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PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

PIX: Barcelona fight back to draw with Man United

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Barcelona fought back to earn a 2-2 draw with Manchester United in a pulsating Europa League knockout round playoff first leg on Thursday.

Lara hails Taylor, teamwork

Lara hails Taylor, teamwork

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

West Indies' captain hailed young paceman Jerome Taylor and his side's teamwork for the tense 10-run victory over Australia in Wednesday's Champions Trophy Group A tie.

9 year ban for FIFA's Valcke?

9 year ban for FIFA's Valcke?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog has recommended a nine-year ban for secretary-general Jerome Valcke over World Cup ticket selling accusations, one of many corruption allegations involving officials at soccer's crisis-plagued governing body.

Sri Lanka coach, player test positive for coronavirus

Sri Lanka coach, player test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Last week, SLC appointed former first-class cricketer Jerome Jayaratne as the national team manager for the Islanders' upcoming tour of the West Indies.

Sensex rallies 958 points to end at new lifetime high of 59,885

Sensex rallies 958 points to end at new lifetime high of 59,885

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Bajaj Finserv was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 4 per cent, followed by L&T, HDFC, Axis Bank, SBI, Reliance Industries and IndusInd Bank. NSE Nifty soared 276.30 points to its new closing peak of 17,823.

Germany defender Boateng questions England's quality

Germany defender Boateng questions England's quality

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Germany central defender Jerome Boateng has questioned whether England have enough quality to excel at next month's European Championship. Despite having the world's richest league, England go into the competition in France having not won a major tournament since landing the 1966 World Cup on home soil. "England beat us 3-2 in Berlin (in March) but I do not know if in matters of quality and consistency they have enough for an entire tournament," Boateng told German Railway DB Mobil magazine.

Euro 2016: Superb Germany overpower Ukraine to record 2-0 win

Euro 2016: Superb Germany overpower Ukraine to record 2-0 win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In what was a thrilling match of end to end action, Germany powered past Ukraine by a 1-0 margin in their Euro 2016 Group C campaign-opening match in Lille on Sunday.

Young suing USATF, USOC

Young suing USATF, USOC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'There are occasions when the prices of individual items like food raise inflation; then supply-side measures must be taken.' 'But if there is continued inflation, it means liquidity is aggravating the situation.'

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks is no more

Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks is no more

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The Padma Shri recipient was 59.

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Antoine Griezmann named player of the European Championship

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

France forward Antoine Griezmann was named player of the tournament on Monday after leading the Euro 2016 hosts to Sunday's final where they lost to Portugal in extra time.

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Asian Games: India's Schedule on September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

India's schedule on Day 4 of the Asian Games on Wednesday, September 27.

FIFA chamber probes ex-boss Blatter for bribery, corruption

FIFA chamber probes ex-boss Blatter for bribery, corruption

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

FIFA's ethics watchdog is investigating ex-president Sepp Blatter and two other former executives on a raft of possible violations including bribery and corruption, the world soccer body said on Friday.

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Tennis star Venus Williams said she was heartbroken by the death of a man in a two-car crash in Florida that a police report blamed on her driving, breaking her silence about the fatal accident three weeks after it occurred.

Farewell, Wendell, the world is poorer without you

Farewell, Wendell, the world is poorer without you

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'He was a true intellectual of this country: Never claiming to be an expert on anything, or the greatest, he just went ahead and followed his beliefs uncaring of how the world judged him.' Jaya Jaitly pays homage to a dear friend, Wendell Rodricks, designer and trendsetter.

Bayern Munich clinch 8th consecutive Bundesliga crown

Bayern Munich clinch 8th consecutive Bundesliga crown

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Bayern remained unruffled by the two-month break due to the novel coronavirus pandemic and beat Dortmund last month to overcome the last major obstacle en route to a 29th Bundesliga title since the introduction of the top division in 1963.

Sensex closes above 58K for the first time

Sensex closes above 58K for the first time

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, soaring over 4 per cent, followed by Titan, Tata Steel, Bajaj Auto, Maruti and Dr Reddy's. Nifty advanced 89.45 points to its all-time closing peak of 17,323.60.

IPL: Jordan replaces Starc at RCB, Taylor comes in for Malinga at MI

IPL: Jordan replaces Starc at RCB, Taylor comes in for Malinga at MI

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians have called up West Indies fast bowler Jerome Taylor to replace the injured Sri Lankan paceman Lasith Malinga for the remainder of the IPL 2016.

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Euro 2016: Team of the Tournament revealed; Bale misses out

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The Euro 2016 has come to an end with Portugal defeating hosts France on Sunday to lift their biggest football title. UEFA, the organising body of European Championships has now revealed the Team of the Tournament for Euro 2016. Four Portugal players, three Germans and two each from France and Wales have made this team, which is selected by a 13-strong panel of technical observers also including legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Germany's main anti-immigrant party triggered outrage on Sunday when its vice-chairman said people would not want German black soccer star Jerome Boateng as their neighbour.

