News for 'Mario'

PIX: Dortmund ease past Wolfsburg; Goetze set to leave

PIX: Dortmund ease past Wolfsburg; Goetze set to leave

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Borussia Dortmund scored a goal in each half to beat hosts VfL Wolfsburg 2-0 on Saturday and stay on the heels of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Champions League qualifier: PSV knocked out by Basel

Champions League qualifier: PSV knocked out by Basel

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Celtic, who won Europe's premier club competition in 1967, set up a clash with Romanians Cluj in the next stage after a 2-0 win at Nomme Kalju completed a 7-0 aggregate rout of the Estonian champions.

Germany's World Cup hero sidelined with 'metabolic disturbances'

Germany's World Cup hero sidelined with 'metabolic disturbances'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Dortmund's Mario Goetze has suffered with muscular problems in recent months, prompting a comprehensive internal investigation into the possible causes, the club said on Monday.

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

These images will make you forget your COVID-19 worries

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As you are stuck at home owing to the coronavirus outbreak, here are eight images that will bring a smile on your face -- even if it's just for a while!

Lava eruptions destroy homes, wreak havoc in Hawaii

Lava eruptions destroy homes, wreak havoc in Hawaii

Rediff.com7 May 2018

Geologists say that the ongoing lava outbreak from the Kilauea volcano would "continue for some more days and could go on for weeks".

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Organisers reported 10 new cases connected to the Olympics including media, contractors and other personnel, down from 15 on Saturday.

Inside the world's largest video game convention

Inside the world's largest video game convention

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

A sneak peek inside the 2018 Electronic Entertainment Expo that took place in Los Angeles.

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Europa League.

Euro 2016: Germany's Gomez out; Khedira, Schweinsteiger doubtful for semis

Euro 2016: Germany's Gomez out; Khedira, Schweinsteiger doubtful for semis

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Germany's Mario Gomez has been ruled out of the rest of Euro 2016 with a thigh muscle injury while Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are doubtful after being injured in Saturday's quarter-final win over Italy.

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 1

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The European Football Championship kicked off on Friday, June 11, and with the first round of matches in the league stage of Euro 2020 done and dusted, here's a look at the five best goals thus far.

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Oscars 2015: Scenes you may have missed!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

All the parties, fashion and general merriment from the Oscars night!

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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

Goetze brace inspires Germany to 3-1 win over Poland

Goetze brace inspires Germany to 3-1 win over Poland

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Mario Goetze scored twice as world champions Germany outclassed rivals Poland 3-1 to take over the top spot in European Championship qualifying Group D at Allianz Arena on Friday.

Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'racist' Instagram post

Balotelli accepts FA charge over 'racist' Instagram post

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has reportedly accepted a Football Association (FA) charge following his Instagram post which appeared to contain anti-Semitic and racist references.

'Racist' Balotelli fined 25,000 pounds, gets one-match ban

'Racist' Balotelli fined 25,000 pounds, gets one-match ban

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

'I am sorry my teammates and supporters of Liverpool FC have to be penalised for something I did and now come to regret'

Goodbye, Black Panther

Goodbye, Black Panther

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

American has had only one black president so far. And only one on-screen black superhero as well. Subhash K Jha salutes Chadwick Boseman, who passed into the ages on Friday.

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

10 AMAZING Stories from Across The World

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Aseem Chhabra brings you the Best of the Berlinale.

Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame?

A Finale worthy of the Maracana

A Finale worthy of the Maracana

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The entire tournament has been unpredictable but Germnay's Mario Goetze Andre Schuerrle are looking at another decade or more of glorious careers, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

All hail Germany's wonder boy Goetze

All hail Germany's wonder boy Goetze

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Germany forward Mario Goetze, who plundered the extra-time winner in the World Cup final against Argentina, is a wonder boy with immense qualities, coach Joachim Loew said on Sunday.

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Police investigating cause of crash.

World Cup Player of the Day: Magical Goetze eclipses Messi

World Cup Player of the Day: Magical Goetze eclipses Messi

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Mario Goetze's superb extra-time volley sealed a fourth World Cup for Germany with a 1-0 win over Argentina in a thrilling final on Sunday as they became the first European team to triumph on South American soil.

I'm not Peter Pan, says Italy's bad boy Balotelli

I'm not Peter Pan, says Italy's bad boy Balotelli

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

Mario Balotelli has grown up and is no longer like Peter Pan, the Italian striker told a news conference on Saturday ahead of Italy's Euro 2012 quarter-final against England.

Balotelli needs love, says Italy coach Prandelli

Balotelli needs love, says Italy coach Prandelli

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Maverick striker Mario Balotelli needs love and will eventually learn from his mistakes, Italy coach Cesare Prandelli said on Monday.

Just what went wrong for Argentina?

Just what went wrong for Argentina?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella heaped praise on his team after Sunday's 1-0 World Cup final defeat by Germany on Sunday, saying they gave their all but lacked cutting edge in front of goal during an even game.

Hamilton disappointed with past champions' comments on racism

Hamilton disappointed with past champions' comments on racism

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Lewis Hamilton is the only Black driver in a sport that is heavily white and male.

WC qualifiers: Netherlands win in Latvia; Wales draw with Czechs

WC qualifiers: Netherlands win in Latvia; Wales draw with Czechs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Round-up of World Cup qualifiers played on Friday

Croatia were lions, says scorer Mandzukic

Croatia were lions, says scorer Mandzukic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'This is a miracle. Only great teams can be as brave as we were and fight back from a goal down against teams like England'

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Ronaldo sizzles as Juve beat Napoli

Ronaldo sizzles as Juve beat Napoli

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo was involved in all three of his team's goals as Juventus came from behind to beat Napoli 3-1 in a Serie A top-of-the-table clash on Saturday to maintain their perfect start to the season.

Ronaldo double sinks Juventus as Real retain Champions League title

Ronaldo double sinks Juventus as Real retain Champions League title

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals as Real Madrid thrashed Juventus 4-1 in the final to win the UEFA Champions title, in Cardiff, on Saturday.

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Tiger Woods will not face charges in car crash

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'This remains an accident and an accident is not a crime. They do happen, unfortunately.'

Oscars Special: The menu at the Governor's Ball

Oscars Special: The menu at the Governor's Ball

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

A look at the menu for 2018's Oscars Governor's Ball.

PIX: JLo, Amy Adams, Taylor Swift at Golden Globe after parties

PIX: JLo, Amy Adams, Taylor Swift at Golden Globe after parties

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Check out the star arrivals at the biggest Hollywood party of the year!

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

PIX: 'Homebody' Osaka making the most of isolation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Following a whirlwind few years, Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka can be forgiven for taking time to reset and relax as the sporting world goes on an indefinite pause due to the coronavirus crisis. Osaka, a two-time Grand Slam winner who also became the first Japanese player to reach world number one, had been preparing for another action-packed summer including her Olympics debut on home soil at Tokyo 2020.

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso and Real Madrid's Nacho were notable absentees in defence, along with Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

Balotelli will get Italy recall when in form: Mancini

Balotelli will get Italy recall when in form: Mancini

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Balotelli was recalled after a four-year absence and given the captaincy for Mancini's first matches in charge in May but the 28-year-old has played only three times for his French club Nice this season and failed to score.

Euro: Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 to win group

Euro: Germany beat Northern Ireland 1-0 to win group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Germany's Mario Gomez scored in the first half to secure a 1-0 win over a stubborn Northern Ireland side and a place in the last 16 of Euro 2016 as Group C winners on Tuesday.