News for 'Laurent'

PHOTOS: Man City oust PSG to reach first Champions League semis

PHOTOS: Man City oust PSG to reach first Champions League semis

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Manchester City reached the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time after a superb curling shot from Kevin de Bruyne gave them a 1-0 second-leg win over Paris St Germain that sealed a 3-2 aggregate victory on Tuesday.

Ligue 1: Ibrahimovic shines again as PSG stay eight points clear

Ligue 1: Ibrahimovic shines again as PSG stay eight points clear

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was again the chief tormentor as French champions Paris St Germain won 3-0 at Bastia to stay eight points clear at top of the Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Pastore lifts PSG back to the top in Ligue 1

Pastore lifts PSG back to the top in Ligue 1

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Javier Pastore's double inspired a weary Paris St Germain to a 3-1 win at Nice as the French champions reclaimed top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Airbus to raise Indian outsourcing to $2 bn by 2020

Airbus to raise Indian outsourcing to $2 bn by 2020

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

The aircraft maker expressed support to Modi's 'Make in India' initiative

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

On a night of ill-discipline Terry defends team mates from 'babies' slur

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Chelsea skipper John Terry has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic's description of his team mates as 'babies'.

PHOTOS: Aguero treble gets City back on track; United keep up chase

PHOTOS: Aguero treble gets City back on track; United keep up chase

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

A Sergio Aguero hat-trick helped Manchester City get back to winning ways in the Premier League with a 3-1 victory over Newcastle United, as they stayed 12 points ahead of Manchester United who had to dig deep to secure a 1-0 win at Burnley.

France hits back, strikes Islamic State in Syria after Paris carnage

France hits back, strikes Islamic State in Syria after Paris carnage

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

The airstrikes struck a command centre, recruitment centre for jihadists, a munitions depot, and a training camp for fighters

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Here's why 2018 World Cup favourites feel optimistic

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

The favourites to win next year's World Cup in Russia were given navigable paths to the last 16 with the coaches of Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Spain having reason to feel reasonably optimistic after Friday's draw.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea crush Arsenal, Liverpool lose

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea crush Arsenal, Liverpool lose

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

Chelsea moved 12 points clear of Arsenal, who suffered their fourth defeat in nine league matches, while fourth-placed Liverpool fell 13 point adrift after their wretched 2017 continued with a shock 2-0 defeat at resurgent Hull City.

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Griezmann and Pogba step into massive boots of Platini and Zidane

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Used to relying heavily on one key player for their European glory in the past -- Michel Platini and Zinedine Zidane in the 1984 and 2000 tournaments respectively -- French fans have two talented players on whom to pin their hopes at Euro 2016.

Bikini beauties: 9 photos that will drop your jaws!

Bikini beauties: 9 photos that will drop your jaws!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Celebrate 70 years of the bikini with these hotties in India.

Latest summer transfers: Chelsea sign Belgian forward Batshuayi

Latest summer transfers: Chelsea sign Belgian forward Batshuayi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak has signed a five-year contract with Paris St Germain, the French champions said in a statement on Sunday.

Football Briefs: Wenger urges Arsenal to get morale-boosting Europa League win

Football Briefs: Wenger urges Arsenal to get morale-boosting Europa League win

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Champions League PHOTOS: Super-sub Cavani to PSG's rescue

Champions League PHOTOS: Super-sub Cavani to PSG's rescue

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain substitute Edinson Cavani, criticised by French media lacking composure in front of goal, responded in style to earn a 2-1 home win over Chelsea in their Champions League last-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Modi woos French businesses with 'Make in India' initiative

Modi woos French businesses with 'Make in India' initiative

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top French business leaders with an aim of bringing French investment and technologies to India.

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Euro warm-up: Sweden in goalless draw with Slovenia; France edge Cameroon

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sweden missed the influence of captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who was resting a sore calf muscle, as they struggled to create chances in a dull 0-0 draw with Slovenia in their penultimate Euro 2016 warm-up in Malmo on Monday.

Europa League: Costa haunts Arsenal again to send Atletico into final

Europa League: Costa haunts Arsenal again to send Atletico into final

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa haunted Arsenal again by firing his side to a 1-0 win in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg to send the Spaniards into the final and deny Arsene Wenger a dream end to his long reign as Arsenal coach.

EPL PHOTOS: Salah helps Liverpool hammer Southampton to go top

EPL PHOTOS: Salah helps Liverpool hammer Southampton to go top

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Champions League PIX: Wolfsburg shock Real; City draw against PSG

Champions League PIX: Wolfsburg shock Real; City draw against PSG

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Wolfsburg shock Real Madrid 2-0 to crown big European night.

Wenger focused on team amid reports board split on his future

Wenger focused on team amid reports board split on his future

Rediff.com14 Apr 2017

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has said he was unsure whether there were divisions in the club's boardroom regarding his future and that he was more focused on salvaging his team's stuttering Premier League campaign.

