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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.

Spain reach Euro semi-finals with penalties win against Switzerland

Spain reach Euro semi-finals with penalties win against Switzerland

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Spain prevail in shootout against gallant 10-men Swiss

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.

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.

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.

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.

Soccer PIX: Atletico slump to defeat; win for Napoli

Soccer PIX: Atletico slump to defeat; win for Napoli

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Football action from across Europe in matches played on Saturday

Modi to focus on Afghanistan, climate change at G20 in Italy

Modi to focus on Afghanistan, climate change at G20 in Italy

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to pitch for a united global approach in dealing with the situation in Afghanistan and combating challenges of climate change and the coronavirus pandemic at the two-day G-20 Summit in Italy beginning October 30, people familiar with the development said on Sunday.

Adieu, Christopher Plummer

Adieu, Christopher Plummer

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

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

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!

PICS: Bayern oust Barca; Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance

PICS: Bayern oust Barca; Liverpool, Porto, Inter advance

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

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

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

PIX: Benfica end Juve's hopes, join Chelsea in last 16

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

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

F1: Bottas wins in Turkey; Hamilton finishes 5th

F1: Bottas wins in Turkey; Hamilton finishes 5th

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Valtteri Bottas ended his year-long drought with a dominant victory in Turkey on Sunday while unhappy Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton finished fifth and lost the Formula One championship lead to Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

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!

Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame?

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.

Euro: Finland stun Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

Euro: Finland stun Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Finland claimed a shock 1-0 Euro 2020 victory over Denmark in their first major tournament appearance

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.

Balotelli move to AC Milan complete

Balotelli move to AC Milan complete

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has completed his move to AC Milan from ManchesterCity, the Premier League club said on Thursday.

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.

Confed Cup: Balotelli to miss semi-final clash with Spain

Confed Cup: Balotelli to miss semi-final clash with Spain

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Italy striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out of his side's Confederations Cup semi-final against Spain on Thursday with a thigh injury, the Italian Football Federation said on Sunday.

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'

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

PICS: Liverpool down Ajax with late goal; Bayern sink Barca

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

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

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.

Bayern ride on Lewandowski; Vinicius shines for Real

Bayern ride on Lewandowski; Vinicius shines for Real

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

A summary of Saturday's action in the Bundesliga and La Liga.

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.

Most-abused Balotelli gets 4,000 racist messages

Most-abused Balotelli gets 4,000 racist messages

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Almost 40,000 abusive messages aimed at Premier League players.

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go 15 points clear

Bayern crush Schalke 4-0 to go 15 points clear

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Bayern Munich demolished Schalke 04 4-0 with two goals from David Alaba to open a 15-point gap at the top of the Bundesliga on Saturday as champions Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen slipped up.

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Balotelli reveals the worst decision of his life...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Mario Balotelli has revealed that joining the Anfield club was the worst decision he has ever made.

Winger Reus left out of Germany's Euro 2016 squad

Winger Reus left out of Germany's Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Winger Marco Reus was left out of World Cup winners Germany's final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday over injury concerns, coach Joachim Loew said.

Second-string Bayern cruise past Hoffenheim

Second-string Bayern cruise past Hoffenheim

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich effortlessly cruised to a 1-0 victory at Hoffenheim on Sunday courtesy of a Mario Gomez goal that kept them on course for the title with a 17-point advantage at the top.

Fandom 'suits up' for Comic-Con cosplay

Fandom 'suits up' for Comic-Con cosplay

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Rediff.com takes a look at which pop-culture icons made it to the Valhalla of fandom this year.

Euro 2016: Superb Germany overpower Ukraine to record 2-0 win

Euro 2016: Superb Germany overpower Ukraine to record 2-0 win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In what was a thrilling match of end to end action, Germany powered past Ukraine by a 1-0 margin in their Euro 2016 Group C campaign-opening match in Lille on Sunday.

Soccer PIX: Barca drop points; Atalanta continue winning run

Soccer PIX: Barca drop points; Atalanta continue winning run

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

IMAGES from football matches played across leagues in Europe on Sunday.

Brilliant goals, performances light up Euro 2012

Brilliant goals, performances light up Euro 2012

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Neither co-hosts Poland or Ukraine survived the group stage, but still produced memorable moments.

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.

Serie A: Juventus beat Crotone to clinch sixth successive title

Serie A: Juventus beat Crotone to clinch sixth successive title

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Juventus clinched their sixth successive Serie A title, and completed a third league and cup double in a row, when they beat relegation-threatened Crotone 3-0 on Sunday.

Champions League PIX: Dybala upstages Messi as Juve stun Barcelona

Champions League PIX: Dybala upstages Messi as Juve stun Barcelona

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Paulo Dybala upstaged his fellow Argentine Lionel Messi by scoring two exquisitely taken goals to set Juventus on the way to an emphatic 3-0 win over an underwhelming Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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.