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Blockbuster Friday as Nadal, Djokovic renew hostilities

Blockbuster Friday as Nadal, Djokovic renew hostilities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The current best player in the world meets the greatest claycourt player of all time in a French Open blockbuster on Friday -- but it is not even the final.

PHOTOS: Serena, Sharapova set up marquee final showdown

PHOTOS: Serena, Sharapova set up marquee final showdown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Images from Day 12 of the French Open at the Roland Garros on Thursday.

European Roundup PIX: Messi run continues, Bayern on brink

European Roundup PIX: Messi run continues, Bayern on brink

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

Lionel Messi's knack for finding the net continued for an 18th consecutive league match as Barcelona restored their 13-point lead in La Liga.

Hillary Clinton hospitalised with blood clot

Hillary Clinton hospitalised with blood clot

Rediff.com31 Dec 2012

"In the course of a follow-up exam today, Secretary Clinton's doctors discovered a blood clot had formed, stemming from the concussion she sustained several weeks ago," her spokesperson and the Deputy US Assistant Secretary of State, Philippe Reines, said in a statement.

French Open PIX: Andy Murray's hopes crushed

French Open PIX: Andy Murray's hopes crushed

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open in Paris on Sunday.

French Open PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise

French Open PHOTOS: Federer, Serena cruise

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Images from Day 1'a matches at the French Open played on Sunday.

FIFA ethics chief says probing soccer officials over World Cup bids

FIFA ethics chief says probing soccer officials over World Cup bids

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The chief ethics investigator of FIFA said on Wednesday he is conducting several proceedings against unnamed football officials based on initial findings from an investigation into the bidding for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup.

French Open PIX: Djokovic reaches 10th successive quarters; Barty too hot for Kenin

French Open PIX: Djokovic reaches 10th successive quarters; Barty too hot for Kenin

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Images from Day 9 at the French Open.

French Open PIX: Del Potro pushed to the limit by Nishioka

French Open PIX: Del Potro pushed to the limit by Nishioka

Rediff.com31 May 2019

A summary of Thursday's play at the French Open.

Real Madrid, Arsenal through; Manchester City out

Real Madrid, Arsenal through; Manchester City out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Real Madrid and AC Milan led a procession of six teams into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday while big-spending Manchester City failed again on the European stage to further dent English soccer's standing.

Murray loses in Monte Carlo, Nadal through

Murray loses in Monte Carlo, Nadal through

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Rafael Nadal calmly continued his bid for a ninth consecutive crown at the Monte Carlo Masters with a 6-2, 6-4 third-round victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany on Thursday.

How Klopp's attacking style is producing many goalscorers at Liverpool

How Klopp's attacking style is producing many goalscorers at Liverpool

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Liverpool's wide range of goalscorers this season is a direct result of their attacking style, according to manager Juergen Klopp.

Football Focus: Neymar gets two-match ban for brawl

Football Focus: Neymar gets two-match ban for brawl

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

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

Germany win second successive men's hockey gold

Germany win second successive men's hockey gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Germany won their second successive men's hockey gold on Saturday by beating the Netherlands 2-1, courtesy midfielder Jan Philipp Rabente's first goals of the tournament. Germany's victory in a fast, attacking, hard-fought match spoiled a Dutch bid for a double after their women triumphed on Friday.

King's Cup: Malcom rescues draw for Barcelona in Clasico

King's Cup: Malcom rescues draw for Barcelona in Clasico

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Brazilian Malcom, who started in place of Lionel Messi, curled home in the 58th minute to pull Barcelona level after Lucas Vazquez had fired Real Madrid ahead early on.

PHOTOS: Barcelona demolish Sevilla; Nantes pay tribute to Sala

PHOTOS: Barcelona demolish Sevilla; Nantes pay tribute to Sala

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Emotions ran high as Nantes paid tribute to their former player Emiliano Sala on Wednesday in their first game since the Argentine went missing in a light aircraft over the English Channel.

IPTL: Indian Aces down Japan Warriors for seventh win

IPTL: Indian Aces down Japan Warriors for seventh win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Indian Aces continued their dominance in IPTL 2 with a 25-18 win over Japan Warriors on the opening day of tournament's Dubai leg on Monday.

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Barcelona Open: Nadal sees off troublesome Fognini

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal struggled to finish off Fabio Fognini at the Barcelona Open on Friday but eventually quelled one of his most troublesome opponents 6-2, 7-6(1) to reach the semi-finals.

IN PICS: The life of a fashion model

IN PICS: The life of a fashion model

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Being a model isn't all fun and games. In fact it is everything BUT fun and games. Photographer Philippe Wojazer followed French model Marine Deleeuw and caught her on camera as she went about her day.

Change in substitution rule for German Cup

Change in substitution rule for German Cup

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Teams competing in the men's and women's German Cup this season will be allowed to make four substitutions if matches go into extra time, with Germany taking part in a pilot project, the country's football association (DFB) said on Friday.

