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World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

World Cup: Hazard warning fires hungry Lukaku up for glory

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

The Chelsea playmaker gave Lukaku a piece of his mind in Sochi on Monday after Belgium had huffed and puffed but failed to blow Panama's modest defensive fortress down before the interval.

PIX: Real Madrid stun Manchester City with late flourish to make final

PIX: Real Madrid stun Manchester City with late flourish to make final

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Real Madrid fought back from the brink of elimination to beat Manchester City 3-1 after extra time and 6-5 on aggregate in an enthralling and dramatic Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.

Boxam International: Mary Kom wins bronze; Simranjit, 2 others in final

Boxam International: Mary Kom wins bronze; Simranjit, 2 others in final

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) lost to American Virginia Fuchs in a split decision after an exhausting contest that was also messy in equal measure.

Man posts selfies after being shot

Man posts selfies after being shot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 20-year-old US student who was shot in the shoulder during the deadly Arizona rampage this week took it in his stride and posted online a series of bloody selfies rather than calling for medical help.

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

PIX: Messi penalty gives Argentina winning start; Belgium held

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Argentina got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to the perfect start on Thursday when Lionel Messi's early penalty gave them a 1-0 win over Ecuador in a lacklustre match in Buenos Aires.

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

FA Cup: McTominay seals narrow win for Man Utd over Villa

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Scott McTominay's header proved decisive for Manchester United

German Cup: Choupo-Moting scores twice on Bayern debut

German Cup: Choupo-Moting scores twice on Bayern debut

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

Bayern travel to Arminia Bielefeld in the Bundesliga on Saturday and host Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the first group match of their Champions League defence.

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

PICS: Real Madrid crush Granada; Inter down Napoli

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Images from soccer matches played across different leagues in Europe on Sunday

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

EPL PIX: Arsenal held, Villa win, Leeds, Wolves lose

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Arsenal's inability to kill off the contest will be a frustration as that has been a hallmark of their recent form. They had won their previous 18 Premier League matches in which they scored first.

WC Preview: Confident Belgium wary of threat from Japan

WC Preview: Confident Belgium wary of threat from Japan

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Belgium go into Monday's World Cup last 16 match against Japan full of confidence but wary that relying on individual talent against similarly well-organised but less fancied teams has cost them dear in the past.

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Bayern's Mueller tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Bayern Munich midfielder Thomas Mueller has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Club World Cup final against Mexico's Tigres UANL on Thursday

Fans shocked by fake tickets, tear-gas at UCL Final

Fans shocked by fake tickets, tear-gas at UCL Final

Rediff.com29 May 2022

Television footage showed images of young men,jumping the gates of the stadium while others outside, including children, were tear-gassed by riot police

Bhambri, Thompson to clash in Chennai Open final

Bhambri, Thompson to clash in Chennai Open final

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

In Chennai, on Friday, the second seeded Indian got the better of Korea's Duckhee Lee, the third seed, 7-5, 6-2 in 85 minutes, while Thompson beat unseeded Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-1, 7-6.

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Nations League PIX: France, Belgium win; Dutch outclass Poland

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Images from the Nations League football matches played on Thursday.

EPL: Man City's winning streak is over, United break into top four

EPL: Man City's winning streak is over, United break into top four

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Manchester City's long winning run in the Premier League finally came to an end

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Barcelona stunned by Granada; blow chance to go top

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Barcelona suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Granada on Thursday, conceding two second-half goals to blow the chance of moving top of La Liga.

Who will win the La Liga title?

Who will win the La Liga title?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Real Madrid are also only two points behind Atletico while Sevilla are three back in a thrilling four-way tilt, making the Spanish title race the most compelling

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

PIX: Salah 'tricks'; Bayern, Club Brugge, Napoli in last 16

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

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

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

FIFA WC diary: Beer priced at nearly $14 per half-litre!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Rainbow-themed badge adorns US training facility

Tour de France: Who took yellow jersey on Stage 2?

Tour de France: Who took yellow jersey on Stage 2?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'It's a big emotion because I've won on the Tour. I haven't won (a race) since the start of the season. It's great to make it. It was tough but I'm super happy to have won.'

