News for 'Santos'

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Novak Djokovic claims historic Olympic gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic etched his name into Olympic history, capturing the gold medal in a thrilling victory over Carlos Alcaraz.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 2, 2024

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paralympics, in Paris, on Monday, September 2.

EPL: Arsenal, Brighton, Newcastle win in opening round

EPL: Arsenal, Brighton, Newcastle win in opening round

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Round-up of matches from the opening weekend of the English Premier League 2024-25

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Soccer PIX: Modric stunner helps Real extend lead; Ramos nets late equaliser

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric came off the bench to net a stunning strike from the edge of the box late in the second half to secure a 1-0 home win over Sevilla on Sunday and stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to eight points.

Did Ronaldo's bombshell interview impact Portugal?

Did Ronaldo's bombshell interview impact Portugal?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

'It's a personal interview, very personal actually, and we have to respect that'

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

PIX: Djokovic, Alcaraz move closer to golden showdown

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics tennis action at the Roland Garros, Paris, on Wednesday.

Ukraine: Blood Everywhere

Ukraine: Blood Everywhere

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Glimpses from the battleground that is Ukraine.

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Bonmati and Djokovic win top Laureus awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Spain's World Cup winning midfielder Aitana Bonmati was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Serbia's Novak Djokovic captured the top men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony on Monday.

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Tchau, Senhor Pele!

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Emotional crowds bid soccer legend Pele a final farewell on Tuesday

PICS: Tears, triumph for Ronaldo at Euro 2024

PICS: Tears, triumph for Ronaldo at Euro 2024

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Despite being a model of longevity for more than two decades in an outstanding career, breaking numerous records and playing for some of the biggest clubs in the world, Cristiano Ronaldo was a shadow of his old self over the last two weeks at Euro 2024 in Germany.

Portugal vs Switzerland: Spotlight remains on Ronaldo

Portugal vs Switzerland: Spotlight remains on Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Ronaldo in sharp focus ahead of Portugal match against Switzerland

PIX: Biles makes stunning return to Olympics!

PIX: Biles makes stunning return to Olympics!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Biles, the world's most decorated gymnast, returned for her third Olympics after she abruptly pulled out from the team final at the Tokyo Games suffering from the "twisties", a term used to describe the temporary loss of spatial awareness while performing high-difficulty elements.

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Tata Steel Masters Chess: Gukesh stays in joint lead

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

With five points in his kitty from eight games, D Gukesh jointly leads the standings with Anish Giri of Holland.

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal play surprise package Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday and a visibly frustrated Santos took great pains to explain what happened behind the scenes to put the issue to bed.

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

PIX: Nadal-Alcaraz turn up the heat; Gauff knocked out

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

A summary of the day's tennis action at Roland Garros.

Praggnanandhaa crushes Wenjun

Praggnanandhaa crushes Wenjun

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa defeated the reigning and four-time women's world champion Wenjun Ju from China in the ninth round of the Tata Steel Masters in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands.

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

Djokovic, Sabalenka win ITF World Champion awards

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) named Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka as its 'world champions' of 2023 after their performances at this year's Grand Slams.

Israel Gets Ready For Gaza Land Offensive

Israel Gets Ready For Gaza Land Offensive

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

A formation of Israeli tanks and other military are positioned near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip.

9 more Israeli soldiers killed during Gaza ground ops

9 more Israeli soldiers killed during Gaza ground ops

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

Israel Defence Forces have announced that another nine soldiers have been killed fighting in Northern Gaza on Wednesday morning amid the ongoing ground offensive against Hamas terrorists.

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Paris Paralympics: How India fared on September 6, 2024

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

A summary of Indian athletes' showing at the Paris Paralympics on Friday, September 6.

Israel-Gaza: Deaths Among The Ruins

Israel-Gaza: Deaths Among The Ruins

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

An injured person is taken into a hospital after hundreds of Palestinians were killed in a blast at Al-Ahli hospital in Gaza that Israeli and Palestinian officials blamed on each other in Gaza City.

