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PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

PHOTOS: WAGS, kids join Chelsea players in celebrating EPL title win

Rediff.com25 May 2015

On the final day of matches in the English Premier League, Chelsea, who finished the season with 87 points after beating Sunderland 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, lifted the trophy on Sunday.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

Frustrated Fognini explodes in Wimbledon bomb rant

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

'Wish a bomb would explode on this club. A bomb should explode here'.

Athletics: Thompson-Herah posts second-fastest 100m ever

Athletics: Thompson-Herah posts second-fastest 100m ever

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

Periault and Duffy were running shoulder to shoulder but the Frenchwoman pulled away from the Bermudan on the third lap of the run.

VAR used for first time in World Cup final

VAR used for first time in World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Jul 2018

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was used for the first time in a World Cup final to award France a 38th-minute penalty which Antoine Griezmann scored to give them a 2-1 lead over Croatia.

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

A year of empty stadiums and what soccer has missed...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

For over three months, there was no soccer of any kind in England, where it is by far the most popular sport.

'Liverpool deserve EPL title if season cancelled'

'Liverpool deserve EPL title if season cancelled'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

It would only be 'fair' for rivals Liverpool to be awarded the English Premier League trophy if the season cannot be completed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

PHOTOS: Poland's mishaps help Senegal claim first African win

PHOTOS: Poland's mishaps help Senegal claim first African win

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Senegal took full advantage of their opponents' errors to beat Poland 2-1 in their opening Group H match, finally giving Africa something to cheer about at the World Cup as the group favourites failed to fire.

Rooney criticises England authorities over coronavirus response

Rooney criticises England authorities over coronavirus response

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The Premier League, English Football League, Women's Super League and men and women's FA Cup competitions were suspended on Friday following an emergency meeting sparked by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta testing positive for the virus a day earlier.

Team India coach Shastri urges patience on CAA

Team India coach Shastri urges patience on CAA

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Ravi Shastri said he is confident that the government has thought through the decision to introduce the law.

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Murray roars past Cuevas into Antwerp quarter-finals

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

The former world number one, who is easing his way back to full match fitness after a career-saving resurfacing procedure in January, saved all four break points he faced and dropped only six points on his first serve.

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

EPL: United hit nine; Saints and Arsenal end with nine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Manchester United returned to winning ways in ruthlessly emphatic fashion

Chelsea edge Man United in Cup final with Hazard penalty

Chelsea edge Man United in Cup final with Hazard penalty

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Eden Hazard's first-half penalty proved decisive as Chelsea salvaged their season by beating Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final in what is widely-expected to be manager Antonio Conte's swansong.

COVID-19: 'Pak players will be safer in the UK'

COVID-19: 'Pak players will be safer in the UK'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

'They (Pakistan team) are perhaps better off coming to England as opposed to staying in Pakistan because it is even worse there. Once they get to England, they will be in a bio-secure area'.

UK seeks to assuage India over Commonwealth shooting row

UK seeks to assuage India over Commonwealth shooting row

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Indian shooters accounted for 16 of the country's 66 medals at last year's Gold Coast Games and its Olympic Association (IOA) will soon make a decision on whether to follow through on its boycott threat.

World Cup: Saudis stun Egypt despite Salah strike

World Cup: Saudis stun Egypt despite Salah strike

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Egyptian talisman Mohamed Salah scored with a lob in the 22nd minute before Saudi Arabia's Salman Al-Faraj levelled the score at 1-1 by half-time from the penalty spot in Monday's Group A game, the last match of the tournament for the two already-eliminated teams.

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed head of Russia's southern Chechnya region, hosted a dinner in honour of Egypt's football team and presented the Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah with an award, the Chechen leader's press service said on Friday.

Murray's singles return likely next month

Murray's singles return likely next month

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The 32-year-old has not played singles since losing in the first round of the Australian Open in January to Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, after which he underwent hip resurfacing surgery in a bid to salvage his career.

Wayne Rooney at Everton for transfer talks

Wayne Rooney at Everton for transfer talks

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Manchester United's former England captain Wayne Rooney was pictured at Everton's training ground on Saturday ahead of a proposed transfer back to the boyhood favourites he first joined aged nine.

Rooney charged with drink-driving offence

Rooney charged with drink-driving offence

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has been charged with a drink-driving offence, Cheshire police said in a statement on Friday.

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

EPL: Rooney on bench, Rashford in for Leicester game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney was dropped to the substitutes' bench for the Premier League match against champions Leicester City on Saturday.

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Scotland's Clarke names uncapped trio in Euro squad.

