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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.

Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final

Exhausted Croatia must draw on reserves for France final

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

It was no surprise that Croatia cavorted on the pitch in celebration with fans and family long after beating England in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday night, but a wiser head might have ushered them quietly to ice bath and bed.

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.

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.

'Embarrassed' Wigan to refund fans

'Embarrassed' Wigan to refund fans

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Wigan Athletic's players have agreed to refund the club's travelling fans after Sunday's humiliating 9-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Five things to watch for in opening rounds of Euro 2020 qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

The 55 teams have been divided into 10 groups of five or six, and the top two teams in each qualify directly.

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Russia salutes 'heroes' after Croatia ends World Cup dream

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The Kremlin dubbed the Russian national team heroes and proud soccer fans saluted their underdog host team after the side lost on penalties to Croatia, bringing an end to its World Cup challenge at the quarter-finals.

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Will we see attacking or defensive Russia against Croatia?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Croatia will be ready for both versions of Russia, says Perisic

Bangladesh cricketers escape New Zealand mosque shooting

Bangladesh cricketers escape New Zealand mosque shooting

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Bangladesh cricket team was arriving for prayers at the mosque when the shooting occurred but all members were safe, a team coach told Reuters.

Teacher, student killed in US school shooting

Teacher, student killed in US school shooting

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

A teacher and a student have been shot dead in a murder-suicide at an elementary school in San Bernardino, California.

New blood infuse Milan with fire, record first Serie A win of season

New blood infuse Milan with fire, record first Serie A win of season

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

New strikers Carlos Bacca and Luiz Adriano bagged their maiden Serie A goals to give AC Milan their first points of the season with a 2-1 home win over Empoli on Saturday.

Sports Shorts: Police probing racial rant against Liverpool's Balotelli

Sports Shorts: Police probing racial rant against Liverpool's Balotelli

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Merseyside Police is reportedly investigating racist abuse received by Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli on Twitter after he tweeted 'Man Utd...LOL' after the crushing 5-3 defeat met by Manchester United at the hands of Leicester on Sunday.

Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup

Late goal puts Maradona's Argentina in World Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Diego Maradona's Argentina finally clinched a place in the 2010 World Cup finals following a tortuous qualifying campaign with a 1-0 away win over bitter rivals Uruguay on Wednesday. Substitute midfielder Mario Bolatti stabbed home the only goal five minutes from the end of a tense, foul-riddled match at the Centenario, ending Uruguay's hopes of a victory that would have put them through.

Last-gasp Inter leave Juve's Ferrara on brink

Last-gasp Inter leave Juve's Ferrara on brink

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Mario Balotelli scored a minute from time to give Inter Milan a 2-1 win over beleaguered Juventus in their Italian Cup quarter-final on Thursday, leaving Juve coach Ciro Ferrara on the brink of the sack.

Germany to accomodate six strikers in WC squad

Germany to accomodate six strikers in WC squad

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Germany will travel to the World Cup with all six strikers from their preliminary World Cup squad to keep their offensive options open, coach Joachim Loew said on Monday.

I know everybody worried about my health, but I'm OK: Pele

I know everybody worried about my health, but I'm OK: Pele

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Brazilian football great Pele said he was in good health in a video recorded at the Sao Paulo hospital where he has been treated for a urinary tract infection.

Why Super-sub Schweinsteiger 'can't play 90 minutes'

Why Super-sub Schweinsteiger 'can't play 90 minutes'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Bastian Schweinsteiger does not believe he can yet offer Germany a 90-minute show at Euro 2016 but against Ukraine on Sunday the playmaker proved he only needs a short cameo to make a big difference.

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Being substituted makes me insecure: Gomez

Being substituted makes me insecure: Gomez

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez, the Bundesliga's most expensive ever purchase, is already feeling insecure at his new club.

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Mirzapur 2 is all surface pleasures...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

... And sometimes, that's enough, says Sreehari Nair.

Juventus fined 10,000 euros after racist chants

Juventus fined 10,000 euros after racist chants

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Juventus have been fined 10,000 ($14,330) after their fans sang racist chants and let off fireworks in Sunday's 2-1 home defeat by Serie A strugglers Catania, the Italian Soccer League said on Monday.

