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IOC bans Kuwait over government interference

IOC bans Kuwait over government interference

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended Kuwait for the second time in five years over government interference in the country's Games committee.

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Ravi Shastri treats Team India to dinner for good show

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

India's Team director Ravi Shastri hosted the entire Test squad for 'Team Dinner'.

Meet Ukraine's 'new Shevchenko'

Meet Ukraine's 'new Shevchenko'

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Andriy Yarmolenko, whose 22 goals have established him as the player most likely to fill the role a full decade after he was saddled with the tag of the "new Shevchenko".

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

Europa League: Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five

Europa League: Marseille stunned by Eintracht, Sevilla hit five

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Olympique de Marseille were the fall guys on a hectic opening night of Europa League group stage action as German club Eintracht Frankfurt returned from the south of France with a surprise 2-1 victory on Thursday.

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

India pay for defensive lapses as Britain secure bronze

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

India's defence crumbled in the bronze medal playoff as they crashed to a 1-5 defeat against Great Britain for a fourth-place finish at the World League Semifinals in Antwerp.

Shah Rukh gets paid more than Salman, Akshay!

Shah Rukh gets paid more than Salman, Akshay!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

While Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar follow, there's no sign of Aamir Khan, whose latest film Dangal is one of the most successful Hindi films ever made.

City signing makes Stones world's second most expensive defender!

City signing makes Stones world's second most expensive defender!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Manchester City have signed England centre back John Stones from Everton as new manager Pep Guardiola continues to reshape his side for the start of the English Premier League season.

Football briefs: Rashford happy with senior England call-up

Football briefs: Rashford happy with senior England call-up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

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

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders.

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Shootout curse banished, England fans dare to dream

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

England fans are dreaming of World Cup glory after their team banished a decades-long curse of flunking penalty shootouts thanks to a nail-biting win over Colombia.

FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

FA Cup to allow fourth substitute in extra-time

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Teams progressing to the latter stages of the FA Cup next season will be allowed to field a fourth substitute in extra time, the English Football Association (FA) announced on Wednesday.

Iran trade: RIL pays Rs 1 cr to US lobbyist

Iran trade: RIL pays Rs 1 cr to US lobbyist

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

The payment of $1,90,000 to a high-profile lobbyist firm in Washington, BGR Holding, was made by RIL in the first quarter of 2009, and is the first instance of any lobbying by the Indian company with the US lawmakers.

Rio Olympics: Neymar hands Brazil elusive soccer gold

Rio Olympics: Neymar hands Brazil elusive soccer gold

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Neymar shed tears of joy after delivering Brazil's first men's soccer gold medal with the winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout triumph over Germany after a thrilling final ended in a draw following extra-time on Saturday.

Lyth hits ton and Cook claims record before NZ rally

Lyth hits ton and Cook claims record before NZ rally

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Adam Lyth upstaged his captain Alastair Cook by scoring his maiden Test century to lift England to 253 for five at the close on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand on Saturday.

Ready for boring long spells on slow wickets: Ashwin

Ready for boring long spells on slow wickets: Ashwin

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ravichandran Ashwin said that the slowish tracks in the Caribbean will be a big challenge for the spinners and he is ready to bowl "boring lines all day" during the upcoming four-Test series against the West Indies.

Will Real, Barca, Bayern join tournament to rival Champions League?

Will Real, Barca, Bayern join tournament to rival Champions League?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

The group is seeking support in England, Spain, Italy, France and Germany by promising more places in an enlarged tournament and higher revenues from broadcasting rights, Marco Bogarelli, the strategic director of Wanda Sports Holding, the Chinese group's sports arm, told the newspaper.

Shaqiri's overhead goal draws similarities with goals of yore

Shaqiri's overhead goal draws similarities with goals of yore

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Switzerland's Xherdan Shaqiri astonishing equalising goal against Poland in their Euro 2016 last-16 match brought back memories of great goals of the past from club and international football.

Euro 2016: 'Laughing De Bruyne can be Belgium's key man'

Euro 2016: 'Laughing De Bruyne can be Belgium's key man'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

Belgium coach Marc Wilmots insists Kevin De Bruyne is enjoying his football again and will get even better when his side play Hungary in their Euro 2016 round of 16 clash on Sunday. De Bruyne struggled in Belgium's opening 2-0 defeat by Italy but contributed an assist against Ireland before delivering a midfield masterclass as Wilmots's side secured a place in the second round with a 1-0 win over Sweden.

PHOTOS: This is how football fans should be!

PHOTOS: This is how football fans should be!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

While it's usually the hooligans who make the headlines, we turn our attention to the peace loving fans of the Euros.

IOA says 2022 CWG boycott proposal still stands, but gives hints of rethink

IOA says 2022 CWG boycott proposal still stands, but gives hints of rethink

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

CGF has maintained that shooting has never been a compulsory sport in the Games.

