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World watches on as South Korea's K League kicks off

World watches on as South Korea's K League kicks off

Rediff.com7 May 2020

South Korea's K League will have a profile it has never enjoyed before when the delayed 2020 season kicks off in Jeonju on Friday, providing top-flight soccer action to a world starved of live sport. Broadcasters from 10 countries, mostly in Asia and Europe, have bought rights for the season and Friday's match will be streamed live with English commentary on the league's Twitter feed and YouTube.

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Villa captain Grealish charged after lockdown crash

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has been charged with multiple driving violations after being involved in a car crash during the COVID-19 lockdown in March, police said on Thursday. British media had reported that police had opened an investigation after the Villa midfielder was pictured leaving an estate in Birmingham following a traffic accident on March 29.

Injured Ronaldo doubtful for Champions League clash against City

Injured Ronaldo doubtful for Champions League clash against City

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo faces a race against time to get fit for Real Madrid's UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg at Manchester City on Tuesday after he picked up a thigh muscle injury.

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Portugal prepare for Uruguay: Every game now is a final

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Uruguay have one of the best recent records of all 32 World Cup sides, having won all six of their games this year, conceding precisely zero goals.

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

What you must not miss in the EPL this week

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A preview of the line-up action in the English Premier League.

Europa preview: Mourinho still excited about United despite poor start

Europa preview: Mourinho still excited about United despite poor start

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

In just a few months at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho has been dismissed from the touchline and fined for his conduct as his side endured a poor start to the season -- yet the Portuguese is still enjoying being Manchester United manager.

Football: Champions League to deliver more drama

Football: Champions League to deliver more drama

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

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

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Former Director General of Sikkim Police Avinash Mohananey interrogated Azhar many a times during his two-decade tenure in the Intelligence Bureau.

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Indian football: NorthEast United stun Mumbai City

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

NorthEast United got the better of Mumbai City yet again, doing a double over the Islanders with a 2-1 win in the Hero Indian Super League

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

EPL PIX: Everton held by United; Wolves stun Spurs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Everton and Manchester United drew 1-1 at Goodison Park in the Premier League on Sunday in an enthralling game which ended with late VAR drama.

EPL PIX: Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

EPL PIX: Spurs go top, Chelsea keep pace, United move above City

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

Chelsea's third successive league win lifted them level on 18 points with Leicester City but are top thanks to a better goal difference. Leicester face Liverpool on Sunday.

Chhetri on his unsuccessful stints at foreign clubs

Chhetri on his unsuccessful stints at foreign clubs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'After one week, I was told by the head coach of Sporting Lisbon 'you are not good enough, get lost to B team'

Primera Liga: Ronaldo double as Real Madrid sink Sociedad

Primera Liga: Ronaldo double as Real Madrid sink Sociedad

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a penalty and missed another as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad 3-1.

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Euro final: Portugal boosted by return of Pepe to training

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Euro 2016 finalists Portugal received a boost on Saturday when central defender Pepe trained with his teammates and appeared to be free of any injury problems.

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Portugal had an early effort controversially disallowed by the video referees but they eventually took the lead after 34 minutes through Ricardo Quaresma after a mistake by Carlos Salcedo let Cristiano Ronaldo through on goal.

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

EPL: Manchester United down Chelsea amid VAR controvesy

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

Headed goals from Anthony Martial and captain Harry Maguire earned Manchester United a hard-fought 2-0 win at toothless Chelsea on Monday amid more VAR controversy, putting them back in the hunt for a top-four Premier League finish. The VAR system made the headlines once again after two Chelsea efforts were ruled out and England international Maguire escaped sanction for a kick out at Michy Batshuayi.

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

PICS: Vardy treble as Leicester whip Manchester City

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Will Mourinho replace Van Gaal as Man United manager?

Will Mourinho replace Van Gaal as Man United manager?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Chelsea's sacked manager Jose Mourinho, who is the favourite to replace current Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, has reportedly agreed a deal to take over at Old Trafford.

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Ronaldo's 'mirror' act invites jokes and sympathy on Twitter

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Seeing the cut on the phone cam, his pretty face damaged, the Portuguese forward's expression said it all.

PIX: Weakened Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup by Wolves

PIX: Weakened Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup by Wolves

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Merseysiders fell behind to a Raul Jimenez goal on the break in the 38th minute, the Mexican firing home confidently after Diogo Jota robbed James Milner.

