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Japan seeks date with lost WWII soldiers

Japan seeks date with lost WWII soldiers

Rediff.com28 May 2005

The two men reportedly have lived on the restive southern island of Mindanao since they were separated from their\ndivision, staying on for fear they would face court-martial if they returned to Japan.

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

Headline acts Messi and Ronaldo bid farewell to World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

The World Cup lost its headline acts on Saturday as the game's two biggest stars, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, readied to leave Russia after their teams were eliminated in the round of 16. Messi's Argentina lost 4-3 to France and hours later Ronaldo's Portugal went down 2-1 to Uruguay, leaving the tournament without its two best known and most loved players.

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Neymar histrionics risk making him his own worst enemy

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

He often wastes good attacking chances by choosing to take a tumble instead and, at a crucial stage during the second half, his behaviour had a contagious effect and his team mates became distracted by all the fuss he created.

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Arsenal to open nine-point gap

EPL PIX: Liverpool demolish Arsenal to open nine-point gap

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

A Roberto Firmino hat-trick proved the highlight of Liverpool's 5-1 demolition of Arsenal as the Premier League leaders opened a nine-point gap over Tottenham Hotspur, who lost 3-1 to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Brazil include big guns in squad

Brazil include big guns in squad

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

Williams, Edwards tie in 100m race

Williams, Edwards tie in 100m race

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

The US sprinters finished together in 10.30 seconds yesterday, edging world champion Kim Collins of St Kitts and Nevis by .03 seconds.

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Luxemburgo is new Real Madrid coach

Rediff.com31 Dec 2004

Real Madrid to name Luxemburgo as coach

Real Madrid to name Luxemburgo as coach

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

The coach of Brazilian champions Santos might take over as the third new coach of Real Madrid this season, Spanish media reports said.

Pele's son moved to high-security prison

Pele's son moved to high-security prison

Rediff.com29 Jun 2005

Edson Cholbi Nascimento was transferred to a high-security prison for his own safety to await trial on drug charges.

Robinho transfer talk restarts

Robinho transfer talk restarts

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Higuain axed by Argentina, Dybala gets first call-up

Higuain axed by Argentina, Dybala gets first call-up

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Higuain had a disappointing Copa America tournament in July, scoring two goals during the competition and missing his spot kick as Argentina lost on penalties to Chile in the final.

Brazil sink Paraguay

Brazil sink Paraguay

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Ronaldinho converted two first-half penalties as Brazil beat Paraguay 4-1 on Sunday to close in on a place at the 2006 World Cup.

Maradona to play 'Match for Peace' in Cuba

Maradona to play 'Match for Peace' in Cuba

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Diego Maradona has been invited by Colombia's FARC to play for their team in a soccer 'Game for Peace' during talks in Cuba between the rebels and the Colombian government looking to settle a decades-old conflict.

'Marta better than Neymar!' Brazil warming up to women footballers

'Marta better than Neymar!' Brazil warming up to women footballers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Brazil's women's football team was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans in Manaus on Monday, as their performances and fame all of a sudden eclipsed that of their struggling male counterparts.

EPL PIX: Liverpool move closer to title; United in top-four hunt

EPL PIX: Liverpool move closer to title; United in top-four hunt

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Wednesday.

E Bengal player prevented from flying abroad

E Bengal player prevented from flying abroad

Rediff.com3 May 2003

Immigration authorities found that Brazilian Douglas D'Silva had overstayed in the country.

Soccer world descends into sorrow as Neymar, Chettri send condolences

Soccer world descends into sorrow as Neymar, Chettri send condolences

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The soccer world was in mourning on Tuesday as clubs, players and fans from around the globe sent tributes and support to Brazilian side Chapecoense following a deadly air crash in Colombia that killed 76 people, including several players.

PIX: Real Madrid go top of La Liga; PSG lose at home

PIX: Real Madrid go top of La Liga; PSG lose at home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Real Madrid's teenage Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes sent them top of La Liga as both scored in a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Wednesday.

All-India mixed doubles tennis final

All-India mixed doubles tennis final

Rediff.com30 Oct 2003

However, Sonal Phadke and Megha Vakaria were shocked in the women's doubles semi-finals.

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Confed Cup: Portugal out after Bravo save sends Chile into final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Bravo stopped Portugal's first three spot kicks from Ricardo Quaresma, Joao Moutinho and Nani while Chile converted their first three to win the clash of South American and European champions.

Man Utd sign the other Ronaldo

Man Utd sign the other Ronaldo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Portuguese teenage striker Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Manchester United for 12.24 million pounds.

