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Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Portugal's Santos is their coach no more

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

"In addition to the titles won, Fernando Santos became the coach with the most games and most victories," FPF said.

PIX: Messi curls in magical free-kick winner on Inter Miami debut

PIX: Messi curls in magical free-kick winner on Inter Miami debut

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Lionel Messi made a rousing debut for Major League Soccer's Inter Miami as he scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Liga MX's Cruz Azul 2-1 on Friday in their Leagues Cup opener in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Sports Shorts: Clijsters, Roddick to be inducted into Hall of Fame

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Frisday.

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Why Ian Chappell was asked to leave Adelaide Oval

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Chappell is a Sydney Northern Beaches resident, which has witnessed a fresh COVID-19 outbreak in the past few days.

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

World 100m champion Gatlin in new doping scandal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

World 100 metres champion Justin Gatlin said on Tuesday he is "shocked and surprised" at doping allegations made against his coach Dennis Mitchell, like Gatlin a convicted doper, but added that he sacked him as soon as he heard about the issue.

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

French Open PIX: Medvedev loses in first round; Swiatek advances

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Images from Day 3 of the 2023 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday.

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia, FIFA's 51st ranked team and who have suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever.

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

French federation condemns racist abuse of players

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Aurelien Tchouameni were subjected to online racist abuse after missing their penalties in the final.

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Sports Shorts: Briton Prescod claims shock 100m win

Rediff.com12 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday.

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Fans flock to pay homage to Federer

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

Federer, a 20-times Grand Slam champion and regarded as one of the greatest players of all time, announced last week that a persistent knee injury meant he was ending his 24-year career.

Mohun Bagan book AFC Cup playoff berth

Mohun Bagan book AFC Cup playoff berth

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Anwar Ali rose to the occasion with a double strike as Mohun Bagan Super Giant overcame their derby debacle with a 3-1 win over Machhindra FC to confirm their South Zone playoff berth in the AFC Cup, in Kolkata on Wednesday.

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

PIX: Dominant South Africa rout India by an inns and 32 runs!

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Images from Day 3 in the first Test between South Africa and India, at SuperSports Park, Centurion, on Thursday.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo Olympics

Phelps says world records unlikely in Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Enjoy ICC World Cup in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bangla and Marathi

Rediff.com21 May 2019

A select 12 matches will also be broadcast in Malayalam via Asianet Plus.

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

2019 World Cup most watched ever!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The most watched match of the 2019 World Cup globally was India against Pakistan with 273 million unique viewers tuning into linear TV coverage with over another 50 million digital-only viewers.

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Sports Shorts: Irfan become first Indian athlete to qualify for 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Can Sunday bring 2011 Tendulkar moment for Messi?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Indian fans wait for Messi's '2011 Tendulkar moment'

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Football Briefs: Zlatan rules out playing in World Cup

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

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

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.

FIFA Women's WC PIX: France held by Jamaica; Sweden steal 2-1 win

FIFA Women's WC PIX: France held by Jamaica; Sweden steal 2-1 win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

France's hopes of a winning start to their Women's World Cup campaign were thwarted by a hardworking Jamaican side in a 0-0 draw in the opening Group F clash at Sydney Football Stadium on Sunday.

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Women's WC PIX: Argentina, SA hopes dented by thrilling draw

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Argentina and South Africa settled for an exciting 2-2 draw in their Women's World Cup Group G clash at Dunedin Stadium

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

Asian CT: India face Japan in high-stakes semis

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

India look to maintain intensity throughout 60 minutes in semi-final against Japan

Is Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar?

Is Vinicius Jr the perfect replacement for Neymar?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Vinicius Jr showed why he is one of world's top rising stars,

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Mizoram teen Jeremy rewrites two Games record on way to sensational CWG gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Jeremy Lalrinnunga smashed two Games records on his way to a sensational gold medal win

Sports Shorts: Danica ready for her final Daytona 500 start

Sports Shorts: Danica ready for her final Daytona 500 start

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Ram Temple And The Religion Vs Politics Debate

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

At a time when the BJP's stars are at the top on the eve of the Lok Sabha polls, the Puri-Joshimath Sankaracharyas may have kick-started a row whose efforts might be to divide Hindus, not in the name of castes, but on what passes for greater belief, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

Satwik-Chirag keep gold medal hopes alive; Prannoy bags bronze

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

H S Prannoy signed off with a bronze -- India's first medal in men's singles at the Asian Games in 41 years,.

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

FIFA Women's WC: Dutch climb to the top; England in last 16; Portugal exit

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

Images from the FIFA Women's World Cup matches played on Tuesday.

Club World Cup: Bale hat-trick leads Real Madrid into final

Club World Cup: Bale hat-trick leads Real Madrid into final

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

European champions Real will play host side Al Ain FC in Saturday's final in Abu Dhabi as they bid to win the title for the third year in a row.

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

All eyes will be on Mbappe as France take on England

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

France hoping Mbappe will be enough to match England's impressive depth

Messi magic too much for Aus as Argentina enter WC quarters

Messi magic too much for Aus as Argentina enter WC quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Julian Alvarez bagged Argentina's second from close range in the 57th minute after fatal hesitation from Ryan with the ball at his feet following a backpass.

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

India to meet Germany in Jr Hockey World Cup semis

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

In the first quarter-final of the day, Germany eked out a narrow 3-1 win over Spain via the shoot-out after both the teams were locked at 2-2 in regulation time. Later, Argentina beat the Netherlands 2-1.

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Here's how many tuned in to see England win World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

More than 8 million people in Britain tuned in to watch England win

Will Australian cricketers pick domestic competitions over IPL?

Will Australian cricketers pick domestic competitions over IPL?

Rediff.com22 May 2020

There is speculation that the 13th IPL, which was suspended indefinitely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, might be conducted in October-November if the T20 World Cup in Australia is postponed.

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Sports Shorts: Anand goes joint fifth at Norway chess

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

FIFA WC: Argentina tired but will break backs to compete

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

"We saw what happened yesterday (when Germany and Belgium were knocked out in the group stage) but this is not surprising. When you say big national teams deserve to be in the next stage, that doesn't always happen."

T20 WC: Can England still qualify for semi-finals?

T20 WC: Can England still qualify for semi-finals?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

For England, it was their second successive game that was affected by rain.