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SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

Warner hits maiden T20 ton as Australia rout Sri Lanka

Warner hits maiden T20 ton as Australia rout Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

Opener David Warner thumped a maiden Twenty20 international century as Australia kicked off their home summer with a ruthless 134-run thrashing of Sri Lanka, at Adelaide Oval, on Sunday.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo's time up with Portugal team?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo's time up with Portugal team?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

Coach refuses to discuss Ronaldo's international future

McLaren name Alonso, Button as their F1 drivers for 2015

McLaren name Alonso, Button as their F1 drivers for 2015

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Spain's double World champion Fernando Alonso and Britain's Jenson Button will drive for McLaren next season, the Formula One team announced on Thursday.

Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool

Torres signs improved contract with Liverpool

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Spain striker Fernando Torres has signed a new contract that could keep him at Liverpool until 2014, the Premier League runners-up said on Thursday.

La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves

La Liga: Lacklustre Atletico Madrid held at Alaves

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Atletico Madrid's troubles away from home continued when they were held to a goalless draw at Alaves on Saturday, dropping points on the road for a second consecutive week and losing Uruguay international Jose Maria Gimenez to injury.

Suarez devastated after Uruguay crash out of Copa

Suarez devastated after Uruguay crash out of Copa

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Suarez spurned the first penalty of the shootout, his effort bouncing off the chest of Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, to complete a frustrating evening for Uruguay's all-time top scorer, who also had a goal ruled out for offside.

Liverpool title challenge dented by Swansea

Liverpool title challenge dented by Swansea

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Liverpool were on the end of the biggest sensation of the English Premier League season when bottom club Swansea City repelled a dramatic comeback from Juergen Klopp's title chasers to earn their first-ever league win at Anfield.

Nadal overcomes Verdasco to reach semis

Nadal overcomes Verdasco to reach semis

Rediff.com2 May 2009

Top seed Rafael Nadal overcame fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 at the Rome Masters on Friday while Roger Federer beat German qualifier Mischa Zverev 7-6, 6-2 to book a semi-final with holder Novak Djokovic. Serb Djokovic eased through with a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Argentine fifth seed Juan Martin Del Potro. Nadal next faces Chilean 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez, a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 winner over Argentine qualifier Juan Monaco.

Jayasuriya puts SL on the brink

Jayasuriya puts SL on the brink

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

Pakistan chasing a Test record-equalling 418 for victory, were struggling at 114 for four at the close on the fourth day of the first Test.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax held by PAOK

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax held by PAOK

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Azeri champions Qarabag took a big step towards the playoff round with a 2-1 win at Cypriot side APOEL but Dinamo Zagreb left their progress hanging in the balance after the Croats played out a 1-1 home draw against Hungary's Ferencvaros.

Euro 2016: Portugal and the untying of the proverbial Gordian Knot

Euro 2016: Portugal and the untying of the proverbial Gordian Knot

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'I think it's a 50-50 match. My players know that. They (Poland) are here on their own merit' 'There will be a strong strategic component to this game, because if you concede four goals nobody can ensure you can score five'

Euro 2016: How Portugal proved they are not one man army

Euro 2016: How Portugal proved they are not one man army

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal proved they can flourish without their talismanic forward Cristiano Ronaldo, at least on the pitch, in beating France to win Euro 2016. Coach Fernando Santos has been trying to reduce their dependency on Ronaldo and his team's ability to live without their alltime leading scorer and captain faced its ultimate test when he was went off injured after 25 minutes of Sunday's final. They passed with flying colours. Relieved of any obligation to pass to Ronaldo every time he was free or allow him to take free kicks, Portugal's players appeared less inhibited without him on the pitch.

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the sixth spot with four points and will have to win rest of their four matches to stay in contention for the semi-final.

IPL 2020: Meet four-time champions Mumbai Indians

IPL 2020: Meet four-time champions Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents Mumbai Indians's record in the IPL over the years:

Desperate Sri Lanka face tough task against Aus

Desperate Sri Lanka face tough task against Aus

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have not played a match at the World Cup since June 4, forced to split points with Bangladesh and Pakistan following two washed out games.

Sri Lanka's Chandimal, Thirimanne return for second India Test

Sri Lanka's Chandimal, Thirimanne return for second India Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal has been included in the 16-man squad for the second Test of the three-match series against India which begins on Thursday after recovering from illness.

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Mass brawl mars Marseille's rare win at PSG

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris Saint Germain's Neymar, Laywin Kurzawa and Leandro Paredes as well as Marseille's duo of Dario Benedetto and Jordan Amavi were given their marching orders after rival players threw punches and kicks at each other.

