News for 'Leo'

Here's why it will be special Wimbledon for new mom Azarenka

Here's why it will be special Wimbledon for new mom Azarenka

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

Victoria Azarenka is looking forward to a special Wimbledon after arriving with an'extra member' in tow.

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

Kolkata's 'Messi' fights Coronavirus

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'Very much proud of you My Pushpa... Be safe n healthy & make others healthy.'

What if SRK starred in The Revenant?

What if SRK starred in The Revenant?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Oh, how different the film would be!

What does your sun sign say?

What does your sun sign say?

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Karan Berry and Leon Vaz's collection drew inspiration from astrology.

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Messi retirement date not far away, warns Valverde

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde said the football world must get used to the idea that Lionel Messi will retire in the near future.

Messi told me thanks, I said thanks to him: Di Maria on Copa win

Messi told me thanks, I said thanks to him: Di Maria on Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

Argentina finished their 2021 Copa America campaign unbeaten. Lionel Scaloni's side finished top of their group with three wins and a draw against Chile. In the quarter-final, they beat Ecuador 3-0 to progress to the final four.

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Argentina fans ask Messi: If not now, when?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Messi has spoken at length about the dream of winning a title with Argentina and his compatriots know how much an international trophy means to him.

Football: Lyon grab top spot with last-gasp win over Bordeaux

Football: Lyon grab top spot with last-gasp win over Bordeaux

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Hulk signs two-year contract with Atletico Mineiro.

'Blame me, not team', says devastated Argentina coach

'Blame me, not team', says devastated Argentina coach

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Jorge Sampaoli took the blame for Thursday's shambolic 3-0 World Cup defeat by Croatia as he tried to deflect the criticism from a terrible goalkeeping mistake and a poor performance by his captain Lionel Messi.

Messi says Ballon d'Or snub was no extra motivation

Messi says Ballon d'Or snub was no extra motivation

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Lionel Messi insisted his fifth-place finish in Monday's Ballon d'Or awards was not a motivating factor behind his sensational performance in Barcelona's 4-0 thrashing of local rivals Espanyol in La Liga on Saturday.

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Your starry predictions for 2021!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Will 2021 be better than 2020?

Stars who announced pregnancy on SM

Stars who announced pregnancy on SM

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Announcing pregnancy on social media seems to be the latest fad and our B-town celebs are no exception.

Barcelona 'fully support' Messi after fraud sentence

Barcelona 'fully support' Messi after fraud sentence

Rediff.com25 May 2017

La Liga club Barcelona have expressed their support for Argentine striker Lionel Messi and his father after the Spanish Supreme Court upheld their prison sentences over tax fraud charges, although neither are expected to go to jail.

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Messi closing in on Champions League pledge for Barca

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Messi's first act as Barcelona captain was to tell the club's fans at a pre-season friendly in August against Boca Juniors that he and his teammates "will do everything possible so that beautiful and desired cup returns here to the Nou Camp".

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

What if Leonardo wins an Oscar? We predict his emotions!

What if Leonardo wins an Oscar? We predict his emotions!

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Getting inside the mind of Hollywood's superstar Oscar-wannabe!

The amazing life of Lionel Messi

The amazing life of Lionel Messi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Messi's love for Barcelona, who he joined when he was just 13, is deep.

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Unfit Messi ruled out of season opener against Bilbao

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Valverde refused to answer questions about the club's interest in Neymar and lamented the fact that the Spanish transfer window does not shut before the season starts, as it does in England.

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Tennis: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Miami Open quarters

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

British No 1 Cameron Norrie overcame a slow start to beat Frenchman Hugo Gaston 6-3, 7-5.

'Priyanka Chopra is a stunner!'

'Priyanka Chopra is a stunner!'

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

Barcelona launch campaign backing sentenced Messi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

Barcelona have launched a campaign in support of Lionel Messi and his father Jorge after the Argentine pair were sentenced to prison terms this week over tax fraud.

