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Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Benfica, Young Boys reach Champions League group stage

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

With the away goals rule no longer in place this season, PSV missed a string of chances to force extra time with Eran Zahavi hitting the crossbar from three metres with the goal at his mercy in the 62nd minute.

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Paes in squad for Croatia Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

The AITA selection committee, on Tuesday, decided to keep veteran Leander Paes in the five-member playing squad for the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Croatia, making Divij Sharan the reserve member.

Champions League: Dinamo player probed for failed drug test after Arsenal game

Champions League: Dinamo player probed for failed drug test after Arsenal game

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Arijan Ademi failed a drug test after their Champions League match against Arsenal last month and is under investigation by UEFA, the club said on Wednesday.

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Bopanna keeps place in team for Finland Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Doubles exponent Rohan Bopanna retained his place in India's Davis Cup team despite his recent run-in with the national federation, which named a five-member squad for the upcoming World Group I away tie against Finland.

Do Gunners have the Arsenal to qualify for Champions League play-offs?

Do Gunners have the Arsenal to qualify for Champions League play-offs?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger still believes his side have a "strong chance" to qualify for the Champions League last 16 for a 16th consecutive season as the Premier League side and Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb face a do-or-die contest.

This Indian shooting ace will be the one to watch at Tokyo Games

This Indian shooting ace will be the one to watch at Tokyo Games

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

One of India's strongest Olympic medal hopes, ace shooter Manu Bhaker feels preparations 'cannot get better' than the ongoing training-cum-competition tour of Croatia as she works on her consistency ahead of the Tokyo Games.

Still not heard of Croatia? 10 (more) reasons you should visit it!

Still not heard of Croatia? 10 (more) reasons you should visit it!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Last week Anita Rao Kashi wrote about 9 reasons to visit Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Here are 10 more reasons why you must visit the country

So just who is Marin Cilic?

So just who is Marin Cilic?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic became the first Croatian to win a Grand Slam singles final in 13 years with his victory at the US Open in New York on Monday.

Goalkeeper Eduardo joins Chelsea on one-year contract

Goalkeeper Eduardo joins Chelsea on one-year contract

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Goalkeeper Eduardo has joined Chelsea on a one-year deal from Croatian champions Dinamo Zagreb, the Premier League club said on Thursday. The 33-year-old, who has 35 caps for Portugal, spent two seasons with Dinamo, making more than 70 appearances. Eduardo was a non-playing member of the Portugal squad that won Euro 2016.

Milan v Manchester United lights up Europa League draw

Milan v Manchester United lights up Europa League draw

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

AC Milan have been drawn to play Manchester United in what is the standout tie in next month's Europa League round of 16.

Going beyond Game of Thrones in Croatia

Going beyond Game of Thrones in Croatia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Step into the land of legends.

Europa League PICS: West Ham win, Leicester and Napoli falter

Europa League PICS: West Ham win, Leicester and Napoli falter

Rediff.com1 Oct 2021

Images from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

PIX: Milan fight back to beat Celtic, Spurs reach last 32

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Seven-time European champions AC Milan hit back from two goals down against Celtic to claim a 4-2 victory that sent them into the Europa League knockout phase on Thursday as they were among 14 teams to progress in Europe's second-tier competition.

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Football Briefs: Ex-United striker Berbatov joins Tendulkar's Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

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

Football Extras: 'Six wins and we're champions'

Football Extras: 'Six wins and we're champions'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

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

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Europa League PIX: Man United, Roma ease into semis

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Soccer PIX: Barca held; Dortmund shocked

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Barcelona were held 1-1 at home by Napoli in the first leg of their Europa League knockout stage playoff

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Modric family took refuge in a hotel near Zadar in 1991 when the war that followed the breakup of former Yugoslavia started and after Luka's grandfather was killed by Serb militia.

Hima Das gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Hima Das gets first jab of COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hima Das is the first top track and field athlete to have received the vaccine.

Ukraine Returned Students Seek Secure Future

Ukraine Returned Students Seek Secure Future

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

National Medical Commission regulations prohibit Indian medical students overseas to transfer programmes from one university to another mid-way.

No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA

No irregular betting in Champions League games: UEFA

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

UEFA has not detected any irregular betting patterns in Wednesday's Champions League matches to justify an enquiry, the European governing body said on Thursday.

