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Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The European Football Championship kicked off on Friday, June 11, and with the first round of matches in the league stage of Euro 2020 done and dusted, here's a look at the five best goals thus far.

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

This time Liverpool are at home, and victory would put them nine points clear.

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Trump-Kim summit to be held at Singapore's Capella Hotel

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The red-shingled, colonial-style Capella is a five-star hotel on the Sentosa island, which boasts several resorts, hotels, two golf courses and a theme park.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Third-placed Leicester go to Hodgson's sixth-placed Crystal Palace on Sunday

Manchester United to meet MK Dons in League Cup 2nd round

Manchester United to meet MK Dons in League Cup 2nd round

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Manchester United will travel to third-tier MK Dons in the Capital One Cup second round following the draw on Wednesday, the first time they have been involved at this stage of the competition for 19 years.

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

QPR striker Vargas out for six weeks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

Queens Park Rangers striker Eduardo Vargas will be out of action for six weeks due to a knee ligament injury, the player's agent said on Monday.

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Injured Schweinsteiger doubtful to play any more this season: Van Gaal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is unlikely to play for his club again season due to a knee injury, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

Hall of shame! Italy PM on US human trafficking report

Hall of shame! Italy PM on US human trafficking report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

There is more embarrassment for Silvio Berlusconi, with a United States report on human trafficking naming the Italian prime minister as a result of his alleged sexual relationship with a Moroccan-born underage prostitute.

Liverpool face Arsenal in Cardiff final rerun

Liverpool face Arsenal in Cardiff final rerun

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Liverpool's FA Cup match on Saturday is one of four all-Premier League tussles, with leaders Manchester United also hosting Aston Villa, Everton taking on Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth facing Wigan Athletic.

Athletes work on future ventures during Covid-19 forced break

Athletes work on future ventures during Covid-19 forced break

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

The Tamil Nadu-based Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, who recently made his Davis Cup debut and is expected to lead India's doubles challenge in coming years, is spending time hitting at private courts and handling the marketing of their family resort in Pondicherry.

Chelsea's Mantra: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Chelsea's Mantra: If it ain't broke, don't fix it!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Chelsea begin their Premier League title defence against Swansea City on Saturday in the unusual position of heading into a new season having been significantly outspent by their rivals.

Man United make winning start, Chelsea draw

Man United make winning start, Chelsea draw

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

English champions Manchester United opened their title defence with a 2-1 win at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday while Chelsea could manage a draw only in new coach Andre Villas-Boas' first Premier League match.

EPL fixtures revealed: Arsenal open against Manchester City

EPL fixtures revealed: Arsenal open against Manchester City

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Arsenal's new manager Unai Emery faces a baptism of fire after the Gunners were handed an opening day fixture at home to Premier League champions Manchester City.

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester City take giant step towards title; Spurs up to second

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester City take giant step towards title; Spurs up to second

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Robert Huth's double and a Riyad Mahrez goal sent Premier League leaders Leicester City six points clear after a stunning 3-1 victory at shell-shocked title rivals Manchester City on Saturday.

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Football Focus: Liverpool's Mane is African Footballer of the Year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

Wenger must end Mourinho jinx to slow Chelsea charge

Wenger must end Mourinho jinx to slow Chelsea charge

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Arsene Wenger gets another chance to finally beat his old nemesis and keep the Premier League title race alive for a little longer when Arsenal host leaders Chelsea on Sunday.

Middlesbrough to travel to Arsenal for FA Cup fifth round

Middlesbrough to travel to Arsenal for FA Cup fifth round

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Middlesbrough were rewarded for beating Manchester City with a trip to FA Cup holders Arsenal while Chelsea's conquerors Bradford City host Sunderland or Fulham after the fifth round draw on Monday.

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Man City move clear at the top as United held at Arsenal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Manchester City beat bottom club Sheffield United 1-0 to move three points clear of Manchester United who were held to a goalless draw at Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.

