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Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Portugal could qualify early for the next phase of the World Cup with a game remaining if they beat Uruguay on Monday, a task probably much easier said than done.

U19 WC: India hammer Uganda to top group, face Bangladesh in quarters

U19 WC: India hammer Uganda to top group, face Bangladesh in quarters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

India thrashed Uganda by 326 runs in their final Group B game.

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

European soccer PIX: Barca stunned by Rayo Vallecano

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Atletico celebrate anniversary with 3-1 comeback win over Mallorca

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

Heartbreaking end to Van Gaal's turbulent career

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The 71-year-old, who has battled with cancer over the last year, concluded his third spell as the Netherlands coach with their penalty shootout loss and will be replaced by Ronald Koeman.

PIX: Barcelona continue march; Juventus edge Fiorentina

PIX: Barcelona continue march; Juventus edge Fiorentina

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A first-half strike from Pedri gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Villareal to extend their lead over Real Madrid at the top of LaLiga to 11 points

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Barcelona down Atletico at Camp Nou

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

The win moved Barcelona up to fourth place on 38 points from 22 games

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

Can Barca make their La Liga hope Real at El Clasico?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Crashing out at the group stage again would be a huge blow to Barcelona's finances, whose perilous state led the club's board to sell a stake in their TV rights and agree to the sale of their audio-visual division.

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Remembering Anglo-Indian Courage For The Motherland

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'Anglo-Indians have played a significant role at the forefront, meeting every challenge to the security of the motherland.' A fascinating excerpt from Barry O'Brien's The Anglo-Indians: A Portrait of a Community.

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Dr Fauci, face of US Covid response, to retire in Dec

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Fauci, 81, has been the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director since 1984, and the chief medical adviser to the US President Joe Biden.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

PIX: France down Ireland; Dutch overcome 10-man Gibraltar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

France defender Benjamin Pavard made a spectacular comeback to the team as his superb second-half strike saw them beat Ireland 1-0 away in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B match.

Barca can't win all games, says coach Koeman

Barca can't win all games, says coach Koeman

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Barca face La Liga leaders Real Sociedad on Wednesday hoping to build on their slender 1-0 victory over Levante after suffering painful defeats by Cadiz and Juventus and making their worst start to a league season in 33 years.

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

PIX: France thrash Netherlands; Belgium beat Sweden

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

New France captain Kylian Mbappe lived up to expectations with two goals in a 4-0 statement home win against the Netherlands.

Barca President delighted with Coach Xavi's progress

Barca President delighted with Coach Xavi's progress

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Barcelona have lost only once in the league since Xavi took charge in November

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Biden, Harris attend Church Service before inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Biden and Harris along with their families attended Mass at The Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle. They were joined by bipartisan congressional leaders including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy and Senator and JCCIC Chair Amy Klobuchar.

Give Xavi time to succeed at Barcelona: Puyol

Give Xavi time to succeed at Barcelona: Puyol

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Given a contract until 2024, the 41-year-old made a winning start on Saturday with a victory over Espanyol that put Barcelona sixth in LaLiga on 20 points after 13 matches.

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Alaba strike on Clasico debut gives Real Madrid 2-1 win at Barcelona

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in the first Clasico of the season in front of 86,422 fans at the Camp Nou on Sunday after a sensational strike from defender David Alaba and a late goal from Lucas Vazquez gave Carlo Ancelotti's side three points.

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid

Former US secretary of state Colin Powell dies of Covid

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

Gen Colin Powell, former US Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from Covid-19 complications, his family announced on Tuesday. He was 84.

El Clasico: High-flying Real host renewed Barca

El Clasico: High-flying Real host renewed Barca

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Another win would confirm that Barca are heading in the right direction after pushing the reset button following the loss of Lionel Messi in the close season due to their financial problems.

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Goodbye, Mr Gorbachev

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

He may have been hailed as The Great Reformer in nations elsewhere, but in his motherland, Mikhail Sergeyevich was a hate figure for his policies ending the chimera of Russian dominance in the world.

Barca re-sign Dani Alves for rest of season

Barca re-sign Dani Alves for rest of season

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Alves joined Barcelona from Sevilla in 2008 and made 391 appearances, becoming a regular under ex-managers Pep Guardiola, Tito Vilanova, Tata Martino and Luis Enrique before leaving for Juventus in 2016.

