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World Cup: Saudis stun Egypt despite Salah strike

World Cup: Saudis stun Egypt despite Salah strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah scored with a lob in the 22nd minute before Saudi Arabia's Salman Al-Faraj levelled the score at 1-1 by half-time from the penalty spot in Monday's Group A game, the last match of the tournament for the two already-eliminated teams.

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed head of Russia's southern Chechnya region, hosted a dinner in honour of Egypt's football team and presented the Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah with an award, the Chechen leader's press service said on Friday.

Five key battles in the Champions League final

Five key battles in the Champions League final

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Manchester City face Chelsea in the Champions League final on Saturday. Here are five key tactical battles to watch out for:

Van Persie double gives Moyes first trophy at United

Van Persie double gives Moyes first trophy at United

Rediff.com11 Aug 2013

Robin van Persie struck twice to earn Manchester United a 2-0 win over Wigan Athletic in the English season's curtain-raising Community Shield at a sun-drenched Wembley on Sunday.

Ferguson taught players to be like robots: Evra

Ferguson taught players to be like robots: Evra

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'I don't think I was a human being playing for Manchester United. When we won games, when I was doing something good, I wasn't pleased. For me, it was something normal.'

PIX: Manchester City beat Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller

PIX: Manchester City beat Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Manchester City will take a 4-3 lead into the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after an extraordinary game at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

Chelsea's Rudiger covers catering costs for Berlin hospital nurses

Chelsea's Rudiger covers catering costs for Berlin hospital nurses

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'I decided ... to overtake the catering costs for at least three months'

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Guardiola defends Rooney over late-night socialising

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Pep Guardiola became the latest high-profile Premier League manager to defend Wayne Rooney on Friday after the England captain apologised following the release of pictures of him socialising in the early hours while on international duty.

PIX: Arsenal edge past Liverpool on penalties

PIX: Arsenal edge past Liverpool on penalties

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Arsenal squeezed past Liverpool 5-4 on penalties to advance to the League Cup quarter-finals on Thursday after a goalless 90 minutes.

Champions League: Defending champs Real face PSG, Chelsea to play Barca in last-16

Champions League: Defending champs Real face PSG, Chelsea to play Barca in last-16

Rediff.com11 Dec 2017

The draw was made on Monday for the Champions League round of 16.

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Clare Connor takes charge as MCC's first female president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Connor's nomination was announced by her predecessor, Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara, at the Annual General Meeting last year but she had to wait for a year to take charge due to COVID-19.

Cricket World Cup has major potential to change the world: US

Cricket World Cup has major potential to change the world: US

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo described the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2019 as one of the most important global events.

Fellaini and Huth handed three-match suspension

Fellaini and Huth handed three-match suspension

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini and Leicester City defender Robert Huth have been banned for three matches by the Football Association (FA) for their violent conduct during Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw.

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

EPL PIX: Man City crush Palace to go second; Liverpool held by United

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Real fight back to beat Atletico and win 10th European crown

Real fight back to beat Atletico and win 10th European crown

Rediff.com25 May 2014

Real Madrid secured a 10th European Cup when they snatched a stoppage-time equaliser before extra-time goals by Gareth Bale, Marcelo and Cristiano Ronaldo gave them a 4-1 win over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League final on Saturday.

Why Ashwin is rated above Nathan Lyon...

Why Ashwin is rated above Nathan Lyon...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Pakistan spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq has described Ravichandran Ashwin as a 'world-class bowler', insisting that the Indian star spinner is way ahead of his contemporaries.

PIX: Man City lose to United but hang on to reach final

PIX: Man City lose to United but hang on to reach final

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Manchester City lost 1-0 to Manchester United on Wednesday but hung on to reach the League Cup final 3-2 on aggregate and will face Aston Villa at Wembley. Nemanja Matic's 35th-minute strike gave United victory at the Etihad Stadium but the midfielder was later sent off and it was not enough to overturn the 3-1 deficit from the semi-final first leg at Old Trafford.

Chelsea's Oscar denies training ground bust-up with Costa

Chelsea's Oscar denies training ground bust-up with Costa

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Chelsea's Brazilian midfielder Oscar has taken to Twitter to deny reports of a training ground row with team mate and Spain international Diego Costa.

Moyes gives Man Utd players 'hairdyer treatment' after derby loss to Man City

Moyes gives Man Utd players 'hairdyer treatment' after derby loss to Man City

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that he demands better from the club's players as the side slumped to an embarrassing defeat to local rivals Manchester City and unleashed anger at his team.