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Deadline Day: Inter sign Lukaku from Manchester United

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Inter will be his sixth club in a career which began when he made his debut for Anderlecht as a 16-year-old and has taken him to Chelsea, West Bromwich Albion and Everton.

PSG demolish Troyes to clinch fourth straight Ligue 1 title

PSG demolish Troyes to clinch fourth straight Ligue 1 title

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Four goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic spurred Paris St Germain to their fourth successive Ligue 1 title with a 9-0 rout of Troyes, becoming the first team to win the championship after 30 matches.

PHOTOS: How Chelsea were dumped out of Champions League

PHOTOS: How Chelsea were dumped out of Champions League

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored the winner as Paris St Germain beat Chelsea 2-1 to knock them out of the Champions League for the second successive season at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Bruised PSG have a long way to go in Europe

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Paris St Germain's then sports director Leonardo declared the club were ready for tougher competitions in Europe two years ago but Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final exit suggests PSG need more time to reach the top.

Charlie Hebdo triggers outrage over cartoon on dead Syrian toddler

Charlie Hebdo triggers outrage over cartoon on dead Syrian toddler

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Opinion is divided on the message that Charlie Hebdo was trying to send across using the cartoons depicting Aylan.

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Portugal drop nearly half of Euro-winning squad for World Cup

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Centre forward Eder, who scored the winning goal in the Euro 2016 final against France, was among 10 players from that squad omitted from Santos's list. Other unlucky players included midfielders Andre Gomes and Renato Sanches, forward Nani and defender Eliseu.

EPL PHOTOS: Splendid Cech denies impressive Liverpool at the Emirates

EPL PHOTOS: Splendid Cech denies impressive Liverpool at the Emirates

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Cech's solid 'keeping and Liverpool's staunch defence ensured the match ended in a goalless stalemate

PICS: Arsenal, Chelsea in Europa League semis

PICS: Arsenal, Chelsea in Europa League semis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Alexandre Lacazette's free-kick sent Arsenal into the Europa League semi-finals with a comfortable 1-0 win away over Napoli, while Chelsea beat Slavia Prague 4-3 in a roller-coaster game, helped by a Pedro brace.

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

EPL PIX: Manchester Utd flop again at West Ham; Arsenal win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Manchester United's troubled season hit a new low on Saturday as Jose Mourinho saw his gamble on introducing a new tactical system backfire with an insipid 3-1 defeat to West Ham United in the Premier League.

PHOTOS: Arsenal shocked by Swansea; Liverpool post easy win

PHOTOS: Arsenal shocked by Swansea; Liverpool post easy win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Arsenal suffered another painful Premier League defeat as Swansea City capitalised on some glaring errors to win 3-1 on Tuesday, boosting their survival hopes and denting the visitors' top four chances.

Paris attacks aftermath: Heightened security for 'El Clasico'; French league on alert

Paris attacks aftermath: Heightened security for 'El Clasico'; French league on alert

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

'We are on anti-terrorist alert four (with five a very high risk) and there will be extensive security so as to guarantee that the match takes place with complete normality'

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

EPL Roundup: Can Spurs' conquer Old Trafford hoodoo?

EPL Roundup: Can Spurs' conquer Old Trafford hoodoo?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Bernardo Silva has made an encouraging start to the Premier League campaign and the Manchester City midfielder said that feeling more settled at his second season with the champions was a key factor in his performances.

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Aguero, Benzema join Ronaldo and Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Real's Cristiano Ronaldo will be going in search of his third consecutive World Player of the Year award

14 HOT celebrity kids turned models

14 HOT celebrity kids turned models

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

These models have inherited their celebrity parents' good looks and genes.

PIX: Ibra's PSG record, Bayern's 5-1 win over Dortmund decorate Euro weekend

PIX: Ibra's PSG record, Bayern's 5-1 win over Dortmund decorate Euro weekend

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

All the latest football news from around Europe.

Euro soccer round-up: Roma hand Juve second successive defeat

Euro soccer round-up: Roma hand Juve second successive defeat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

After losing only three league games last season Juventus have now lost the first two of the new campaign as a deserved 2-1 defeat at AS Roma on Sunday condemned the champions to their worst-ever Serie A start.

UEFA Champions League: PSG sweat over Ibra fitness for Barca clash

UEFA Champions League: PSG sweat over Ibra fitness for Barca clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Paris St Germain are sweating over striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's fitness as the French champions look fragile ahead of Barcelona's visit in Champions League Group F on Tuesday.

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Belgian F1 Grand Prix: Rosberg beats teammate Hamilton to pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Formula One leader Nico Rosberg swept to pole position at the Belgian Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes team mate and title rival Lewis Hamilton alongside on the front row after a wet qualifying session.