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Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Ambani sets goals for children; cites Messi to explain leadership

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani has set targets for his three kids whom he has identified for takeover of telecom, retail and new energy business. Speaking at his father Dhirubhai's anniversary, celebrated as Reliance Family Day, he said the oil-to-telecom-to-retail conglomerate Reliance industries Ltd has embarked on a journey of comprehensive self-transformation. "The end of 2022 is when Reliance will have crossed the half-way mark of its Golden Decade.

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

'Xavi critical to Messi staying at Barca'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

But Font believes Messi's love for Barcelona, who he joined aged 13, is so deep that he could lower his salary demands in order to stay.

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Review: Suriya Rises Above Kanguva

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Kanguva is a mishmash of conceptually strong set pieces that feels bloated, as the central scaffolding holding together the core themes of love that heals over time and eternity, feels like an afterthought, observes Arjun Menon.

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Ronaldo could make Saudi debut against Messi's PSG

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo will serve his suspension before making his league debut for his new Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr but he could play against Paris St Germain in a friendly this month.

Mbappe breaks Messi's record

Mbappe breaks Messi's record

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Becomes youngest player to reach 20 Champions League goals.

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

SEE: Messi makes video call to family after Copa win

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

But his family could not join him in Brazil for the Copa due to COVID-19 restrictions, so he found the next best way to celebrate with them -- a video call!

Kajol Salutes 2 Biggest Teachers Of Her Life

Kajol Salutes 2 Biggest Teachers Of Her Life

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Film folk celebrated their gurus on Teacher's Day by sharing lovely pictures and posts.

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Recipe: Anas' Classic Cheeseburger

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Hankering for an asli burger? Go for it!

Messi 1st, LeBron 2nd, Ronaldo 3rd...

Messi 1st, LeBron 2nd, Ronaldo 3rd...

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Lionel Messi earned $130 million, a figure which includes $55 million of endorsements, during the 12-month period ended May 1, 2022, to sit atop the list of the 10 highest-paid athletes.

Which club will Messi sign for?

Which club will Messi sign for?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Messi announced he wanted to leave Barcelona, on Tuesday, after spending his entire career at the Catalan club.

'Guardiola could build Man City around Messi'

'Guardiola could build Man City around Messi'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Messi's lawyers informed Barcelona, on Tuesday, that the Argentine wanted to take up a release clause in his contract which could allow him to leave for nothing.

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

PICS: Messi breaks drought, wins first major title with Argentina

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

The Barcelona striker has won the FIFA World Player of the Year a record six times and is widely considered one of the greatest players ever to play the game, alongside Pele and countryman Diego Maradona. But his inability to win an international title with Argentina always left an asterisk beside his name on the all-time greats list.

Messi says 'lucky' to have worked under Guardiola

Messi says 'lucky' to have worked under Guardiola

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Messi was a mainstay of Guardiola's Barca side that won 14 major titles and has been linked with a switch to City

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

La Liga: Messi's double helps Barca thrash Huesca

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Messi brace leads Barca to within four points of La Liga summit

PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19

PSG's Messi and three others test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

PSG said in a statement that the four players were currently in isolation and subject to the appropriate health protocols.

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Messi, Ronaldo and Salah shortlisted for FIFA Player award

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Emma Hayes, who led Chelsea to the 2021 Champions League final, is joined on The Best FIFA Women's Coach shortlist by England manager Sarina Wiegman and Canada coach Beverly Priestman.

Will Messi get into coaching post retirement?

Will Messi get into coaching post retirement?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Koeman grateful for Messi support in transitional season for Barca.

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Messi says dream is to lead PSG to Champions League glory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he was delighted to have signed for French club Paris St Germain and that he is ready to help the team clinch their first ever Champions League title.

'Facing financial crunch, Barca cannot sustain Messi salary'

'Facing financial crunch, Barca cannot sustain Messi salary'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Messi was named the top-earning footballer in the world by French newspaper L'Equipe earlier this year, claiming an estimated 8.2 million euros ($9.97 million) per month from Barca.

