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Indian fans hurt by World Cup exit but proud of team

Indian fans hurt by World Cup exit but proud of team

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Indian cricket fans were feeling pain rather than anger on Thursday as they tried to come to terms with their team's shocking World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand.

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

FA hands Mourinho suspended ban, fine for ref comments

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Mourinho admitted the misconduct charge following his comments after Chelsea's 3-1 home defeat by Southampton on October 3.

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Sri Lankan innings was into its first hour when the plane moved over the stadium with the message.

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

PIX: Championship surpasses itself with wacky Wednesday

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Footage showed the Leeds players in an open-top double-decker bus, surrounded by a swarming mass of chanting fans enveloped in smoke from flares and fireworks.

EPL PIX: Spurs hold Liverpool; Man City cruise to win

EPL PIX: Spurs hold Liverpool; Man City cruise to win

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool raised the spirits with a rip-roaring 2-2 draw in a pre-Christmas Premier League classic on Sunday after a weekend marred by COVID-19 related postponements.

'Another strike on Pakistan': Leaders on India's win

'Another strike on Pakistan': Leaders on India's win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

'Every Indian is feeling proud and celebrating this impressive win'

'CAS decision on Manchester City a disgrace'

'CAS decision on Manchester City a disgrace'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

UEFA's FFP rules face likely changes in the wake of the CAS ruling and Mourinho said the system needs to be overhauled if it is to continue to serve its purpose which is to aim to stop clubs running big losses through spending on players.

Is Fury dragging boxing 'through the mud'?

Is Fury dragging boxing 'through the mud'?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Wladimir Klitschko has accused world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury of throwing boxing into disrepute after the Briton twice called off a fight against the Ukrainian, briefly retired from the sport and admitted to substance abuse.

McTominay's defining moment comes against Barca

McTominay's defining moment comes against Barca

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'Every time he plays for us he is improving. He's a great athlete, wins his challenges and is quick on his feet. He started settling us to be fair'

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Manchester City's title hopes hit by Everton teens

Manchester City's title hopes hit by Everton teens

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Manchester City's Premier League title hopes were delivered a grievous blow on Sunday as Everton's inspired Romelu Lukaku and teenagers Tom Davies and Ademola Lookman made it another crushing afternoon for Pep Guardiola.

Afghan captain Naib calls for calm after fan clashes

Afghan captain Naib calls for calm after fan clashes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

'To all the audiences watching these kinds of matches, this is only a cricket game. Just watch the cricket game. It's a sport'.

Imad happy to step up and be Pakistan's match winner

Imad happy to step up and be Pakistan's match winner

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Pakistan's Imad Wasim wasn't remotely fazed by guiding his side to victory over Afghanistan, simply saying it was his turn to be match-winner at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 2

FLASHBACK: BEST Sports Photos of the Year-Part 2

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

From a bloodied face of Spanish club Atletico's Madrid's Mario Mandzukic, to Australia's ICC World Cup triumph, Sania Mirza's fabulous run and more scintillating moments are frozen in time in this beautiful photo-feature.

Here's why Man City boss is criticising League Cup ball

Here's why Man City boss is criticising League Cup ball

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

Pep Guardiola has criticised the weight of the match ball used in the League Cup after his team failed to score in their fourth round match against Wolverhampton Wanderers and won 4-1 on penalties.

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

EPL PHOTOS: Liverpool down Newcastle to stay in top four contention

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

Liverpool kept alive their hopes of Champions League football next season with a comfortable 2-0 Premier League victory on Monday against a Newcastle United side who finished with 10 men.

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Leicester at Stamford Bridge

EPL PIX: Chelsea held by Leicester at Stamford Bridge

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Optimistic media celebrate England's World Cup semi-final spot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Goals from Harry Maguire and Dele Alli gave Gareth Southgate's side a deserved 2-0 last-eight win over Sweden on Saturday, and they must now prepare to take on Croatia in three days time for a spot in the World Cup final.

WC Preview: Tunisia fear England's 'most dangerous weapon' Alli

WC Preview: Tunisia fear England's 'most dangerous weapon' Alli

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Tunisia fear facing England's 'most dangerous weapon'" - attacking midfielder Dele Alli - but the North Africans will be pushing for an upset in their opening game on Monday, said coach Nabil Maaloul.

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

'England produced their best on the biggest stage'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

England, says former Australia captain, were outstanding against Australia and deserve their place in the final.

