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McClaren named next England manager

McClaren named next England manager

Rediff.com4 May 2006

The Middlesbrough manager was appointed Sven-Goran Eriksson's successor.

McEnroe hits out at umpire after Stockholm loss

McEnroe hits out at umpire after Stockholm loss

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson believes it is only a matter of time before the striker emerges from his slump.

The fantastic 2007 range of Skodas

The fantastic 2007 range of Skodas

Rediff.com16 Sep 2006

Hard-up Borg to sell trophies

Hard-up Borg to sell trophies

Rediff.com4 Mar 2006

The tennis legend will part with his five replica Wimbledon trophies and the two tennis racquets he used during the 1976 and 1980 finals.

Mourinho complains again! Says there is a 'witch-hunt' against Costa

Mourinho complains again! Says there is a 'witch-hunt' against Costa

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho complained about a 'witch-hunt' by the footballing authorities against Diego Costa ahead of Tuesday's Champions League Group G match at Porto.

Bjorkman happy to lose to Federer

Bjorkman happy to lose to Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

Gasquet retains Nottingham title

Gasquet retains Nottingham title

Rediff.com25 Jun 2006

Frenchman Richard Gasquet sounded a warning to Wimbledon champion Roger Federer after beating Swede Jonas Bjorkman in the final.

Sweden force exciting draw with England

Sweden force exciting draw with England

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Henrik Larsson's last-minute goal gave the Swedes a 2-2 draw and second place in Group B, behind England.

Federer taking nothing for granted

Federer taking nothing for granted

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen

Barcelona to sign Gudjohnsen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2006

Barcelona reached an agreement to sign Iceland striker Eidur Gudjohnsen on a four-year deal from Chelsea.

UEFA to investigate Pellegrini comments

UEFA to investigate Pellegrini comments

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

UEFA has launched an investigation into Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini's controversial comments after their Champions League defeat by Barcelona, the governing body said on Thursday.

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

PIX: Five-star Bayern edge closer to 30th league title

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Bayern Munich moved closer to a record-extending 30th league title after their Polish striker Robert Lewandowski ended a personal jinx in a 5-0 drubbing of struggling Fortuna Duesseldorf in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The result left leaders Bayern, who are chasing an eighth successive league title, top of the standings on 67 points from 29 games, 10 ahead of closest rivals Borussia Dortmund who visit bottom team Paderborn on Sunday.

Nadal handed easy draw

Nadal handed easy draw

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Rafael Nadal will face Robin Soderling in the first round with a likely fourth round clash against Lleyton Hewitt

Ibrahimovic is not a happy man. Find out why...

Ibrahimovic is not a happy man. Find out why...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Nothing usually fazes an ice cool Zlatan Ibrahimovic but the Sweden striker was taken aback when he failed to score a penalty during Paris St Germain's 2-2 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.

Rooney broke more than a bone

Rooney broke more than a bone

Rediff.com3 May 2006

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said it would take a miracle to for Wayne Rooney to play in the World Cup

WC Photos: England move into semis after 2-0 win over Sweden

WC Photos: England move into semis after 2-0 win over Sweden

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

An impressive England advanced to their first World Cup semi-final for 28 years on Saturday after headers by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave them a deserved 2-0 last-eight victory over a disappointing Sweden.

Bhupathi-Woodbridge in third round

Bhupathi-Woodbridge in third round

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Bhupathi and Woodbridge defeated Graydon Olivier and Travis Parrott to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Nasdaq-100 Open.

Federer, Youzhny in Dubai Open final

Federer, Youzhny in Dubai Open final

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

Both scored straight-set victories in Friday's semi-finals.

Borg won't sell Wimbledon trophies

Borg won't sell Wimbledon trophies

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Bjorn Borg was to put the items up for sale for long-term financial security

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

Agassi may buy Borg's trophies

Agassi may buy Borg's trophies

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The American is attempting to put together a consortium to buy Bjorn Borg's five replica Wimbledon trophies.

