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Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Can coach with God-like looks win the World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

"We are also a country that has a chance to become world champions because I hope we are the best team."

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Barcelona bank on Gundogan, Lewandowski experience

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Barcelona have won the Champions League five times, most recently in 2015, and face a tough task to get back to the top table of European football after being forced to sell club legend Lionel Messi due to financial problems.

Priya second Indian woman to win U-20 wrestling World title

Priya second Indian woman to win U-20 wrestling World title

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Unprecedented success followed India at the junior wrestling World Championships on Thursday with three grapplers, including fast-rising Antim Panghal, storming into the gold medal bouts while Harshita will fight for bronze.

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

6 killed as helicopter crashes near Mt Everest in Nepal

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The passengers aboard the helicopter are reported to be five Mexican nationals, whose identities have yet to be disclosed and pilot senior captain Chet B Gurung, the Himalayan Times newspaper reported

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Barcelona charged with corruption; Neymar undergoes surgery

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Prosecutors sue Barcelona for allegedly buying refereeing favours

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Devasahayam Pillai declared saint by Pope Francis

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Devasahayam Pillai, who embraced Christianity in the 18th century, on Sunday became the first Indian layman to be declared a saint by Pope Francis during an impressive canonisation ceremony at the Vatican.

Andreescu battles to comeback win over Muguruza in Adelaide

Andreescu battles to comeback win over Muguruza in Adelaide

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Andreescu back from the brink to down Muguruza

Will Warner Be Match-Ready?

Will Warner Be Match-Ready?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Warner will be examined by the Australian medical staff after batting in the nets before a final call is made on his availability for the series.

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Wimbledon PIX: Battling Norrie sets up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Images from Day 9 of the Wimbledon 2022 Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Tuesday.

Pregnant Mrs Nadal, Kyrgios's BAE

Pregnant Mrs Nadal, Kyrgios's BAE

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

At Wimbledon, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, both Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios were cheered and egged on by their respective partners from the players' box.

She Survived The Nazis. Can She Survive Putin?

She Survived The Nazis. Can She Survive Putin?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

For the past four months, 92-year-old Maria Nikolaevna has lived underground with her daughter, son-in-law and the family cat.

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Chess Olympiad: Red-hot India 'B' thrash Estonia 4-0

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

India 'B' blanked Estonia 4-0 in the second round of the Open section in the 44th Chess Olympiad in Mamallapuram, Chennai, on Saturday while the second-seeded India 'A' team defeated Moldova 3.5-0.5 to make it two wins from as many matches.

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt play

Wimbledon PIX! Medvedev, Swiatek cruise as protesters disrupt play

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Daniil Medvedev quelled the challenge of wildcard Arthur Fery and Marta Kostyuk fought back to upset Maria Sakkari and storm into the Wimbledon second round on a rainy Wednesday.

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Another surprise in store in US Open women's draw?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are a handful of contenders ready to swoop in

Here's What Urmila Does In Goa!

Here's What Urmila Does In Goa!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Bollywood is making beautiful pictures in different parts of the world and we bring them to you.

PIX: Milestone Messi 'tricks' Argentina to big win

PIX: Milestone Messi 'tricks' Argentina to big win

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Lionel Messi surpassed the 100-goals mark for World Cup champions Argentina on Tuesday by scoring a hat-trick in their 7-0 friendly win over Curacao.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat starts campaign with scintillating win

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat starts campaign with scintillating win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Nikhat was at her aggressive best as she landed a flurry of combination punches on her opponent.

Europe football round-up: Napoli take slender lead; Di Maria stars in PSG win

Europe football round-up: Napoli take slender lead; Di Maria stars in PSG win

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

A summary of the results of the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

PIX: Outfit change helps Swiatek down Zheng!

PIX: Outfit change helps Swiatek down Zheng!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Iga Swiatek used an outfit change to help her reset after a poor start and beat China's Zheng Qinwen.