Team effort the key, says Bumrah after demolishing Sri Lanka

Team effort the key, says Bumrah after demolishing Sri Lanka

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Jasprit Bumrah was keen to share the plaudits with the rest of the attack, even though he was the undoubted star of the bowling show during India's seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka.

No European football has Chelsea in advantageous position

No European football has Chelsea in advantageous position

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard expects ManchesterCity and Liverpool to be the London side's main rivals in the Premier League title race after the top three sides all enjoyed victories on the weekend.

We found ways to lose this World Cup: Pooran

We found ways to lose this World Cup: Pooran

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Pooran says the team is targeting the home series against India next month to restore pride.

Shine against India, enter folklore: Pak coach Arthur tells players

Shine against India, enter folklore: Pak coach Arthur tells players

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

"It doesn't get more exciting," Arthur said of the hotly-anticipated contest at Old Trafford.

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Football clubs, players, strike pay deals for coronavirus lull

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

With sports events around the world suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, football clubs and leagues have been discussing pay cuts with players to help them make it through the crisis.

Hope confident of 2017 Headingley Test show repeat

Hope confident of 2017 Headingley Test show repeat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Hope says he has it in him to do well again when West Indies take on England in a bio-secure environment.

Guardiola on the lessons for City after draw vs Celtic

Guardiola on the lessons for City after draw vs Celtic

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Manager Pep Guardiola tempered his delight at ManchesterCity's ability to fight back three times in a thrilling 3-3 draw against Celtic in the Champions League on Wednesday by urging his players to understand the importance of a good start.

PHOTOS: Azam punishes sloppy England in 1st Test

PHOTOS: Azam punishes sloppy England in 1st Test

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

Images from Day 1 of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Manchester, on Wednesday.

Did Man City, PSG breach UEFA's Financial fair play rules?

Did Man City, PSG breach UEFA's Financial fair play rules?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

'Football Leaks' documents, showing the two clubs had inflated sponsorship revenues to meet the requirements, were obtained by the German publication Der Spiegel.

Euro warm-up: England, Belgium register wins

Euro warm-up: England, Belgium register wins

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

A makeshift England side beat Romania 1-0 in their final Euro 2020 warm-up game, while Belgium's Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as one of the world's top strikers with his 60th international goal to secure a 1-0 win over Croatia.

Mata is a good player and he has space in the United squad: Mourinho

Mata is a good player and he has space in the United squad: Mourinho

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

There is space for Juan Mata at Manchester United but the midfielder must fight to break into the first team, manager Jose Mourinho has said.

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

If England beat Panama and Belgium beat or draw with Tunisia then England are through to the last 16.

Pretorius happy to come in from the cold and lift SA

Pretorius happy to come in from the cold and lift SA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Dwaine Pretorius felt like an outsider, stuck on the sidelines as South Africa's World Cup went wrong but he was integral again on Friday as they claimed a morale-boosting win over Sri Lanka. The all-rounder had not featured for the Proteas since their tournament opener almost a month ago at the Oval, where he finished wicketless and ran himself out for a duck in their defeat to England.

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Karunaratne left frustrated as Sri Lanka's hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka - who shocked England so spectacularly in Leeds last week - must now beat West Indies and India in their final two games if they are to stand any chance of making the final four.

Brathwaite 'heartbroken' as West Indies fall agonisingly short

Brathwaite 'heartbroken' as West Indies fall agonisingly short

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Devastated and heartbroken was how West Indies centurion Carlos Brathwaite described himself after narrowly failing to deliver victory for his side in a dramatic run chase against New Zealand, on Saturday. In pursuit of 292, Brathwaite bludgeoned five sixes and nine fours in a quick-fire 101 before falling to a well-judged catch by Trent Boult on the long-on boundary, aiming to finish the chase in style with just five runs needed.

Buttler admits England lacked usual intensity in Lanka run-chase

Buttler admits England lacked usual intensity in Lanka run-chase

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

England's semi-final hopes were dented after they slipped to a 20-run defeat against Sri Lanka.

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Simmons outburst exposes discord in Afghan camp

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

According to reports, the incident took place in a restaurant in Manchester on Monday when some of the players took objection to being filmed by a man in the public and confronted him.

United face uphill task to finish in top six: Solskjaer

United face uphill task to finish in top six: Solskjaer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

'I can't give you a time but we will get there. We have given ourselves a big, big uphill task to get in the top four, never mind the top six'

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Euro 2020: Five scintillating strikes of Round 3

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Rediff.com looks at the five best goals from the concluding round in the league stage.

Football briefs: Rashford happy with senior England call-up

Football briefs: Rashford happy with senior England call-up

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

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