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PHOTOS: Brazil thrash hapless Argentina 3-0

PHOTOS: Brazil thrash hapless Argentina 3-0

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

First half goals from Philippe Coutinho and Neymar were followed by a third from Paulinho after 58 minutes to sink the Argentines and extend their winless run to four games.

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Sports shorts: Harikrishna defeats Hou Yifan; Heena, Bhaker shine

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday '

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Why England and Belgium may want to be second

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

England and Belgium face a World Cup conundrum ahead of Thursday's crunch in Kaliningrad

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Sports Shorts: Thapa in Asian C'ships quarters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

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

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Indian football: Mumbai City coach Lobera steps down

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

ISL reallocates prize money, league stage winners to get Rs 3 crore more from this season.

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

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

Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

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

Argentina fight back for 2-1 win on Messi return

Argentina fight back for 2-1 win on Messi return

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Lionel Messi's return sparked Argentina to a 2-1 win over Chile in Santiago on Thursday, breathing new life into their South American qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Sports events produce a multitude of highly amusing and crazy celebrations. Individual and team players have various way of celebrating victory, a goal or point. Some do it with a high-five, blow a kiss, cartwheel or dance. And on the soccer field, it's a soccer ball baby!

La Liga: Key head-to-heads in the 'Clasico'

La Liga: Key head-to-heads in the 'Clasico'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Key head-to-head battles in Saturday's "Clasico" between Real Madrid and Barcelona at the Bernabeu stadium (1600 GMT)

Here's why Indian keeper is disappointed...

Here's why Indian keeper is disappointed...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Goalkeeper Moirangthem Dheeraj Singh was one of the top performers in India's 0-3 thrashing by the United States but he was a disappointed man following the loss in the campaign opener of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in New Delhi.

India slip to 158 in FIFA rankings

India slip to 158 in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

After not much action barring the 2-2 draw against Bangladesh in an international friendly in March this year, India slipped eights places to be ranked 158th in the latest FIFA rankings headed by World Champions Germany.

Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico again

Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico again

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Diego Simeone may not have the stomach to reinvent Atletico Madrid again after they suffered another morale-shattering loss to Real Madrid in Saturday's Champions League final.

WC qualifiers: Neymar keeps Brazil ticking; Bolivia stun Argentina

WC qualifiers: Neymar keeps Brazil ticking; Bolivia stun Argentina

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Neymar shrugged off some rough tackling and a missed penalty to score a brilliant solo goal as he led Brazil to a 3-0 win over Paraguay that moved them within sight of the 2018 World Cup finals on Tuesday.

Football Extras: Will Messi return to national team?

Football Extras: Will Messi return to national team?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

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

Soccer briefs: Messi to Barca's rescue; easy for Real Madrid

Soccer briefs: Messi to Barca's rescue; easy for Real Madrid

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Lionel Messi came off the bench to preserve Barcelona's unbeaten run in La Liga with a sensational late equaliser in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Sevilla on Saturday as the runaway leaders came back from two goals down in the space of a minute.

Rodriguez could become a problem for Real: Zidane

Rodriguez could become a problem for Real: Zidane

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has opened the door to out-of-favour midfielder James Rodriguez leaving the club by admitting the player's lack of appearances could become a problem.

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Why we pick Brazil & France for the final

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Infinite Analytics CEO Akash Bhatia and Lead Scientist Joseph Kibe reveal how AI reads Wikipedia index noise to pull out the winners.

Pot luck: FIFA to go ahead with controversial WC draw procedure

Pot luck: FIFA to go ahead with controversial WC draw procedure

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

FIFA will go ahead with its controversial decision to stage World Cup matches at midday in tropical venues, president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday as soccer's governing body announced a bafflingly complex procedure for Friday's draw.

Shoulder injury casts doubt on Kyrgios' season

Shoulder injury casts doubt on Kyrgios' season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Kyrgios said he would consider resting until the Davis Cup finals in Madrid in November.

Ronaldo defends Neymar as English also accused of diving

Ronaldo defends Neymar as English also accused of diving

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho also singled out Maguire, "normally a very honest guy...for diving in the box.