Adieu, Christopher Plummer

Adieu, Christopher Plummer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

More than anything, he played his parts with great gusto.

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Serena says tennis playing mothers live a 'double life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Serena Williams said the work is never done for mothers who are also professional tennis players following her victory over fellow mom Tsvetana Pironkova in the US Open quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points, Bayern stunned

Soccer PIX: Real drop points, Bayern stunned

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Images from matches played across European leagues on Saturday

10 Best Films From Around The World

10 Best Films From Around The World

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

A beautiful documentary from Delhi. A shocking satire that spares no one. A thriller about a serial killer in Iran. A Pakistan film about family secrets... Aseem Chhabra lists the best films he saw in Cannes.

Messi scores first time in six years in CL quarters

Messi scores first time in six years in CL quarters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'He's an exceptional talent, him and Cristiano have been the best players in the world the last decade and he showed why we think that and why this team have won the Champions League so many times'

Will India succeed to ring in 5G in 2022?

Will India succeed to ring in 5G in 2022?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

A rare bonhomie among three private telecom companies in raising tariffs coming on the back of a bailout package by the government may have helped the telecom sector avert a crisis but the challenges haven't ceased to exist as the industry faces a cash-guzzling task of rolling out 5G networks in the coming months. The sector that provides direct and indirect employment to millions is projected to see Rs 1.3 lakh crore to Rs 2.3 lakh crore of investments in the coming years in creating robust infrastructure and building telecom and network products that have been incentivised by the government through PLI and other initiatives. After years of cut-throat competition and the apex court ruling on payment of past statutory dues left some players in the lurch, billionaire Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel and struggling Vodafone Idea almost in tandem raised tariffs, taking the plunge they had long been talking about.

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Countries across the world -- from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada to Singapore and New Zealand, are witnessing phenomenal strides by Indian-origin politicians, who are now taking on influential and prominent roles in governments and cabinets.

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

What would Bhagat Singh think of India 2021?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'Communalism was the biggest enemy of a free society and Bhagat Singh imagined a future without it. Did we succeed in bringing alive such a future?'

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Super Moms Azarenka, Pironkova shine at US Open

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Victoria Azarenka's career has been a rollercoaster ride since she since she returned to the tour in 2017 after taking time off to have her son, Leo. After three years away from the WTA Tour following the birth of her son Alexander, Tsvetana Pironkova, playing in her first event since 2017, claimed a shock upset at the US Open.

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Barcelona condemn 'unfair and disproportionate' Messi ban

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Barcelona have condemned FIFA's decision to impose a four-match international ban on striker Lionel Messi for verbally abusing a match official in Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Chile last week.

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

What does 5G spectrum auction delay mean for India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Discussing the prospect of more reform earlier this month, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a delay in the 5G spectrum auction. India's telecom sector regulation has to be benchmarked with the global best, he said. It's another matter that many countries have either introduced or are about to roll out 5G services that will enable cutting-edge tech in diverse areas. For India, too, it will mean a lot for healthcare, robotics and unleashing a new chapter in Digital India perhaps.

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he is ready to help the team clinch their first ever Champions League title.

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

SEE: India's first Olympic GOLD as an independent nation

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

On this day 72 years ago, the Indian hockey team gave the country its first major sporting triumph as an independent nation when they clinched the gold medal at the 1948 London Olympic Games.

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Barcelona play down Messi exit rumours

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Lionel Messi is not interested in leaving Barcelona in the wake of his sentencing for tax fraud, according to club spokesman Josep Vives.

Spotted: Waqar Younis in Sydney

Spotted: Waqar Younis in Sydney

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Reader Leo John Paul sent us this picture from Sydney.

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

La Liga: Magical Messi sends Barcelona top; Atletico held

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scored two goals and set up two more as the Catalans thrashed Real Valladolid 5-1 to move top of La Liga on Tuesday.

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste. People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus. In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Take a look.