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

We can beat Wales, says former England captain Beckham

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

England will beat Wales in their Euro 2016 Group B clash in Lens on Thursday if they match the team spirit of Chris Coleman's side, according to former captain David Beckham. Wales top the group after their 2-1 victory over Slovakia at the weekend while England were held 1-1 by Russia in Marseille. "It's a big game," Beckham said in a BBC interview.

'England do not lack passion or desire at Euro 2016'

'England do not lack passion or desire at Euro 2016'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

England manager Roy Hodgson has hit out at critics who have questioned his team's patriotism and desire ahead of their European Championship clash against Wales in Lens on Thursday. Wales striker Gareth Bale last week said his team had "more passion and pride" than England, who "big themselves up before they've done anything". Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev also labelled Hodgson's men the weakest seeded team in the Euro 2016 prior to Saturday's draw with England. "I've been in the game sufficiently long to know every opponent has got an opinion," Hodgson told reporters.

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Cricket Buzz: Joshi, Powar among 20 applicants for Indian women's coach job

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Former India spinners Sunil Joshi and Ramesh Powar will be among 20 candidates to be interviewed for the role of the women's cricket coach in Mumbai on Friday.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Reading keeper errs to help Arsenal make final

FA Cup PHOTOS: Reading keeper errs to help Arsenal make final

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

FA Cup holders Arsenal were taken to extra time before a horrendous error by Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici brought the Championship side's dream to an end in a 2-1 semi-final defeat on Saturday.

EPL: Rooney sorry for red card incident against West Ham

EPL: Rooney sorry for red card incident against West Ham

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has apologised to his team mates after being sent off against West Ham United during Saturday's Premier League match following a rash challenge on Stewart Downing.

Moyes gives Man Utd players 'hairdyer treatment' after derby loss to Man City

Moyes gives Man Utd players 'hairdyer treatment' after derby loss to Man City

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Manchester United manager David Moyes has said that he demands better from the club's players as the side slumped to an embarrassing defeat to local rivals Manchester City and unleashed anger at his team.

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Dizzy sends Boof reeling over Australia coaching link

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie has made it clear that he is not interested in replacing Craig McDermott as bowling coach of the Australia Test side.

PHOTOS: Maestro Messi fires Barcelona to win at Spurs

PHOTOS: Maestro Messi fires Barcelona to win at Spurs

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Lionel Messi lifted Barcelona out of their recent slump with two goals in a vintage display as his side survived a tenacious Tottenham Hotspur fightback to claim a 4-2 victory in Champions League Group B on Wednesday.

'I'm close to full fitness and confident of bowling well in the Test series'

'I'm close to full fitness and confident of bowling well in the Test series'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Racing against time to get fit for the Test series against South Africa, starting November 5, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says he is close to regaining full fitness and is confident of bowling well in the four-match series.

EPL: Ozil helps Arsenal trounce Villa, Liverpool stumble

EPL: Ozil helps Arsenal trounce Villa, Liverpool stumble

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Mesut Ozil helped Arsenal shake off the hangover of a midweek pounding in Germany with a starring role in a 3-0 win at Aston Villa while sloppy Liverpool lost 3-1 at West Ham United in the Premier League on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Man City march on; Chelsea and Arsenal woes continue

PHOTOS: Man City march on; Chelsea and Arsenal woes continue

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Runaway Premier League leaders Manchester City beat champions Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday to extend their lead to 18 points and leave the London side further adrift from the Champions League qualification spots.

Govt gives green signal to Pakistan contingent for South Asian Games

Govt gives green signal to Pakistan contingent for South Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Pakistan's 456-strong contingent for the upcoming South Asian Games in India has been cleared by its government to participate in the event starting February 5.

Was the controversial VAR penalty the turning point in World Cup final?

Was the controversial VAR penalty the turning point in World Cup final?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

A debatable penalty awarded with the use of FIFA's new video replay system proved a turning point in the World Cup final on Sunday and raised more questions over whether the new technology is being used in the way it was originally intended.

Infantino defends referee for awarding Barca questionable penalty

Infantino defends referee for awarding Barca questionable penalty

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

After losing 4-0 in the first leg in France, Barcelona scored three times in the last seven minutes to win a thrilling last 16 home game 6-1 on Wednesday and march into the quarter-finals.

What makes Man United's Rashford so special...

What makes Man United's Rashford so special...

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

'Hopefully, for many years,Marcus Rashford will be in this club and can make history for the club.'

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester held by City, share top spot with Arsenal

EPL PHOTOS: Leicester held by City, share top spot with Arsenal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

LeicesterCity went level on points with Premier League leaders Arsenal after drawing 0-0 with title rivals ManchesterCity at the King Power Stadium on Tuesday.

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Vardy shares similarity with Bolt. Here's what it is...

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

England striker is a 'genetic freak' like the Olympic champ, says Leicester City scientist

How 'Mankaded' came into being

How 'Mankaded' came into being

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

When Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown, he created cricketing history -- and eternal controversy.

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

3 things Leicester can do to start winning again

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

After a string of defeats, defender Danny Simpson admits that Leicester City is struggling. Here is how they can do better