Italian Super Cup: New signings Mandzukic, Dybala help Juventus beat Lazio

Italian Super Cup: New signings Mandzukic, Dybala help Juventus beat Lazio

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Italian double winners Juventus claimed their third Super Cup title in four seasons as new signings Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala struck in the second half to secure their 2-0 win over Lazio in Shanghai on Saturday.

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Messi seeks redemption against dangerous Croatia

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The Argentina captain turns 31 in a few days and may be playing his last World Cup. He would need to win it to rival fellow great Diego Maradona for the eternal love of his compatriots.

Euro 2016: Quaresma gives Portugal last-gasp win over Croatia

Euro 2016: Quaresma gives Portugal last-gasp win over Croatia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter to book a UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-final date with Poland. After 116 minutes in which the teams failed to muster a single shot on target, Ivan Perisic headed against the upright.

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face an entirely different beast in the form of Egypt, who should be revitalised by the return of their talismanic striker Mohamed Salah.

Bundesliga: Dortmund's Aubameyang scores four; Bayern draw

Bundesliga: Dortmund's Aubameyang scores four; Bayern draw

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich stumbled to a 1-1 home draw against Hoffenheim on Saturday but stayed three points clear at the top as Borussia Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fired four goals past Hamburg SV following his midweek ban. Bayern fell a goal behind when Kerem Demirbay's thundering shot in the 16th minute left keeper Manuel Neuer rooted on the spot.

Champions League Images: Barcelona, Inter book last 16 berth

Champions League Images: Barcelona, Inter book last 16 berth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Inter Milan's game at faltering Juventus on Saturday could be stopped if home fans again racially abuse visiting striker Mario Balotelli although the 19-year-old is unlikely to start for the Serie A leaders.

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

WC Preview: Croatia and Nigeria fight for life in Group of Death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Dark horse Croatia take on spirited Nigeria in a World Cup opener on Saturday that could leave one side fighting for their tournament lives in the Group of Death.

Football PHOTOS: Juventus beat Napoli in dramatic match

Football PHOTOS: Juventus beat Napoli in dramatic match

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Juventus raced into a 2-0 halftime lead after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was sent off in the 25th minute. The visitors then had Pjanic dismissed and Napoli's Jose Callejon pulled one back before Insigne let the Turin side off the hook.

Argentina beat Canada, play India for 7th place

Argentina beat Canada, play India for 7th place

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Argentina overcame a late fightback from Canada to score a 4-2 victory and set up a clash with India in the seventh place play-off in the men's hockey World Cup, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

Argentina

Argentina

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

World Cup hockey team list of Argentina.

Quebec vote throws up divide

Quebec vote throws up divide

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Teaching of world religion in schools and Quebec's Liberal government's decision asking new non-French-speaking immigrants to pledge to learn the language have become issues in the Quebec election campaign. Quebec votes December 18.

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Watch out for Ferrari this F1 season!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Ferrari's times were eye-catching, and quicker than anything from last year's weather-affected first four-day test at the Circuit de Catalunya.

King's Cup semis: Fabiano puts Sevilla in control

King's Cup semis: Fabiano puts Sevilla in control

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Luis Fabiano's looping header and a Mario Alvarez own goal gave Sevilla a 2-0 win over Getafe in their King's Cup semi-final first-leg on Wednesday.

In Pics: Princess Diana's iconic dresses

In Pics: Princess Diana's iconic dresses

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

A dress exhibition that celebrates the fashion and style of the Princess of Wales.

Dortmund's Lewandowski to join Bayern at end of season

Dortmund's Lewandowski to join Bayern at end of season

Rediff.com5 Jan 2014

Poland forward Robert Lewandowski became the second top Borussia Dortmund player to leave for arch-rivals Bayern Munich in less than a year when he agreed terms on Saturday to join them as a free agent at the end of the season.

2019: The year in photos

2019: The year in photos

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

We sorted through countless photographs taken around the world to come up with the top photos of 2019. Together these images tell the story of the year -- capturing moments of hope and heartbreak, triumph and tragedy.