News for 'Michele'

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Aseel Al-Hamad declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport on Sunday as she prepared to drive a Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit in front of thousands of fans.

Armstrong faces defamation trial

Armstrong faces defamation trial

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

Swamy made Agusta charges with no proof: Congress

Swamy made Agusta charges with no proof: Congress

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Congress MP Shantaram Naik on Tuesday gave a notice for breach of privilege against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy in Rajya Sabha.

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Blatter to fight eight-year FIFA ban, vows to be back

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

His message contained some defiance: he vowed to fight the ban, insisted he had done no wrong and hit out at those who had questioned his integrity and honesty.

Is Platini France's greatest?

Is Platini France's greatest?

Rediff.com15 May 2006

Handshake with Trump was 'moment of truth', says French president

Handshake with Trump was 'moment of truth', says French president

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Trump and Macron's handshake was white-knuckle prolonged one, with as usual fierce, crunched bones, tightened jaws and both had a fixed smile and as per the French president was entirely intentional.

Real trio handed one-match ban

Real trio handed one-match ban

Rediff.com27 Apr 2005

Zinedine Zidane, Walter Samuel and Michel Salgado will sit out during the match against Real Sociedad

La Liga: Barcelona to appeal Suarez, Pique yellow cards

La Liga: Barcelona to appeal Suarez, Pique yellow cards

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

Marcelino dismissed but Valencia keep pressure on Barcelona

French fries can lead to breast cancer

French fries can lead to breast cancer

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

A study of American nurses found that one additional serving of fries per week at ages three to five increased the risk of breast cancer by 27 percent.

PIX: Ronaldo seals Juventus win; Barca win at Getafe

PIX: Ronaldo seals Juventus win; Barca win at Getafe

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo helped Juventus continue their unbeaten start to the Serie A season with a comfortable 2-0 home victory over struggling SPAL on Saturday.

Ronaldo, Salgado return to Real squad

Ronaldo, Salgado return to Real squad

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Ronaldo was named in the Real Madrid squad for Saturday's home league match against Espanyol after a month out with a calf strain.

EPL PIX: Liverpool sweep Spurs aside as Chelsea go top

EPL PIX: Liverpool sweep Spurs aside as Chelsea go top

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Liverpool continued their perfect start to the season to stay top of the Premier League after a goal in each half gave them a 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on Saturday.

No 'irregularities' in 2006 World Cup bid win: German FA

No 'irregularities' in 2006 World Cup bid win: German FA

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The German Football Association (DFB) has found no indication of wrongdoing in the process of winning the right to host 2006 World Cup, it said on Friday after an internal investigation was completed.

Chopper deal: Finmeccanica's ex-boss jailed for graft

Chopper deal: Finmeccanica's ex-boss jailed for graft

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Italian defence and aerospace major Finmeccanica's former chief Giuseppe Orsi has been sentenced by the Milan appeals court to 4.5 years in jail for false accounting and corruption in the sale of 12 VVIP choppers to India for over Rs 3,600 crore.

Smicer joins Girondins Bordeaux

Smicer joins Girondins Bordeaux

Rediff.com14 Jun 2005

Czech midfielder Vladimir Smicer has joined Girondins Bordeaux as a free agent on a two-year deal

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Kuwait, home to influential sports power broker Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, has been threatened with a ban by FIFA because of government interference in the running of the local football association.

Dance bars, yes. Books, no!

Dance bars, yes. Books, no!

Rediff.com24 May 2005

At last! Official behind the goal takes centre stage

At last! Official behind the goal takes centre stage

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Ever since they were introduced by UEFA in 2012, fans all over Europe have been asking the same question: what does the official behind the goal do?

PIX: The most daring style moments of 2017

PIX: The most daring style moments of 2017

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Presenting the celebs who made headlines this year with their provocative outfits! Tell us who stunned you the most.

Jordan ignore Verstappen ultimatum

Jordan ignore Verstappen ultimatum

Rediff.com24 Jan 2004

The Dutch driver Jos Verstappen had asked the F1 team to decide on his future by a Friday deadline.

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Boris Johnson elected new UK PM; vows to 'get Brexit done'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

Johnson, the former foreign secretary, secured 92,153 votes against 46,656 of his rival Jeremy Hunt in the battle for 10 Downing Street.

Zidane should retire says former France coach

Zidane should retire says former France coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

World player of the year Zinedine Zidane should retire from international football, former France coach Michel Hidalgo said on Wednesday.

Which company built the Gateway of India?

Which company built the Gateway of India?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about India and the companies that built some of its grand buildings.

Beckham in tunnel bust-up

Beckham in tunnel bust-up

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

FIFA bans Thailand's Makudi for three months

FIFA bans Thailand's Makudi for three months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

FIFA's disciplinary committee has banned Worawi Makudi, former president of the Football Association of Thailand and a former member of the FIFA Executive Committee, for three months for failing to comply with an earlier suspension, FIFA said.

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

How 3 passengers thwart 'terror attack' on train to France

Rediff.com22 Aug 2015

A gunman armed with a Kalashnikov had opened fire on train and was overpowered by several passengers including off-duty American servicemen.

Soccer Pics: Dybala sinks Milan as angry Ronaldo substituted

Soccer Pics: Dybala sinks Milan as angry Ronaldo substituted

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Ronaldo's replacement Dybala scored in the 77th minute with a goal the Portuguese would have been proud of. After a quick exchange of passes, the Argentine twisted past Alessio Romagnoli and beat Gianluigi Donnarumma with a right foot shot.

How the #DeepState works: Did the Congress 'steal' the 2004, 2009 polls?

How the #DeepState works: Did the Congress 'steal' the 2004, 2009 polls?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Did we miss the DeepState's Brazil Model in action in India in 2004 and 2009, asks Rajeev Srinivasan.

Ultimate race provides maximum drama

Ultimate race provides maximum drama

Rediff.com16 Apr 2004

The marathon is the ultimate Olympic race and has captured the popular imagination from the outset.

Milan cruise past Parma

Milan cruise past Parma

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Kaka leads MLS All-Stars to win over Tottenham

Kaka leads MLS All-Stars to win over Tottenham

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Former Brazil international Kaka made the most of his first appearance in the Major League Soccer All-Star Game as he helped lead his team past English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 on Wednesday.

Real narrow gap on Barca

Real narrow gap on Barca

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Real Madrid kept the Primera Liga title race alive by beating Malaga 1-0 in the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Real scramble nervy 2-1 win

Real scramble nervy 2-1 win

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

PIX: Priyanka Chopra wins at People's Choice Awards

PIX: Priyanka Chopra wins at People's Choice Awards

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Stars who put their best foot forward fashion wise!

Met Gala 2019: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz rock the pink carpet

Met Gala 2019: Salma Hayek, Penelope Cruz rock the pink carpet

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Salma Hayek wore a black, gold and cream Gucci dress, and a gold-leafed crown and poufy black tulle sleeves.

The battle of surprises

The battle of surprises

Rediff.com30 Jun 2004

Few would have expected a duel between Milan Baros and Traianos Dellas to be decisive to the outcome of Euro 2004.

France to back UN resolution on Iraq

France to back UN resolution on Iraq

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

After weeks of haggling, Monday's version of the resolution was the fourth presented by the United States and Britain.

Paris police to get reinforcements for some Euro 2016 games

Paris police to get reinforcements for some Euro 2016 games

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Paris security forces will receive reinforcements to protect fan zones during Euro 2016 soccer matches held in the French capital, the city's police force said on Thursday.