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Brazil legend Ronaldo gets ISL invite

Brazil legend Ronaldo gets ISL invite

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Brazilian football legend Ronaldo could soon make his maiden visit to India.

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

The greats name Kohli everything from an alien to a beast

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"It was a treat to watch you play, the six off the back foot in the 19th over against (Haris) Rauf over long-on was spectacular. Keep it going," Tendulkar tweeted.

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

'Virat Kohli grew up with cricket in his blood': AB de Villiers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

AB de Villiers isn't one bit surprised at the possibility of his good mate Virat Kohli playing in this year's T20 World Cup.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will visit to Kolkata in October.

Dhoni's Look Is STUNNING!

Dhoni's Look Is STUNNING!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Do you like Mahendra Singh Dhoni's new look?

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Cirque du Soleil first premiered the show in 2019 in Barcelona, where Messi was playing at the time. In recent years the company has tried to broaden its appeal, moving outside circus acts to performances celebrating music icons and creating immersive experiences with video game partners.

Legends of Chess: Another loss for Anand

Legends of Chess: Another loss for Anand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The tournament is part of the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. The winner of this event will qualify for the $US300,000 Grand Final scheduled from August 9 to 20.

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

'I Told Shreyas To Shut Outside Noise'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

'Shreyas Iyer likes a challenge, tough situations, playing against the top teams.'

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Indian hockey legend Balbir Singh Sr dies at 96

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Balbir Sr's three Olympic gold medals came in London (1948), Helsinki (1952) as vice-captain, and Melbourne (1956) as captain.

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Pele hospitalised but daughter says no worry

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

The 82-year-old had a tumour removed from his colon in September 2021 and has since been in and out of the hospital for treatment on a regular basis.

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Excited to portray legend Kapil Dev on screen: Ranveer

Rediff.com24 Dec 2017

Actor Ranveer Singh, who is portraying the character of India's first World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev in the movie '83', says he is excited to 'get into the skin of such a legendary player'.

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Barca's Xavi 'proud and calm' after sacking

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Xavi mentioned again on Saturday that the club faced problems. Similar comments had reportedly annoyed Laporta earlier in the season.

Time to change system, says Bhutia after 'win for Indian football'

Time to change system, says Bhutia after 'win for Indian football'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

"It's time to change the system," declared Indian football legend Bhaichung Bhutia on Saturday, after world football governing body FIFA lifted the ban imposed on the All India Football Federation.

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Chhetri bids adieu as India draw against Kuwait

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Sunil Chhetri stirred up emotions in his final international outing but the Indian football team just could not rise to the occasion as it settled for a goalless draw against Kuwait.

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Uruguay legend, Forlan quits national team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Diego Forlan, whose fine performances and five goals helped Uruguay finish fourth in the 2010 World Cup, announced his retirement.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

The greatest of all time, finally together in heaven

The greatest of all time, finally together in heaven

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The cases made on both sides came with a host of subtexts: the Argentine versus the Brazilian, the man of the people versus the establishment figure, the party animal versus the quiet man, and the rebel versus the conformist.

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

PIX: Tendulkar inaugurates Ramakant Achrekar memorial

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He didn't tell me 'well played' ever'

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Ricky Ponting feels that left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed could be a valuable addition in the Indian squad

Must protect players of Bumrah's calibre: Chaminda Vaas

Must protect players of Bumrah's calibre: Chaminda Vaas

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

A once-in-a-generation fast bowler like Jasprit Bumrah shouldn't be playing all three formats in order to avoid injuries and prolong his career, feels World Cup winning Sri Lankan legend Chaminda Vaas.

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Popular England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson dies at 76

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

His agent Bo Gustavsson told Reuters he had passed away Monday morning.

Pathan Yorks Waqar!

Pathan Yorks Waqar!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

'It's a relief for other teams that Bumrah and Harshal aren't playing this Asia Cup!' Irfan told Waqar.

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

It's June 25 Again For Kapil's Devils!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

To celebrate India's glorious World Cup win on June 25, 1983, Paymentz launch The 1983 World Cup Opus exactly 39 years later.

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Brazil mourns loss of 'King' Pele

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Pele's death has unified Brazil, a country starkly divided by a bruising presidential election.

'Hardik puts his body through a lot every single delivery'

'Hardik puts his body through a lot every single delivery'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'Hardik has spent a lot of time away from the game, building his body back up.'

The legend who inspired Lara to take up cricket

The legend who inspired Lara to take up cricket

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

West Indies batting great Brian Lara revealed the person who inspired him to take up cricket.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

Beckham for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?

Beckham for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Becks caught up with the Ambanis on Thursday.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

The legend of 'Flying Dutchman' Johan Cruyff

The legend of 'Flying Dutchman' Johan Cruyff

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

The following is a factbox on former Dutch international who was popularly known as 'Flying Dutchman'.

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Kohli surpasses Tendulkar in run-riot against Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Virat Kohli has 3794 runs in T20 Internationals, 927 of those have come in T20 World Cups, the third-highest by a batter in the competition.

Happy 35th Virat Kohli! A look at his mind-boggling stats

Happy 35th Virat Kohli! A look at his mind-boggling stats

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

Kohli has consistently dominated headlines with his extraordinary batting prowess.

Tendulkar turns 42. Wish the batting legend!

Tendulkar turns 42. Wish the batting legend!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

India's batting icon Sachin Tendulkar turns 42 on Friday.

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Soccer legend Pele hospitalized again

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Three-time World Cup winner Pele was taken to hospital on Monday with an urinary infection, local media have reported, the second time this month he has been admitted for medical treatment.

How Much Did Messi, Ronaldo Charge?

How Much Did Messi, Ronaldo Charge?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

How expensive was this 'picture of the century'?

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Final Olympics for These Great Athletes

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The big names who will be bidding for a podium finish before bidding farewell...

Dom's Take: End of the Dhoni Era

Dom's Take: End of the Dhoni Era

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Dominic Xavier salutes the cricketing legend.

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

'Hindus And Muslims Worked On Chhaava''

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'With Chhaava, we had to look from a different lens.' 'We had to write it in such a way that apart from the sacrifice, the fight and the war, there's a lot more to understand about the history of the Marathas.'