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's tennis campaign at the Paris Olympics lasted just a day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji bowed out after losing their respective opening matches to French challengers in Paris Sunday.

Has Ronaldo grown too big for his coaches?

Has Ronaldo grown too big for his coaches?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ronaldo was kept largely at bay by South Korea's defence in the Asians' last-gasp victory over Portugal that sent Uruguay out of the World Cup. But he was involved in the South Korean equalizer in the 27th minute when a corner struck him on the back and fell for Kim Young-gwon to score.

Biden admin approves $150 mn weapon sale to Israel bypassing Congress again

Biden admin approves $150 mn weapon sale to Israel bypassing Congress again

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The spokesperson said the additional items were added to previous sales, which "increased the total value of the sale to $147.5 million," according to CNN.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

My records not under threat for now: Usain Bolt

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Usain Bolt is going to be back at the Olympics after eight years.

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

PIX: Mbappe double lifts Real Madrid to win; PSG, Bayern win

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Two goals from Luis Diaz and one from Mohamed Salah helped Liverpool stroll to a 3-0 victory at Manchester United.

Check out Pele's astonishing goal record!

Check out Pele's astonishing goal record!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Precisely how many time Pele hit the net is a matter of debate, with most statisticians agreeing the number is between 1,281 and 1,283.

When Will This War End!

When Will This War End!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Palestinians search for casualties at the site of Israeli strikes on houses in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip.

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Will injury jeopardise Djokovic's 11th Australian Open Quest?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Novak Djokovic hampered by wrist issue at United Cup

I sign everything my father asks me to: Neymar

I sign everything my father asks me to: Neymar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

A court document released in July, alleges that Barcelona initiated negotiations in 2011 with the player, paying him 40 million euros to ensure his move when his contract with Santos expired in 2014 and thereby preventing other clubs from signing him.

'I do not regret leaving Ronaldo on the bench'

'I do not regret leaving Ronaldo on the bench'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

'A bit of luck was missing'

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Trial starts over Neymar's 2013 Barcelona transfer

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

He is scheduled to testify on Friday.

'Pele is not saying goodbye in a hospital right now'

'Pele is not saying goodbye in a hospital right now'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Brazil great Pele has not been moved to palliative care, one of his daughters said on Sunday, downplaying reports that he was in end-of-life care.

Sinner stuns Djokovic, then doubles up to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Sinner stuns Djokovic, then doubles up to send Italy into Davis Cup final

Rediff.com26 Nov 2023

Italy returned to the Davis Cup final after a gap of 25 years as Jannik Sinner beat Novak Djokovic in both singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory over Serbia on Saturday that earned the 1976 champions a title clash with Australia.

Neymar is finally a free man

Neymar is finally a free man

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

DIS argued it had lost out on a cut from the transfer because its true value was understated and sought a five-year jail term for Neymar and a total fine of 149 million euros ($157 million) for the defendants.

When The Israelis Bombed Gaza...

When The Israelis Bombed Gaza...

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Glimpses of the aftermath of Israeli air and missile strike in Gaza, October 10, 2023.

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

PIX: Nadal bids adieu to Madrid after defeat by Lehecka

Rediff.com1 May 2024

'It has been unforgettable, and I can only say 'thank you'. It has been an incredible journey. It's very difficult, but life and my body have been sending signals to me for a long time.'

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Will This Father And Son Survive?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Glimpses from Gaza, Israel and Lebanon as the war provoked by Hamas' horrific attack escalates.

Neymar faces 5 year jail time in Spain for fraud

Neymar faces 5 year jail time in Spain for fraud

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Barcelona said at the time of Neymar's move that the transfer figure was 57.1 million euros, of which 40 million was paid to Neymar's family. DIS received a 40 per cent share of the remaining 17.1 million that was paid to Santos.