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

EPL: Man City continue march; Southampton stun Spurs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday night.

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Biles remains on track for six golds at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

Simone Biles's shot at a record five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics suffered a blow on Sunday when the US gymnast failed to qualify for the final on the asymmetric bars.

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Iceland must beat group leaders Croatia and hope the result of Argentina against Nigeria goes their way too.

'Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world at the moment'

'Ashwin is the best off-spinner in the world at the moment'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Team Director Ravi Shastri has praised R Ashwin for his performance in Sri Lanka and called him the best off-spinner in world at the moment.

EPL: Mourinho, Van Gaal settle for a point apiece

EPL: Mourinho, Van Gaal settle for a point apiece

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and his old friend Louis van Gaal of Manchester United had different reasons to be satisfied with a point after their teams drew 1-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Biles wins record 25th World Championship medal

Biles wins record 25th World Championship medal

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

The four-time Olympic champion is now the owner of 19 gold medals across four championships against 12 for Belarusian Vitaly Scherbo, who competed in five World events between 1991 and 1996.

Zlatan's Manchester United contract to be extended

Zlatan's Manchester United contract to be extended

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Manchester United will exercise their option to extend veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's contract for a second season at Old Trafford, manager Jose Mourinho said on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Ibrahimovic, who joined on a free transfer in July, has had a mixed start to his United career despite scoring eight goals in 17 games in all competitions. "Zlatan's situation is simple: he has a one-plus-one contract with the club and we will execute the option of a second season," Mourinho told reporters.

Can Leicester turn around failing EPL campaign?

Can Leicester turn around failing EPL campaign?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri has asked for a change in mentality to revive the club's Premier League campaign which is in stark contrast to their impressive Champions League form.

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Remember EPL champs Leicester? They are facing relegation now

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Champions Leicester will be relegated from the Premier League if they don't improve quickly, goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel said after their 3-0 home defeat by Manchester United on Sunday.

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

COVID-19: Birmingham CWG 2022 scraps athletes' village plan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

The original project, part of the regeneration of the Perry Barr area of the city, will still be finished to a revised deadline to provide local housing.

City's Sterling racially abused after Champions League

City's Sterling racially abused after Champions League

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The abuse occurred after City's Champions League semi-final victory over Paris St Germain on Tuesday.

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

'Wish a bomb would explode on this club. A bomb should explode here'.

New York City FC to play friendlies in Manchester

New York City FC to play friendlies in Manchester

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Newly-formed New York City FC will begin their preparations for their Major League Soccer (MLS) debut with two friendly matches in Manchester next month, Manchester City said on Tuesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal coast past Hull, close in on Champions League berth

EPL PHOTOS: Arsenal coast past Hull, close in on Champions League berth

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Arsenal all but sealed Champions League qualification for an 18th successive season after they eased past relegation-threatened Hull City 3-1 in the Premier League on Monday.

FIFA WC PIX: Rashford brace sends England into last 16

FIFA WC PIX: Rashford brace sends England into last 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group B match played between Wales and England on Tuesday.

Vardy will stay at Leicester: Wenger

Vardy will stay at Leicester: Wenger

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Striker Jamie Vardy is likely to turn down a move to Arsenal and stay at Premier League Champions Leicester City, the north London club's manager Arsene Wenger has said.

Pakistan PM Imran clears cricket team's tour of England

Pakistan PM Imran clears cricket team's tour of England

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday approved the national cricket team's tour of England from the end of this month. The clearance from Imran, also a former Pakistan captain, came when Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani met him in Islamabad and updated him on the cricket matters.

FIFA WC PIX: Brazil silence Serbia in style

FIFA WC PIX: Brazil silence Serbia in style

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic denied Brazil's potent strike force on several occasions in a goalless first half of their World Cup Group G match on Thursday.

Athletes to be allowed to protest at Commonwealth Games

Athletes to be allowed to protest at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Grevemberg said athlete protests have long been a part of the Commonwealth Games, citing the example of former Australian sprinter Cathy Freeman.

Uncapped Vince and Ball in England squad for Sri Lanka Test

Uncapped Vince and Ball in England squad for Sri Lanka Test

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Uncapped duo Jake Ball and James Vince have been named in England's squad for their home test against Sri Lanka at Headingley on May 19, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.

Ibrahimovic set to make full recovery after successful knee surgery

Ibrahimovic set to make full recovery after successful knee surgery

Rediff.com2 May 2017

United's leading goal-scorer suffered knee ligament damage during the 2-1 Europa League quarter-final win over Anderlecht last month and has been ruled out for the rest of the season.