News for 'Luca'

Hope to see F1 racers and not 'taxi drivers'

Hope to see F1 racers and not 'taxi drivers'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned against possible technical 'trickery' as Formula One enters a new and uncertain era.

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The winner will receive USD 50,000 in college scholarship and lifetime membership of the National Geographic Society.

La Liga: Real Madrid, Barcelona still neck and neck after big wins

La Liga: Real Madrid, Barcelona still neck and neck after big wins

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Real Madrid thrashed Deportivo La Coruna 6-2 to stay level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga on Wednesday after the Catalans crushed Osasuna 7-1, condemning the minnows to relegation.

Ferrari set to be stoked by fire and ice this season

Ferrari set to be stoked by fire and ice this season

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Ferrari's fire and ice pairing of Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen has, in the words of team president Luca di Montezemolo, put two roosters in the same henhouse.

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

India's Davis Cup suspense is terrible...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Amid continuing suspense over India's doubles combination, veteran Leander Paes, on Wednesday, began training for the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Zone Group I tie against Uzbekistan, starting on Friday.

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Paris St Germain sack head coach Tuchel

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Striker Costa ends second spell at Atletico Madrid.

Another blow for Liverpool as defender Johnson ruled out indefinitely

Another blow for Liverpool as defender Johnson ruled out indefinitely

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson will be out for an indefinite period, adding to the club's injury woes at a crucial period of the season.

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

PIX: Arsenal beat Spurs despite Lamela 'Rabona'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Iconic Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The actress, best known for playing Princess Leia Organa in the massively popular space saga, died four days after suffering a cardiac event on a flight from London.

Serie A: Genoa hand Juve their first defeat, Napoli draw

Serie A: Genoa hand Juve their first defeat, Napoli draw

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Genoa handed Serie A leaders and titleholders Juventus a dramatic first league defeat of the season when Luca Antonini scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time to give them a 1-0 win on Wednesday.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

PIX: 10-man Porto stun Juventus; Dortmund down Sevilla

PIX: 10-man Porto stun Juventus; Dortmund down Sevilla

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Defiant 10-man Porto upset Juventus to reach the Champions League quarter-finals on away goals after a 4-4 aggregate draw despite losing 3-2 to the Italians following extra time in a thrilling clash that went to the wire on Tuesday.

India salvage pride with 3-2 win over Germany in Thomas Cup

India salvage pride with 3-2 win over Germany in Thomas Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2014

The Indian men's team salvaged some pride with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Germany in their inconsequential Group C tie to end its campaign at the Thomas Cup badminton tournament on a positive note at the Siri Fort Sports Complex.

PHOTOS: Sevilla edge Inter to win sixth Europa League title

PHOTOS: Sevilla edge Inter to win sixth Europa League title

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Sevilla clinched a sixth Europa League title with a roller-coaster 3-2 win over Inter Milan after an overhead kick by defender Diego Carlos deflected by the Italian side's top scorer Romelu Lukaku settled a thrilling contest on Friday.

East Bengal maintain winning run

East Bengal maintain winning run

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

The Kolkata giants beat Calcutta Port Trust 2-0 in the IFA Premier Division Football League.

Long-term sugar outlook very strong

Long-term sugar outlook very strong

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

Richard Lucas, renewable energy analyst at Ambrian Partners, says that as oil prices shot up, speculators got very excited about sugar, which drove the price up beyond what it should have gone to, but the long-term view of sugar is very positive.

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Djokovic, Thiem among top seeds to advance in Shanghai

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

World number one Novak Djokovic extended his winning run in Asia when he strolled into the last-16 of the Shanghai Masters.

Syed Modi: Saina pulls out, Lakshya eyes season's 5th title

Syed Modi: Saina pulls out, Lakshya eyes season's 5th title

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Saina, who has been battling illness and injuries, is going through a bad patch, having lost six times in the first round this season.

Nishikori faces big test against bugbear Djokovic

Nishikori faces big test against bugbear Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Novak Djokovic is aware of Kei Nishikori's battling qualities having lost twice to the Japanese in 17 career meetings.

