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Rooney's 'bicycle' pedals Man Utd past City

Rooney's 'bicycle' pedals Man Utd past City

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Wayne Rooney produced a spectacular overhead kick to earn Manchester United a 2-1 victory over Manchester City and a seven-point lead in the Premier League on Saturday.

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Back on Indian soil, Neeraj Chopra strikes gold

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the gold medal in men's javelin throw event of the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar, his spear shimmering through the balmy Wednesday evening sky after an unusually slow start in his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years.

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia takes firm grip on Day 3

Ashes PHOTOS: Australia takes firm grip on Day 3

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Images from Day 3 of the second Ashes between England and Australia at Lord's.

Rooney, Ferdinand to miss England's U.S. tour

Rooney, Ferdinand to miss England's U.S. tour

Rediff.com11 May 2005

England will play the U.S. on May 28 in Chicago, a week after the FA Cup final, and Colombia in New Jersey on May 31.

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Wimbledon PIX: Rybakina, Krejcikova enter semis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Elena Rybakina set up a showdown with 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova for a place in Saturday's final.

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Crawley's England place uncertain after Lord's failure

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

24-year-old Zak Crawley faces he axe after scores of 9 and 13 at Lord's, where South Africa triumphed by an innings and 12 runs inside three days to grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

England confident of wresting back control at Lord's

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Leach (1-42) bowled with good control and found prodigious spin, picking up the wicket of Aiden Markram (16).

Rooney left out of United squad to avoid fan abuse

Rooney left out of United squad to avoid fan abuse

Rediff.com11 Sep 2010

Wayne Rooney has been left out of Manchester United's squad for Saturday's Premier League game at Everton to spare him abuse from the fans of his former club, United manager Alex Ferguson said.

Teammate surprised as Messi pops up in group chat!

Teammate surprised as Messi pops up in group chat!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi has already proved to be a team player at his new club Inter Miami as the Argentine forward surprised a team mate in the players' group chat.

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

PHOTOS: Inter Miami's grand welcome party for Messi

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi was presented to fans during a glitzy event called 'The Unveil' at Miami's home stadium.

Sky team members issued with ultimatum

Sky team members issued with ultimatum

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Members of the British cycling team Sky will be sacked unless they sign a document saying they have never doped, the team said.

Southampton STUNNER for Liverpool

Southampton STUNNER for Liverpool

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Danny Ings gave Southampton a surprise 1-0 home win over Premier League leaders Liverpool.

EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham

EPL transfer: Spurs striker Keane joins West Ham

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Tottenham Hotspur have loaned Ireland striker Robbie Keane to the Premier League's bottom club West Ham United until the end of the season with an option for a permanent cross-London move, the clubs said on Sunday.

EPL stars ready for action in ePremier League

EPL stars ready for action in ePremier League

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The inaugural edition of the knockout tournament will see players test their FIFA 20 video game skills against each other between April 20-25 from the comfort of their homes. The prize fund will be donated to the #PlayersTogether initiative created by league players to help the NHS.

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

EPL PIX: United down Forest; Arsenal draw at West Ham

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Manchester United climbed to third place in their quest for a berth in next season's Champions League.

I never want to leave Barcelona: Messi

I never want to leave Barcelona: Messi

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi wants to spend the rest of his career with the European champions, who he believes are one of the greatest club sides of all time.

Former Italy striker Di Natale to quit at end of season

Former Italy striker Di Natale to quit at end of season

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Udinese and former Italy striker Antonio di Natale said he would retire at the end of the season. The 36-year-old played for Italy 42 times and scored 11 goals before quitting international football after the 2012 European Championship.

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

EPL PIX: City, Chelsea, Spurs win; Liverpool lose

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Manchester City needed a second-half penalty from striker Erling Haaland to break the resistance of a dogged Crystal Palace.

League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham win

League Cup: Pitch invasion mars Birmingham win

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Ugly scenes marred Birmingham City's 2-1 League Cup quarter-final victory over local rivals Aston Villa on Wednesday with fans ripping up seats and throwing flares into the crowd after a post-match pitch invasion.

F1: Norris unlikely to do podium encore at Styrian GP

F1: Norris unlikely to do podium encore at Styrian GP

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Norris said he had also been on pain-killers for a back problem and had not felt confident in the car, limiting his track time in the afternoon.

