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England show they no longer rely on Kane

England show they no longer rely on Kane

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

That incredible spread of goals has been shared by Marcus Rashford (3), Bukayo Saka (3), Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Jack Grealish, Phil Foden and Jordan Henderson plus Harry Kane.

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

'Can 55 years of hurt really be about to end?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The English media praised manager Gareth Southgate, who has carried the pain of his penalty shoot-out miss at the semi-finals of Euro 96 and often been criticised for his tactics.

When Manchester City and United came together

When Manchester City and United came together

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Touching tributes have poured in from Manchester's two football clubs, as well as a number of prominent players have expressed their condolences to the family and friends of the victims, some of whom were young children.

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Chhetri, Messi part of FIFA's campaign against COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The 'Pass the message to kick out coronavirus' campaign calls for people around the world to follow five key steps to protect their health in line with WHO's guidelines.

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

'Shock and agony': Reactions to Warne's sudden death

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sports world expressed shock and agony over Warne's sudden demise. Here are some reactions:

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rooney reveals he's a poet, his 'transfer request' and more...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

England captain Wayne Rooney has opened up about his clashes with Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson, how having children calmed him down and why he should not have gone to the 2006 World Cup for a new BBC television film.

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Belgian footballer Mertens dies after collapsing on pitch

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Belgium under-21 international Gregory Mertens died on Thursday, three days after collapsing with heart failure during a match, a spokesman for his club, Lokeren, said.

Social media explodes as Liverpool's Gerrard confirms he is leaving

Social media explodes as Liverpool's Gerrard confirms he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

2015 couldn't have started any worse for a Liverpoool fan as Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will leave the club.

Chelsea aim to make it another Bridge of sighs for Spurs

Chelsea aim to make it another Bridge of sighs for Spurs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Chelsea will look to stretch one of the longest unbeaten sequences in the top flight when the runaway leaders entertain arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday.

No way back for Terry says England manager

No way back for Terry says England manager

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Former England captain John Terry will not be brought of international retirement to play at this year's World Cup finals in Brazil, manager Roy Hodgson said on Wednesday

It's difficult playing in a foreign country, says Bale

It's difficult playing in a foreign country, says Bale

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Gareth Bale learnt valuable lessons from his disappointing Real Madrid campaign last season, he said on Wednesday.

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

I'm fine, wasn't hospitalised, says Maradona after health scare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

"I want to tell everyone that I am fine, that I am not, neither was I, interned," Maradona said in an Instagram post, responding to a media report that he had been taken to hospital.

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

FA Cup final: Crazy scenes as Chelsea keeper refuses to be replaced

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Reaction to Arrizabalaga's refusal to be substituted

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

Following is a match by match look at the English Premier League's weekend fixtures:

KP's exclusion: 'English cricket the laughing stock again!'

KP's exclusion: 'English cricket the laughing stock again!'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Kevin Pietersen is not the only one trying to work out why he is unwanted by England's cricket selectors.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

'Inevitable... Mourinho had to go in the end'

'Inevitable... Mourinho had to go in the end'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

Following is reaction to the sacking of Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who was dismissed by the Premier League club on Tuesday.

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

EPL snapshots: Red card for Liverpool's Mane divides pundits

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Senegal international Mane faces a three-match suspension from domestic games, although he will be available for Liverpool's Champions League tie at home to Sevilla on Wednesday.

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Football Focus: Former England WC winner Jack Charlton dies

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin was among the first to tweet his reaction.

England's record-breaker who fell short at tournaments

England's record-breaker who fell short at tournaments

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

While the 31-year-old achieved every honour in the club game, eclipsing Bobby Charlton as Manchester United's leading scorer, his career with England was always more problematic, even though he ended as their most prolific goalscorer and most capped outfield player.

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool clash in dress rehearsal for FA Cup

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The Premier League bursts back into life after the international break.

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Chelsea's Hazard edges Spurs' Kane to win England's PFA player of the year

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Chelsea's Belgium forward won Eden Hazard England's PFA player of the year award ahead of Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane and Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on Sunday.

EPL PIX: Spurs draw at Liverpool leaves Pochettino frustrated

EPL PIX: Spurs draw at Liverpool leaves Pochettino frustrated

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino punched the Anfield turf in frustration at the final whistle after his side drew 1-1 with Liverpool in a Premier League match full of thrilling, attacking action on Saturday.

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

'Kevin Pietersen 355 not out'; 'Retired .. Hurt'

Rediff.com13 May 2015

From the English media to social networking websites, 'devastated' Kevin Pietersen found support from all quarters.

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Messi's first act as Barcelona captain was to tell the club's fans at a pre-season friendly in August against Boca Juniors that he and his teammates "will do everything possible so that beautiful and desired cup returns here to the Nou Camp".

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

REWIND: How England, Croatia fared in World Cup semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

A brief history of previous World Cup semi-final appearances by England and Croatia, ahead of their last four match at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium on Wednesday.

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Ever missed a penalty? Don't worry, Messi does too

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

With the world watching him in a World Cup opener against Iceland, the normally brilliant Messi struck a weak spot-kick that was saved, leaving Argentina with a disappointing 1-1 draw.

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

'Tennis won't be the same without you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

'I LOVE YOU, Roger. Thank you for everything you've done in tennis and with myself. Tennis world will never be the same without you.'

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Djokovic the man to beat, again, at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Djokovic may never feel the affections of the crowd savoured by Federer and Spaniard Rafael Nadal but his record of 16 Grand Slam titles is proof that tennis is no popularity contest.

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

FA Cup: Holders Leicester thrashed by Nottingham Forest

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Second-tier Forest's buoyant fans were briefly silenced when Leicester grabbed a lifeline before halftime as Kelechi Iheanacho pounced on an error to score from an acute angle.

Nations League: Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked

Nations League: Ruthless England leave Spain shell-shocked

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

England ran riot by scoring three first-half goals to stun Spain and earn a 3-2 away win in the Nations League on Monday as they moved back into contention in League A Group 4 with their first victory on Spanish soil for 31 years.

Talking points from the weekend's Premier League action

Talking points from the weekend's Premier League action

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Is VAR sucking the life out of the game?

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

FIFA World Cup: England hammer Panama 6-1 after Kane hat-trick

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Stones headed England in front in the eighth minute, losing his marker to angle home a Kieran Trippier corner before captain Kane made it 2-0 in the 22nd minute with his third goal of the tournament, an emphatically struck penalty after Jesse Lingard was pushed over in the box by Fidel Escobar.

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Used to relying heavily on one key player for their European glory in the past -- Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the 1984 and 2000 tournaments respectively -- French fans have two talented players on whom to pin their hopes at Euro 2016.

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Roberto Mancini may replace Ranieri at Leicester

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Decision to sack Claudio Ranieri nine months after he led Leicester City to a historic title widely criticised.

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Real, Atletico keep the pressure on Liga leaders Barca

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

A Marco Asensio-inspired Real Madrid crushed Eibar 3-0 to close the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to five points on Sunday, with Karim Benzema starting on the bench.

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

England's Kane announces himself on world stage

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Kane takes to world stage as England edge past Tunisia

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Ecstatic Wales coach Chris Coleman praised his "soldiers" after a shock 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016 took the country to their first major tournament semi-final, and said they could match anyone if they were not afraid to fail.

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch soccer striker and coach, died aged 68, according to a message posted on his website.