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

PIX: Rybakina knocks out World No 1 Swiatek!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Elena Rybakina knocked out defending champion Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells on Friday to set up a clash against Aryna Sabalenka in the final.

Singers And Their Daring Styles

Singers And Their Daring Styles

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

These celebs have been drawing attention to their toned legs in sexy silhouettes.

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Blind Review: Sonam's Digital Debut Is A Damp Squib

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Blind's drab narrative has no place for emotions or edge. Its prolonged cat-and-mouse game goes on and on till it arrives at its (literally) eye-popping conclusion, notes Sukanya Verma.

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

PIX: The Big Upsets At Miami Open Tennis!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Canada's Bianca Andreescu upset Greek seventh seed Maria Sakkari to reach the last 32, while Japan's Taro Daniel crushed world number 15 Alexander Zverev.

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

PIX: SPAIN are FIFA Women World Cup Champions!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Spain down England to win Women's World Cup for first time

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Mexican family killed in Nepal crash had toured India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The five Mexican nationals killed in a helicopter crash in eastern Nepal near Mount Everest on Tuesday visited India before touring the Himalayan nation for sightseeing.

PIX: Atletico outclass Real Madrid; PSG down Marseille

PIX: Atletico outclass Real Madrid; PSG down Marseille

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Alvaro Morata scored a brace to help Atletico Madrid deliver a statement performance as they outclassed city rivals Real Madrid.

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Congress to field Oommen Chandy's family member from Puthuppalli seat

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

KPCC president and MP, Sudhakaran said that unofficially discussions have begun on who should be the candidate and officially it would start a couple of days later.

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay

FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Uruguay

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

FIFA also opened proceedings against the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) over potential breaches of fair play rules.

'I'm not interested in jumping around'

'I'm not interested in jumping around'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'It would have been easy to play Danny like a bad guy, but then, at the end, the audience might well have said, "Why is Latika still stuck with this ass**** when he is giving her so much grief?"'

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Scaloni hopes to avoid penalties which can be cruel

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

In the last two World Cup meetings between Argentina and the Netherlands, in the group stage in 2006 and a semi-final in 2014 which the Albiceleste won on penalties, neither side was able to score a goal in normal or extra time.

Europa League: Man United meet Real Betis, Arsenal face Sporting

Europa League: Man United meet Real Betis, Arsenal face Sporting

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Arsenal sailed through the Europa League group stages, winning five of their six group matches and take on Sporting next, who overcame Denmark's FC Midtjylland in their playoff.

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

While Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica, France entered the quarters with a win over Morocco.

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Soccer: Benzema deserves to win Ballon d'Or, says Messi

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Di Maria to retire from international soccer after World Cup

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

India women's team triumph at Barcelona hockey event

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Indian men's hockey team finish third...

WOW! Don't Disha, Tara Look Stunning?

WOW! Don't Disha, Tara Look Stunning?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

Ek Villain Returns may have got bad reviews but its stars put their best fashion foot forward at the film's special screening in Mumbai.

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We saw what happened yesterday (when Germany and Belgium were knocked out in the group stage) but this is not surprising. When you say big national teams deserve to be in the next stage, that doesn't always happen."

Belarus activist, Russian, Ukrainian groups get Nobel Peace prize

Belarus activist, Russian, Ukrainian groups get Nobel Peace prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The Center for Civil Liberties, another awardee of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize, was founded for the purpose of advancing human rights and democracy in Ukraine. It has taken a stand to strengthen Ukrainian civil society and pressure the authorities to make Ukraine a full-fledged democracy.

On Modi-2002 riots docu, Russia accuses BBC of waging info war

On Modi-2002 riots docu, Russia accuses BBC of waging info war

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Russia has accused the BBC of "waging an information war" on different fronts -- not only against Moscow, but also against other global centres of power pursuing an independent policy -- days after the British broadcaster released a controversial series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.