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

With varied heritage, Belgians keep African interest alive at World Cup

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The midfield duo, who both have dual Moroccan-Belgian nationality, kept Belgium alive with their goals off the bench in the extraordinary round of 16 comeback against Japan and were handed starts in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Barcelona were held 1-1 at home by Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage playoff

PIX: Peru beat Paraguay on penalties to enter Copa semis

PIX: Peru beat Paraguay on penalties to enter Copa semis

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Peru moved into the semi-finals of the Copa America in dramatic fashion on Friday by beating Paraguay 4-3 on penalties after the two sides drew 3-3 over 90 minutes in an action-packed encounter in Goiania.

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Nations League: France lose; Netherlands, Croatia win

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Glimpses from Sunday's Nations League matches.

PIX: Thorgan Hazard goal takes Belgium past Portugal

PIX: Thorgan Hazard goal takes Belgium past Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

Thorgan Hazard's first-half goal enabled Belgium score a 1-0 victory over defending champions Portugal in Euro 2020 last 16 match at Estadio La Cartuja in Seville, Spain, on Sunday. The victory set up a quarter-final against Italy.

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

PIX: Manchester City rally twice to hold Liverpool in thriller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Manchester City came from behind twice to earn a 2-2 draw with Liverpool in a breathless and pulsating Premier League encounter, at Anfield, on Sunday. All four goals came in the second half.

Woman named Isis is not very happy right now

Woman named Isis is not very happy right now

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

A Florida woman who shares the same name as the Islamist militant group commonly known by the acronym ISIS is fed up.

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

EPL PIX: Haaland stars in City win; United lose to Brighton

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.

Calls to boycott Qatar World Cup are '10 years too late'

Calls to boycott Qatar World Cup are '10 years too late'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

Players of Germany, Norway and the Netherlands wore shirts before their World Cup qualifiers voicing concern over human rights in Qatar following the report.

Arsenal's players return to training ground for individual sessions

Arsenal's players return to training ground for individual sessions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

Arsenal reopened their London Colney training ground to first team players for individual training on Monday as the English Premier League club continued to observe social distancing protocols amid the coronavirus pandemic. France striker Alexandre Lacazette, Brazil defender David Luiz and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka were seen arriving at the facility, which is situated 20 miles north of London.

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Images from Sunday's Premier League action.

EPL: Everton's Howard ruled out for six weeks

EPL: Everton's Howard ruled out for six weeks

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard will be out of action for six weeks due to a calf injury, the Premier League club's manager Roberto Martinez said on Tuesday.

'Familiarity with Belgium club-mates advantageous to England'

'Familiarity with Belgium club-mates advantageous to England'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Injured Lukaku likely to sit out

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina breeze past Peru, Brazil win

World Cup qualifiers: Argentina breeze past Peru, Brazil win

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Earlier in the night, Bolivia were denied their first win when Kaku scored with 18 minutes remaining to rescue a 2-2 draw for home side Paraguay in Asuncion.

PIX: Man City go top as Chelsea lose at West Ham

PIX: Man City go top as Chelsea lose at West Ham

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Chelsea paid a heavy price for a 3-2 defeat at West Ham United as first Liverpool, then Manchester City, leapfrogged them in the English Premier League title race on Saturday, with City ending the day on top for the first time this season.

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Football Focus: 'Booing players taking a knee was not racist'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

PICS: Easy for Real Madrid; Roma go above Juventus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action in La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Story behind viral image at Black Lives Matter protest

Story behind viral image at Black Lives Matter protest

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

The photo has resonated with many as a moment of humanity that jarred with the broader narrative of violent scuffles between clashing demonstrators.

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

PHOTOS: Trump travel ban protests spread from US to UK

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Even as protests in America continue over President Donald Trump's travel ban, thousands gathered across the UK to protest against the same. Here are scenes of the protests that spread from New York to London.

FIFA 2018: Real stars. Real lessons.

FIFA 2018: Real stars. Real lessons.

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

How they strategised, motivated and led their teams to victory.