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Ronaldo's return to United sparks hopes of reviving glory days

Ronaldo's return to United sparks hopes of reviving glory days

Rediff.com28 Aug 2021

They say never go back, but United fans had been longing for Ronaldo to rejoin their side for many years, more in forlorn hope than anything else.

EPL: Injury to Wolves keeper overshadows Liverpool win

EPL: Injury to Wolves keeper overshadows Liverpool win

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Liverpool stayed in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish with a 1-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Varna and Jati Are Not Same

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Gerson Da Cunha: The Forever Man

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'Gerson existed at the intersection of principle and conscience. 'One of our conversations turned to his return to India from Brazil. 'He spoke about the choices he made and the things he felt he had failed at. 'What emerged was how he always steadfastly stuck to his beliefs and was true to them and himself. 'The need to -- in Spike Lee's words -- Do The Right Thing.' Director Dev Benegal remembers Gerson da Cunha, 'friend, guide, light'.

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Messi, Ronaldo to renew rivalry as Barca face Juve

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Defending champions Bayern Munich must face Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid after they were drawn together in Champions League Group A alongside Salzburg and Lokomotiv Moscow.

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

PIX: Ronaldo denied last-gasp winner by VAR; Real held

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

Juventus substitute Cristiano Ronaldo was denied a stoppage-time winner by VAR as Udinese came from two goals down to snatch a 2-2 draw in their thrilling Serie A season opener on Sunday.

Porto locals' fury as COVID rules eased for English soccer fans

Porto locals' fury as COVID rules eased for English soccer fans

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Some Porto residents fear a spike in infections because of the highly contagious coronavirus variant spreading in parts of England after first being identified in India.

Silva out as Everton sack third manager in three years

Silva out as Everton sack third manager in three years

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

The next man in charge faces an unenviable task trying to sort out the existing mess and then living up to goals that seem ever more distant.

Photos! How the world's most expensive chocolate is made

Photos! How the world's most expensive chocolate is made

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

It costs approximately 6,00,000.

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

EPL PIX: Man City reclaim top spot; Chelsea shocked

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Indians at Aus Open: Divij Sharan advances, Bopanna knocked out

Indians at Aus Open: Divij Sharan advances, Bopanna knocked out

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Sharan and Sitak got the better of the Portuguese-Spanish duo 6-4, 7-5 in a thrilling one hour 28 minute encounter.

EPL: Wolves beat Palace, climb to third

EPL: Wolves beat Palace, climb to third

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

Wolves midfielder Leander Dendoncker then hit the post with a powerful shot before Portuguese winger Podence made it 2-0, meeting Pedro Neto's cross from the right with a superb cushioned volley in the 27th minute.

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Manchester Utd make surprise Ighalo swoop

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

There were, however, no eye-catching major deals in the final 24 hours of transfer activity for European clubs which continues the trend of recent January windows.

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

PIX: Chelsea thrash Juventus; United, Bayern win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches on Tuesday night.

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Lessons learnt from Goa's Gudi Padwa

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'We must not forget who we are and what courage and bravery were shown by our ancestors to bring us closer to the freedom we enjoy today,' says Tarun Vijay after attending the Gudi Padwa in Goa.

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

COVID-19: Concerns grow as third Brighton player positive

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Manchester City's Sergio Aguero had said a number of players would be fearful of resuming the season amid the virus outbreak with more than 4.02 million people infected globally and over 276,000 dead.

PIX: Manchester United held; Arsenal and Inter win

PIX: Manchester United held; Arsenal and Inter win

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen scored his first goal for the club since last month's move from Tottenham Hotspur to set up a 2-0 win at Ludogorets Razgrad in their Europa League last 32, first leg on Thursday. Getafe pulled off a surprise 2-0 home win over last year's Champions League semi-finalists Ajax Amsterdam, while Manchester United were held 1-1 at Club Brugge in wet and windy conditions. Wolverhampton Wanderers' Diogo Jota scored a second successive hat-trick in the competition to lead his side to a 4-0 victory over Espanyol and Arsenal won 1-0 at Olympiakos Piraeus with a late Alexandre Lacazette goal.

What was Fatima doing in Macao?

What was Fatima doing in Macao?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Fatima Sana Shaikh's travel diaries.

Brazil's 200-yr-old museum gutted in huge fire

Brazil's 200-yr-old museum gutted in huge fire

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

It housed around 20 million artefacts, including varieties of rare exhibits relating to the history of America.

