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Mother of Ronaldo's baby is American waitress

Mother of Ronaldo's baby is American waitress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2010

The mother of Cristiano Ronaldo's baby boy is a penniless American waitress, who had a one-night stand with the footballer, it has emerged.

Chelsea are boring under Mourinho: Gullit

Chelsea are boring under Mourinho: Gullit

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Chelsea play "ugly" football under Jose Mourinho and the Premier League's runaway leaders deserve to be branded as boring because of their refusal to attack teams, their former manager Ruud Gullit has said.

Arsenal announce pay cuts for players, coaching staff

Arsenal announce pay cuts for players, coaching staff

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Sheffield United players have also agreed to defer wages due to COVID-19 pandemic.

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A European nation is set to win the World Cup for the fourth time in a row this Sunday and in doing so confirm an unprecedented dominance for the Old World over their once mighty rivals in South America.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Fans enjoy a chocolate 'break' with Wozniacki, Ivanovic

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Fans enjoy a chocolate 'break' with Wozniacki, Ivanovic

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Tennis stars Caroline Wozniacki and Ana Ivanovic were in for a tasty surprise on their arrival in Tokyo before the commencement of the Japan Open.

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

How Neymar can accelerate France's Ligue 1 growth...

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Neymar's imminent arrival at Paris St Germain can help France's Ligue 1 grow to match Europe's powerhouse leagues, according to the director general of top flight side Lille.

EPL title anyone's ball game: Ferguson

EPL title anyone's ball game: Ferguson

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes this season's Premier League title race is so open any one of eight teams who have a chance of winning it.

Beckham agrees with Ferguson, admits he wasn't a 'world class' player

Beckham agrees with Ferguson, admits he wasn't a 'world class' player

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Former England footballer David Beckham has admitted that he was not a 'world-class' player following his omission from Sir Alex Ferguson 's list of top players he had worked with.

EPL PIX: Spurs and Liverpool held, Leicester close in

EPL PIX: Spurs and Liverpool held, Leicester close in

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Joint-leaders Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool both dropped points on a busy day of English Premier League action as Leicester City and Southampton narrowed the gap in what is shaping up to be one of the most open title races for years.

Hiddink to retire after 2010 WC

Hiddink to retire after 2010 WC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

Russia and Chelsea coach Guus Hiddink has said he plans to retire from football after the 2010 World Cup.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Sexy WAG Irina Shayk strips

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

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When Fenerbahce striker Van Persie was nearly blinded!

When Fenerbahce striker Van Persie was nearly blinded!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Fenerbahce striker Robin van Persie, who suffered a horrific eye injury in his side's latest win against Akhisar Belediyespor in the Turkish Super Lig, calmed fears of his eyesight saying his eye is 'undamaged'.

Ruud laments Beckham loss

Ruud laments Beckham loss

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has admitted that the club's loss of form is down in part to David Beckham's transfer to Real Madrid.

Is Cristiano Ronaldo single again?

Is Cristiano Ronaldo single again?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Russian supermodel Irina Shayk has hinted towards a split from footballer beau Cristiano Ronaldo by unfollowing him on Twitter.

£1m Rio scandal

£1m Rio scandal

Rediff.com23 Dec 2003

The Sun can today expose the mockery of FA claims that the three-man commission which banned Rio Ferdinand for eight months was 'independent'.

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Uruguay coach refuses to point finger at wasteful Suarez

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez was at a loss to explain how Luis Suarez missed three golden chances in his side's 1-0 win over Egypt in their opening World Cup Group A game but refused to blame his leading striker.

Mo Farah backs Wilshere over national eligibility comments

Mo Farah backs Wilshere over national eligibility comments

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

British athlete Mo Farah, who is a big Arsenal fan, has joined football player Jack Wilshere in opposing the practice of sportsmen switching nationality to compete under a flag of convenience. Wilshere had provoked a fierce debate by saying the only people who should play for England are English people.

How the British media reacted to England's worst loss...

How the British media reacted to England's worst loss...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

England's soccer journalists left their readers with no illusions on Tuesday after their side's Euro 2016 hopes were crushed by Iceland, describing the 2-1 loss as the worst in their history.

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Ronaldo denies calling rival Messi 'motherf*****'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo has heatedly denied suggestions that he calls Argentine ace Lionel Messi offensive nicknames.