Sports Shorts: France's Pouille threatens to boycott new-look Davis Cup

Sports Shorts: France's Pouille threatens to boycott new-look Davis Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Suarez sends Atletico to brink of title

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Gopalan Balachandran, Harris' maternal uncle, said she will script many firsts if she wins and expressed the hope her top-level position will give Indians in the US "greater access" in interacting with the US administration.

La Liga: Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win; Sociedad lose

La Liga: Stunning Benzema strike crowns Real win; Sociedad lose

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The win took second-placed Real to 62 points after 29 games, two behind champions Barca who beat Leganes 2-0 on Tuesday.

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Football PIX: Messi guides Barca to derby win; Bayern stumble in title race

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Lionel Messi scored twice to earn Barcelona a 2-0 derby win over Espanyol and send them 13 points clear at the top of La Liga on Saturday.

Soccer PICS: Martinez stars as Inter hit six to go top of Serie A

Soccer PICS: Martinez stars as Inter hit six to go top of Serie A

Rediff.com3 Jan 2021

Lazio, having endured a miserable start to the season, had high hopes of victory at Genoa, who were languishing in the relegation zone at the start of the day.

STRIKING: More award winning pictures of 2011

STRIKING: More award winning pictures of 2011

Rediff.com20 May 2011

We bring you some more of the Reuters' award-winning pictures from last year.

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Supporting Actor!

Oscars 2017: PREDICT the Best Supporting Actor!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Raja Sen analyses the contenders for the Best Supporting Actor category at the Oscars.

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

PIX: Champions Liverpool, Real Madrid held to draws

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

An off-key Liverpool were frustrated for a second successive game by struggling opponents as they were held to a 0-0 Premier League draw at Newcastle United on Wednesday.

PSG's 36-game unbeaten streak broken at Lyon

PSG's 36-game unbeaten streak broken at Lyon

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Paris St Germain's league record 36-game unbeaten streak came to an abrupt halt when they lost 2-1 at Olympique Lyonnais on Sunday.

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Ferrari back FIA's handling of Mercedes test

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) has summoned Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli to its international tribunal in Paris on June 20 on charges of breaking the rules by testing in Spain last month.

India's GM Gupta creates history at Hoogeveen International

India's GM Gupta creates history at Hoogeveen International

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Grandmaster and Commonwealth champion Abhijeet Gupta created history at the Hoogeveen International chess tournament by becoming the first player ever to win the title twice in a row in the FIDE Open that concluded in the Dutch hamlet.

Pele to donate auction money to Santos, charity

Pele to donate auction money to Santos, charity

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Brazilian great Pele said he was putting more than 2,000 items up for auction, including his three World Cup medals and a one-of-a-kind Jules Rimet trophy, in order to raise funds for charity and his former club Santos.

Woods youngest among Forbes' top-20 wealthiest American celebs

Woods youngest among Forbes' top-20 wealthiest American celebs

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Golfers Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson and former NBA player Michael Jordan are among the 20 wealthiest American celebrities, Forbes reported on Wednesday.

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Football Briefs: Ronaldo-less Real rally to beat Leganes, go up to 3rd

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

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

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Tata Steel Masters: Anand lets Carlsen off the hook

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Anand, as white, had simply an extra pawn and this is where the tenacity of Carlsen came to fore.

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Salzburg won the Austrian Cup with a ruthless 5-0 destruction of second tier Austria Lustenau in the final as the season resumed following the coronavirus stoppage on Friday.

Paes in line for title at Leon Challenger

Paes in line for title at Leon Challenger

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

Leander Paes, named a reserve in India's Davis Cup team for the Uzbekistan tie, is in line to win his first title of the season, albeit on the Challenger Tour, with Canadian partner Adil Shamasdin.

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

GM Carlsen sets record for longest unbeaten streak

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Carlsen had previously indicated he would not consider the record truly broken until after two more games as he was not prepared to count two wins he had in the Norwegian league.

Barcelona sign Alcacer from Valencia

Barcelona sign Alcacer from Valencia

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Barcelona announced on Tuesday the signing of Spain forward Paco Alcacer from Valencia on a five-year contract. He moves to the Nou Camp on his 23rd birthday for a fee of 30 million euros ($33.5 million) and is likely to be the Spanish champions' last signing in the transfer window.