Liverpool's Coutinho can be biggest star in England, says Neymar

Liverpool's Coutinho can be biggest star in England, says Neymar

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

"When he has the ball at his feet, he can make things happen for himself and he can make things happen for other players. He is a very special player."

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova advance to semis

French Open PIX: Tsitsipas, Zverev, Pavlyuchenkova advance to semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Images from Day 10 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

Mladenovic beats pain and Brady to advance

Rediff.com30 May 2017

French hope Kristina Mladenovic fought through the pain with a 3-6, 6-3, 8-6 win over American Jennifer Brady in the French Open first round on Monday.

Father 'less optimistic' about Bianchi recovering

Father 'less optimistic' about Bianchi recovering

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The father of French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi says he is "less optimistic" that his son will recover from the severe head injuries he suffered in a Japanese Grand Prix crash last October.

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is generally a slow starter but should not have any problem getting past his first-round opponent, Germany's Yannick Hanfmann.

Steve Jobs superyacht impounded over unpaid bill

Steve Jobs superyacht impounded over unpaid bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Jobs, who died last year after making his name and fortune at Apple, never got to use the yacht -- called Venus -- but had commissioned the French designer to work on the vessel, which cost more than 100 million euros to build.

BMW aims to sell 300 units of Mini this year

BMW aims to sell 300 units of Mini this year

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

There are six models of the Mini out of which three models have been launched in India.

French Open Sidelights: Are you sure Martina didn't do it?

French Open Sidelights: Are you sure Martina didn't do it?

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Serena Williams is the first woman in the professional era to win 50 matches at each of the four Grand Slams.

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or glory

Pogba tips Ronaldo for Ballon d'Or glory

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Amid increasing speculation surrounding his potential move to Real Madrid, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba believes that Cristiano Ronaldo should win the coveted Ballon d'Or trophy following victories in the Champions League and Euro 2016 finals. Despite being stretched off with a knee injury in the final, the Real Madrid superstar encouraged his teammates, issuing tactical instructions from sidelines to inspire Portugal to their first ever international trophy in Paris.

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Nadal begins pursuit of title; Kyrgios ready to play through pain

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Rafael Nadal returns to his favourite tournament, albeit not his preferred court, to begin pursuit of a record-extending 10th French Open title on Monday against Frenchman Benoit Paire.

Germany trounce Greece to enter Euro semis

Germany trounce Greece to enter Euro semis

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Germany survived a brief second-half scare before roaring back to crush Greece 4-2 in an almost entirely one-sided Euro 2012 quarter-final on Friday.

World Cup: Brazil, Costa Rica raise eyebrows by playing in away kits

World Cup: Brazil, Costa Rica raise eyebrows by playing in away kits

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Brazil, instantly recognizable in their famous yellow shirts and blue shorts, were kitted out in an all-blue number for the match at the Saint Petersburg Stadium. Costa Rica swapped their red shirt and blue shorts for all-whites.

EPL PIX: Spurs draw at Liverpool leaves Pochettino frustrated

EPL PIX: Spurs draw at Liverpool leaves Pochettino frustrated

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino punched the Anfield turf in frustration at the final whistle after his side drew 1-1 with Liverpool in a Premier League match full of thrilling, attacking action on Saturday.

Players' union refuses to play 2022 World Cup in summer in Qatar

Players' union refuses to play 2022 World Cup in summer in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

The world soccer players' union, FIFPro, will urge its members to boycott the 2022 World Cup if it is played in Qatar's summer, vice-president Philippe Piat said.

Mbappe in running for Ballon d'Or with Suarez, Messi, Ronaldo. Pick your favourite

Mbappe in running for Ballon d'Or with Suarez, Messi, Ronaldo. Pick your favourite

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Should the Portugal forward triumph, he will equal the record of his great rival and five-time winner Lionel Messi of Barcelona, who is also nominated.

President embarks on six-day visit to Belgium, Turkey

President embarks on six-day visit to Belgium, Turkey

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday embarked on a six-day state visit to Belgium and Turkey with education being the focus of his maiden trip to Europe after taking over as the Head of the State.

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

PIX: Ronaldo saves United; Bayern, Chelsea cruise

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

EPL PHOTOS: Coutinho sizzles in Liverpool's 'special' win at Chelsea

EPL PHOTOS: Coutinho sizzles in Liverpool's 'special' win at Chelsea

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Philippe Coutinho scored twice as Liverpool recovered from an early deficit to beat struggling Premier League champions Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday and pile more pressure on Blues manager Jose Mourinho.

Vardhan replaces Kohlschreiber in men's singles draw

Vardhan replaces Kohlschreiber in men's singles draw

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

A lucky Vishnu Vardhan joined Somdev Devvarman in the men's singles event of the tennis competition at the Olympics Games as he replaced injured Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany in the draw on Sunday.

France to move bid at UN to ban Masood Azhar

France to move bid at UN to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The French sources also said that the country will insist on maintaining Pakistan on the 'grey list' of countries at the ongoing meet of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.