News for 'Johan'

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

PIX: France held goalless by Israel; England cruise

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

France qualified for the quarter-finals of the Nations League despite a lacklustre goalless draw against Israel on Thursday.

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0 Champions League thrashing of Swiss side Young Boys on Tuesday as the Catalan giants bounced back from a 2-1 loss at AS Monaco in their opener.

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

PIX: Liverpool record historic win over Real; PSV script dramatic win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Euro 2024: Can Romania tame Ukraine?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Romania face tough test against experienced and motivated Ukraine

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Amsterdam Is Always A Good Idea

Rediff.com19 Jul 2024

The City of Bikes is like no other.

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Poacher Review: Hard Truths, Hard-Hitting Storytelling

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.

Champions League last-16: Inter down Atletico; Record for de Jong

Champions League last-16: Inter down Atletico; Record for de Jong

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League last 16 matches played on Tuesday

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament:

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Italy, Hungary, Denmark keep Euro hopes alive

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship qualifiers.

KWK 7: What Bugs Gauri About SRK

KWK 7: What Bugs Gauri About SRK

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The promo is already out and has Gauri talking candidly about her husband Shah Rukh Khan and their love story.

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Europa League: PSV fan attacks Sevilla keeper

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

PSV fan assaulted Sevilla goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic, punching him in the face before being wrestled to the ground by the Serbian.

Three scientists share Nobel Prize for 'Click Chemistry'

Three scientists share Nobel Prize for 'Click Chemistry'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Wednesday awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2022 to Carolyn R Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K Barry Sharpless.

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Euro 2024 qualifiers: England, Italy held; Belgium lucky

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Euro 2024 qualifying matches.

Eriksen scores on return but Denmark lose to Dutch

Eriksen scores on return but Denmark lose to Dutch

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Christian Eriksen's return to the Denmark team stole the show as he scored with his first touch after coming off the bench at the Johan Cruyff Arena on Saturday where Netherlands forward Steven Bergwijn netted twice as the hosts won 4-2.

Barca in talks with Koeman for coach job: club source

Barca in talks with Koeman for coach job: club source

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The defender later became the club's assistant coach before embarking on an eventful career as a head coach, managing Dutch sides Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord plus Premier League sides Southampton and Everton and La Liga's Valencia.

PIX: 'Powerhouse' statue of Ibrahimovic unveiled in his hometown

PIX: 'Powerhouse' statue of Ibrahimovic unveiled in his hometown

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The statue depicts Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrating in his own trademark style, with arms outstretched.

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.

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

How Pele elevated football's popularity in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele was eventually convinced to sign a multimillion-dollar deal with US club New York Santos in June 1975, aided by then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who wrote a letter to the Brazilian government stressing how important his presence would be for bilateral relations.

Criticism was a boost for Dumfries to turn up the style

Criticism was a boost for Dumfries to turn up the style

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

"Big countries didn't progress here and we still have three matches to go. Now we have to roll our sleeves up and get back to work." he said.

Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The famous win also kept the five-match series alive with Australia leading 2-1. India had lost 4-5 and 4-7 in the first two Tests.

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dutchman Ronald Koeman has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

PIX: Dutch delight in win over Austria, seal group top spot

PIX: Dutch delight in win over Austria, seal group top spot

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

The Dutch host North Macedonia on Monday safe in the knowledge they have already secured a place in the last 16.

Casteist abuse must be public for SC/ST Act to apply: HC

Casteist abuse must be public for SC/ST Act to apply: HC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

It quashed a case pending against a person as it found that the alleged abuse was made in a basement of a building, where the victim and his co-workers alone were present.

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

A food museum for rabbit heads and maggot cheese!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Sheep eyeball juice, frog smoothies and fruit bat soup... Which one do you find yucky?

PIX: Dumfries header gives Dutch victory after Ukraine fightback

PIX: Dumfries header gives Dutch victory after Ukraine fightback

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The Dutch were 2-0 up with 15 minutes left in the Euro 2020 match, only to allow their opponents two quick goals and the chance to share the points before Dumfries headed home a dramatic winner to the delight of the home fans.

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

The Man Mrunal Absolutely Trusts!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

'Rahul Vijay wants me to be authentic because, then, there's no burden of pretending to be someone. There's no facade. I'm thankful to him for that.'

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Bengaluru Open 2: Saketh-Ramkumar in last 8

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan beat compatriots Yuki Bhambri and Divij Sharan in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the Bengaluru Open 2 ATP Challenger, in Bengaluru, on Wednesday.

Ruthless Barca crush Tacon in first women's 'Clasico'

Ruthless Barca crush Tacon in first women's 'Clasico'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Jenni Hermoso scored a late hat-trick as Barcelona hammered CD Tacon 9-1

Europa League PIX: United win; fireworks halt Berlin game

Europa League PIX: United win; fireworks halt Berlin game

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rashford scores a brace as Man United fight back to beat Omonia

Euro PICS: Dolberg powers Danes past Wales into quarters

Euro PICS: Dolberg powers Danes past Wales into quarters

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

IMAGES from the Euro 2020 round of 16 match against Wales and Denmark played at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam on Saturday.

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Barca coach Luis Enrique hails Cruyff legacy at memorial

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique led tributes to the late Johan Cruyff in a memorial organised by the club on Tuesday and vowed to "continue copying and improving his style of attacking football".

Euro PICS: Dutch thrash North Macedonia; Austria in last 16

Euro PICS: Dutch thrash North Macedonia; Austria in last 16

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Images from Euro 2020 matches played on Monday.

Spurs, Barca host first legs of Champions League semis

Spurs, Barca host first legs of Champions League semis

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

The return leg will be played at Ajax's Johan Cruyff Arena on May 8.

Euro: Back again, Dutch seek to restore past reputation

Euro: Back again, Dutch seek to restore past reputation

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

Missing out on the last Euros in France and then the 2018 World Cup in Russia were a major setback and re-establishing their reputation as a footballing force is top priority for coach Frank de Boer and his team.

Total football exponent and Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Total football exponent and Dutch great Cruyff diagnosed with lung cancer

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

"Over the past weeks, Johan Cruyff has been undergoing medical examinations at a hospital in Barcelona. During these examinations, lung cancer has been uncovered. The examinations are still ongoing," the statement said.

Angry fans vandalise Ibrahimovic's statue in Malmo

Angry fans vandalise Ibrahimovic's statue in Malmo

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Fans in Malmo reacted angrily to the announcement that striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has acquired a stake in Stockholm club Hammarby by vandalising a statue of the striker outside Malmo Stadium.

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The friendly between Netherlands and France on Friday will be halted for a minute's silence in the 14th minute in a tribute to Johan Cruyff.