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Bologna's Diamanti relieves pressure on under-fire Pioli

Bologna's Diamanti relieves pressure on under-fire Pioli

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A long-range strike from Alessandro Diamanti helped struggling Bologna beat Genoa 1-0 and move out of the relegation zone, relieving some of the pressure on manager Stefano Pioli.

Ferrari baffled by drop in performance

Ferrari baffled by drop in performance

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Ferrari must resolve their baffling loss of pace before Felipe Massa fights Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One title in Brazil next week, team boss Stefano Domenicali has said.

Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Celebrating Saint Teresa of Calcutta

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

Euphoric scenes were witnessed when Pope Francis declared Mother Teresa a saint.

Italy's Galvani defends betting buddies

Italy's Galvani defends betting buddies

Rediff.com1 Jan 2008

Italian tennis player Stefano Galvani defended his compatriots caught in the betting scandal, saying that the ATP was only making an example out of them.

Champions League: Blockbuster matches on cards this week

Champions League: Blockbuster matches on cards this week

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Inter, Liverpool sweating on last-16 spots

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Tennis Roundup: Bopanna-Shapovalov in quarters

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

Rohan Bopanna teamed up with Canada's Denis Shapovalov to enter the quarter-finals of the Rotterdam Open

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 in the first round match on Sunday.

Real Madrid survive, Barcelona lose

Real Madrid survive, Barcelona lose

Rediff.com2 Mar 2008

Real Madrid restored their five-point lead over Barcelona at the top of the Primera Liga by winning 3-2 at Recreativo Huelva.

Sacked Mancini turns to lawyer

Sacked Mancini turns to lawyer

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Former coach Roberto Mancini said on Friday he had asked his lawyer to protect his interests and defend his reputation over the reasons given by Inter Milan for sacking him.

Serie A leaders Inter Milan stunned by Sassuolo

Serie A leaders Inter Milan stunned by Sassuolo

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Domenico Berardi converted a penalty in the fifth minute of injury time on Sunday to give Sassuolo a shock 1-0 win away to Serie A leaders Inter Milan, who dominated the match but were repeatedly foiled by the visitors' goalkeeper Andrea Consigli. Berardi sent Inter goalkeeper Samir Handanovic the wrong way to complete an extraordinary win for Sassuolo, who were beaten 7-0 in the same fixture last season, as Inter coach Roberto Mancini watched in disbelief.

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Soccer PIX: No quick fix for Atletico; Inter held again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday.

The desi model who won Italian hearts in a sari

The desi model who won Italian hearts in a sari

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Dipti Sharma made an appearance in a sari in the most-talked about fashion event, the Dolce and Gabbana show.

Reggina charged in Italian scandal

Reggina charged in Italian scandal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Italian Serie A team Reggina will face trial in the match-fixing scandal that has already penalised four of the country's elite clubs

Ferrari to fight back in Canada

Ferrari to fight back in Canada

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Ferrari have by far the best record at a circuit named after their late great Gilles Villeneuve, with 10 wins there since 1978.

Domenicali resigns as Ferrari F1 boss

Domenicali resigns as Ferrari F1 boss

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Stefano Domenicali resigned as Ferrari's Formula One team principal on Monday, and the company's North America president and chief executive Marco Mattiacci was appointed as his replacement.

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

This team made lasting impression despite early exit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Peru made a positive and lasting impression all-round, whether for their enterprising performances or their travelling army of joyous fans

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Football Focus: 'Hungry lion' Ibrahimovic set to return; Lampard hails Chelsea

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

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

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Meet the Australian Open men's finalists

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

A look at the records of Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic before their title clash at the Australian Open on Sunday (prefix number denotes seeding):

PIX: Peru and their fans will be missed

PIX: Peru and their fans will be missed

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Peru's entertaining team and their colourful army of joyous fans will be sorely missed at the World Cup after the South Americans fell victim to their old failing in front of goal.

Grand Slam jinx continues for Zverev

Grand Slam jinx continues for Zverev

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

The 21-year-old German, one of the brightest stars in men's tennis, is yet to progress beyond the quarter-finals at a Grand Slam.