EPL PIX: Lukaku buries old club Chelsea as Manchester United rally to win

EPL PIX: Lukaku buries old club Chelsea as Manchester United rally to win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

The win put United back in second place in the Premier League, still 13 points behind neighbours Manchester City, while Chelsea drop below Tottenham into fifth place.

Pak plan to execute 500 militants disturbing, says Amnesty International

Pak plan to execute 500 militants disturbing, says Amnesty International

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Pakistan's plan to execute 500 militants who have been given death sentences is deeply disturbing and would do nothing to protect civilians from the conflict with Taliban, a leading rights group has said.

FA Cup: United sink Liverpool; Chelsea through

FA Cup: United sink Liverpool; Chelsea through

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Luton pulled one back on the half-hour mark when Chelsea keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga failed to keep out Jordan Clark's low effort which squeezed between his hand and leg into the net.

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

After 11 years, Federer and Nadal renew Wimbledon rivalry

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Friday's showdown will be the 40th meeting between the duo with Rafael Nadal leading 24-15 and 10-3 in Grand Slams.

How United hit back at Barca over 'excessive' ticket prices

How United hit back at Barca over 'excessive' ticket prices

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

Manchester United will hike prices for away fans when they host Barcelona in their Champions League quarter-final first leg to subsidise tickets for their own supporters travelling to Spain for the return, the Premier League club said.

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Euros: 6 Game Changing Moments

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Each Round of 16 game was entertaining. Laxmi Negi/Rediff.com picks the games to remember.

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Longest EPL season set for nerve-racking climax

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Liverpool are champions and Norwich City, the side whom they beat on Aug. 9 to launch their title charge, are down and Manchester City are distant runners-up. After that everything is up for grabs.

Will Chelsea's Diego Costa learn the ethics and culture of EPL sooner?

Will Chelsea's Diego Costa learn the ethics and culture of EPL sooner?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Chelsea striker Diego Costa needs to learn to show respect to opponents after the Spaniard goaded Everton players during their pulsating 6-3 English Premier League win on Saturday, Toffees coach Roberto Martinez said.

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Forgotten classic: When Azhar hit the fastest ODI ton to beat NZ

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

On December 17, 1988, former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin blasted his way to a 62-ball-100, then the fastest hundred in 50-over cricket.

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Iceland must beat group leaders Croatia and hope the result of Argentina against Nigeria goes their way too.

Can Liverpool win back-to-back EPL titles?

Can Liverpool win back-to-back EPL titles?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Liverpool raised the bar so high and enjoyed such a huge winning margin in claiming the English Premier League title last season it would be churlish to doubt their credentials for a repeat showing.

EPL: Exceptional Ibra to United's rescue again in Liverpool draw

EPL: Exceptional Ibra to United's rescue again in Liverpool draw

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Zlatan Ibrahimovic noted this week in his own inimitably self-regarding fashion that he had taken just three months to conquer England.

PIX: City lose at home to Chelsea; Leeds down Spurs

PIX: City lose at home to Chelsea; Leeds down Spurs

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

EPL PIX: Spurs sink City to open up title race; Liverpool, Chelsea win

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as City outclass Arsenal; Sheffield-Villa draw

EPL PIX: Sterling strikes, Luiz sent off as City outclass Arsenal; Sheffield-Villa draw

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The English Premier League resumed on Wednesday, after the forced break due to COVID-19. Here are IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Windies cricketers depart for 'bio-secure' Test tour of England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The West Indies cricket team on Monday departed from Antigua for their scheduled three-test tour of England as international cricket is finally set to resume. Two planes collected players from various islands in the West Indies earlier on Monday before they all took a private charter flight for the UK, which will reach Manchester on Tuesday.

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Buy these photos and you might help save the wildlife

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Love wildlife and want to help in saving them? Here's a chance to do so from the comfort of your house. Presenting Prints for Nature -- a fine art photographic print sale offering collectors the chance to own work from some of the most impactful names in the photography industry and contribute to conservation. The initiative was created by National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale and includes eighty-five fine art and nature photographers who have generously donated prints for this cause. All of the net proceeds will go directly to support Conservation International's core initiatives. It will support those on the front lines protecting our wild lands and our most vulnerable species, at a time of critical need. The sale ends December 10, 2020. Please visit https://www.printsfornature.com/ to learn more.

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

PHOTOS: Three down Chelsea rally to hold West Brom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Bruno Fernandes struck from the penalty spot in the ninth minute of stoppage time to give Manchester United victory at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday after an incredible finale.