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

PIX: Bayern smash five past Leverkusen; Fati shines for Barca

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Bayern Munich thrashed Bayer Leverkusen 5-1, while Barcelona came from behind to beat Valencia 3-1 in LaLiga at Camp Nou on Sunday.

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave Gareth Southgate's side a deserved 2-0 last-eight win over Sweden on Saturday, and they must now prepare to take on Croatia in three days time for a spot in the World Cup final.

Mutu says career could be over

Mutu says career could be over

Rediff.com31 Oct 2004

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he would consider signing the Romanian striker once he has served any ban.

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Will United striker Rooney sign up for American Major League Soccer?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney would be a "great signing" for Major League Soccer, Portland Timbers owner Merritt Paulson said, adding that the 30-year-old still has plenty to offer.

Ibrahimovic hits out at ex United players Neville, Scholes

Ibrahimovic hits out at ex United players Neville, Scholes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Pogba, who came through United's academy, left the club for free in 2012 after Ferguson fell out with the Frenchman's agent Mino Raiola but returned following a four-year spell at Juventus for a then-world record fee in 2016.

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

Petr Cech's 'Arsenal' is THREE languages

Petr Cech's 'Arsenal' is THREE languages

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has given an insight to the multinational shape of the modern Premier League by revealing he speaks to his defenders during matches in three languages.

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

WC Preview: Pragmatism likely to rule as Uruguay face Portugal

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Pragmatic, difficult to beat, spearheaded by talismanic forwards and led by veteran, battle-hardened coaches -- few teams have as much in common with each other as Uruguay and Portugal who meet in a World Cup round of 16 tie on Saturday.

How Tactically astute Zidane learnt from Benitez's mistakes

How Tactically astute Zidane learnt from Benitez's mistakes

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Coach Zinedine Zidane learned the lessons of predecessor Rafael Benitez's disastrous tactics in the last encounter and employed defensive midfielder Casemiro in favour of more attack-minded players, opting instead to sit and wait for Barcelona.

Brand Beckham in eye of storm after a series of email leaks

Brand Beckham in eye of storm after a series of email leaks

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Among them was his foul-mouthed reaction when he found out he was not going to be knighted and his reluctance to donate his own money to a charity project. The leaked emails also suggested that Beckham had billed UNICEF for a flight which he didn't need to take, and was reluctant to contribute his own money to the charity.

Will Manchester United shell out 65 million pounds to keep Rooney?

Will Manchester United shell out 65 million pounds to keep Rooney?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Struggling Premier League champions Manchester United is reportedly ready to commit a staggering 65 million pounds in wages to keep Wayne Rooney at Old Trafford for the next four years.

Mirabai Chanu: A big dreamer with humble beginnings

Mirabai Chanu: A big dreamer with humble beginnings

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Born to a poor family in Nongpok Kakching village about 20 kilometres from the capital Imphal, the youngest among six siblings, Mirabai would go to collect firewood from a nearby hill with her brother Saikhom Sanatomba Meitei, who is four years her elder.

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

England and Belgium face a World Cup conundrum ahead of Thursday's crunch in Kaliningrad

Arsenal set to spend 40 mln pounds to reel in Suarez?

Arsenal set to spend 40 mln pounds to reel in Suarez?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has reportedly given the green light to break the bank and spend 40 million pounds on controversial Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and the club is confident that Suarez will quit Liverpool for a sensational move to the Emirates.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: WAG Abbey Clancy flaunts hot body

Hottest Sporting Buzz: WAG Abbey Clancy flaunts hot body

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

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When Bollywood sees RED!

When Bollywood sees RED!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Is this Bollywood's favourite colour?

Rihanna bags a new job

Rihanna bags a new job

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Round up of news from the world of glamour and fashion

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Hottest Sporting Buzz: 'Immature' Brady 'throws fits' for wife's attention

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Rediff.com brings you the buzz around celebrity sportspersons and their glamorous lives!

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The United fans, who celebrated the victory at the end of the game with the manager and players, have not been the source of criticism of Solskjaer -- indeed the Norwegian has enjoyed strong backing from supporters who attend games at Old Trafford and those who travel away.

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

PHOTOS: Griezmann shines as Atletico thrash Marseille to win Europa League

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann struck twice as the Spanish side outclassed hapless Olympique de Marseille 3-0 on Wednesday to win the Europa League for the third time.