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Maradona's fall from grace

Maradona's fall from grace

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

The classic image of Diego Maradona sums up his life and also marks the moment of his downfall.

Dangal trailer is like Sultan 2.0

Dangal trailer is like Sultan 2.0

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

One wonders if Dangal will beat Sultan's box office records when it releases on December 23. Then again, Aamir has the mind of a genius.

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

10 Things We LOVE About Alia Bhatt

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Happy birthday, Alia!

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Sterling enjoying life with Pep... and without social media

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Sterling has scored six goals in five starts for City this season and has impressed with his overall contribution to Guardiola's prolific attack which has struck 29 goals in eight Premier League games.

Schumacher wins Chinese Grand Prix

Schumacher wins Chinese Grand Prix

Rediff.com1 Oct 2006

The long fall of Maradona

The long fall of Maradona

Rediff.com20 Apr 2004

He played professional football at 15, lifted the World Cup at 25 and was being called one of the greatest players ever by the time he was 30. And yesterday, Diego Maradona was in hospital fighting for his life.

Formula One is music to Sutil's ears

Formula One is music to Sutil's ears

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

The 24-year-old German seemed destined for a musical career until he discovered go-karts as a teenager.

Anand crushes Karjakin in first round

Anand crushes Karjakin in first round

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

The Indian ace beat Sergey Karjakin of Ukraine in just 37 moves at the Corus Super Grandmasters chess tournament.

Jordan: I had fling with Beckham

Jordan: I had fling with Beckham

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

The England skipper has vehemently denied any affair with Jordan and promised to sue if she repeats the claims in her book.

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

A glimpse into the mind of Tiger Woods

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

'The ball barely made it to the hole, giving rise to a heady exhilaration and bemusement that only Woods' adroitness could -- and perhaps still does -- invoke.'

Farewell to Bergkamp finesse

Farewell to Bergkamp finesse

Rediff.com5 May 2006

George was simply the best

George was simply the best

Rediff.com26 Nov 2005

British newspapers paid tribute to former Manchester United great George Best on Saturday as they offered their last respects to a footballing genius.

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Mera Wala Shah Rukh!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

On his 55th birthday, Sukanya Verma celebrates his inimitable ways in 10 scenes that she keeps returning to time and again.

'I still haven't taken it in'

'I still haven't taken it in'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2003

In the first exclusive extract of Martin Johnson's autobiography, the heroic captain relives the magical moments that led to England's crowning glory.

Warriors surrender to Sultans

Warriors surrender to Sultans

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

A Sohail Abbas' hat-trick powered the Hyderabad Sultans to a 4-2 win.

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The street leading up to his tea stall cum house is dotted with Argentina flags while a giant one flutters high making its presence felt.

Mukesh, Rafiq set up battle royale

Mukesh, Rafiq set up battle royale

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

Mukesh Kumar fired a round of three-under 69 to lead the field after the penultimate round in the Hyundai-TNGF Open.

Chess great Kasparov faces NY virtual reality test

Chess great Kasparov faces NY virtual reality test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

There will be no chessboard and no pieces when world No. 1 Garry Kasparov plays the latest man vs machine contest.

India's Baahubali Captain

India's Baahubali Captain

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

His cricketing brain, always sharp, was blessed with exceptional speed of information absorption and processing. He could quickly zero in on what needed to be done and use the element of surprise to overpower the opposition, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Euro: It's Ibra vs Italy's collective power as Sweden face mighty Azzurri

Euro: It's Ibra vs Italy's collective power as Sweden face mighty Azzurri

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Italy's victory over Belgium was celebrated as a triumph of the team over individual talents, but Friday's opponents Sweden are relying on the singular genius of frontman Zlatan Ibrahimovic to get their Euro 2016 campaign off the ground.

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Pietersen on how to save Test cricket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

Pietersen backs for D/N format to save Test cricket

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

PICS: Messi free-kick helps Barca to opening win; Mbappe brace for PSG

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

La Liga champions Barcelona began the new campaign with a 3-0 win over Alaves on Saturday with the help of a spectacular under-the-wall free kick from Lionel Messi, who scored twice, and a curling shot from substitute Philippe Coutinho.

