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Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Leeds: India's young trio matches legends' 23-year-old feat

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Here's a quick look back to the day when India erased a good chunk of the stigma of being poor travellers.

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Can Gill Recreate Dada's Leeds 2002 Heroics?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

If history is anything to go by, Leeds always has room for a little magic.

The Man Who Defeated Rishi Sunak

The Man Who Defeated Rishi Sunak

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Sir Keir Starmer, leader of Britain's Labour party, will be Britain's next prime minister.

Why Is Rishi Hanging Out With These Guys?

Why Is Rishi Hanging Out With These Guys?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited England's football training centre at St George's Park in Burton-on-Trent on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

What's Rishi Sunak doing with Harry Kane?

What's Rishi Sunak doing with Harry Kane?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak celebrated the United Kingdom being named as hosts of the 2028 European Championship

MEA asks Pak to release over 600 Indian prisoners

MEA asks Pak to release over 600 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

India made the request in the context of the exchange of the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen by both the countries as part of a practice to do so on January 1 and July 1 of every calendar year under the framework of a 2008 pact.

PHOTOS: The Icelandic saga at Euros

PHOTOS: The Icelandic saga at Euros

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

The smallest country ever to compete at the Euros surprised soccer fans around the world after comfortably knocking out England, the overwhelming favourites in the last 16 match with a 2-1 victory to set up a dream tie with hosts France.

France's road to the 2018 World Cup final

France's road to the 2018 World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

France's progression to Sunday's World Cup final has included arguably the tournament's most boring and most exciting matches.

Ireland legalises gay marriage in historic vote

Ireland legalises gay marriage in historic vote

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The vote swept aside the opposition of the Roman Catholic Church.

Vote: Like Rihanna's bright, bold red look?

Vote: Like Rihanna's bright, bold red look?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Take the poll and tell us if the singer managed to grab your attention in red.

PIX: Weakened Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup by Wolves

PIX: Weakened Liverpool knocked out of FA Cup by Wolves

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

The Merseysiders fell behind to a Raul Jimenez goal on the break in the 38th minute, the Mexican firing home confidently after Diogo Jota robbed James Milner.

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

World Cup: 'Fearless' Mexico looking beyond last 16

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Mexico captain Andres Guardado said his side have become fearless after following up their hugely impressive win over world champions Germany by beating South Korea 2-1 on Saturday to take a huge leap towards topping Group F.

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Abramovich completes Chelsea sale to Boehly-led consortium

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Russian owner Abramovich put the club up for sale in early March following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which Moscow calls a "special military operation". Sanctions on Abramovich had also complicated the sale process.

EPL PHOTOS: Euphoric Leicester fans throng streets in celebration

EPL PHOTOS: Euphoric Leicester fans throng streets in celebration

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Rediff.com gives you a glimpse of the jubilant Leicester fans...

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Europeans sweat and soak in sizzling summer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

The heatwave, brought on by a mass of hot air flowing north from Africa to Europe in recent days, has enveloped Spain, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and northern Italy, and is expected to last several days and extend further north.

Tottenham's Alli suspended for three European games

Tottenham's Alli suspended for three European games

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Alli was dismissed for a wild challenge on Gent's Brecht Dejaegere in the first half of the match at Wembley.

4 killed as blast destroys building in UK; Police rules out terror angle

4 killed as blast destroys building in UK; Police rules out terror angle

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Police declared a "major incident" after the explosion occurred on Sunday evening on a stretch of road containing commercial and residential properties close to Leicester's city centre.

Manchester City go top with win over West Ham

Manchester City go top with win over West Ham

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Premier League champions in 2012 and 2014, Manchester City went to the top of the table with a 3-1 victory over West Ham United on Sunday. They moved on goal difference above Chelsea and neighbours Manchester United, who have also won their three opening games.

British billionaire Ratcliffe 'not interested' in Chelsea

British billionaire Ratcliffe 'not interested' in Chelsea

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

On Wednesday, Swiss business tycoon Hansjoerg Wyss said he was one of three people who had been approached by Abramovich to buy the club.

The world lights up for Diwali

The world lights up for Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2016

It's time for colours, lights and celebrations - Diwali is here! In these photos, see celebrations from Gujarat to London to Colombo.