Torres out for three weeks

Torres out for three weeks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2008

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres will be out of action for up to three weeks with a hamstring strain, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

Today's F1 cars are less attractive, more boring: Alonso

Today's F1 cars are less attractive, more boring: Alonso

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'The hunger is always there. After one year and a half without being close to the podium, I have more motivation. I come out as a lion in every race'

Six Alex graces Wimbledon as Murray books semis spot

Six Alex graces Wimbledon as Murray books semis spot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Former Manchester United manager Six Alex Ferguson made a grand entry in the Royal Box on centre court to watch compatriot Andy Murray play Spain's Fernando Verdasco in the quarter-final showdown at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Deposed champions Spain make short work of Australia

PHOTOS: Deposed champions Spain make short work of Australia

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Goals from David Villa, Fernando Torres and Juan Mata gave deposed champions Spain a comfortable consolation win over Australia in Curitiba.

PHOTOS: Greece could have beaten Japan but for red card

PHOTOS: Greece could have beaten Japan but for red card

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Greece could have emerged victorious from their 0-0 World Cup Group C draw with Japan on Thursday were it not for Kostas Katsouranis's first-half red card, coach Fernando Santos said.

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

World Cup sidelights: All the news from Brazil right here...

Sania, Paes advance in doubles at US Open

Sania, Paes advance in doubles at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

India's Leander Paes and Sania Mirza made it to the second round of the US Open with straight sets win in their respective doubles events, in New York, on Thursday night.

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Sri Lanka seamers keep second Test versus South Africa in the balance

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Eighteen wickets fell on the second day, the most at this ground since 1914

Why Hamilton believes Alonso may retire from F1

Why Hamilton believes Alonso may retire from F1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Fernando Alonso's imminent retirement from Formula One is a real possibility, world champion Lewis Hamilton said, adding that he hopes the Spaniard would decide to carry on.

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight

Champions League: Atletico close in on last eight

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Manchester City came out on top in an epic Champions League battle against Monaco whereasAtletico Madrid beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in a topsy-turvy encounter.

La Liga PICS: Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

La Liga PICS: Barca stay top with sluggish win over Leganes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

It was Messi's 56th converted penalty in La Liga and saw him draw level with Hugo Sanchez as the league's second-top penalty taker, behind record holder Cristiano Ronaldo on 61.

'It won't be very likely...for Costa Rica to go much further'

'It won't be very likely...for Costa Rica to go much further'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Greece coach Fernando Santos took a parting shot at Costa Rica: Teams know all about you now and your World Cup ride is over. The surprise factor has gone.

McLaren would be happy to take Alonso back

McLaren would be happy to take Alonso back

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

McLaren sent Fernando Alonso a clear signal on Friday that they would welcome him back, despite a major falling out in 2007, should the Spaniard seek to leave Ferrari.

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Costa, Alba excluded from Spain squad

Wins for Arsenal, Man United as Europa League kicks off

Wins for Arsenal, Man United as Europa League kicks off

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka scored his first goal for the club as they beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0, while Manchester United's 17-year-old Mason Greenwood secured a 1-0 win over FC Astana as the Europa League group stage began on Thursday.

Injured Torres will not join Spain squad: Mourinho

Injured Torres will not join Spain squad: Mourinho

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will not be fit to join the Spain squad next week after injuring his knee during the Champions League win over Steaua Bucharest, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

Federer battles past Gonzalez to reach quarters

Federer battles past Gonzalez to reach quarters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Roger Federer battled into the quarter-finals of the ATP event in Indian Wells on Wednesday with a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 victory over Fernando Gonzalez of Chile. Fourth seed Andy Murray cruised into the last eight when his opponent Tommy Robredo retired with a right wrist injury. The Scot, who was leading 6-2, 3-0 when Robredo quit, will meet either Croat Ivan Ljubicic or Russian Igor Andreev.

La Liga: Atletico stun Celta late on, Sevilla edge Las Palmas

La Liga: Atletico stun Celta late on, Sevilla edge Las Palmas

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Simeone's side leapfrogged Real Sociedad into fourth on 42 points, while Sevilla stayed third in the standings on 46 after beating Las Palmas 1-0, also on Sunday, thanks to a late strike from substitute Joaquin Correa

'Torres key to beat Chelsea again'

'Torres key to beat Chelsea again'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Rafael Benitez sees Fernando Torres as the key to Liverpool's chances of beating Chelsea in the Champions League semi-final.

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe doubtful for semi-final

Euro 2016: Portugal defender Pepe doubtful for semi-final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Centre-half Pepe is doubtful for Portugal's Euro 2016 semi-final against Wales on Wednesday and a decision on his fitness will be made in the morning.

3rd Test: India in control as Sri Lanka stare at another defeat

3rd Test: India in control as Sri Lanka stare at another defeat

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Pandya's aggressive batting powered India to 487 all out after starting the day at 329 for six. The memorable knock was also Pandya's first ever hundred in first class cricket.

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka need to win their final two games, and hope for favourable outcomes in England and Pakistan's next fixtures.