News for 'Jorge'

When Modi Met The Pope

When Modi Met The Pope

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church. for the first time. Although the meeting was scheduled for only 20 minutes, it went on for nearly an hour.

ISL semis: FC Goa, Mumbai play out draw in first leg

ISL semis: FC Goa, Mumbai play out draw in first leg

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

FC Goa missed the chance to enter the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals with an advantage as they squandered a lead twice in their 2-2 draw against Mumbai City FC

'This may indeed be India's moment'

'This may indeed be India's moment'

Rediff.com20 May 2022

'For the first time, all major countries are discovering India's indispensability to their own foreign policy interests.'

ISL: Angulo's strike lifts FC Goa to victory against Odisha

ISL: Angulo's strike lifts FC Goa to victory against Odisha

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

Igor Angulo's sixth goal of the season propelled FC Goa to their second win on the trot, as they got the better of Odisha FC 1-0, on Saturday.

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Museums, churches, malls: Unusual vaccination venues

Rediff.com25 May 2021

The distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine is underway across the world. To provide a convenient and safe place for people to receive COVID-19 vaccines, countries around the world transform shopping malls, churches, airports, subway stations and museums to vaccination centers. Some also offer vaccination services on the river and mountain.

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Saturday marks 20 years of the 9/11 terror attacks in America. The image of two passenger planes flying into the twin towers of the World Trade Center is permanently etched inpublic memory.

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga.

ISL: Odisha FC hold FC Goa in an intense draw

ISL: Odisha FC hold FC Goa in an intense draw

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

FC Goa started off the Derrick Pereira era with a 1-1 draw

PHOTOS: Top 10 bone-chilling moments in sport

PHOTOS: Top 10 bone-chilling moments in sport

Rediff.com23 Jul 2014

From Williams Formula One driver Felipe Massa to 'Lightning' Bolt to Yamaha MotoGP World champion rider Jorge Lorenzo, check out some bone-chilling moments captured on camera.

Brazilian team wear masks in protest at having to play

Brazilian team wear masks in protest at having to play

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Players from Brazilian club Gremio took to the field wearing masks in protest at having to play a soccer match as fears over coronavirus grow in the South American nation. The protest comes as players and clubs across South America are starting to complain at decisions by footballing authorities to order games to be played, but behind closed doors.

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

It's official! Ronaldo moves back to Manchester United

It's official! Ronaldo moves back to Manchester United

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'I cannot wait to play at Old Trafford in front of a full stadium and see all the fans again.'

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Pope Francis breaks silence on China's persecution of Muslims

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

"I think often of persecuted peoples: the Rohingya, the poor Uyghurs, the Yazidi -- what ISIS did to them was truly cruel -- or Christians in Egypt and Pakistan killed by bombs that went off while they prayed in the church," Francis says in a new book, Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future, published on Monday.

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Roger Federer has joined the list of sports stars helping out the needy during the coronavirus pandemic, with the former world number one and his wife donating one million Swiss Francs ($1.02 million) to vulnerable families in his native Switzerland. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had each donated one million euros ($1.08 million) to help clinics and medical centres fight the outbreak.

Online chess: India loses to Rest of World

Online chess: India loses to Rest of World

Rediff.com5 May 2020

India went down to Rest of the World 1.5-2.5 in the second round of the FIDE-Chess.com Online Nations Cup. Earlier in the opening round, India split points with USA with Humpy posting a win over Anna Zatonkish while the legendary Anand drew with the highly-rated Hikaru Nakamura.

Knew nothing about tax fraud, never interested in that: Messi

Knew nothing about tax fraud, never interested in that: Messi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Soccer's five-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi said on Thursday he knew nothing about an alleged tax evasion scheme when he signed contracts related to image rights.

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

La Liga: Atletico slip up against Levante

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The game, postponed from the start of the season, offered Atletico the chance to peel further away from nearest challengers Real Madrid but a second draw in three games only moved them on to 55 points.

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

ISL: Gallego rescues NEUFC as they rally to hold Goa

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

NEUFC eventually grew into the game and fashioned better chances in the second quarter of the opening half. They had a penalty claim denied after the half-hour mark.

ISL: 10-man FC Goa hold Kerala

ISL: 10-man FC Goa hold Kerala

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Goa were reduced to 10 men in the second half after Ivan Gonzalez received marching orders following two yellow cards within a span of seconds.

