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Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

Hockey Test: India STUN World No 1 Australia

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

The famous win also kept the five-match series alive with Australia leading 2-1. India had lost 4-5 and 4-7 in the first two Tests.

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

FIFA WC: Fit Kostic makes coach Stojkovic a happy man

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

A defeat would knock Serbia out if Brazil fail to win against Switzerland, while Cameroon will be out if they lose and Switzerland fail to win against Brazil.

PIX: Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

PIX: Morocco stun Belgium to claim long-awaited World Cup win

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group F match between Belgium and Morocco on Sunday.

Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Lewandowski finally breaks his World Cup duck

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Robert Lewandowski struck the goal that sealed Poland's victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

IPL 2022 Final: Turning Point: Hardik's 3 Strikes

IPL 2022 Final: Turning Point: Hardik's 3 Strikes

Rediff.com30 May 2022

The Gujarat Titans captain registered match-turning figures of 3/17 to help his team outclass the Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in the final at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Iran do their talking on the pitch in defeat of Wales

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Carlos Queiroz's players will now fancy their chances after an impressive display

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

'How Will Amit Shah's Visit Help Manipur?'

Rediff.com29 May 2023

'Can they (the Union government) provide security to every tribal in the valley? This is impossible now.'

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Is Governor Ravi Serving Hindutva Electoral Cause Well?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

While Governor Ravi's speeches have put the local BJP supporters on the defensive in matters of religion and social justice, his add-on 'attack on the constitutional scheme' in the 'Senthil Balaji case', has been condemned squarely by many legal experts and editorial writers across the country, thus adding weight to CM Stalin's position -- at least until the courts come up with their binding views, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

PHOTOS: Rayo Vallecano shock Real Madrid!

PHOTOS: Rayo Vallecano shock Real Madrid!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Rayo Vallecano came from behind to beat Real Madrid 3-2 on Monday with the champions failing to reclaim top spot in the standings after two consecutive games without a win.

Vijender returns to pro boxing with knock out win

Vijender returns to pro boxing with knock out win

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'It's good to be back. We start our season with a victory. It wasn't easy to fight against (Sulley). Will return to the gym in a week and will fight again in December or January'

PIX: Australia take Head-start in first Test vs South Africa

PIX: Australia take Head-start in first Test vs South Africa

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Travis Head struck a belligerent half-century to give Australia the upper hand on day one of the series-opening Test against South Africa after the home side's bowlers dominated on a green Gabba wicket on Saturday.

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Is Deschamps the greatest player-coach ever?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

What has made Deschamps successful in tournaments, especially at the World Cup since 2018, is not sticking to a particular identity or philosophy which is often the defining feature of big teams.

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Hockey World Cup: India maul Japan in classification match

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

India will play South Africa in the ninth to 12th place match on Saturday.

Morocco has no special plan to counter Mbappe

Morocco has no special plan to counter Mbappe

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

'I am not going to try and set up any particular tactical plan to counter Kylian'

ISL: FC Goa end six-match winless drought

ISL: FC Goa end six-match winless drought

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

At the half-hour mark, East Bengal appealed for a penalty, but a freekick was awarded at the edge of the box instead. Silva's strike from the set piece was punched clear by junior World Cupper Dheeraj Moirangthem.

Ravi Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's 'game-changing' hundred

Ravi Shastri lauds Rishabh Pant's 'game-changing' hundred

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'He (Pant) has worked like hell in the last three or four months and the results are showing'

Meet the tactical coach behind Morocco's remarkable rise

Meet the tactical coach behind Morocco's remarkable rise

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Regragui's tactical masterclass sends Portugal packing

EPL PIX: Relentless Brentford rattle Liverpool

EPL PIX: Relentless Brentford rattle Liverpool

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Brentford pulled off their latest English Premier League shock by beating Liverpool 3-1 at home.

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

World Cup nightmare continues for Neymar and Brazil

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

The team may be able to rely on Real Madrid's young trio of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo and Eder Militao and Premier League rising stars Bruno Guimaraes, Antony and Gabriel Martinelli, among others.

How one childish mistake snatched victory from Brazil's grasp

How one childish mistake snatched victory from Brazil's grasp

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Brazil are going home empty handed after they suffered yet another heartbreaking World Cup exit to a European rival -- and the quarter-final defeat by Croatia will hurt as they let victory slip through their fingers just three minutes from the final whistle.

