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Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

Messi named MLS Most Valuable Player for 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

In his first full MLS season after joining Miami in July 2023, Lionel Messi had 20 goals and 16 assists in 19 matches while his club set a league record with a 74-point campaign before a stunning first-round elimination from the play-offs.

Nobody Wants This Season 2 Review: Relatable Rom-Com

Nobody Wants This Season 2 Review: Relatable Rom-Com

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Nobody Wants This Season 2 might not reinvent the rom-com wheel, but it proves that messy love stories can be meaningful, relatable, and totally watchable, notes Divya Nair.

How India Struggles With Sleeplessness

How India Struggles With Sleeplessness

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

'Sleep is when your blood pressure falls; this nocturnal dip is when the heart gets rest.'

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Nikhat leads India's medal charge at World Cup Finals

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Nikhat, Jaismine and four other Indian boxers march into finals

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026.

'What A Messy Selection!'

'What A Messy Selection!'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Five spinners, Siraj ignored for Rana, and Jaiswal dropped. Brain-faded captain and coach combo!'

FC Goa blank Inter Kashi, seal Super Cup semi spot

FC Goa blank Inter Kashi, seal Super Cup semi spot

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

With both NorthEast United FC and Jamshedpur FC dropping points, neither side can now catch up with the Gaurs, who have booked their last-four berth with a game to spare.

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.

Agony And Ecstasy For Messi

Agony And Ecstasy For Messi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a rollercoaster evening for Argentine great Lionel Messi in the Copa America final on Sunday.

10 Work Skills We Learned in 2025

10 Work Skills We Learned in 2025

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

AI didn't replace our skills in 2025; it rearranged their importance, says Vishal Sood, CEO and founder of Placecom.

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap.

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Why Neymar, Messi, Suarez won't reunite at Inter Miami

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano said on Thursday it was "impossible" to even consider bringing Neymar to the club

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Eko Review: The Writing Is The Star

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Eko, a smartly written film, loses steam midway but somehow stays afloat and deliver the goods, notes Arjun Menon.

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

India's new travel anthem: Go where the music plays, and tourism thrives

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

India's live events scene is hitting a high note. With global performers adding the country to their tour maps and the government aiming to double the concert economy, hotels in key metro cities are bracing for sold-out weekends. Travel operators, too, are curating packages built entirely around concerts.

Nora, Shraddha Glow In Sindoor Red

Nora, Shraddha Glow In Sindoor Red

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The colour red, which is worn on this day, is reminiscent of sindoor and represents passion and courage.

PIX: Messi magic leads Argentina to win; Brazil cruise

PIX: Messi magic leads Argentina to win; Brazil cruise

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed Bolivia 6-0 in South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Gigcations Are India's New Travel Phenom

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Travellers are turning concerts into full-fledged weekend getaways, giving rise to the 'gigcation' -- a short, experience-led micro-holiday.

'Have You Come Clean To Your Wife?'

'Have You Come Clean To Your Wife?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'It seems you are getting into a mess that's going to take a while for you to get out of!'

Kaantha Review: Dulquer Salman Is Riveting

Kaantha Review: Dulquer Salman Is Riveting

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Kaantha is a peculiar love letter to cinema that tries to integrate various genres and craft a riveting central dilemma with great eloquence and clarity, observes Arjun Menon.

PICS: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

PICS: Messi's Miami stunned by Atlanta in MLS play-offs

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Miami were overwhelming favourites to win it all after producing a league record 74 points in the regular season but could not keep the momentum after Matias Rojas' close-range goal in the 17th minute and Messi's score in the 65th minute.

Football's first billionaire revealed!

Football's first billionaire revealed!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first footballer to reach billionaire status, according to the latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index, which has valued the Portugal great's net worth at an estimated $1.4 billion.

Leagues Cup's New Format Fuels Goals, Fan Engagement

Leagues Cup's New Format Fuels Goals, Fan Engagement

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Messi's Inter Miami lead Leagues Cup quarter-final lineup as average match viewership reached 1.43 million, up 62% from 2024.

FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

FIFA mulls 64-team format for 2030 centenary World Cup?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Should FIFA approve the 64-team format, it would be a one-off birthday bash, with the tournament expected to shrink back to 48 in 2034.

Morata Copies Messi!

Morata Copies Messi!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Spanish skipper took a well-deserved nap cuddled up with the Euro 2024 prize!

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

No place for Messi or Ronaldo as Bellingham makes FIFPRO XI

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Jude Bellingham topped the men's overall voting, with the Real Madrid and England midfielder receiving 11,176 selections from his peers.

Isn't Lavanya Tripathi A Hawt Mama?

Isn't Lavanya Tripathi A Hawt Mama?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The former beauty queen turned actor knows how to balance style with authenticity.

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

PIX: Messi, Hollywood And Gaza Protestor At Super Bowl

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Stars Watch As Eagles Win Super Bowl; Serena steals show at half-time

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Max Verstappen seized pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix while Formula One leader Oscar Piastri qualified sixth after a costly sprint race collision with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

The Cute Vietnam Actor You'll Fall In Love With

The Cute Vietnam Actor You'll Fall In Love With

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

We dug out these pictures of Vietnamese actor Kha Ngan that reveal her love for swimming, fitness, and fashion.

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer's Inter Miami were awarded a spot in next year's 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday and will host the opening game of the 32-team tournament featuring top clubs from around the world.

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Ronaldo fan Abhishek eyes World Cup glory

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'I had a feeling from within that this tournament (Asia Cup) would be something special, but I did not think that I would become the player-of-the-tournament.'

Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Argentina host Chile at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 5 before facing Colombia five days later in Barranquilla.

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Columbia's James Rodriguez breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Argentina will face Columbia in their Copa America title defence on Sunday, July 14.

Bad Girl Review: Portrait of A Girl in Hot Mess

Bad Girl Review: Portrait of A Girl in Hot Mess

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The most beautiful aspect of Bad Girl is the way it delves into the mother and daughter relationship, observes Mayur Sanap.

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.

Teenager Invades Pitch To Meet Messi

Teenager Invades Pitch To Meet Messi

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

A young fan named Antonella Siegert stole the show with a daring pitch invasion, fulfilling her 'lifelong dream' of a selfie with the legendary footballer.

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

Don't Expect A Reprieve From Trump!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'There are times when India should stand up without hesitation and voice its indignation over the US' pressure tactic. This is one such moment,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Boxing Worlds: Bartwal beats much-fancied Brazilian

Boxing Worlds: Bartwal beats much-fancied Brazilian

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

World Boxing Championships 2025: Pawan Bartwal registers hard-fought win over Trindade

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Why *Everyone* Is Hooked On To This Show

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Season 3's eighth episode titled Last Kiss ended with the cliffhanger that is guaranteed to make you yearn for what might come next, anticipates Divya Nair.