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

How cricket has changed since that historic day!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

'Perhaps the biggest change is in terms of mindset when it comes to the art of the possible when chasing.'
'A modern team knows that knocking off 120 runs in 10 overs is eminently possible.' 'When things click, that can translate into 450 in 50 overs,' says Devangshu Datta.

PHOTOS: Ruthless Real Madrid take full advantage of Liverpool's lapses

PHOTOS: Ruthless Real Madrid take full advantage of Liverpool's lapses

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Liverpool came into Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid on a wave of confidence but Zinedine Zidane's side showed exactly why they are the masters of Europe's top club competition in their 3-1 win.

Coach's corner: Liverpool's Klopp shrugs off late Roma goals

Coach's corner: Liverpool's Klopp shrugs off late Roma goals

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Juergen Klopp refused to dwell on the two late goals they conceded in a 5-2 win over AS Roma in their Champions League semi-final, first leg on Tuesday, saying his team had been 'perfect' for 80 minutes.

Champions League PIX: Messi takes Barca into quarters; Liverpool through

Champions League PIX: Messi takes Barca into quarters; Liverpool through

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Barca captain Messi opened the scoring with a "Panenka" penalty chipped straight down the middle in the 17th minute after Luis Suarez was fouled in the area, putting the home side ahead in the tie after a goalless first leg in France.

Who's the boss? Rodgers asserts his position at Liverpool

Who's the boss? Rodgers asserts his position at Liverpool

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has dismissed speculation about his job by saying he is the best man to lead the club and that he expects to be in charge next season.

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

'Ram Uncle's zest for life was incomparable'

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

Gitanjali Gurbaxani, whose family has known Ram Jethmalani since their Pre-Partition days in Sind, recalls the legal luminary and 'the pride of the Sindhi community'.

Pirouetting, volleying, and striking. Neymar has the Ronaldinho magic!

Pirouetting, volleying, and striking. Neymar has the Ronaldinho magic!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

With sublime control, a back heel flick, a pirouette and a sweet volleyed finish, Neymar fashioned a glorious goal at the Nou Camp on Sunday to rekindle memories of Barcelona's greatest Brazilian wizards.

11-year-old Odisha slum-dweller to train at Bayern Munich academy

11-year-old Odisha slum-dweller to train at Bayern Munich academy

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Defying all odds, an 11-year-old football prodigy from an impoverished area of Bhubaneswar has been selected to train at Germany's most iconic club Bayern Munich, as an academy player for two months.

King's Cup PHOTOS: Magnificent Messi leads Barca to victory

King's Cup PHOTOS: Magnificent Messi leads Barca to victory

Rediff.com31 May 2015

A magical Lionel Messi goal, the first of a personal double, led treble-chasing Barcelona to a 3-1 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the King's Cup final on Saturday.

Bite set to eat into Suarez's sponsorship cash

Bite set to eat into Suarez's sponsorship cash

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Luis Suarez risks losing lucrative commercial deals following his bite on a World Cup opponent, with poker brand 888 saying on Wednesday it was reviewing its sponsorship agreement with the Uruguayan.

The great debate: Country, club and Ronaldo

The great debate: Country, club and Ronaldo

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Breaking records has become Cristiano Ronaldo's favourite pastime. Very few footballers can do everything and Ronaldo is of that rare breed

'Modi is a visionary'

'Modi is a visionary'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'We are on the world map. Every country is watching this event.'

PHOTOS: 'Irreplaceable Xavi is one of a kind'

PHOTOS: 'Irreplaceable Xavi is one of a kind'

Rediff.com24 May 2015

FC Barcelona's midfield magician and the architect of tiki-taka football gets emotional farewell

'There's something romantic about finishing playing in front of New Zealand crowds'

'There's something romantic about finishing playing in front of New Zealand crowds'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The romance of finishing his career by leading New Zealand into one last battle against Australia on home soil persuaded Brendon McCullum to bow out of international cricket before next year's World Twenty20.

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

Why spectators want Djokovic's opponents to win

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

'If one thing seemed clear in this week of very uneven tennis in Melbourne though, the much celebrated golden age of tennis may be over.'