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

French football club hires woman to coach its men; meet her

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Portuguese football manager Helena Costa made history as she is set to become the highest-profile female manager in European men's football after being named as the head coach of the French Ligue 2 side Clermont Foot.

Can Bale fill Ronaldo void at Real Madrid?

Can Bale fill Ronaldo void at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Real Madrid's Gareth Bale has the qualities to fill the void left by his fellow forward Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Juventus, the Spanish side's new manager Julen Lopetegui has said.

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Rojo's lingerie model wife told defender to keep 'hot nerves' in check

Hottest Sporting Buzz: Rojo's lingerie model wife told defender to keep 'hot nerves' in check

Rediff.com26 Aug 2014

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

Ronaldo gives Juve money's worth with 8th European hat-trick

Ronaldo gives Juve money's worth with 8th European hat-trick

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

'This was why Juventus brought me here. To help do things that they have never done before'

Hazard would love to work with Mourinho again!

Hazard would love to work with Mourinho again!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Hazard, who will face his former manager when Chelsea host United in the league next Saturday, admitted he made a complacent start to that campaign.

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo most searched footballer among Indian netizens

World Cup chit-chat: Ronaldo most searched footballer among Indian netizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

As football fever grips fans across the globe, Portuguese soccer star Christiano Ronaldo has emerged as the most searched player on Google in India, with Brazil topping the list among most searched countries.

Ronaldo to retire at Real Madrid?

Ronaldo to retire at Real Madrid?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Cristiano Ronaldo will call curtains on his illustrious career at Real Madrid, according to the Portuguese international's agent.

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

The SEXIEST models in the world right now

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Maxim released its list of Hot 100 World's Sexiest Women. Scroll down to take a look at the models who featured on the list.

PIX: Mourinho masterstroke pays off as Tottenham hit back to win

PIX: Mourinho masterstroke pays off as Tottenham hit back to win

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Jose Mourinho, sacked by Manchester United last season after his reign there turned sour, has been charm personified since swapping punditry for the Tottenham job.

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Main Fiat Chrysler unions dismiss Ronaldo strike call as stunt

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Unions representing the majority of workers at Fiat Chrysler in Italy rejected a strike called by an independent labour group in protest against the huge sums of money spent by Italy's Juventus soccer club to sign Cristiano Ronaldo.

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Union to strike at Fiat Chrysler over Juve cash splurge on Ronaldo

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Exor, the investment holding of Italy's Agnelli family, owns nearly 30 percent of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and 64 percent of Juventus. FCA and Juventus are completely separate entities, each managing their own finances and operations.

Real's Ronaldo returns to training after injury

Real's Ronaldo returns to training after injury

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to training after recovering from a hamstring injury and could be fit to face Manchester City in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. Ronaldo has not featured since April 20, but could return for the second leg having missed last week's 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium. The 31-year-old Portuguese trained with his team mates during the first half of Sunday's session before working out on the pitch alone, Real said on their website. Striker Karim Benzema also continued his recovery from a hamstring injury and Alvaro Arbeloa - who has not played since early April - completed some running exercises.

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Football: Solskjaer buoyed by Martial progress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Martial scored his 23rd goal for United in all competitions this season against LASK Linz in Wednesday's Europa League last-16 victory.

Portugal team's early ouster from World Cup hurts Brazillians

Portugal team's early ouster from World Cup hurts Brazillians

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Portugal's early ouster from the World Cup has not just disappointed their fans back home but Brazillians have also shed a few tears for them as long-held cultural, historical and linguistic ties had made Cristiano Ronaldo's team the second favourite for them.

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

'Just let Messi be... let him relax'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Give Messi time to decide on Argentina future, says Saviola

When Sevilla scored twice in four minutes to humiliate Real

When Sevilla scored twice in four minutes to humiliate Real

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Real have three days to recover from the humbling defeat before Saturday's crunch local derby against Atletico Madrid

PHOTOS: Meet the cute little Sunny Obama

PHOTOS: Meet the cute little Sunny Obama

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Sunny, who was born in Michigan in June 2012, is a Portuguese water dog just like Bo and works great for the Obamas because of allergies in their family.

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Lesson learned, Osaka moves on after US Open loss

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

"For me, right now I have this feeling of sadness," said Osaka.

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

PIX: Barcelona rout Alaves to fire warning shot to PSG

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Angel Correa saw La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid snatch a 2-1 victory away to Granada on Saturday

Football Briefs: Bayern overcome bizarre own goal to clinch another title

Football Briefs: Bayern overcome bizarre own goal to clinch another title

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

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