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Ronaldo urges Portugal to stay grounded after Estonia romp

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has urged his team mates not to get carried away by the 7-0 romp over Estonia ahead of their campaign at the Euro 2016. The 31-year-old forward, warming up for his side's Group F opener against Iceland on Tuesday in Saint-Etienne, made his first appearance with Portugal this summer in Lisbon on Wednesday night. "It was just a friendly and even though we won 7-0, it doesn't mean anything," Ronaldo was quoted

Brazil, France set to clash

Brazil, France set to clash

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Ronaldo has been recalled by Brazil for this month's match against France which coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has described as the "game of the year".

East Bengal down Churchill

East Bengal down Churchill

Rediff.com13 Feb 2003

A 3-1 victory gave the Kolkata giants a nine-point lead of second-placed Salgaocar in the NFL.

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Five talking points from the Premier League weekend

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Mourinho's tinkerings meant a first start of the season for midfielder Scott McTominay, playing on the right of a three-man defence, while Anthony Martial played instead of the dropped Alexis Sanchez. On this evidence, more changes may be needed when United take on Valencia in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Indonesia in women's team tennis final

Indonesia in women's team tennis final

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

The second seeds rallied to beat The Philippines.

Videocon strikes gas in Brazilian offshore block

Videocon strikes gas in Brazilian offshore block

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Videocon Industries on Tuesday said a well drilled to confirm an oil discovery in its Brazilian offshore block has struck 200 feet of high-quality hydrocarbon zone.

East Bengal win Durand Cup

East Bengal win Durand Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

A brace by Chandas Das gave the red and gold brigade a 2-1 victory over Mohun Bagan in the final.

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

In Pics: A look back at Versace's memorable moments

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

As Michael Kors takes over the Italian fashion house, we take a trip down memory lane and look back at the Versace story.

Real Madrid ease past Sociedad to overcome league blip

Real Madrid ease past Sociedad to overcome league blip

Rediff.com18 Sep 2017

Real Madrid put their title defence back on track with a comfortable 3-1 win over Real Sociedad at Anoeta on Sunday, despite missing several key players. Sociedad defender Kevin Rodrigues scored at both ends and Borja Mayoral and Gareth Bale netted Madrid's other goals to help them equal the consecutive scoring record of 73 games set by Pele's Santos between 1961 and 1963.

Barcelona pay 13.5 mn Euros in Neymar tax fraud case

Barcelona pay 13.5 mn Euros in Neymar tax fraud case

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Barcelona have paid 13.5 million euros to the Spanish authorities after they were charged last week with tax fraud in the signing of Brazil forward Neymar, the club said on Monday.

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

EPL: Liverpool continue march, Chelsea-Leicester draw

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

English Premier League leaders Liverpool opened up a 22-point gap at the top of the table with second-half goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Jordan Henderson and a Mohamed Salah brace giving them a 4-0 home win over Southampton. A rare double from defender Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea a point in an entertaining 2-2 draw with third-placed Leicester City.

UK court begins hearing Brexit legality case

UK court begins hearing Brexit legality case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The first of a number of legal challenges to Britain's exit from the European Union without parliamentary approval opened in the high court in London on Tuesday.

How the Portuguese press reacted to Ronaldo's heroics...

How the Portuguese press reacted to Ronaldo's heroics...

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal's press gave a big salute to Cristiano Ronaldo and the entire national team on Thursday after their 2-0 win over Wales clinched a return to the European Championship final for the first time in 12 years.

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Liverpool in seventh heaven; City, Spurs, Chelsea win

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Barcelona's signing of Neymar being investigated by court

Barcelona's signing of Neymar being investigated by court

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Barcelona have been ordered by a local court to provide details about the signing of Neymar before a decision is made on whether to open proceedings against club president Sandro Rosell for the misappropriation of funds.

La Liga: Neville still without win as Valencia held by Rayo

La Liga: Neville still without win as Valencia held by Rayo

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Gary Neville's disappointing start as Valencia coach continued when the ambitious Singapore-owned club drew 2-2 at home to lowly Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday, prompting more rumblings of discontent from the fans.

Neville asks for patience after Valencia's defeat

Neville asks for patience after Valencia's defeat

Rediff.com11 Jan 2016

Valencia coach Gary Neville has asked the fans for patience after watching his side stumble to a 2-0 reverse at Real Sociedad in La Liga on Sunday that left him still winless in Spain's top flight.

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Neymar tells Barcelona he is leaving

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Brazilian striker Neymar Jr is leaving FC Barcelona, the Catalan club confirmed on Wednesday, as a radio report said he was moving to French team Paris Saint-Germain.