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Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Portugal beat Morocco, but lost the plot: coach Santos

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Portugal inexplicably lost control of the game despite managing to beat Morocco 1-0 in the World Cup Group B match on Wednesday and were lucky not to get themselves in more trouble, coach Fernando Santos said.

Another defeat for Indian Aces in IPTL

Another defeat for Indian Aces in IPTL

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Indian Aces suffered a 20-27 defeat at the hands of a determined Japan Warriors in the crucial Singapore leg but continue to sit on top of the points table of the IPTL, in Singapore on Wednesday.

Elgar falls short of ton as S Africa fight back against Sri Lanka

Elgar falls short of ton as S Africa fight back against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

Elgar looked set for his 13th Test ton until he offered Sri Lanka seamer Dasun Shanaka a sharp caught-and-bowled chance that was superbly taken.

1st T20 PIX: Surya, Bhuvi shine as India trounce Sri Lanka

1st T20 PIX: Surya, Bhuvi shine as India trounce Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Images from the first T20 between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

F1: Hamilton celebrates his 100th pole in Spain

F1: Hamilton celebrates his 100th pole in Spain

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton became the first Formula One driver to take 100 pole positions after lapping fastest for Mercedes in Spanish Grand Prix qualifying on Saturday.

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Vettel would say yes to Red Bull if offered a seat

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Ferrari are not extending Sebastian Vettel's contract beyond this year

With series on line, India face selection dilemma

With series on line, India face selection dilemma

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Will India go into the 3rd T20I vs Sri Lanka with the same squad or will Sanju Samson and Manish Pandey get a look in?

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

F1: Hamilton wins in Portugal to go eight points clear

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton overtook main rival Max Verstappen and Mercedes team mate Valtteri Bottas to win the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday and go eight points clear in the Formula One standings.

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Olympics: South Korea told to remove banners at village

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Olympic quick takes - Brazil lifter Reis suspended from Games after positive drug test.

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

5 Players to watch out for at the Euros

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The Euro 2020 Championship is being held across Europe for the first time in the competition's 60-year history, with 11 host cities in total.

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

PIX: Messi watches from the stands as PSG win; Real ease to victory

Rediff.com15 Aug 2021

PSG made hard work of beating Strasbourg 4-2 in the French Ligue 1, while Real Madrid registered a comfortable 4-1 win away to Alaves in their opening game.

Karachi Test: Five-star Shaheen shines on Day 2

Karachi Test: Five-star Shaheen shines on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Sri Lanka took an 80-run lead despite Shaheen Shah's five-star effort on Day 2 of the 2nd Test in Karachi.

PIX: Messi nets first as nine-man Barca thrash Sevilla

PIX: Messi nets first as nine-man Barca thrash Sevilla

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Images from the La Liga match played between FC Barcelona and Sevilla on at Camp Nou on Sunday

When McEnroe abused an umpire... and Tarango's wife slapped another!

When McEnroe abused an umpire... and Tarango's wife slapped another!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

It might have been an easy passage to the French Open quarter-finals for Andy Murray on Monday. But for Fernando Verdasco, it was a forgettable day as he involved a tiff with the umpire. Here's a look at a few incidents involving the umpires.

Force India open season with double points finish

Force India open season with double points finish

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

Sahara Force India made a promising start to the 2017 Formula One season with a double points finish through Sergio Perez and Esteban Ocon at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, on Sunday.

'Difficult to feel sorry for multi million pound worth Alonso'

'Difficult to feel sorry for multi million pound worth Alonso'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

David Coulthard doesn't feel sorry for the multi million pound worth Spaniard.

Steyn puts South Africa in control

Steyn puts South Africa in control

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

Fast bowler Dale Steyn took four wickets as South Africa seized control of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Day 2 and went to the close on 126 for four, an overall second innings lead of 170 runs.

WC PHOTOS: Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

WC PHOTOS: Griezmann inspires France past punchless Uruguay

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Raphael Varane's glancing header and a goalkeeping blunder that gifted Antoine Griezmann a soft goal gave France a 2-0 victory over Uruguay in the first World Cup quarter-final on Friday and a set up a last-four tie with Brazil or Belgium.

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

WC Preview: Spanish turmoil adds extra spice to Iberian derby

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The neighbourly rivalry and the intriguing prospect of a duel between Real Madrid team mates Sergio Ramos of Spain and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo meant the Group B match was always going to be one of the highlights of the opening round.

Fit Alonso back at work, preparing for Malaysia

Fit Alonso back at work, preparing for Malaysia

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso put in a day's work in the team's Formula One simulator on Wednesday ahead of his expected return to the racetrack in Malaysia next week after his crash in pre-season testing.

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

How Under-17 World Cup can benefit India's youngsters...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

FIFA legends Carlos Valderrama and Marcel Desailly on Wednesday advised the Indian colts to view the upcoming FIFA Under-17 World Cup as a huge opportunity to shine on the international stage and perform to their potential.

PIX: Sri Lankan cricketers resume training after lockdown

PIX: Sri Lankan cricketers resume training after lockdown

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Sri Lankan cricketers resumed training as they begun their 12-day Residential Training Camp in Colombo on Monday, returning to action after a gap of nearly two and half months following the coronavirus pandemic. After England and West Indies, Sri Lanka became the third cricket playing nation and the first Asian country to resume players training after coronavirus enforced break.

Lanka's 8th wkt century stand thwarts India in Youth Test

Lanka's 8th wkt century stand thwarts India in Youth Test

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

Centuries by Sri Lanka's No 8 Binuka Fernando (100 not out) and No 9 A K Tyronne (123 not out) enabled Sri Lanka force a draw against India in the second 'Youth Test' in Kurunegala on Thursday. The two-match series ended in a draw, largely due to the 188-run eighth-wicket stand between Tyronne and Fernando, which helped Sri Lanka amass 499 in their second innings.

Rihanna fails to rally Windies at World Cup

Rihanna fails to rally Windies at World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Pop idol Rihanna lent glitz and glamour to the World Cup on Monday as she turned up in Chester-le-Street to watch the struggling West Indies take on Sri Lanka.

Ronaldo the cheerleader or assistant manager?

Ronaldo the cheerleader or assistant manager?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

When you're a star as big as Cristiano Ronaldo, it's very difficult to fade into the background.

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

How to EAT RIGHT after Eid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

You had been eating sehri in the morning and iftar in the evening for the past month, fasting for nearly 12 hours in between. Now that you are switching back to your old lifestyle, you'll need to follow a few guidelines to get your body back on course, advises nutritionist Ryan Fernando.

Despedida, Senor Alonso

Despedida, Senor Alonso

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Alonso's last race victory came in 2013, and he hasn't been on the podium since 2014. For arguably one of the best drivers F1 has ever seen, this is the very definition of a legacy unfulfilled, says Chetan Narula.

Atletico's Torres released from hospital after head injury

Atletico's Torres released from hospital after head injury

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Striker Fernando Torres has been released from hospital, his club Atletico Madrid said on Friday, after sustaining a head injury during Thursday's 1-1 draw at Deportivo La Coruna.

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Zverev's brother Mischa Zverev was also eliminated, going out 6-3, 6-1 to David Ferrer in the first round, while Kei Nishikori eased to a 7-5, 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz to secure a place in the third round.

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

2019 FIFA awards: Who is in contention?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Liverpool's Champions League winning trio of Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Sadio Mane joined regulars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi on the shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's player award

Indore T20: Pressure mounts on Dhawan as battle with Rahul for opener's slot heats up

Indore T20: Pressure mounts on Dhawan as battle with Rahul for opener's slot heats up

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli too has stated that choosing between Dhawan and Rahul will be a tough call

Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros

Respect ball kids, Federer tells fellow pros

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Tennis players need to respect ball boys and ball girls, Roger Federer said in the wake of a row following Fernando Verdasco's rant over a sweaty towel.

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Sri Lanka bombings 'revenge of NZ'; toll crosses 320

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

National flags were lowered and people bowed their heads as the silence began at 8:30 am local time, the time the first of the attacks occurred on Sunday.

Karachi Test: Abid, Shaan hundreds flatten Sri Lanka on Day 3

Karachi Test: Abid, Shaan hundreds flatten Sri Lanka on Day 3

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Abid hit 174 for his second hundred in as many Tests -- becoming the first Pakistani and ninth batsmen overall to score two centuries in his first two Tests.

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

PIX: Barca score epic comeback win over Sevilla to reach Copa final

PIX: Barca score epic comeback win over Sevilla to reach Copa final

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Barcelona pulled off a stirring comeback to overturn a two-goal deficit and reach the Copa del Rey final, beating Sevilla 3-0 after extra-time in Wednesday's semi-final second leg, to go through 3-2 on aggregate.

Ferrari claim Raikkonen return not anti-Alonso move

Ferrari claim Raikkonen return not anti-Alonso move

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Kimi Raikkonen's return to the Italian Prancing Horse was immanent. And when it happened on Tuesday there was no surprise but questions rose over the place of Fernando Alonso at Ferrari.

Cherchesov eyes history in hope Russia beat Spain

Cherchesov eyes history in hope Russia beat Spain

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The last time Stanislav Cherchesov walked out at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium to face Fernando Hierro's side, the Spaniards were heavy favourites but the Russians reached the next round.

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Copa America PIX: Messi sends Paraguay packing

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Messi was Argentina's key man in their 1-0 win.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19