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Serena Williams certain to make comeback, says former coach Rick Macci

Serena Williams certain to make comeback, says former coach Rick Macci

Rediff.com1 days ago

Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci believes the tennis star is preparing for a comeback to competitive tennis, despite her previous statements about 'evolving away' from the sport.

BWF warns: Shuttlecock shortage could hit players hard

BWF warns: Shuttlecock shortage could hit players hard

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Manufacturers must resolve supply chain issues and accelerate the roll-out of advanced synthetic options for players worldwide.

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Badminton braces for crisis due to China's duck decline

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The supply of feathers has dropped and costs have escalated sharply.'

Mbappe slammed for skipping France duty, playing for Real

Mbappe slammed for skipping France duty, playing for Real

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Either you're injured, and you don't play with your club and you're not called up in the national team.'

Hamilton has full faith in Ferrari after China debacle

Hamilton has full faith in Ferrari after China debacle

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his total confidence in Ferrari after the Italian Formula One team's double disqualification in China.

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months by the French Professional Football League (LFP), following a confrontation with referee Benoit Millot.

Mbappe named France captain

Mbappe named France captain

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has been named France captain to succeed Hugo Lloris.

French Prez says no Russian flag at Paris Olympics

French Prez says no Russian flag at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Some Ukrainian athletes see their nation's current blanket ban on competing against Russians and Belarusians -- regardless of the flag athletes from those two countries compete under -- as a self-inflicted wound damaging sports stars' careers.

Nadal rejects claycourt invite, keeps eyes on Roland Garros

Nadal rejects claycourt invite, keeps eyes on Roland Garros

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The French Open, which Nadal has won a record 14 times including last year, starts on May 28.

World Cup: Another injury blow for France

World Cup: Another injury blow for France

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Lucas Hernandez's World Cup campaign is over after the France defender sustained a knee injury in the defending champions' 4-1 win over Australia in Group D on Tuesday.

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Messi still made to wait for PSG debut

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

PSG's big buy has been left out squad for the Ligue 1 match against Brest.

PSG to not renew Messi's contract?

PSG to not renew Messi's contract?

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Leeds sack Gracia, Allardyce to step in till season ends

Al-Hilal tempts Messi with lucrative offer for next season

Al-Hilal tempts Messi with lucrative offer for next season

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The 35-year-old Messi has also been linked in the media with a move back to boyhood club Barcelona

World Cup final referee hits back at criticism from French media

World Cup final referee hits back at criticism from French media

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

Marciniak responded to the criticism in a unique manner.

Paris Mayor's vow: No Russians at 2024 Olympics

Paris Mayor's vow: No Russians at 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Paris mayor vows to keep Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Olympics

Mbappe to leave PSG after not renewing contract

Mbappe to leave PSG after not renewing contract

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Kylian Mbappe could even be sold this summer as PSG will seek to prevent him from leaving for free.

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Will Messi Return To Barca?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'Trust me, the comeback of Leo Messi only depends on him.'

The player who could replace Neymar at Barcelona...

The player who could replace Neymar at Barcelona...

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

With Brazilian striker Neymar on the verge of a record-breaking move from Barcelona to Paris St Germain, according to the player's agent, Mbappe would represent an ideal replacement at the Catalan club should that transfer go ahead.

PSG's Di Maria, Marquinhos' homes robbed during match

PSG's Di Maria, Marquinhos' homes robbed during match

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Paris St Germain players Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos were robbed during their club's Sunday home game against Nantes, French sports daily L'Equipe said, adding members of their families were held hostage during the events.

Neymar is Saudi bound as Al Hilal agree PSG deal

Neymar is Saudi bound as Al Hilal agree PSG deal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Al Hilal, managed by Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus, play Al Fayha on Saturday with Neymar expected to wear the number 10 shirt.

The tennis star who struggled with bulimia

The tennis star who struggled with bulimia

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

WTA Finals winner Garcia says she struggled with bulimia

Schumacher blinks during brain tests: reports

Schumacher blinks during brain tests: reports

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Michael Schumacher has blinked during brain tests as he is slowly brought out of his month-long coma, according to reports in French newspaper L'Equipe.

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Timeline: Novak Djokovic's Australian saga

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Tennis star Novak Djokovic's bid to win a record-breaking 21 men's Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open ended on Sunday with a court decision to uphold the government's cancellation of his visa.

Player tests positive at French Open: newspaper

Player tests positive at French Open: newspaper

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

French sports daily L'Equipe said at least one of the 152 samples tested during the tournament had been positive.

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery

It's Real Madrid or nothing for Ribery

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Franck Ribery wants to leave Bayern Munich and join Real Madrid, sports daily L'Equipe quoted the France midfielder as saying on Thursday.

Platini will be suspended for several years: FIFA

Platini will be suspended for several years: FIFA

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Suspended European football chief Michel Platini will "be suspended for several years", the spokesman of FIFA's ethics committee Andreas Bantel told French sports daily L'Equipe.

Togo to play in Angola despite attack

Togo to play in Angola despite attack

Rediff.com10 Jan 2010

Togo's soccer team has decided to play in the African Nations Cup following a deadly attack on the squad, even though its government has withdrawn the side, French sports newspaper L'Equipe reported on Sunday.

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Chinese gold at Big Air

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Peng could be seen in the stands wearing a black knit hat with the Olympic rings on them and a black coat with the Chinese flag.

Dhorasoo to sue Paris St Germain

Dhorasoo to sue Paris St Germain

Rediff.com13 Oct 2006

The French midfielder plans to sue Paris Saint-Germain in a labour tribunal after being sacked following a row with the manager.

'Facing financial crunch, Barca cannot sustain Messi salary'

'Facing financial crunch, Barca cannot sustain Messi salary'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Messi was named the top-earning footballer in the world by French newspaper L'Equipe earlier this year, claiming an estimated 8.2 million euros ($9.97 million) per month from Barca.

Zidane to stop playing for France

Zidane to stop playing for France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2004

The 32-year-old is expected to announce his decision officially at 1745 GMT on Thursday.

Blanc parts ways with PSG

Blanc parts ways with PSG

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Coach Laurent Blanc parted ways with Paris St Germain, putting pen to paper on a 22-million-euro ($25 million) severance deal.

France captain Lloris announces international retirement

France captain Lloris announces international retirement

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Hugo Lloris, announced his retirement from international football aged 36

Morientes to join Chelsea: Report

Morientes to join Chelsea: Report

Rediff.com20 May 2004

According to French sport daily l'Equipe, Morientes has been offered a five-year contract by the English club.

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Messi joins PSG in two-year deal after leaving Barca

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

The PSG frontline is already formidable, with Messi's former Barca team mate Neymar and young France striker Kylian Mbappe seen as two of the best players on the planet.

Platini called French sports ministry to insist he's clean

Platini called French sports ministry to insist he's clean

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

UEFA president Michel Platini, freshly embroiled in the FIFA scandal over a 1.8-million euro payment he received from president Sepp Blatter, called the French sports ministry to insist he had done nothing wrong.

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

PSG renew terms with Mbappe while Di Maria departs

Rediff.com21 May 2022

The France forward, whose current contract expires on June 30, had been widely tipped to join Real Madrid.

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Wearing a T-shirt that read "This is Paris," Messi beamed and waved at scores of fans who had come to greet him at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of the French capital after his flight from Barcelona.

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Ronaldo-Messi set to face-off in Riyadh

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr.