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Wenger to consider future at end of season

Wenger to consider future at end of season

Rediff.com19 Nov 2011

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will think about his future at the Premier League club at the end of the season, L'Equipe Magazine reported on Saturday.

NBA lockout: Noah considers move to France

NBA lockout: Noah considers move to France

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Joakim Noah is considering a move to the French League if the NBA season is cancelled because of the lockout, the Chicago Bulls center said on Thursday.

The Audi A8 L is here @ at Rs 87 lakh

The Audi A8 L is here @ at Rs 87 lakh

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

"The introduction of Audi A8 L is a landmark achievement for Audi India as it celebrates our past successes and foreshadows future growth," Audi India Head, Michael Perschke said.

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: New drill machine works, raises hopes

Uttarakhand tunnel rescue: New drill machine works, raises hopes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Officials said in the evening that a six-metre section of a steel pipe had been inserted into the bored passage. Another section was being welded into it. The plan is to insert 800 mm and 900 mm diameter pipes -- one after the other -- with the help of the giant drill till an escape passage is created for the workers stranded beyond the collapsed portion of the under-construction tunnel.

France must wake up after 'slap in the face'

France must wake up after 'slap in the face'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

France have no option but to fight back straight away after starting their Euro 2012 soccer qualifying campaign in humiliating fashion, defender Bacary Sagna said.

Tata Technologies IPO becomes the new buzzword of Street, investors

Tata Technologies IPO becomes the new buzzword of Street, investors

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Her reasoning is simple, "It's a Tata company. No shareholder will let go of this opportunity," she told Business Standard. When asked if the other reason for lining up for the IPO is the technology sector and the fact that the combination of Tata and tech is happening after almost two decades, she replied: "The name of the company and the group matter. Tata means stability and credibility," she added.

I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez

I'm not Cristiano Ronaldo: Sanchez

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Chilean forward Alexis Sanchez shrugged off comparisons with Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday, saying he wanted to make his own mark on the World Cup.

French shame: Papers slam team as a bunch of mutinous fools

French shame: Papers slam team as a bunch of mutinous fools

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

The French press heaped scorn and derision on the national soccer team (Les Bleus) on Monday after players boycotted a training session in South Africa to protest against the expulsion of one of their group.

Mbappe not ruling out PSG stay, clears the air with Neymar

Mbappe not ruling out PSG stay, clears the air with Neymar

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

France striker Kylian Mbappe on Tuesday fell short of saying he would leave Paris St Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Chinese tennis player Peng denies making sexual assault claims

Chinese tennis player Peng denies making sexual assault claims

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In her now-deleted post on China's Twitter-like Weibo, Peng had written "why did you take me to your house and force me into having relations with you?", though she also described the relationship with Zhang as an on-off one that was also consensual.

Australia demands explanation over Thorpe leak

Australia demands explanation over Thorpe "leak"

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Australian swimming officials have demanded an explanation about the leaking of an alleged doping investigation involving retired Olympic champion Ian Thorpe.

Raikkonen rules out Formula One return

Raikkonen rules out Formula One return

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen is unlikely to return to Formula One, he was quoted as saying on Saturday.

Henry considered quitting over handball - report

Henry considered quitting over handball - report

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Thierry Henry considered ending his France career over the uproar that surrounded the striker's blatant handball in last week's World Cup playoff victory over Ireland.

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Soccer PICS: Leicester win Community Shield

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

PSG make winning start as Messi arrival looms

SC refuses to transfer Adani probe to CBI, fully backs SEBI

SC refuses to transfer Adani probe to CBI, fully backs SEBI

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In a significant win for the Adani group, the Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to transfer the probe into allegations of stock price manipulation by the Indian corporate giant to a special investigation team or the CBI, saying market regulator SEBI was conducting a "comprehensive investigation" and its conduct "inspires confidence".

'Pathetic' France get media bashing for WC debacle

'Pathetic' France get media bashing for WC debacle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

'The Impostors', 'Disgraceful', 'Pathetic' were among the headlines on Friday thrown by French media at national team Les Bleus who are heading for a World Cup early exit after a 2-0 Group A defeat by Mexico.

Armstrong rejects sample re-test offer

Armstrong rejects sample re-test offer

Rediff.com2 Oct 2008

Seven-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has dismissed as irrelevant an offer by an anti-doping authority to test his urine samples from the 1999 race. France's national anti-doping agency (AFLD) on Wednesday offered Armstrong an analysis of his samples from the 1999 Tour "to prove his good faith," French sports newspaper L'Equipe reported.

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Parl passes bill allowing govt to take control of telecom services

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Bill allows stopping of transmission and intercepting messages in case of public emergency, in the interest of the public, to prevent incitement for committing offence.

'Germany's restart shows Ligue 1 could still conclude'

'Germany's restart shows Ligue 1 could still conclude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The French professional league (LFP) ended its season last week with 10 games left, awarding the title to Paris St Germain and leaving Lyon outside the placings for European competition next season.

