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League Cup: Chelsea spurn chances in stalemate with Arsenal

League Cup: Chelsea spurn chances in stalemate with Arsenal

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The hosts struggled to break down Arsene Wenger's side despite enjoying the majority of possession and will feel hard done by after crafting the best of the game's few openings in a lively game at Stamford Bridge.

Jamshedpur FC hold Bengaluru FC to 2-2 draw on Cahill's ISL debut

Jamshedpur FC hold Bengaluru FC to 2-2 draw on Cahill's ISL debut

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Jamshedpur piled up the pressure as the first-half progressed but their final delivery into the box lacked clarity. Mario Arques struck a dangerous free-kick at Gurpreet Singh's goal but it sailed inches over the bar.

Italy win Euro Under-21 football title

Italy win Euro Under-21 football title

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The beat Serbia & Montenegro 3-0 in the final to win the title for a fifth time in the past seven tournaments.

Capello named Juventus coach

Capello named Juventus coach

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Fabio Capello replaces Marcello Lippi who left the club at the end of the season.

Chavez bows out with victory

Chavez bows out with victory

Rediff.com23 May 2004

Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez beat Frankie Randall before a roaring home crowd, bringing an end to his 24-year professional boxing career.

Soccer PIX: Bayern reclaim top spot

Soccer PIX: Bayern reclaim top spot

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

Champions Bayern Munich eased past hosts Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-1 on Sunday with winger Kingsley Coman scoring twice, to go a point clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

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What Chelsea must do at Nou Camp...

What Chelsea must do at Nou Camp...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

Chelsea goalscorer Willian said they must go on the attack against Barcelona at the Nou Camp next month to have any chance of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Five talking points from the English Premier League

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

A last-minute own goal gave Liverpool a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur to keep them top of the Premier League but Manchester City stayed two points behind having won at Fulham. Huddersfield Town were relegated after their defeat by Crystal Palace.

Brazil win Copa America on penalties

Brazil win Copa America on penalties

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Late Willian goal earns Chelsea point at Liverpool

Late Willian goal earns Chelsea point at Liverpool

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

A fortunate 85th-minute goal from Brazilian Willian earned Premier League champions Chelsea a 1-1 draw at Liverpool on Saturday after Mohamed Salah's 15th goal of the season looked to have given the hosts the three points.

Romario jeered, teams brawl

Romario jeered, teams brawl

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

The former Brazil ace hardly touched the ball in an apathetic performance for Fluminense.

Argentina outclass Venezuela

Argentina outclass Venezuela

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

They won the away World Cup qualifier 3-0.

PHOTOS: Chelsea edge past Arsenal; Spurs down Fulham

PHOTOS: Chelsea edge past Arsenal; Spurs down Fulham

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Chelsea beat Arsenal 3-2 in a pulsating London English Premier League derby on Saturday with defender Marcos Alonso scoring an 81st-minute winner after the Gunners had fought back from an early 2-0 deficit.

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Sports Shorts: Fraser-Pryce announces pregnancy, to miss world champs

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

The two-times Olympic 100m gold medallist and three-times world 100m champion said she will return to competition in 2018.

Injured Iniesta faces long spell out for Barcelona

Injured Iniesta faces long spell out for Barcelona

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

Barcelona could be without captain Andres Iniesta for the rest of the year after the midfielder sustained a knee injury in an eventful 3-2 La Liga win for the leaders at Valencia on Saturday.

Japan captain Nakata loaned to Bologna

Japan captain Nakata loaned to Bologna

Rediff.com3 Jan 2004

Hidetoshi Nakata is anxious to make a fresh start at Bologna following a frustrating spell with Italian rivals Parma.\n\n

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

FIFA's new U-17 World champion: Will it be England or Spain?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Under-17 WC final preview

Under-17 WC: 'Aiming to reach final', Ghana take on Colombia in opener

Under-17 WC: 'Aiming to reach final', Ghana take on Colombia in opener

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Two-time champions Ghana are seeking to revive their fortunes in the tournament, having last won it way back in 1995, when they stunned a Brazilian outfit that had the likes of Julio Cesar in its ranks.

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

Indian Super League: NorthEast beat Chennaiyin in ill-tempered match

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

NorthEast United tasted their first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Chennaiyin FC in an eventful Indian Super League football match that was marred by frayed tempers and violent conduct of players of both sides in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Conte says Chelsea should be ready to suffer at Barca

Conte says Chelsea should be ready to suffer at Barca

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Conte said his team could face a more daunting task against the five-time European champions at the Nou Camp.

All you need to know about new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte

All you need to know about new Chelsea manager Antonio Conte

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Rediff.com presents a factbox Antonio Conte who will take over from Guus Hiddink after Euro 2016.