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

PIX! Steely Milan edge Spurs; Bayern cruise past PSG

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

AC Milan entered the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time in eleven years, with a draw in the round of 16 second leg against Tottenham Hotspurs.

PIX: Leipzig hold Manchester City; Inter down Porto

PIX: Leipzig hold Manchester City; Inter down Porto

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol powered home a towering header in 70th-minute to earn them a 1-1 draw against visitors Manchester City in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg.

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Morocco: The recipe for success with an African twist

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco relied on the usual mixture of North African style, combining committed defence with counter-attacks

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

PIX: Manchester Utd hold Chelsea; Liverpool lose, City win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

WPL PIX: Harris dazzles for UP as Gujarat fall to second straight loss

WPL PIX: Harris dazzles for UP as Gujarat fall to second straight loss

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

In match no. 3 of the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) season, Gujarat Giants fell to their second straight loss as UP Warriorz opened their campaign with a win at the DY Patil Stadium.

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Meet France's deadly striking duo

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Giroud, at 36, brings experience and guile to France's attack, while Mbappe, 23, is blessed with pace

PIX: Mumbai Indians down Delhi Capitals to win WPL

PIX: Mumbai Indians down Delhi Capitals to win WPL

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

In a thrilling final, Mumbai Indians handed Delhi Capitals a seven-wicket defeat to win the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League.

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

War-Torn Ukraine One Win Away From World Cup

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Ukraine kept alive their dream of reaching the World Cup finals by beating Scotland 3-1 in their playoff at Hampden Park on Wednesday in their first game since the Russian invasion of their country.

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

FIFA WC: Argentina and Messi are World Champions

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Argentina dominated the opening stages and earned the penalty when Di Maria was fouled by Ousmane Dembele, with Messi sending France keeper Hugo Lloris the wrong way to move to the top of the goalscoring charts in Qatar.

How India were made to 'work really hard' for victory

How India were made to 'work really hard' for victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2022

India captain KL Rahul admitted that his team was made to really work hard by Bangladesh to register a comprehensive 188-run win in the first Test of the two-match series in Chattogram on Sunday.

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

PIX: Barcelona held to goalless draw; Juventus lose

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Leaders Barcelona played out a second straight 0-0 draw in LaLiga after mid-table Getafe battled for a home point in a hard-fought game on Sunday.

Panghal, Hussamudin, Ashish cruise into CWG boxing QF

Panghal, Hussamudin, Ashish cruise into CWG boxing QF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Amit Panghal, a World Championships silver medallist, out-punched Namri Berri of Vanuatu via an unanimous verdict.

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri, playing in his 121st international in the SAFF Championship, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).

Champions League PIX: Chelsea's stunning comeback!

Champions League PIX: Chelsea's stunning comeback!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Chelsea reached the Champions League quarter-finals as a first-half goal from Raheem Sterling and a controversial penalty by Kai Havertz overturned a first-leg deficit.

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.

PHOTOS, Women's T20 WC: Australia knock out India in thriller

PHOTOS, Women's T20 WC: Australia knock out India in thriller

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

IMAGES from the Women's T20 World Cup first semi-final played between India and Australia in Cape Town on Thursday.

EPL PIX: Nunez sees red as Liverpool held to home

EPL PIX: Nunez sees red as Liverpool held to home

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Liverpool dominated the opening half but it was Zaha who broke the deadlock

India to play 4 spinners in Nagpur Test? Here's what Rohit said...

India to play 4 spinners in Nagpur Test? Here's what Rohit said...

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

India skipper Rohit Sharma chose to keep suspense over his preferred batting and bowling line-ups for the opening Test against Australia.

Focus on India's bowlers in must-win 2nd SA ODI

Focus on India's bowlers in must-win 2nd SA ODI

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

Deepak Chahar's unavailability due to an ankle injury will complicate selection matters with India looking for a much-improved bowling performance in the must-win second ODI against South Africa, in Ranchi, on Sunday.

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Coach Flick's masterstroke gets Germany back on track

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

From the 70th minute when striker Niclas Fuellkrug was thrown into the battle, Germany simply looked more German.