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Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Elite athletes at risk of coronavirus spread to lungs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The research suggests that due to strenuous exercise, elite athletes are more likely to inhale virus particles and direct them to the lower areas of the lung.

Soccer transfer talk: Juve to sign Llorente; Benayoun back for Blues

Soccer transfer talk: Juve to sign Llorente; Benayoun back for Blues

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Italian champions Juventus have informed Athletic Bilbao that they will start talks with the La Liga club's Spain striker Fernando Llorente with a view to signing him, Bilbao said on Thursday.

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

England penalty joy a salve for painful wounds

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Nerves jangled, fulltime came and went. The spectre of a dreaded shootout loomed, and then in the 104th minute Sterling went down under the lightest of challenges and up stepped Kane to propel England into their first final since the 1966 World Cup.

PHOTOS: Irina Shayk strips for lingerie ad!

PHOTOS: Irina Shayk strips for lingerie ad!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Irina Shayk has stripped for a stunning new campaign for Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi, flaunting her figure in a range of pretty underwear. Take a look!

FA Cup: Klopp's kids knock Everton out

FA Cup: Klopp's kids knock Everton out

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A stunning strike from 18-year-old Curtis Jones gave a youthful Liverpool a 1-0 win over Everton in their FA Cup

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

The billionaire, Bollywood and the future of Indian soccer

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Ambani's holding group launched the Indian Super League, an elite competition of newly created teams, in 2014 with the aim of attracting investment and big global names, much like the Indian Premier League has in cricket. 'It was 100% a wasted opportunity'.

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

UEFA reveal the best ever Euro XI

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The football fever reaches sky-high with all eyes on Euro 2016. Tournament host France will play the opener against Romania, which will be aired in India post mid-night on June 11. As the UEFA braces for the 15th edition of the European continental championship, the tournament organisers have revealed the all time XI to play in Euro's history.

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Soccer transfers: Veteran Buffon returns to Juventus

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

The 41-year-old has made 640 appearances in Serie A, within striking distance of the 647-game record of AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini. Buffon began his career at Parma before moving to the Turin club in 2001.

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Soccer: Antonio sets record as West Ham thrash Leicester

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

Having headed into the match tied on 47 league goals with West Ham's former stalwart Paolo Di Canio, Antonio was delighted to have surpassed the Italian as he celebrated by lifting a cardboard cut-out of himself at the side of the pitch.

Champions League: Man City to face Liverpool; Juventus vs Real Madrid

Champions League: Man City to face Liverpool; Juventus vs Real Madrid

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Juventus were given a chance to avenge last year's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid when they two sides were drawn together for the quarter-finals of this year's competition on Friday.

Meet the new England manager

Meet the new England manager

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

The English FA approved the appointment of Fabio Capello as the new England football manager.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe starred in PSG's win as they topped group A after thrashing Galatasaray 5-0. Juventus, who have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, pumped in two goals to oust Leverkusen from the tournament, while Gabriel Jesus netted a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 thumping of Dinamo Zagreb. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

'Violence in Italy a social problem'

'Violence in Italy a social problem'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

Renewed football violence in Italy has led officials to consider whether social issues are the real cause of the problem.

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Find out why Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Real Madrid

Rediff.com31 May 2015

Portugal footballer Cristiano Ronaldo could leave Real Madrid this summer, after reportedly being miffed over club president Florentino Perez's growing closeness with teammate Gareth Bale.

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

REVEALED! Ronaldo on why he quit Real Madrid...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo says he decided to quit Real Madrid this summer because the Spanish club's president, Florentino Perez, only ever saw him as a means of making money.

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

The Murderers who terrorised Britain

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Who were they? What led them to mass murder?

'Super' Mario will follow a 'code of conduct'

'Super' Mario will follow a 'code of conduct'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Maverick striker Mario Balotelli will have a good behaviour clause inserted into his contract with AC Milan, banning extravagant haircuts and clothing and committing him to a healthy lifestyle.

New manager Ancelotti feeling no pressure at Bayern

New manager Ancelotti feeling no pressure at Bayern

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

New Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has no plans to rip up the foundations laid by predecessor Pep Guardiola and says he will look to continue the club's tradition of attacking football when the season kicks off in August.