FIFA defends Suarez biting ban that many call excessive

FIFA defends Suarez biting ban that many call excessive

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

FIFA defended the harsh punishment it handed down to Uruguay striker Luis Suarez for biting an opponent during the World Cup, despite complaints on Friday from his coach, politicians and even the man he bit that the record penalty was excessive.

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

That's a wrap! Kohli rules in 2017 while Anand turns back the clock

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

Looking back, the Indians had rubbed their hands in delight at the variety of marquee events at home the sporting calendar of 2017 offered, and they now look forward, with optimism and anticipation, to a challenging 2018.

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Sports events still ongoing despite coronavirus pandemic

Sports events still ongoing despite coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The Olympics from July 24-August 9 in Tokyo have not been postponed or suspended. The Copa America from June 12-July 12 in Argentina and Colombia is set to go ahead.

Argentina seal Rio Olympic spot with under-20 triumph

Argentina seal Rio Olympic spot with under-20 triumph

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

Argentina will return to Olympic football next year after sealing victory in the South American under-20 qualifying tournament in Uruguay on Saturday.

Football PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Lukaku shine with hat-tricks

Football PHOTOS: Ronaldo, Lukaku shine with hat-tricks

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo struck his fifth international hat-trick, including a spectacular volleyed opener, to lead the European champions to a 5-1 win over the Faroe Islands in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Messi 'tricks; overtakes Maradona in goal-scorers' list

Messi 'tricks; overtakes Maradona in goal-scorers' list

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to help a second-string Argentina record an easy 4-0 away win over Guatemala in a friendly and overtake Diego Maradona's international goals tally.

FIFA Under-17 WC: Brazil drub Honduras 3-0, face Germany in quarters

FIFA Under-17 WC: Brazil drub Honduras 3-0, face Germany in quarters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

In the earlier match on the night, Ghana beat debutants Niger 2-0, face Mali in quarters

Argentina pick Bauza as coach

Argentina pick Bauza as coach

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Argentina, still reeling from the shock resignations of captain Lionel Messi and coach Gerardo Martino, have chosen Edgardo Bauza as their new coach, the Argentine FA said on Monday.

Wambach offers 'biggest apology' for referee comments

Wambach offers 'biggest apology' for referee comments

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

United States striker Abby Wambach has apologised for her suggestion the referee targeted certain American players for yellow cards.

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly, while Netherlands secured a 1-1 draw at neighbours Belgium.

Football friendlies: Uruguay win in Chile, Mexico lose to Belarus

Football friendlies: Uruguay win in Chile, Mexico lose to Belarus

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Uruguay made light of the absence of striker Luis Suarez to recover from a goal down and beat 2015 Copa America hosts Chile 2-1 in a friendly in Santiago.

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Italy's Fabio Fognini said it was a 'strange feeling' playing a Davis Cup tie with no fans. Japan were also playing their tie against Ecuador in an empty stadium in Miki because of the coronavirus spread, which has played havoc with sporting fixtures across the world.

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Six new players to watch out for in EPL

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Here are six who could make the biggest impact in this season's English Premier League.

Serie A: Ronaldo struggles for goals, Dybala for playing time

Serie A: Ronaldo struggles for goals, Dybala for playing time

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

But if the five-times World Player of the Year is feeling frustrated by his mini-drought -- and his reactions on the pitch suggest he is -- his worries pale in comparison to Dybala's unhappy start to the season.

Ronaldo ready for Real comeback

Ronaldo ready for Real comeback

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Real Madrid will welcome back the added firepower of talisman Cristiano Ronaldo and striker Karim Benzema when they entertain promoted Osasuna in La Liga on Saturday.

Confident England hope to continue winning run against India

Confident England hope to continue winning run against India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

England captain Eoin Morgan is hoping to use the confidence and experience they have gained by drubbing Australia as they gear up to clash with India, which is likely to be a more challenging team for the hosts.

Brazil in CONCACAF semis

Brazil in CONCACAF semis

Rediff.com20 Jul 2003

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Brazil on Sunday for attending the five-nation summit of BRICS nations on July 14 and 15 which is expected to finalise the setting up of a development bank and seek reforms of the United Nations and international financial organisations.