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FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 2

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

From a bloodied face of Spanish club Atletico's Madrid's Mario Mandzukic, to Australia's ICC World Cup triumph, Sania Mirza's fabulous run and more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

How Allegri is plotting Juventus comeback against Atletico

How Allegri is plotting Juventus comeback against Atletico

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Juventus supporters coach Massimiliano Allegri has often been in his element when he is apparently on the back foot.

Can Germany defend World Cup title?

Can Germany defend World Cup title?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

The Germans have lost just once in 23 games since their Euro 2016 semi-final defeat, cruising through the qualifiers with 10 wins in 10 matches.

Kate Winslet recreates the Madonna look

Kate Winslet recreates the Madonna look

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Get your lowdown on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

City's title credentials at stake against Man Utd

City's title credentials at stake against Man Utd

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

If Manchester City really are ready to challenge the Manchester United/Chelsea Premier League hegemony then Wednesday's derby at Eastlands is the time to prove it.

Kubica's F1 career at risk after crash

Kubica's F1 career at risk after crash

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Robert Kubica's Formula One career hung in the balance on Sunday after a high-speed crash in a minor rally in Italy left the Renault driver fighting to save the use of his right hand.

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Benfica club prez suspect in corruption probe

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

The prosecutor general's office said Benfica Vice President Fernando Tavares was also a suspect in the case, along with a high-ranking judge and nine other people, five of whom were detained in a police operation on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Atletico keep pressure on Barca; Neymar on target for PSG

Football Briefs: Atletico keep pressure on Barca; Neymar on target for PSG

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

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

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Pak-origin couple open fire at Christmas party in US,14 killed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Police confirm that people have died in the shooting at a Southern California social services center.

Euro 2016: Santos orchestrates Portugal's tactical renaissance

Euro 2016: Santos orchestrates Portugal's tactical renaissance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal head into Sunday's Euro 2016 final after another disciplined performance, proving again in their 2-0 win over Wales that they perform like a well-rehearsed orchestra rather than a solo act. That has a huge amount to do with their 61-year-old conductor and coach Fernando Santos who took charge in September 2014, vowing to put "tactics first and technical ability second".

Man City suffer Balotelli injury blow

Man City suffer Balotelli injury blow

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out for a month with a knee injury, City manager Roberto Mancini said on Tuesday.

Trendsetting technologies in 2011

Trendsetting technologies in 2011

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Take our word... the technologies/gadgets mentioned here are the latest drones. And the drone is not going to die soon. These would, of course, be the trendsetters in the days to come...

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Barcelona grind out narrow win; Ronaldo double saves Juve

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Lionel Messi notched a 20th assist of the season to help a lacklustre Barcelona secure a 1-0 win away to Real Valladolid on Saturday, maintaining the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo converted two penalties, both awarded for handballs and the second in the last minute, as Serie A leader Juventus twice hit back to draw 2-2 with Atalanta to move closer to a ninth successive Serie A title on Saturday.

Anderson completes Fiorentina loan move

Anderson completes Fiorentina loan move

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Brazilian winger Anderson wants to help Fiorentina qualify for next season's Champions League after he completed his loan move from Manchester United.

Messi should be acquitted for tax evasion, says prosecutor

Messi should be acquitted for tax evasion, says prosecutor

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Soccer's five-times World Player of the Year Lionel Messi should be acquitted on tax evasion charges against him, Spain's public prosecutors' office said on Friday as the trial drew to a close. Neither Messi nor his father Jorge Horacio Messi attended the hearing in a Barcelona court where closing arguments were given. Both are accused by the Spanish tax office of defrauding the government of 4.2 million euros ($4.8 million) between 2007 and 2009 but have denied any wrongdoing. Speaking on whether or not Lionel Messi was aware of the alleged fraud, state prosecutor Raquel Amado said: "There is no evidence that anyone explained it to him ... the prosecutor sustains that Lionel Andres Messi should be acquitted."

Bayern demolish Stuttgart with Gomez hat-trick

Bayern demolish Stuttgart with Gomez hat-trick

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

Mario Gomez scored a hat-trick against his former club to give champions Bayern Munich a 5-3 win at error-prone Stuttgart in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Is Brad Pitt running for president?

Is Brad Pitt running for president?

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The actor is said to be 'eyeing' 2016 presidential bid.

Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini

Balotelli is better than Torres: Mancini

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said that he has no regrets about missing out on Fernando Torres, as new signing Mario Balotelli is even better than the Spanish striker.

Olympians oppose new athletics world record proposals

Olympians oppose new athletics world record proposals

Rediff.com6 May 2017

A proposal for new world record ratification rules that could have a retroactive effect faced opposition from the World Olympians Associations (WOA) on Friday, who said it would cast suspicion on all past performances.

Gomez double sets up Bayern win, Ribery back

Gomez double sets up Bayern win, Ribery back

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Mario Gomez kept up his Bayern Munich revival when he scored twice and won a penalty to inspire the Bundesliga champions to a 3-0 win over Nuremberg on Sunday.

10 memorable moments from the World Cup

10 memorable moments from the World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The mesmerising moments that made the 2018 FIFA World Cup a blockbuster worldwide.

Klose equals Ronaldo's World Cup record but Germany held by Ghana

Klose equals Ronaldo's World Cup record but Germany held by Ghana

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

Miroslav Klose scored a landmark goal as Germany and Ghana drew 2-2 with all the goals coming in a terrific second half of another rip-roaring football World Cup clash in Fortaleza, on Saturday.

Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan

Balotelli, Maicon not for sale: Inter Milan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

Striker Mario Balotelli does not have a price and right back Maicon is also not on the market, Inter Milan sporting director Marco Branca said on Wednesday.

Karlovic, Ancic and Gasquet out of Wimbledon

Karlovic, Ancic and Gasquet out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Wimbledon was hit by some high-profile withdrawals on the eve of the draw, tournament organisers said on Thursday.

Dortmund beat Bayern 4-2 to lift Super Cup

Dortmund beat Bayern 4-2 to lift Super Cup

Rediff.com28 Jul 2013

Two goals from Marco Reus spurred Borussia Dortmund to lift the German Super Cup with a 4-2 win over Champions League and Bundesliga holders Bayern Munich on Saturday.

3 things Chelsea must do in new season

3 things Chelsea must do in new season

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

New Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has urged his players to retain the aggressiveness they have shown during the pre-season, saying that the combative nature of the game was essential to the style of play he is looking to impose at the club. Six players were booked, while midfielder Cesc Fabregas was shown a red card, in Chelsea's feisty 1-0 victory over Liverpool on Thursday after Gary Cahill's early header condemned the Merseyside club to their first pre-season defeat.

Claudia Schiffer: Healthier at 40 than at 20

Claudia Schiffer: Healthier at 40 than at 20

Rediff.com13 Sep 2010

The catwalk queen reveals that looking after yourself is the key to being comfortable with your body.

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

FIFA WC: Russia keep Salah in check and catch Egypt napping for win

FIFA WC: Russia keep Salah in check and catch Egypt napping for win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Egypt's talisman scored a consolation penalty as he started his first World Cup game in Group A after recovering from the injury suffered in last month's Champions League final but made little other impact in a match his side needed to win.

Serie A: No let up as champions Juventus win again

Serie A: No let up as champions Juventus win again

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Juventus refused to let up despite having already won Serie A and notched their 25th win in their last 26 league games by beating Carpi 2-0 on Sunday.

Balotelli marks debut with goal and a booking

Balotelli marks debut with goal and a booking

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Mario Balotelli enjoyed a dream start to his Manchester City career when he came off the bench to score the winning goal in his club's 1-0 Europa League playoff, first leg victory over Timisoara on Thursday.

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rio Olympic village workers living in squalor

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

A company working on the Olympic village that will receive athletes in Rio de Janeiro next year has housed some of its own workers in conditions that public prosecutors compared to slavery.

All eyes on City as Robinho and Balotelli fly in

All eyes on City as Robinho and Balotelli fly in

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Manchester City have grabbed the spotlight on the eve of the Premier League season, with Robinho named in their 25-man squad list on Friday and Mario Balotelli flying in for a medical.

Ref must stop game soon after racist chants: Italy

Ref must stop game soon after racist chants: Italy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

The Italian government and the Italian football federation is of the belief that a match should be suspended immediately after a racist chant is heard.

Serie A: Juventus beat Empoli to continue unbeaten streak

Serie A: Juventus beat Empoli to continue unbeaten streak

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Mario Mandzukic scored a trademark first-half header as Juventus defeated Empoli 1-0 on Saturday to provisionally extend their lead at the top of Serie A to six points.

Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener

Bahrain mooted as 2010 F1 season opener

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Bahrain could replace Australia as 2010 Formula One season-opener while Canada may also reappear on the calendar, BMW-Sauber boss Mario Theissen said on Thursday. Australia has hosted the season-opener since 1996, although Bahrain took the slot in 2006 when the Melbourne race was moved back to avoid a clash with the Commonwealth Games in the same city.

The secret of unconditional love unravelled

The secret of unconditional love unravelled

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

The reason why you immeasurably care for a person without any thought of reward is one of science's biggest mysteries. Now, researchers at Montreal University claim that they have unravelled the secret behind unconditional love.

Larry King ending his 25-year-old show

Larry King ending his 25-year-old show

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The CNN talk show host announced that he is ending his nightly show 'Larry King Live' after this year.

France files complaint against racist Juve fans

France files complaint against racist Juve fans

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

A French anti-racist body said on Friday it would file a legal complaint after racist chanting by Juventus fans at a Champions League match at Girondins Bordeaux.

Balotelli gets three-match ban after red card against Napoli

Balotelli gets three-match ban after red card against Napoli

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli has been given a three-match ban for his sending-off at the end of Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Napoli, the Italian league said in a statement on Monday.