EPL PHOTOS: Leaders Leicester drop points even after 22 shots on goal!

EPL PHOTOS: Leaders Leicester drop points even after 22 shots on goal!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Photos and summary of the English Premier League matches played on Tuesday, including the story of Chelsea's resurgent win

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Sports Shorts: Ibra shows sensitive side after winning Gold Ball

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been named Sweden's footballer of the year for the ninth time and although his eighth victory in a row came as no shock, his acceptance speech showing a more sensitive side surprised many.

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Liverpool produce an irresistible performance to dismantle a toothless Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and Arsenal were held 1-1 by Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Football: East Bengal to file complaint against referee

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case, says lawyer.

League Cup: Watford ousted but other Premier League teams progress

League Cup: Watford ousted but other Premier League teams progress

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Premier League newcomers Watford suffered a League Cup upset in a 1-0 loss at Preston North End while five-times champions Aston Villa overcame plucky Notts County 5-3 after extra-time to reach the third round on Tuesday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: City brush past Palace; Chelsea edge Newcastle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Chelsea outspent by rivals but confident of defending EPL title

Chelsea outspent by rivals but confident of defending EPL title

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Jose Mourinho's side had paid lavish sums to bolster key areas by this time last year but, having claimed the title at a canter, the motto of this transfer window seems to be: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea's woes continue; Arsenal go top of table

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea's woes continue; Arsenal go top of table

Rediff.com25 Oct 2015

Chelsea's terrible start to the season plumbed new depths on Saturday when the Premier League champions lost 2-1 at West Ham United.

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Yuvraj, Kapil to grace Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

While Kapil is an academy member of the Laureus World Sports Awards along with Australian cricket legend Steve Waugh, Yuvraj has been invited in role of an ambassador.

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Euro 2020: Meet the last 8 standing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

As the tournament gets to the next round here's look at the quarter-finalists.

CL images: Hernandez to Man U's rescue, Barca held

CL images: Hernandez to Man U's rescue, Barca held

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Barcelona paid the price for wayward finishing as they were held to a 1-1 draw by their bogey-team Rubin Kazan in Champions League Group D on Wednesday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Manchester United are likely to welcome back captain Wayne Rooney from suspension for their visit to Premier League champions Manchester City on Sunday, hoping the striker can add to his record scoring tally in the derby.

Schedule: English Premier League 2013-14

Schedule: English Premier League 2013-14

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Champions Manchester United will travel to Swansea City for their first English Premier League match under new manager David Moyes, while Manuel Pellegrini's Manchester City are at home to Newcastle United on August 17.

Zanetti denies Chelsea move rumours

Zanetti denies Chelsea move rumours

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Inter Milan captain Javier Zanetti has denied he plans to join Jose Mourinho at Chelsea, despite newspaper reports he could move into coaching at the London club.

Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Messi inspires Barca to 4-0 win at Deportivo

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

Lionel Messi scored a stunning freekick and helped set up two more goals as Barcelona swept hosts Deportivo Coruna aside 4-0 to surge five points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Pressure is something that Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says comes with the territory, but after a dismal run, the odds on him becoming the season's first managerial casualty are swiftly shortening.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Coutinho goal sends plucky Liverpool into semis

FA Cup PHOTOS: Coutinho goal sends plucky Liverpool into semis

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Philippe Coutinho thumped home a second-half winner as Liverpool broke the resistance of Championship Blackburn Rovers to reach the FA Cup semi-finals with a gritty 1-0 replay victory on Wednesday.

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.

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

EPL PHOTOS: Reds continue march towards title; United down Newcastle

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

United down Newcastle after Saints stun Chelsea on a dramatic night in the English Premier League.

Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout

Torres hat-trick inspires Spanish rout

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Spain striker Fernando Torres scored a stunning hat-trick in the opening 17 minutes to inspire Confederations Cup favourites Spain to a 5-0 rout of New Zealand on Sunday.