Maldini hoping to emulate father

Maldini hoping to emulate father

Rediff.com26 May 2003

Forty years on from his father's success, current Milan captain Paolo Maldini is 90 minutes away from holding up the Champions Cup, again on English soil.

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

EPL PHOTOS: Chelsea close in on title after Boro thrashing

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Chelsea moved within three points of clinching the Premier League title with a 3-0 victory that condemned Middlesbrough to relegation on Monday after goals from Spaniards Diego Costa and Marcos Alonso plus a tap-in by Nemanja Matic.

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Football Focus: 'City could be tested by counter-attacking Real'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

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Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba ruled out with injuries for Barcelona

Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba ruled out with injuries for Barcelona

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Barcelona are in the middle of an injury crisis as they head to Valencia for Saturday's La Liga game looking to keep up with pacemaking pair Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid. Without injured goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen and right back Sergi Roberto for the last two games, Barca will also be missing defenders Jordi Alba and Gerard Pique after both were hurt in Wednesday's 4-0 win over Manchester City in the Champions League. Pique sprained his right ankle while Alba injured his left hamstring and both are out until November.

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Europa League PIX: Arsenal, Chelsea storm into last 16

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Rattled by embarrassing domestic defeats, Chelsea looked jittery before Olivier Giroud settled their nerves with a close range tap-in shortly after halftime at StamfordBridge following good work by N'Golo Kante and Willian in the build-up.

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

PHOTOS: United dump holders Chelsea out of FA Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Spaniard Herrera finished off a fine move with a precise header from Pogba's cross just past the half-hour and United's French midfielder scored himself when he nodded powerfully home from a Marcus Rashford delivery before the break.

EPL updates: Klopp fined for running onto pitch in Merseyside derby

EPL updates: Klopp fined for running onto pitch in Merseyside derby

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

City's Aguero doubtful starter for Watford trip

EPL: Chelsea held by Swansea in controversial 2-2 draw

EPL: Chelsea held by Swansea in controversial 2-2 draw

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Diego Costa scored twice but could not prevent Chelsea losing their 100 percent Premier League record in a controversial 2-2 draw at Swansea on Sunday.

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Alba back in Spain squad; Portugal drop Ronaldo again

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Chelsea's Marcos Alonso and Real Madrid's Nacho were notable absentees in defence, along with Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke.

BLOW to Man United title bid

BLOW to Man United title bid

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Chelsea a 1-0 win over Manchester United in a compelling Premier League clash on Sunday

Confederations Cup: Referee admits to mistake with Italy goal

Confederations Cup: Referee admits to mistake with Italy goal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

A referee has admitted to making a mistake in awarding Italy's second goal during their 4-2 defeat to Brazil at the Confederations Cup, FIFA said on Sunday.

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Under-17 WC: Spain seek to bounce back against Niger

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Spain, who have several players from their country's top two football academies - the La Masia and Real Madrid academies -- were beaten 1-2 by South American champions and hot favourites Brazil in their first Group D match.

Spain forward Pedro joins Chelsea from Barcelona

Spain forward Pedro joins Chelsea from Barcelona

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Chelsea will pay 30 million euros ($33.54 million) for the player, three of which will be based on performance, the Spanish champions said on their website.

Arsenal get morale-boosting win over Chelsea

Arsenal get morale-boosting win over Chelsea

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

FA Cup winners Arsenal beat champions Chelsea 1-0 in England's Community Shield season curtain-raiser at Wembley on Sunday to end a long wait for victory over their London rivals.

Manchester United's Herrera among others in La Liga match-fixing case

Manchester United's Herrera among others in La Liga match-fixing case

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Japan coach Javier Aguirre, Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera, Atletico Madrid captain Gabi and 38 others have been named in an alleged case of match-fixing involving a La Liga match in the 2010-11 season.

Le Clos makes splash in 200m butterfly to take fourth gold

Le Clos makes splash in 200m butterfly to take fourth gold

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Chad Le Clos took his fourth gold medal in Doha on Sunday and became the first male swimmer to win all three butterfly distances in a single world short-course swimming championships.

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

EPL PIX: Jesus seals win for City; Chelsea down Spurs

EPL PIX: Jesus seals win for City; Chelsea down Spurs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Gabriel Jesus came off the bench to secure Manchester City a 1-0 English Premier League victory at Leicester City after yet another penalty miss by Pep Guardiola's side on Saturday. Chelsea's Olivier Giroud and Marcos Alonso returned to the starting lineup to stunning effect by grabbing a goal apiece in a crucial 2-1 home win over Tottenham Hotspur in the battle between the London rivals for fourth place.