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Davis Cup: Resilient Cilic fires Croatia ahead in final

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Marin Cilic overcame Federico Delbonis 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 1-6, 6-2 after a titanic tussle in the opening singles rubber to give hosts Croatia a 1-0 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final on Friday.

Transfer updates! Transfer updates! Navas staying put at Madrid despite Courtois competition

Transfer updates! Transfer updates! Navas staying put at Madrid despite Courtois competition

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas says the signing of Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois has not affected his desire to remain at the triple European champions as he emphatically ruled out leaving the club in order to be assured of first team football.

Olympic champ back training as Croatia eases lockdown

Olympic champ back training as Croatia eases lockdown

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The Sinkovic brothers, who won the men's double sculls event at the Rio Olympics in 2016, have spent the lockdown training at home, but carried their boat out to Lake Jarun in Zagreb for a light session on Monday.

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Sports Shorts: World champ Gatlin OK after hamstring scare

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

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

Davis Cup: Croatia lead India after Prajnesh, Ramanathan lose

Davis Cup: Croatia lead India after Prajnesh, Ramanathan lose

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Bora Gojo and Marin Cilic gave Croatia a 2-0 lead over India, winning the opening singles, in their Davis Cup qualifier in Zagreb on Friday. Gojo, ranked 277th, put the hosts ahead with a come-from-behind 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 victory over world No. 132 Prajnesh Gunneswaran while world No. 37 Cilic was taken to two tie-breakers before prevailing over 182-ranked Ramkumar Ramanathan 7-6(8), 7-6(8).

Real Madrid's Modric probed by Croatia for alleged false testimony

Real Madrid's Modric probed by Croatia for alleged false testimony

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Croatia's state attorney is investigating Croatia international and Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric on suspicion of giving false testimony in a criminal trial, the attorney's office said on Monday.

WC qualifiers: Brozovic stars as Croatia beat Iceland behind closed doors

WC qualifiers: Brozovic stars as Croatia beat Iceland behind closed doors

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Croatia stayed on course to reach the 2018 World Cup after two superb strikes by midfielder Marcelo Brozovic gave them a 2-0 home win over Iceland in a Group I qualifier played behind closed doors in Zagreb on Saturday.

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Europa League: Arsenal ease past Dundalk; Spurs top group

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The 24 sides through from the group phase join the eight third-placed finishers in the Champions League in Monday's draw, including Manchester United and Ajax Amsterdam.

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Europa League: Barca hammer Napoli, Atalanta thump Olympiakos

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.

Champions League draw: Barca clubbed with Roma; Real to face PSG

Champions League draw: Barca clubbed with Roma; Real to face PSG

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Holders FC Barcelona have been placed in Group E, along with Bayer Leverkusen, AS Roma, Dinamo Zagreb.

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Europa League: West Ham, Napoli record wins

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Napoli kept alive their hopes of advancing from Group C after Lorenzo Insigne, Victor Osimhen and Matteo Politano secured a 3-0 home win over Legia Warsaw.

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Football Association said it would complain to world governing body FIFA after England players were racially abused by Croatia fans during their 4-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in Zagreb on Wednesday.

Tottenham sign Croatia's Modric

Tottenham sign Croatia's Modric

Rediff.com26 Apr 2008

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, one of the most promising young players in Europe, has agreed terms to join Tottenham Hotspur.

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Europa: Milan grab draw at Man United, wins for Arsenal and Tottenham

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

AC Milan grabbed a 1-1 draw at Manchester United in the blockbuster Europa League last-16 first-leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

PICS: Spurs win group; Liverpool finish behind Napoli

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

A round-up of Tuesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Former European champions Ajax knocked out of Champions League!

Former European champions Ajax knocked out of Champions League!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Four-time European champions Ajax Amsterdam were knocked out of the Champions League in the third qualifying round on Tuesday after a dramatic 3-2 defeat at home to unsung Rapid Vienna.

Holders Liverpool face Napoli in Champions League group stage

Holders Liverpool face Napoli in Champions League group stage

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Liverpool received a relatively kind draw for the group stage of this year's Champions League

Tottenham Hotspur sack manager Mourinho

Tottenham Hotspur sack manager Mourinho

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Tottenham said former midfielder Ryan Mason will be in charge of the first team on Monday.

Manavjit is top trap shooter

Manavjit is top trap shooter

Rediff.com15 Aug 2006

Abhinav Bindra climbed 24 rungs to second position in the 10m Air Rifle rankings while Olympic silver medallist Lt Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is fifth in the Double Trap event.