Easy money at an end in European sport

Easy money at an end in European sport

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

The heady days of easy credit and sky-high wages are ending in Europe with the global financial crisis driving sports clubs and authorities to change course. Already saddled with debts, many European soccer clubs will now find it increasingly difficult to have access to credit.

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Asian Games: Colourful closing ceremony brings curtains down in Hangzhou

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The curtains were brought down on a memorable Asian Games with the celebration of the athletes' stupendous feats and China's cultural heritage at a colourful and technologically mesmerising closing ceremony in Hangzhou on Sunday.

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

It was earlier reported that 60,000 people had already confirmed, via a website set up to register attendees, to attend the event to be attended by only Indian-origin persons.

Shearer to become Newcastle manager

Shearer to become Newcastle manager

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

Former England and Newcastle United captain Alan Shearer will manage Newcastle United for the remainder of the season, according to television reports on Tuesday.

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

EPL: United outclass Leicester; Spurs move up to 4th

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League

Robinho faces fine, says Hughes

Robinho faces fine, says Hughes

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Brazil forward Robinho will be fined for leaving Manchester City's training camp in Tenerife last week, team manager Mark Hughes said on Tuesday.

Bale will not leave Real on loan, says his agent

Bale will not leave Real on loan, says his agent

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The 30-year-old is out of favour with Real and manager Zinedine Zidane has said the club are "working on his departure".

Beckham hails 'life changing' Afghanistan visit

Beckham hails 'life changing' Afghanistan visit

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

England midfielder David Beckham has said that visiting British troops fighting in Afghanistan was 'one of the best things' he has done in his career.

Verstappen takes F1 lead with win in Spain, agony for Leclerc

Verstappen takes F1 lead with win in Spain, agony for Leclerc

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday

Inter back to winning ways with comfortable victory at Empoli

Inter back to winning ways with comfortable victory at Empoli

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Champions Inter Milan got back to winning ways with a comfortable 2-0 victory at Empoli in Serie A on Wednesday.

I could be sacked if Manchester City fail to win Champions League: Guardiola

I could be sacked if Manchester City fail to win Champions League: Guardiola

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said his job at the English Premier League club may be on the line if they fail to win the Champions League title this season. City have won five major domestic trophies since Guardiola took over in 2016 -- including two Premier League titles and an historic domestic treble last year -- but have never progressed past the quarter-final stage of the Champions League since the Spaniard's arrival.

Liverpool leave it late to beat Chelsea for League Cup title

Liverpool leave it late to beat Chelsea for League Cup title

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The two teams had numerous chances in the first 90 minutes.

I am unhappy with Italian football: Mourinho

I am unhappy with Italian football: Mourinho

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho again spoke of his dislike for Italian soccer on the eve of his side's Champions League quarter-final first leg against CSKA Moscow.

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Super Bowl PIX: Taylor Swift shares the glare with Kelce as Chiefs win

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Swift, who last weekend won the Grammy Award for album of the year for a record fourth time, has attended 12 Chiefs games since she began dating Kelce last year, boosting already sky-high NFL ratings.

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

F1 drivers fully support 'ghost races': GPDA chief

Rediff.com23 May 2020

F1, Silverstone still optimistic despite UK quarantine rules

Arsenal's Vermaelen suffers suspected leg fracture

Arsenal's Vermaelen suffers suspected leg fracture

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen suffered a suspected broken leg during the goalless draw at Aston Villa in the Premier League on Wednesday.

'Shocked Vettel will not be at Ferrari next season'

'Shocked Vettel will not be at Ferrari next season'

Rediff.com19 May 2020

Former World champion Jenson Button says he is shocked Sebastian Vettel will not drive for Ferrari next season and that it would be "madness" if the team had pushed him out. Ferrari said last week that four-times World champion Vettel would leave them at the end of the 2020 season, after talks on a new contract ended without a deal.

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Paris 2024 Olympics torch lit in ancient Olympia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was lit in ancient Olympia

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

When Dravid made Graeme Swann feel like a school kid

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Graeme Swann recalled how he once got Rahul Dravid out and it became a momentous occasion for him. Dravid played for Kent under John Wright's coaching and had a good season with the county side.