Coronavirus: Liverpool reverse decision to furlough staff

Coronavirus: Liverpool reverse decision to furlough staff

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Our intentions were, and still are, to ensure the entire workforce is given as much protection as possible from redundancy and/or loss of earnings during this unprecedented period'

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

PIX: Real Madrid seal last-16 berth; Man City sink PSG

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday night.

Ukraine Crisis: India On A Safe Wicket

Ukraine Crisis: India On A Safe Wicket

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

American analysts and their camp followers in India are talking absolute rubbish when they try to establish that India is facing a Hobson's choice in regard of Donbass, called upon to take sides between Russia and the West, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rules for EPL restart: Tackling banned, disinfected pitches

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Players will be tested twice per week for the virus and take a daily temperature check, while they will also be forbidden from congregating together or travelling to or from training with team mates

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.

SHOCKING! Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

SHOCKING! Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club and Spain after being accused of committing tax fraud in the country, a report in Portuguese sports daily A Bola said on Friday.

Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over goal celebration

Ronaldo faces disciplinary hearing over goal celebration

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

UEFA said the Portuguese would face a hearing on Thursday for "improper conduct" during the last-16 second leg match, where Juventus completed a 3-2 aggregate win.

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Federer donates one million francs to support families

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Roger Federer has joined the list of sports stars helping out the needy during the coronavirus pandemic, with the former world number one and his wife donating one million Swiss Francs ($1.02 million) to vulnerable families in his native Switzerland. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had each donated one million euros ($1.08 million) to help clinics and medical centres fight the outbreak.

ISL: Goncalves brace hands Chennaiyin 2-1 win over Odisha

ISL: Goncalves brace hands Chennaiyin 2-1 win over Odisha

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Portuguese forward Goncalves opened the scoring in the 15th minute, before putting Chennaiyin two-up by converting a penalty in the 21st minute.

Felix outshines Ronaldo as Atletico down Juventus

Felix outshines Ronaldo as Atletico down Juventus

Rediff.com11 Aug 2019

Record signing Joao Felix scored two first-half goals for Atletico Madrid as they secured a 2-1 win over Juventus in the International Champions Cup.

Goal-machine Ronaldo breaks more records!

Goal-machine Ronaldo breaks more records!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

His records are a witness of his greatness. The year-on-year improvement speaks volumes of the Ronaldo's commitment.

'Poets don't win many titles,' Mourinho does!

'Poets don't win many titles,' Mourinho does!

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Juan Mata praised Jose Mourinho's remarkable knack for coming out on top on the biggest occasions after Manchester United beat Ajax Amsterdam 2-0 on Wednesday to signal the Portuguese coach's 12th triumph in a final from 14 attempts.

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Football Focus: Barca knock Real off top in Money League

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

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

'Thapa is a very good No 10, can play in Europe'

'Thapa is a very good No 10, can play in Europe'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Former Portugal defender Henrique Sereno believes young India international Anirudh Thapa has it in him to play club football in Europe. The central defender, who won back-to-back ISL title at ATK (2016) and Chennaiyin FC (2017-18) was all praise for his former teammate Thapa while speaking duirng a Live Instagram chat with Chennaiyin fan group Super Machans.

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Coronavirus: Juventus players, coach agree pay cut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The Turin-based club have suffered in recent weeks with three of their players having tested positive for the virus -- forward Paulo Dybala, defender Daniele Rugani and midfielder Blaise Matuidi.

WC qualifiers: Belgium hit eight, seven for Dutch

WC qualifiers: Belgium hit eight, seven for Dutch

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Top-ranked Belgium slammed eight goals against Belarus and the Netherlands crashed seven past Gibraltar

EPL: Man City demolish Wolves, go 15 points clear at top

EPL: Man City demolish Wolves, go 15 points clear at top

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

City, storming towards their third league title in four years, scored three late goals to wrap up victory and move onto 65 points with 11 games left to play ahead of Manchester United on 50 points with a game in hand.

Mourinho confident he can win trophies with Spurs, but...

Mourinho confident he can win trophies with Spurs, but...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

'I work for the club. I'm not thinking about myself. I keep saying my ambition is the same, my DNA is the same, but probably I'm in the stage where I look less to myself and my records and I look more to the club'.

Double for record-setting Ronaldo as Juve beat Udinese

Double for record-setting Ronaldo as Juve beat Udinese

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

Juventus suffered their first defeat of the season at Lazio but the champions put pressure back on Antonio Conte's side by moving one point clear at the top

How to chill like Cristiano Ronaldo

How to chill like Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com20 May 2018

'Peace and love,' the Portuguese ace captions the image with his partner Georgina Rodriguez.

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.