India, US kick off wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China

India, US kick off wargame in Indian Ocean with eye on China

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

The US has deployed its naval carrier strike group, led by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, as well as a fleet of F-18 fighter jets and E-2C Hawkeye all-weather aircraft for the exercise, officials said. The Indian assets at the exercise included Jaguar and Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tanker aircraft, Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft and warships Kochi and Teg. The Indian Navy has also deployed a fleet of P8I maritime surveillance aircraft and MiG 29K jets, apart from other platforms.

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; Juventus held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; Juventus held

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Champions Real Madrid earned a 2-0 win in a feisty LaLiga encounter at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to ensure they stayed in the hunt for the LaLiga title with leaders Barcelona.

New Barca boss fires warning on initiation: Show commitment or leave

New Barca boss fires warning on initiation: Show commitment or leave

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

'We're going to work very hard to build a strong team but we'll have to make changes because the image of the other day is not what we want. We'll have to work hard to recover our prestige.'

Copa America: Venezuela hold Ecuador; Peru defeat Colombia

Copa America: Venezuela hold Ecuador; Peru defeat Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The result means Ecuador have one point from two games in Group B and Venezuela have two points from three.

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

PIX: Barcelona humiliate Real Madrid; PSG suffer heavy defeat

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as a rejuvenated Barcelona gave a football masterclass to inflict a humiliating 4-0 defeat on rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

27 Chinese warplanes enter Taiwan air defence zone during Pelosi visit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China has also announced that it would hold six live-fire military drills in waters around Taiwan.

Ansu Fati scores on return as Barca cruise past Levante

Ansu Fati scores on return as Barca cruise past Levante

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Goals from Memphis Depay, Luuk de Jong and the returning Ansu Fati helped Barcelona claim a much-needed 3-0 home victory over Levante in LaLiga on Sunday.

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Koeman named FC Barcelona coach

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Dutchman Ronald Koeman has signed a two-year-deal with Barcelona.

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Copa del Rey: Messi stars as Barca rally to reach quarters

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

Lionel Messi became Barca's record appearance maker in the competition with 76 Copa matches.

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

What if Messi leaves Barcelona...

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Messi's contract with Barcelona is set to come to an end this season

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Japan also reported that five of those missiles landed in its exclusive economic zone, understandably causing grave concern.

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

All Squads: Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

The FIFA 2022 World Cup will kick-off in Qatar on Sunday, November 20. Here is a list of the 26-man squads playing in the quadrennial global football extravaganza.

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

PSG head to Barca with revenge and Messi on their minds

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

PSG have set their sights on Messi, with PSG's players, coaches talking of their excitement about the prospect of bringing the Argentine to the French capital

Football Focus: Barca's pain deepens; Pirlo hails Ronaldo

Football Focus: Barca's pain deepens; Pirlo hails Ronaldo

Rediff.com22 Nov 2020

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

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona held by Cadiz

PIX: Ten-man Barcelona held by Cadiz

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Barcelona's stumbling form continued as they were held to a disappointing 0-0 La Liga draw at Cadiz on Thursday and ended the game with 10 men after Frenkie de Jong was sent off.

Messi 'would love to return to Barca as technical director'

Messi 'would love to return to Barca as technical director'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

'If there is a possibility, I would like to contribute again because it's the club that I love and I would love for it to continue doing well, to continue growing and to continue being one of the best in the world.'

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

Xavi back at Barcelona, named head coach until 2024

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Barcelona said on Saturday they had named former midfielder and captain Xavi Hernandez as head coach on a contract until 2024, following the sacking of Ronald Koeman.

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Chinese New Year: Meet The Year of the Rabbit Celebs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Year of the Rabbit, according to the Chinese calendar, began on Sunday, January 22.

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca trounce Osasuna

Messi salutes Maradona as Barca trounce Osasuna

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

The Argentine then lifted his shirt to reveal a red and black replica kit of his hometown club Newell's Old Boys bearing the number 10 which Maradona wore during his brief spell at the Rosario side in 1993.