Aus Open PICS: Birthday boy Tiafoe topples Dimitrov; Nadal whips Berdych

Aus Open PICS: Birthday boy Tiafoe topples Dimitrov; Nadal whips Berdych

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

American Frances Tiafoe celebrated his 21st birthday by stunning Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 7-5 in the fourth round of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rejected in India, Finmeccanica sells its choppers to Pak

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Pakistan has signed a deal with Italy-based aerospace giant Leonardo-Finmeccanica for purchasing an undisclosed number of helicopters for search and rescue operations.

Tennis Roundup: Federer battles past Bautista Agut in Shanghai

Tennis Roundup: Federer battles past Bautista Agut in Shanghai

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Twice Shanghai Masters champion Roger Federer was far from his best against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut but did enough to reach the quarter-finals with a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 win on Thursday.

Conte omits Balotelli, Pirlo from provisional Italy Euro 2016 squad

Conte omits Balotelli, Pirlo from provisional Italy Euro 2016 squad

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Italy manager Antonio Conte named his provisional squad for the European Championship on Monday, and his selection was notable as much for the player he left off as for those he chose.

Sino-India: A dominant global force

Sino-India: A dominant global force

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

a stronger cooperation with China could help India achieve faster growth

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

French Open PIX: Venus shocked; Sinner stuns Goffin

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the 2020 French Open, in Paris, on Sunday.

Australian Open: Federer faces huge Uzbek challenge in opener

Australian Open: Federer faces huge Uzbek challenge in opener

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

The draw for the first Grand Slam of the season was made on Thursday and the top seeds could face some early tests of their credentials when play gets underway in Melbourne on Monday.

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

Real Madrid stay top

Real Madrid stay top

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Second-half strikes from Ruud van Nistelrooy and Gonzalo Higuain earned Real Madrid a 2-0 win at home to Recreativo Huelva.

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Meet the future superstar and Grand Slam champion

Rediff.com31 May 2018

Alexander Zverev is a potential superstar who bears comparison not only with his fellow German Boris Becker but also the great American singer Bob Dylan.

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.

Soccer PIX: Mbappe masterclass; Lazio go top of Serie A

Soccer PIX: Mbappe masterclass; Lazio go top of Serie A

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

A round-up of Saturday's matches in Ligue 1, Serie A and Bundesliga.

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka knocked out; Djokovic through

French Open PIX: Serena, Osaka knocked out; Djokovic through

Rediff.com2 Jun 2019

Images from Day 7 of the 2019 French Open in Paris on Saturday.

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Tennis Roundup: Osaka withdraws from WTA finals with shoulder injury

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Marin Cilic and Milos Raonic booked their spots in the Paris Masters second round on Monday, while Roger Federer pulled out of the tournament with next month's ATP Finals on the horizon.

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Soccer PIX: Real Betis' Joaquin makes La Liga history

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

He made it 3-0 with a superb first-time finish into the bottom corner in the 20th minute, scoring his first ever treble in a competitive game, more than 19 years after making his professional debut.

Raikkonen takes pole in Italy with F1's fastest ever lap

Raikkonen takes pole in Italy with F1's fastest ever lap

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Team mate Sebastian Vettel was second fastest to complete the front-row sweep, with championship leader Lewis Hamilton third for Mercedes.

Juve score twice in last five minutes to sink 10-man Inter

Juve score twice in last five minutes to sink 10-man Inter

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

Serie A leaders Juventus scored twice in the last five minutes to win 3-2 at Inter Milan, who had earlier come from behind to lead despite playing with 10 men in an extraordinary match on Saturday.

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

What is behind the rivalry between River Plate and Boca Juniors?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Argentine clubs River Plate and Boca Juniors will contest the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, South America's equivalent of the Champions League, in Madrid on Sunday.

Tennis: Thiem ousts Federer in semis; Halep vs Bertens in final

Tennis: Thiem ousts Federer in semis; Halep vs Bertens in final

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The fifth-seeded Austrian, who saved two match points, will face Novak Djokovic on Saturday after the world number one's opponent Marin Cilic withdrew with food poisoning.