Mkhitaryan signs for Man United on four-year deal

Mkhitaryan signs for Man United on four-year deal

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan has joined Manchester United from German club Borussia Dortmund on a four-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday. The 27-year-old scored 41 goals in 140 appearances during his three-year spell at Dortmund.

City's Aguero ruled out of Champions League clash vs Liverpool

City's Aguero ruled out of Champions League clash vs Liverpool

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Aguero's absence means a likely start for Brazilian Gabriel Jesus in attack.

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Valdes set to leave Manchester United on loan deal - reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes's unhappy stay at Old Trafford looks to be drawing to a close with the Spaniard on the verge of a loan move to Belgium club Standard Liege, according to media reports on Thursday. The 33-year-old former Barcelona keeper, who joined United last season when he was out of contract as possible cover for compatriot David De Gea, has made only two appearances.

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Leicester's Jamie Vardy charged with improper conduct

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy has been charged with improper conduct following his sending off against West Ham United in their 2-2 Premier League draw at the weekend, the Football Association said on Monday.

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Liverpool's German midfielder Can likely to be fit in time for Euros

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Germany midfielder Emre Can looks set to miss the next four to six weeks of Liverpool's season after rupturing ankle ligaments.

Soccer: Northern Irish striker Lafferty charged for betting

Soccer: Northern Irish striker Lafferty charged for betting

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

Norwich City and Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty has been charged with a betting offence, the Football Association said on Friday.

Villa charged following fans' pitch invasion

Villa charged following fans' pitch invasion

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Aston Villa have been charged for failing to control their fans following a pitch invasion after the FA Cup quarter-final against West Bromwich Albion.

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Leicester's Vardy gets additional one-game ban

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy will miss the Premier League leaders' visit to Manchester United on Sunday after being banned for an additional game for improper conduct, the BBC reported.

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Haddin admits 'edging' the ball in the first Ashes Test

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Australian vice-captain Brad Haddin has said that he knew he was out and did not need to wait for the replay to determine that he had hit the ball, which brought the end of the first Ashes Test, that went in favour of England.

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

PHOTOS: The wonderfully weird world around us

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The strangest images you will see today!

Liverpool's Henderson out for two months with broken foot

Liverpool's Henderson out for two months with broken foot

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson is facing up to two months on the sidelines after breaking a bone in his foot during a training session, British media reported on Saturday.

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Confederations Cup: Mexico eke out last-gasp draw with Portugal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Portugal had an early effort controversially disallowed by the video referees but they eventually took the lead after 34 minutes through Ricardo Quaresma after a mistake by Carlos Salcedo let Cristiano Ronaldo through on goal.

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

PHOTOS: Snow bomb hits UK, road, air travel disrupted

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

England has been blanketed in snow, plunging Britain's transport network into chaos with crashed cars, grounded planes and cancelled trains. Police forces and highway agencies across the United Kingdom have urged people not to travel unless 'absolutely necessary' as they deal with surging calls, while all trains have been suspended out of London Euston.

Italian honour for Leicester manager Ranieri

Italian honour for Leicester manager Ranieri

Rediff.com21 May 2016

Claudio Ranieri has received an honour from the Italian president after the soccer manager led rank outsiders Leicester City to the top of the English Premier League.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in...

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

The 10 images that prove we live in a bizarre world.

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

10 times Rihanna's Style ROCKED!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

A look back at 10 of Rihanna's best style moments.

England's Alli in trouble

England's Alli in trouble

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against England midfielder Dele Alli after he made an obscene gesture during a World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, a spokesman for the world body said on Friday.

'Liverpool clearly need a goal threat for the next season'

'Liverpool clearly need a goal threat for the next season'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Liverpool's half-baked pre-season transfer dealings have come back to bite them with Brendan Rodgers admitting his side have lacked the quality to finish in the Premier League's top four.

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Malala Yousafzai's next book to focus on refugee experience

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

The 20-year-old has a fantastic new goal.

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Is Leeds 2002 India's Most Important Test Win?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The Headlingley triumph marked the start of a new and important chapter in Indian cricket, with the Indians winning consistently away from home from that point onwards.