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Shorts: Para-canoeist Prachi Yadav bags bronze at WC

Rediff.com30 May 2022

In other India-related news, Manish Kaurav (KL3 men 200m) and Manjeet Singh (VL2 men 200m) made it to the finals of their respective events for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Goalkeeper Casillas set to retire after heart attack

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Casillas, 37, would not confirm the decision, saying in a tweet that "a day will come when I will have to retire. Leave me to announce that news when the time comes."

Revealed! Messi's new Barcelona contract signed by his father

Revealed! Messi's new Barcelona contract signed by his father

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reassured his club's supporters that Lionel Messi's new contract has been signed, albeit by the player's father.

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Top quote! Chile's coach compares possession to flirting with a woman

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Here is a terrific quote that is doing the rounds from Chile's coach, Jorge Sampaoli.

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Argentine's representatives and Barcelona did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

FIFA legends Carlos Valderrama and Marcel Desailly on Wednesday advised the Indian colts to view the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup as a huge opportunity to shine on the international stage and perform to their potential.

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Jack Ma steps down as chairman of Alibaba group

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

With 6.44 per cent of shares in his bracket, Jack will continue to exert his influence on China's biggest e-commerce company through his lifetime membership with the Alibaba Partnership, reported CNN.

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Ronaldinho free to return to Brazil after five months

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

A Paraguayan judge ended the house arrest of former Barcelona player Ronaldinho Gaucho on Monday, freeing the way for him to return to Brazil and end a more than five-month ordeal that began when he tried to enter the country with an adulterated passport.

ISL: Bagan return to winning ways with win over FC Goa

ISL: Bagan return to winning ways with win over FC Goa

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The Mariners looked the better side and had the best chance of the first-half in the 40th minute but Williams' powerful left-footer rattled off the upright.

Messi tax row: It's nothing to do with him, father insists

Messi tax row: It's nothing to do with him, father insists

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi had nothing to do with his own tax affairs and should not be included in an investigation into an alleged fraud, his father Jorge has insisted.

Meet Miss International Queen 2019

Meet Miss International Queen 2019

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

HIV activist and community leader Jazell Barbie Royale beat 19 transgender contestants to win the title.

PICS: Japan lose to Poland, but advance on lesser yellow cards than Senegal

PICS: Japan lose to Poland, but advance on lesser yellow cards than Senegal

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

apan, needing only a draw to reach the knockout phase of the World Cup, were being held to a goalless draw at halftime by already-eliminated Poland in their final Group H match on Thursday.

ISL: Goa pip Hyderabad 2-1, end year on a high

ISL: Goa pip Hyderabad 2-1, end year on a high

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Both teams failed to create clear-cut chances in the first-half, staying defensively organised. As a result, no shots on target were registered. But it was Goa, who appeared more threatening.

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Anand, Gujrathi, Humpy ready for Online Nations Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

The Indian team includes country's number two Vidit Gujrathi, P Harikrishna and Koneru Humpy. B Adhiban and D Harika are the the reserves members. The field for the event includes six former world champions, plus 12 others who have been Candidates to the throne at some point.

'India needs to do much more in Afghanistan'

'India needs to do much more in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'The threat of ceding space to China in Afghanistan appears to be one factor propelling our government to get a bit more active now.'

REWIND: Best moments from October

REWIND: Best moments from October

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

United States polls, coronavirus lockdowns and protests... Here's a look at the best images from October.

Court denies appeal; Messi to face trial over alleged tax fraud

Court denies appeal; Messi to face trial over alleged tax fraud

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Lionel Messi will face trial for tax evasion after a Spanish high court rejected his latest appeal.

Lorenzo wins San Marino Grand Prix

Lorenzo wins San Marino Grand Prix

Rediff.com15 Sep 2013

MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo won the San Marino Grand Prix for Yamaha on Sunday but Marc Marquez extended his overall lead to 34 points after finishing second.

Sylla, Angulo score as NEUFC and Goa share points

Sylla, Angulo score as NEUFC and Goa share points

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Goa were keen to impose themselves on the Highlanders and came close in the fifth minute. Fernandes played a long diagonal pass from inside his own half to find Mendoza on the flank, but the latter shot straight at keeper Subhasish Chowdhury.

ISL: Angulo's brace helps Goa hold Bengaluru

ISL: Angulo's brace helps Goa hold Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

For Bengaluru, Cleiton Silva (27') and Juanan Gonzalez (57') scored and till the hour mark,