Messi double helps Barca see off Elche

Messi double helps Barca see off Elche

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The Dutchman burst through the middle of the pitch and laid the ball off for Messi to dribble into the net for an 18th league goal of the season, extending his lead at the top of the scoring charts.

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

PICS: Tears, standing ovation mark Messi's farewell to Barcelona

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

Between trying to compose himself, wiping away tears and facing a long standing ovation, it took Lionel Messi more than a minute to start his farewell news conference on Sunday at FC Barcelona, where the Argentine has spent all of his playing career.

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on Monday.

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Messi's private jet makes emergency landing

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The plane was heading to Tenerife, Spain but was grounded at Zaventem at 9:10am on Friday due to a technical issue.

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca trounce Osasuna

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca trounce Osasuna

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The Argentine then lifted his shirt to reveal a red and black replica kit of his hometown club Newell's Old Boys bearing the number 10 which Maradona wore during his brief spell at the Rosario side in 1993.

Intrigue surrounds Messi's next move after Barca bombshell

Intrigue surrounds Messi's next move after Barca bombshell

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Finances aside, though, there is an even bigger question mark hanging over Lionel Messi. Is he a fading force?

Battle For Survival For Pawars, Uddhav, Shinde

Battle For Survival For Pawars, Uddhav, Shinde

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Voters, it is said, get the government they deserve. We will soon see what voters in Maharashtra choose. Till then, a sense of helplessness and scepticism hangs in the air, notes Ramesh Menon.

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Messi imitated Maradona's skills but not his lifestyle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Argentina's two iconic players may be contrasting characters but they shared many traits

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Messi was Argentina's key man in their 1-0 win.

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

PHOTOS: Barcelona fans chant for Messi to stay

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Angry Barcelona fans chanted for the resignation of the club president Josep Maria Bartomeu after captain Lionel Messi announced on Tuesday that he wished to leave the Catalan side.

Messi worried about contracting COVID at Copa America

Messi worried about contracting COVID at Copa America

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Argentina was due to host this year's Copa America but withdrew at the last minute due to a surge of COVID-19 cases. The tournament was moved to Brazil, even though the death toll there is higher than anywhere outside the United States.

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Is this why Messi wants to leave Barcelona?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Yet even without a transfer fee, Messi's colossal salary, reported to be the highest in world football, means very few clubs would be able to afford him.

Messi misses training again with thigh injury

Messi misses training again with thigh injury

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi sat out Friday's training session as he has a small thigh strain, the Spanish champions said. Barca returned to full training on Monday for the first time in three months ahead of the Spanish season re-starting on June 11 after being halted since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

'Messi unlikely to change mind on Barcelona exit'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Messi, who failed to turn up for pre-season training on Monday, had previously labelled his side 'weak' and 'inconsistent' after surrendering the league title to rivals Real Madrid.

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Messi on his way out of Barca?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

The Argentine's representatives and Barcelona did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Captain Chhetri eclipses Messi in top scorers' list

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

India captain Sunil Chhetri added another feather to his illustrious cap as he overtook Argentina star Lionel Messi to become the second-highest goalscorer among the current players in international football.

Nikhat Zareen enters pre-quarterfinals with gritty win

Nikhat Zareen enters pre-quarterfinals with gritty win

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen powered into the women's 50kg Olympics pre-quarterfinals with a tenacious victory over Germany's Maxi Carina Kloetzer in Paris on Sunday.

Football Focus: 'Messi needs Barca and Barca needs Messi'

Football Focus: 'Messi needs Barca and Barca needs Messi'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Ronaldo issues challenge to Messi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo would like Barcelona's Lionel Messi to leave Spain and rekindle their rivalry by joining him in the Italian top flight.

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Football Focus: Messi fined for Maradona tribute

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

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

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

He isn't going anywhere; Diego Maradona is eternal: Messi

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Argentina captain Lionel Messi paid rich tributes to football legend Diego Maradona, who died on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.