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Toni Kroos struck with a fierce long-range shot a minute from time to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Spain in a friendly between two injury-depleted European heavyweights in Vigo on Tuesday.

Ranieri comes clean: Leicester are going for the title

Ranieri comes clean: Leicester are going for the title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

With just four matches remaining, Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri finally acknowledged the obvious and said his unsung side were fighting for the Premier League title and could win it.

FA set Capello semi-final target

FA set Capello semi-final target

Rediff.com7 May 2008

The English Football Association wants coach Fabio Capello to take England at least to the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup or Euro 2012.

FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

FIFA rules to protect female players' maternity rights

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

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Zidane's head-butt immortalised in statue

Zidane's head-butt immortalised in statue

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Zinedine Zidane's infamous head-butt on Italian Marco Materazzi in the 2006 World Cup final has been immortalised in a statue now on display in Paris.

Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Chelsea's fiery Spain striker Diego Costa snatched a last-minute goal to secure a 2-1 home win over West Ham United and hand new manager Antonio Conte a winning start to his Premier League career on Monday. The bearded Costa collected a header from new signing Michy Batshuayi and thumped it low beyond West Ham goalkeeper Adrian's outstretched right hand to claim the points.

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Soccer: Mohammedan Sporting enter Durand Cup quarters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

All the action that transpired on and off the football field

Hodgson appointed England coach

Hodgson appointed England coach

Rediff.com1 May 2012

Roy Hodgson has been appointed England manager on a four-year contract, the English FA said on Tuesday.

PIX: Zagreb stun Tottenham, Manchester United edge Milan

PIX: Zagreb stun Tottenham, Manchester United edge Milan

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Images from Thursday's action in the Europa League Europa League - Round of 16 Second Leg - matches.

Euro 2016: Italy defeat shows Spain's golden era ended

Euro 2016: Italy defeat shows Spain's golden era ended

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Like an ailing heavyweight, Spain and their hopes of a third straight European title ended in a tame surrender as their 2-0 defeat by Italy represented the definitive end to a golden era in their footballing history. A first-half effort from defender Giorgio Chiellini and a stoppage-time goal by striker Graziano Pelle sent the Azzurri into the quarter-finals at Euro 2016 and left Spain to mull over a second successive failure on the international stage.

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Soccer Extras: Benfica continue winning streak in ICC

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

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Materazzi denies speaking of Zidane's mother

Materazzi denies speaking of Zidane's mother

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

'I said nothing to him about race, religion or politics. I did not talk about his mother either,' the Italian defender said.

Juventus sign Barcelona's Dani Alves

Juventus sign Barcelona's Dani Alves

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Barcelona right back Dani Alves has completed his move to Italian champions Juventus on a two-year contract, the Turin-based club said on Monday. The 33-year-old Brazilian had earlier announced he would leave Barca as a free agent after eight successful seasons, during which he won 23 titles.

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Soccer Extras: Sturridge banned, fined for breaching betting rules

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

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

Italy would quit Euros if asked: Prandelli

Italy would quit Euros if asked: Prandelli

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Italy would quit the European championship if they were asked to do so for the good of the game, coach Cesare Prandelli said on Friday after match-fixing allegations again tarnished the Azzurri's image.

Del Piero's aim: Awakening soccer passion in Australia

Del Piero's aim: Awakening soccer passion in Australia

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Alessandro Del Piero aims to stir a latent passion for soccer among the Australian people in his two years playing at Sydney FC, the Italy and Juventus great said on Monday.

Moyes gets bitter taste of VAR; City fan handed five-year ban

Moyes gets bitter taste of VAR; City fan handed five-year ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

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

Jason Statham: I have always admired Sylvester Stallone

Jason Statham: I have always admired Sylvester Stallone

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Jason Statham talks about his new film The Expendables 2 and what keeps him going as an actor.

EPL PIX: Everton edge past Spurs; Vardy stars in Leicester win

EPL PIX: Everton edge past Spurs; Vardy stars in Leicester win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday.