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PIX! Arsenal survive massive scare

PIX! Arsenal survive massive scare

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Arsenal survived a massive scare as they registered a thrilling Premier League win over Bournemouth to remain on top of the table.

FIFA WC: Plenty for Belgium to ponder despite Canada win

FIFA WC: Plenty for Belgium to ponder despite Canada win

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez will be worried at how easily his side were prised open

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

How World Cup achievers Morocco can galvanise African football

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Morocco change the mood for African football with exploits in Qatar

Euro: Unlikely outsiders Germany out to spring a surprise

Euro: Unlikely outsiders Germany out to spring a surprise

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Germany are not used to being outsiders in major tournaments but that may not necessarily be a bad thing when the three-time European champions kick off their Euro 2020 campaign.

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament fourth place.

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Would Messi Have Won World Cup Without Di Maria?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Eight years is a long time in the life of an athlete. But just like Messi, Di Maria has preserved and persisted towards his childhood dream, points out Deepti Patwardhan.

ISSF WC: Bhanwala ends India's 12-year wait for rapid-fire pistol medal

ISSF WC: Bhanwala ends India's 12-year wait for rapid-fire pistol medal

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Bhanwala dedicated the medal to his personal coach Harpreet Singh.

SEE: Griezmann, Mbappe, Lloris cheer for COVID-19 medics

SEE: Griezmann, Mbappe, Lloris cheer for COVID-19 medics

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'You're going to bring home the victory against this virus. You protect us, you care for us. So to help you, we stay home'

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

FIFA WC PIX: Denmark held by plucky Tunisia

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Against a backdrop of raucous noise provided by the thousands of Tunisian fans in the stands, Issam Jebali had a goal ruled out for offside in the 23rd minute but it was Denmark who provided most of the attacking football in the first half.

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Modi flags off Secunderabad-Vizag Vande Bharat Express, 8th train so far

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Noting that the new trains will connect the culture of Telangana and AP, Modi said Vande Bharat symbolises new India's resolution and capabilities.

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Expanded Euro format did Portugal a favour

Expanded Euro format did Portugal a favour

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

The expanded European soccer Championship format with 24 teams in the finals instead of 16 contributed to fairytale runs by so-called minnows at Euro 2016 but also helped Portugal lift their first major trophy. The new formula introduces an extra knockout stage, the round of 16, with the top two teams in each of the six groups going through as well as the four best third-placed sides. Portugal did just that, finishing third in their group and going on to win the tournament with a 1-0 victory in extra time over hosts France in Sunday's final.

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

FIH Pro League: Jugraj, Abhishek to debut; Manpreet to lead

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The 20-member squad also includes goal-keepers PR Sreejesh and Krishan Bahadur Pathak; defenders Harmanpreet Singh, Amit Rohidas, Surender Kumar, Varun Kumar, Jarmanpreet Singh and Jugraj.

Can Argentina go past giant-killing Croatia?

Can Argentina go past giant-killing Croatia?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The comparison with Maradona for the title of the greatest Argentine player of all time cannot be complete without a world title, which the late Maradona won almost single-handedly 36 years ago.

Football Briefs: Maradona wants to coach Argentina again; Klopp in hospital

Football Briefs: Maradona wants to coach Argentina again; Klopp in hospital

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

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

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Champions League PIX: City top group; Barca, Dortmund in last 16

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

PIX: Barcelona thrash Sevilla; Inter down Milan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to eight points thanks to second-half goals by Jordi Alba, Gavi and Raphinha that gave them a 3-0 home win against Sevilla

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Socceroos comfortable with prep for Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

"Every time Garang touched the ball, he made something happen. The kid's exciting. Everyone can see that. Everyone is buzzing," said Slater, now a media analyst.

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

World Athletics PIX: Duplantis vaults to pole position; Kipyegon triumphs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Saturday.

Santini resigns as Spurs coach

Santini resigns as Spurs coach

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passes away

Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passes away

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Naresh Kumar, who famously mentored a young Leander Paes as India's Davis Cup captain, has passed away.

Why is 2022 FIFA World Cup seeing string of goalless draws

Why is 2022 FIFA World Cup seeing string of goalless draws

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

At the last World Cup in Russia, there was a single goalless draw, when Denmark and France failed to produce goals in a group phase clash.

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

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Yuriy Sedykh, hammer world record holder, dies at 66

Yuriy Sedykh, hammer world record holder, dies at 66

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Yuriy Sedykh, a two-time Olympic champion in the hammer throw whose world record from 1986 still stands, has died. He was 66. The Russian track and field federation said Sedykh died early Tuesday following a heart attack.

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

IOC is desperate to avoid the sporting event being torn asunder by the bloody conflict unfolding in Ukraine.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Aus upset Denmark to move into last 16

FIFA World Cup PIX: Aus upset Denmark to move into last 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D match played between Australia and Denmark on Wednesday.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape scandal

Benzema put under formal inquiry over French sex tape scandal

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

French Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema was placed under formal judicial investigation on Thursday in connection with an alleged attempt to blackmail fellow French soccer international Mathieu Valbuena using a sex video.

FIFA World Cup: French icon Henry plots his country's downfall

FIFA World Cup: French icon Henry plots his country's downfall

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

'But he is someone I really appreciate, I'm happy for him.'

Learnt a lot: Jugraj Singh on his India debut

Learnt a lot: Jugraj Singh on his India debut

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Jugraj made his International debut against France during the FIH Hockey Pro League matches in South Africa

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Euro qualifiers: Ronaldo makes history; Kane becomes England's top scorer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo tucked away a penalty and slammed home a free kick as he set a new record for the most international caps

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

Bale, Ozil in Ballon d'Or shortlist; Mourinho for coach of the year

Bale, Ozil in Ballon d'Or shortlist; Mourinho for coach of the year

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Real Madrid's Welsh winger Gareth Bale has joined Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the race for FIFA's Ballon d'Or award.

Chasing Lukaku inspired by Ronaldo

Chasing Lukaku inspired by Ronaldo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

'Oh, I need competition. When someone says he's better than me, I want to transcend him. Ronaldo wants to be the best at everything, (France striker Kylian) Mbappe also wants to win everything.'

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Hockey World Cup: 48 years on... Can India win back lost glory?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

India will aim for their first podium finish in 48 years in the men's Hockey World Cup as they begin their campaign with a tricky match against Spain in Rourkela on Friday.

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Argentina's predicted starting XI for World Cup Final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Argentina look set to keep Julian Alvarez in attack for Sunday's World Cup final

Hold your tongue, Real coach Ancelotti tells Bale agent

Hold your tongue, Real coach Ancelotti tells Bale agent

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has hit back at Gareth Bale's agent for suggesting the Wales winger's team mates do not pass to him enough, telling Jonathan Barnett it would have been better to keep quiet.

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

PIX: Bayern's Coman haunts PSG again; Milan down Spurs

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

Kingsley Coman came back to haunt Paris St Germain again as he earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 win in their Champions League last-16 first leg in Paris on Tuesday.

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Shock And Awe At Qatar 2022

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

The 2022 Qatar World Cup has produced some very odd results, which is why it's been so much fun.