ronaldo's fitness and attitude both under the spotlight

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo reacted angrily to being substituted during Juventus' win over AC Milan as he gave coach Maurizio Sarri a dirty look and walked straight down the tunnel.

Button's one-off return to Formula One, here's why...

Button's one-off return to Formula One, here's why...

Rediff.com5 May 2017

The Briton will be stand-in driver for Fernando Alonso at Monaco GP

Ramos beats Scholes for this unwanted Champions League record

Ramos beats Scholes for this unwanted Champions League record

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

He becomes the most booked player in the tournament's history

Alonso taking nothing for granted before China medical

Alonso taking nothing for granted before China medical

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Fernando Alonso hopes to be racing for McLaren at this weekend's Chinese Formula One Grand Prix but the Spaniard says he is taking nothing for granted ahead of a fitness test at the Shanghai circuit. The double world champion fractured his ribs in a crash at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix on March 20 and the governing FIA's medical team then ruled him out of the subsequent race in Bahrain. He will undergo more tests at the Chinese circuit on Thursday before the third round of the 21-race season. "It was disappointing to be told I couldn't race in Bahrain, but I fully respected the decision of the FIA medical team," he said on Tuesday in a team preview for the race. "While I hope I'll be back in the cockpit on Friday (for practice), until I get the all-clear from the doctors to race, whenever that may be, we cannot assume anything.

Spain's Llorente on target again, Sevilla lose

Spain's Llorente on target again, Sevilla lose

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Spain striker Fernando Llorente scored in Athletic Bilbao's 2-1 La Liga victory over struggling Real Zaragoza on Sunday to continue his prolific recent run.

Torres to stay with Liverpool next season

Torres to stay with Liverpool next season

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Liverpool's prospects of retaining the services of striker Fernando Torres have been boosted after the player's agent said that Torres has no desire to leave the club.

Cricket Buzz: Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup

Cricket Buzz: Sarfraz to captain Pakistan at World Cup

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as Pakistan captain at the World Cup in May despite serving a suspension for breaching the anti-racism code, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ehsan Mani said on Tuesday.

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

Aus Open: Stress-free Zverev cruises past Verdasco

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

'Generally, I'm happy outside the court, happy on the court, happy in life. Then I think you play your best.'

Ferrari escape further penalty over orders

Ferrari escape further penalty over orders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Formula One's governing body upheld a $100,000 fine for Ferrari on Wednesday but kept alive Fernando Alonso's hopes of a third title after deciding to impose no further sanctions for the use of banned 'team orders'. Race stewards had handed the $100,000 fine to the Italian glamour team after the German Grand Prix at Hockenheim in July when Ferrari were found to have ordered Felipe Massa to allow Fernando Alonso victory in a one-two finish.

Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise

Spain striker Llorente surprised by praise

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Fernando Llorente has been surprised by the praise heaped on him after his match-turning performance in Spain's 1-0 second round victory over Portugal on Tuesday.

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup knock-out

Ronaldo tight-lipped on future after World Cup knock-out

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo declined to comment on his international future after bowing out of the World Cup following Portugal's 2-1 defeat by Uruguay.

Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres

Villa rallies behind strike partner Torres

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Spanish goal hero David Villa has rallied behind Fernando Torres after his strike partner turned in another disappointing World Cup performance in the European champions' 1-0 win over Portugal on Tuesday, saying he doesn't agree with those who say that the Liverpool ace's performances have been below par.

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

EPL PIX: Leaders Liverpool stumble, Chelsea collapse

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Liverpool blew a chance take a vice-like grip on the title race and Chelsea suffered their worst league defeat in 23 years.

Sri Lanka recall Jayawardene, Herath for Pakistan Tests

Sri Lanka recall Jayawardene, Herath for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Experienced batsman Mahela Jayawardene and left-arm spinner Rangana Herath will return for Sri Lanka's three-Test series against Pakistan in UAE after skipping the ongoing one-day conTests due to personal reasons.

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Messi cried after Champions League exit in 2012

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

Lionel Messi was so distraught at Barcelona missing out on reaching the 2012 Champions League final that he was reduced to tears

I lost motivation at Ferrari, reveals Alonso

I lost motivation at Ferrari, reveals Alonso

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

Fernando Alonso has credited McLaren with restoring the motivation he lost after five years at Ferrari.

Ferrari axe veteran car designers in structural shake-up

Ferrari axe veteran car designers in structural shake-up

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Ferrari have parted company with chief designer Nikolas Tombazis and engineering director Pat Fry, two of the men responsible for designing this year's car as the team endured their first season without a win since 1993.

IPTL: Indian Aces trump Japan Warriors 30-17 in opener

IPTL: Indian Aces trump Japan Warriors 30-17 in opener

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Indian Aces began their 2016 IPTL campaign with an easy 30-17 win over hosts Japan Warriors at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Friday.

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.

Alonso faces time penalties as well as grid drop

Alonso faces time penalties as well as grid drop

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso faces a time penalty in Sunday's Austrian Grand Prix as well as starting from the back of the grid as a result of exceeding his engine allocation for the season.

Torres likely to stay in Premier League

Torres likely to stay in Premier League

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Spanish striker Fernando Torres is likely to stay in the English Premier League next season but not necessarily with Liverpool, his agent was quoted as saying on Monday. The 26-year-old, currently at the World Cup with semi-finalists Spain, has been linked to big-spending champions Chelsea and Manchester City in the past as well as Spanish champions Barcelona.

Torres pounces late to send Chelsea second in EPL

Torres pounces late to send Chelsea second in EPL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Fernando Torres capitalised on a defensive blunder to score a last-minute winner and secure Chelsea a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

'I have done enough to keep Torres at Anfield'

'I have done enough to keep Torres at Anfield'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has said that he has done everything possible to keep striker Fernando Torres at the club.

Images: Alonso leads controversial Ferrari one-two

Images: Alonso leads controversial Ferrari one-two

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Fernando Alonso led a Ferrari one-two in the German Grand Prix on Sunday after denying Brazilian team-mate Felipe Massa an emotional victory one year on from a near-fatal crash.