Murray has been undervalued as a man: Mauresmo

Murray has been undervalued as a man: Mauresmo

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

The three-time Grand Slam champion has emerged as a feminist figure in tennis, notably hiring Frenchwoman Mauresmo as his coach from 2014-16.

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Is it going to be Samson over SKY for World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Former India player Mohammad Kaif believes that Sanju Samson should be picked for the ODI World Cup at home in October-November.

Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money

Safin to Agassi: Give back titles and prize money

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Marat Safin has come up with an instant remedy to help Andre Agassi clear his conscience after his admission that he lied about using drugs - hand back the millions of dollars he made in prize money.

US Cycling backs Armstrong

US Cycling backs Armstrong

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

Contador turns down Astana offer

Contador turns down Astana offer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has turned down an offer to extend his contract with Astana and wants to leave the Kazakh-funded team, his brother and agent was quoted as saying on Friday. Astana had made the rider a lucrative offer to sign for another four years but the Spaniard declined it, Fran Contador told French sports daily L'Equipe.

Brazil's Ronaldo in talks with Man City

Brazil's Ronaldo in talks with Man City

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Brazilian striker Ronaldo is in talks with Manchester City and hopes to return from a career-threatening knee injury in two or three months, the player was quoted as saying on Friday. 'It's a great possibility,' Ronaldo told French sports daily L'Equipe when asked whether he could move to the Premier League.

Why everyone wants a pie of Adani Green Energy

Why everyone wants a pie of Adani Green Energy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

French energy giant TotalEnergies SE's $300 million investment in clean energy projects of Adani Green Energy Ltd has taken the total investments poured in by global investors in India's largest renewable power producer to $1.63 billion or about Rs 14,000 crore, sources close to the company said. Last week, Total announced it will hold a 50 per cent stake in the new joint venture firm where Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL) will hold the rest. The joint venture will hold a portfolio of 1,050 MW, including 300 MW of already operational capacity, 500 MW under construction and 250 MW under-development assets with a blend of solar and wind power.

'UCI leaked Armstrong reports'

'UCI leaked Armstrong reports'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Cycling's ruling body said a member of their staff had provided doping control forms signed by Lance Armstrong to L'Equipe

Anelka hopeful of Chelsea move

Anelka hopeful of Chelsea move

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

"I really hope it happens - and especially that I am eligible to play in the Champions League," said the 28-year-old striker.

Henry may consider a move from Barca

Henry may consider a move from Barca

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Thierry Henry said he will consider leaving Barcelona during the winter transfer window if coach Pep Guardiola leaves him on the bench too often.

France basks in historic victory

France basks in historic victory

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

France beat New Zealand 20-18 to enter the semi-final of the rugby World Cup.

Jaypee Group, L&T ink Rs 4,000-crore deal

Jaypee Group, L&T ink Rs 4,000-crore deal

Rediff.com13 Aug 2009

Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd (JPVL), promoted by the $7-billion Jaypee group, has signed a Rs 4,000-crore agreement with Larsen & Toubro Ltd, the engineering and construction major, for supply of equipment for its Nigrie Super Thermal Power Project in Madhya Pradesh.

Engineering & construction sector: 10 cos likely to see solid growth in FY24

Engineering & construction sector: 10 cos likely to see solid growth in FY24

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The engineering and construction (E&C) sector delivered an excellent performance in the last two financial years (FY2021-22 or FY22 and FY23's nine-months) and there's reason to believe that FY24 will also see outperformance. The sector has emerged from the pandemic with stronger balance sheets and more rational cost structures. It has a big order book and it should see new order flows accelerate in FY24.

Neymar likely to miss PSG opener

Neymar likely to miss PSG opener

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

PSG missed a midnight deadline for a transfer certificate to be submitted to France's professional football league (LFP) from Spain's football authorities, sports daily L'Equipe and other local media reported.

Drogba lobbying helped: Malouda

Drogba lobbying helped: Malouda

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

France midfielder Florent Malouda said former team mate Didier Drogba used his influence to persuade Chelsea to buy him.

Henry may retire after Euro 2008

Henry may retire after Euro 2008

Rediff.com23 May 2008

France striker Thierry Henry said he was mulling over his international future.

No French GP in Magny-Cours from 2009

No French GP in Magny-Cours from 2009

Rediff.com12 May 2008

The French Grand Prix will be held at Magny-Cours for the last time this year but Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said he hoped it could return to a new circuit in Paris in 2010.

Dabo says he looked like Elephant Man

Dabo says he looked like Elephant Man

Rediff.com4 May 2007

Manchester City midfielder Ousmane Dabo said he was left looking 'like the Elephant Man' after being attacked by team mate Joey Barton in training this week.

Midfielder Diarra leaves Arsenal for Portsmouth

Midfielder Diarra leaves Arsenal for Portsmouth

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

The defensive midfielder, who failed to win a regular first-team place at Arsenal, signed a three-and-half-year deal for an undisclosed fee, Portsmouth said on their Web site.