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Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Can you watch 309 films in a year?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

On planes, on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, Zee5, Hulu, MUBI, Kanopy, film festivals... Aseem Chhabra tell us how he watched 309 films in 365 days.

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Who got Sepp Blatter? Who shot him?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Blatter quits FIFA; under investigation by US prosecutors, FBI.

FIFA boss Blatter promises to root out any wrongdoing in football

FIFA boss Blatter promises to root out any wrongdoing in football

Rediff.com28 May 2015

FIFA chief Sepp Blatter, who is standing for re-election as FIFA president on Friday, added that the investigations will help to reinforce measures world soccer's governing body has already taken.

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

PIX: Messi stars for Barca; Oxlade-Chamberlain double

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

A round of Wednesday night's Champions League group stage matches.

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Messi: From red card on debut to Argentina's all-time top goalscorer

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Tuesday when he scored his 55th international goal.

In my team I would love to have both Messi and Ronaldo: Pele

In my team I would love to have both Messi and Ronaldo: Pele

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Football legend Pele has termed Argentine forward Lionel Messi as the "best in last 10 years", but also spoke highly of his fellow Brazilian Neymar and Portugal's Ronaldo.

Pele returns to rousing welcome in Kolkata

Pele returns to rousing welcome in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

Frenzied scenes were witnessed at the airport this morning when Pele landed in the Kolkata after 38 years as the 74-year-old Brazilian turned emotional and stood on the floor of his SUV to wave at the crowd, who kept chanting his name.

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

Dutch soccer legend Johan Cruyff passes away

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Johan Cruyff, the legendary Dutch soccer striker and coach, died aged 68, according to a message posted on his website.

'These are sad and difficult days for FIFA'

'These are sad and difficult days for FIFA'

Rediff.com29 May 2015

IOC president tells FIFA it's time to clean up its act.

Time for Blatter to go, says former FIFA official

Time for Blatter to go, says former FIFA official

Rediff.com28 May 2015

'The stigma that FIFA is a corrupt body has to be erased once and for all. One fears that will not happen until Sepp Blatter goes'

Ronaldo has the opportunity to leave Messi in the shade

Ronaldo has the opportunity to leave Messi in the shade

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

If history ultimately judges the finest talents by their achievements on the international stage, where neither player has tasted success, then the Portuguese captain could use Sunday's Euro 2016 final to land a haymaker blow in one of football's great rivalries.

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Soccer in 2017 Ronaldo continues reign; Aizawl FC make their mark

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Laggards in international rankings, India finally made their presence felt by pulling off an impressive under-17 World Cup that drew all-round praise even though the country was eliminated in the very first round.

England to land Euro 2016 knockout blow?

England to land Euro 2016 knockout blow?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

If England win their Euro 2016 last-16 clash on Monday they can add the prized scalp of Iceland to those of Paraguay, Belgium, Cameroon, Denmark, Ecuador and Spain - the only teams they have beaten in a tournament knockout game since 1966.

14 Jerseys to look out for at 2018 FIFA World Cup

14 Jerseys to look out for at 2018 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

No one expects Nigeria to win, but by now everyone knows that shirt...

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

'Mamata will act as a catalyst to remove BJP'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

'We will have a big say in Delhi in 2018 or 2019 (whenever the elections are) in the Lok Sabha.'

Argentina's forgotten man Tevez, back in thick of action

Argentina's forgotten man Tevez, back in thick of action

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Carlos Tevez has been included in the squad for the first time in three years for next month's friendlies in England against Croatia and Portugal.

PIX: Liverpool win seven-goal thriller; Suarez rescues Barca

PIX: Liverpool win seven-goal thriller; Suarez rescues Barca

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

A round-up of Wednesday's night's UEFA Chmpions League matches.

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Napoli blitz Roma to reach Italian Cup final

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Two goals in three devastating second-half minutes helped Napoli reach the Italian Cup final on Wednesday with a 3-0 win over AS Roma in the second leg of their semi-final in Naples, to clinch the tie 5-3 on aggregate.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar makes cut at Scottish Open

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

All you need to know about Lionel Messi

All you need to know about Lionel Messi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

A factbox on Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

5 incredible life lessons you can learn from sports

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

From developing the right partnerships to employing strategies that help you to turn the game in your favour, the world of sports is full of lessons for your life and career.

Happy Birthday Messi! The legend turns 28

Happy Birthday Messi! The legend turns 28

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

As the mercurial Messi rings in his 28th birthday, Rediff.com brings you all the exciting moments from the ace footballer's life.

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

The men who might be after FIFA's top job

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Some of the men who might be candidates for FIFA president.

Higuain fires Argentina past Belgium into World Cup semis

Higuain fires Argentina past Belgium into World Cup semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Argentina reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 24 years on Saturday when an early goal by Gonzalo Higuain and a strong defensive display proved enough to beat a disappointing Belgium side 1-0.

How world reacted to Johan Cruyff, Total Footballer's death...

How world reacted to Johan Cruyff, Total Footballer's death...

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Reaction to the death of football great Johan Cruyff, who died in Barcelona on Thursday following a five-month battle with lung cancer.

RAGING BULL! No angel but not guilty, says banned Costa

RAGING BULL! No angel but not guilty, says banned Costa

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has denied he deliberately stamped on Liverpool's Emre Can.

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

India enjoys best FIFA ranking. So, what's the story?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

But how much has the national team actually improved?

River fear stadium ban after fan throws wood at player

River fear stadium ban after fan throws wood at player

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

River Plate could face a Monumental Stadium ban after a fan threw a piece of wood and hit Godoy Cruz defender Leandro Grimi as he celebrated scoring the equaliser in his team's 2-1 upset win on Wednesday.

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

From the debate-arousing introduction of VAR to maximum number of Penalties to the superb Ronaldo, here are the A to Z of the ongoing 2018 World Cup

FIFA scandal is black cloud over Women's World Cup

FIFA scandal is black cloud over Women's World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Women's World Cup officials and sponsors expressed concern over the corruption scandal swirling around world soccer's governing body.

Soccer Extras: Neymar 'punches' fan after French Cup final

Soccer Extras: Neymar 'punches' fan after French Cup final

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

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

'Get out', world media tells Blatter!

'Get out', world media tells Blatter!

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Here is a look at how foreign media has reacted to this news.

Flustered FIFA officials shut down media conference

Flustered FIFA officials shut down media conference

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Flustered FIFA officials shut down a media conference in New Zealand on Thursday after being inundated with questions about the sport's latest scandal.

Fidel Castro, in pictures

Fidel Castro, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Glimpses from the Commandante's colourful life.

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

Sachin Tendulkar and his mass following

Sachin Tendulkar and his mass following

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Cricket aficionados' love, even passion, for their "god" Sachin Tendulkar is unlikely to recede even after his playing days.

Football Briefs: Torres strike sees Atletico go second

Football Briefs: Torres strike sees Atletico go second

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

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

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Soccer sponsors dismayed by FIFA corruption allegations

Rediff.com28 May 2015

World Cup sponsors are in an awkward position, experts said, because they are under pressure from consumers to distance themselves from any corruption, but such sponsorships are lucrative in the long term.

It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

It's battle royale as Real, Barcelona set for 'El Clasico'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Clashes between Real Madrid and Barcelona are rarely short on drama and Saturday's La Liga 'Clasico' may have more than its usual share with Luis Suarez poised to return from a biting ban and Barca teammate Lionel Messi on the brink of equalling the top-flight scoring record.

What does Blatter's shocking resignation mean?

What does Blatter's shocking resignation mean?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Sepp Blatter's shock resignation as FIFA president should allow people to now focus on events on the pitch .