News for 'Mario'

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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: 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.

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.

Avengers Assemble!

Avengers Assemble!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Are you ready for Avengers: Endgame?

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!

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ISL-V: Jamshedpur FC blank Mumbai City FC

ISL-V: Jamshedpur FC blank Mumbai City FC

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Jamshedpur FC began their Indian Super League campaign on a winning note as they defeated Mumbai City FC 2-0, courtesy goals by Spanish Mario Arques and Pablo Morgado, in Mumbai, on Tuesday.

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.

Modric shines again but his Croatia mates must do more

Modric shines again but his Croatia mates must do more

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Croatia progressed to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a second successive penalty shootout on Saturday but their inability to put away another unimpressive team over 90 minutes and extra time is a major worry for the Balkan side.

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.

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.

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.

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Tiger Woods awake and responsive after crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Police investigating cause of crash.

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.

PHOTOS: Sprint king Bolt on target in Borussia Dortmund training

PHOTOS: Sprint king Bolt on target in Borussia Dortmund training

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 31-year-old, who has won eight Olympic gold medals in his illustrious career that ended last year, joined the Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund for a training session on Thursday.

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.

Stealworthy red carpet looks!

Stealworthy red carpet looks!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Which gorgeous lady won you over with her stunning look?