Mcap of BSE-listed firms touches all-time high of Rs 261.73 lakh cr

Mcap of BSE-listed firms touches all-time high of Rs 261.73 lakh cr

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies reached an all-time high of Rs 261.73 lakh crore on Thursday, helped by a massive rally in the equities where the benchmark Sensex zoomed 958 points to end at a fresh lifetime peak. The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 958.03 points or 1.63 per cent to settle at its new closing peak of 59,885.36. During the day, it gained 1,029.92 points to touch an intra-day record high of 59,957.25.

2014 Rio World Cup prize money set for huge increase

2014 Rio World Cup prize money set for huge increase

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The prize money at next year's World Cup finals will be increased by at least a third from that on offer in South Africa in 2010, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said on Tuesday.

Sensex, Nifty end flat in range-bound trade

Sensex, Nifty end flat in range-bound trade

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Reliance Industries was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising over 1 per cent, followed by M&M, HCL Tech, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank and HUL. On the other hand, Bharti Airtel, Maruti, SBI, PowerGrid, NTPC and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Some of the men who might be candidates for FIFA president.

How AI and machine learning can help in better weather forecast

How AI and machine learning can help in better weather forecast

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'AI can be very useful for making analysis and especially making city-based local forecasts.'

Qatar is organiser for 2022 World Cup, insists FIFA secretary-general

Qatar is organiser for 2022 World Cup, insists FIFA secretary-general

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'It's amazing because it's a question that's coming quite often. Look, Qatar is the organizer for FIFA World Cup 2022. It is the case ever since Qatar was awarded by the FIFA executive committee in 2010,' FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke tell Rediff.com.

FIFA says Valcke not involved in $10 million payment

FIFA says Valcke not involved in $10 million payment

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

FIFA denied on Tuesday that the top lieutenant of its President, Sepp Blatter, or any other member its senior management made $10 million in bank transactions.

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

"Confidence in the vaccine is what brings us here this morning," the US vice-president said in remarks following his vaccination. "I didn't feel a thing. Well done."

Sensex rallies 354 points as bank stocks soar

Sensex rallies 354 points as bank stocks soar

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, spurting over 8 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, ICIC Bank, Sun Pharma, SBI and Kotak Bank.

World Cup chit-chat: 'Soccer fans face the biggest challenge in Brazil'

World Cup chit-chat: 'Soccer fans face the biggest challenge in Brazil'

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Brazil's huge distances, shaky infrastructure, security problems and varying climate have turned the World Cup into a logistical nightmare for teams, officials and the media.

World Cup PHOTOS: Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

World Cup PHOTOS: Late Kroos winner keeps Germany alive

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

A dramatic stoppage-time goal from Toni Kroos gave holders Germany a 2-1 win over Sweden on Saturday to keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup last 16.

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Europa League: Torres rescues Barcelona, West Ham draw

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Barcelona were shaken up by Eintracht Frankfurt but took a first step in their bid to reach the Europa League last four as a second-half goal by Ferran Torres salvaged a 1-1 comeback away draw in their quarter-final first leg on Thursday.

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Swiss open criminal probe into ex-FIFA official Valcke, Qatar businessman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into Jerome Valcke, the banned former FIFA secretary general, and Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the chief executive of Qatar's beIN Media, over World Cup broadcasting deals.

Wipro tops list of 300-plus stocks to hit 52-week lows

Wipro tops list of 300-plus stocks to hit 52-week lows

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Analysts believe that investors should look at stocks that hit 52-week lows only if they have a dividend paying track record, are debt-free and have sound fundamentals.

Can Germany defend World Cup title?

Can Germany defend World Cup title?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The Germans have lost just once in 23 games since their Euro 2016 semi-final defeat, cruising through the qualifiers with 10 wins in 10 matches.

Russia sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Russia sees no threat to World Cup, Valcke says plans on track

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Wednesday he saw no threat to Russia hosting the World Cup in 2018 and that its successful bid to host the tournament was in line with the law.

World Cup chit-chat: 'Brazil stadium problems warning for Russia, Qatar'

World Cup chit-chat: 'Brazil stadium problems warning for Russia, Qatar'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

With the FIFA World Cup 2014 just over two months away, Rediff.com brings you all the talk surrounding the tournament that will be played in Rio, Brazil...

Top 5 factors that may set market direction in H2 of 2022

Top 5 factors that may set market direction in H2 of 2022

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

As markets complete the first half of the calendar year 2022 (CY22) with a fall of around 9 per cent, the interest-rate hike trajectory by global central banks, paired with the conundrum of inflation and growth, will move the needle for the market, observe experts. Here's a quick rundown on what they'll react to over the next six months.

Valcke comments on 2022 World Cup timing stir controversy

Valcke comments on 2022 World Cup timing stir controversy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

An announcement from FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke that the 2022 World Cup in Qatar would not be played in the summer created yet more controversy around the finals on Wednesday.

Bayern late show secures season-opening win

Bayern late show secures season-opening win

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Kovac, who succeeded the retired Jupp Heynckes, surprisingly put Germany international Mats Hummels on the bench and partnered Jerome Boateng with Niklas Suele in central defence.