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

PHOTOS: Sweden rout Mexico but both qualify for last 16

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Mexico, needing only a draw to reach the World Cup round of 16, were level 0-0 with Sweden at half-time in their Group F match on Wednesday, after surviving an aerial bombardment and a VAR review.

Johansson ousts Ferrero

Johansson ousts Ferrero

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

Juan Carlos Ferrero's struggle for form continued at the Marseille Open on Tuesday where the former world number stumbled in straight sets in the first round against Joachim Johansson.

Proud Iceland depart Russia with heads held high

Proud Iceland depart Russia with heads held high

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'The players showed what they're all about, we had chance to progress till the dying minutes. I couldn't be more proud of the players but we are disappointed to not go through. It's a beautiful game but sometimes it's really tough'

Dutch believe they can win title

Dutch believe they can win title

Rediff.com27 Jun 2004

Exorcising their shootout demons has united the Dutch squad who now believe they can win Euro 2004.

Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles

Paes, Bhupathi advance in mixed doubles

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

Leander Paes and Nathalie Dechy beat Simon Aspelin-Meghann Shaughnessy while Mahesh Bhupathi and Martina Hingis got the better of Jonas Bjorkman and Lisa Raymond.

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

'Scary' Wawrinka is hot title threat

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

If Stanislas Wawrinka's hot streak extends another four days, the Swiss might be unstoppable in his quest for a second French Open title, three-time former champion Mats Wilander said.

Federer extends winning run to 45

Federer extends winning run to 45

Rediff.com8 Jan 2006

The world number one became the first player to successfully defend the Qatar Open crown since Swede Stefan Edberg in 1995 when he beat French teenager Gael Monfils.

Records don't matter for record-breaker Nadal

Records don't matter for record-breaker Nadal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Rafael Nadal has broken lots of records in his career but they do not matter to the Spaniard, who on Wednesday strolled into the French Open semi-finals after compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta quit with an injury less than an hour into the match.

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

FIFA World Cup: What teams need to do to make knockout rounds

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The top two teams in each group go into the last 16. In the case of teams finishing level on points, FIFA has put in place seven tie-breakers starting with goal difference and then the number of goals scored in all group matches.

Liverpool get Champions lifeline

Liverpool get Champions lifeline

Rediff.com10 May 2005

UEFA president Lennart Johansson supports the principle that a club winning the Champions League must be allowed to defend their title.

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Soccer Extras: Asensio's emotional message to fans after injury

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

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

Sorenstam makes history in Japan

Sorenstam makes history in Japan

Rediff.com6 Nov 2005

Annika Sorenstam became the first golfer to win a U.S. PGA or LPGA tournament five years running

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Why Muguruza is the favourite to win French Open

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Former men's champion Mats Wilander believes third seed Muguruza now looks like the most likely champion, having not dropped a set and thrashing Maria Sharapova on Wednesday.

Chawrasia tied 30, Lahiri tied 51 after Rd 2 at Olympic golf

Chawrasia tied 30, Lahiri tied 51 after Rd 2 at Olympic golf

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

An erratic SSP Chawrasia brought home a second successive even-par 71 to lie tied 30th while Anirban Lahiri carded a disappointing two-over 73 to be placed tied 51st after the second round of the golf event at the Rio Olympics on Friday. Chawrasia dropped three bogeys, a double bogey against five birdies on the second day to aggregate 142, while Lahiri totalled 147 at the half-way stage after dropping five bogeys and three birdies on Friday. At the top, Australia's Marcus Fraser brought home a sedate two-under 69 to continue to be the leader at the half-way stage with a total of 10-under 132.

Johansson speeds into 2nd round

Johansson speeds into 2nd round

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Thomas Johansson rattled off a whirlwind 6-2, 6-1 win over Stefan Koubek in the first round of the Barcelona Open