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One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

One Brother Plays For Spain, The Other For Ghana

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Inaki and Nico Williams encounter contrasting fortunes at the World Cup.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

FIFA World Cup PIX: Uruguay denied by stubborn South Korea

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group H match played between Uruguay and South Korea at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Thursday

The World's BEST Films, RIGHT HERE!

The World's BEST Films, RIGHT HERE!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 100 best (and must watch) films -- many classics, some relatively new and several personal favourites.

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Newark rescinds sister-city agreement with 'United States of Kailasa'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey has rescinded a sister-city agreement with the so-called 'United States of Kailasa', founded by Indian fugitive Nithyananda, citing deceptive circumstances surrounding the fictional country and terming the incident as regrettable.

Soccer PIX: Bayern snap winless run; Marseille go top

Soccer PIX: Bayern snap winless run; Marseille go top

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues on Friday.

EPL PIX: Rampaging Liverpool rout Leeds

EPL PIX: Rampaging Liverpool rout Leeds

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

It is a first win in six games in all competitions for Liverpool.

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

That's The Smile Of Joy And Triumph!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Morocco have been willed on by some of the most impassioned fans at the tournament who arrived at the Education City stadium with their ear-splitting volume turned up high even before kickoff.

Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022

Uruguay and Ecuador qualify for World Cup 2022

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Uruguay and Ecuador secured their spots at the World Cup, joining Brazil and Argentina as qualifiers from the South America

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

FIFA WC: Santos admits Portugal has injury woes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Decisions about the availability of Otavio, who started against Ghana, and reserve left back Nuno Mendes, who is also an injury concern, would be taken after a training session later on Sunday, Santos said.

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

History at FIFA WC! Frappart leads trio of female officials

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Frappart's achievement was met with recognition, with Costa Rica manager Luis Fernando Suarez describing it as a step forward for women in a "sexist sport".

Euro Qualifiers: Spain make winning start; Wales hold Croatia

Euro Qualifiers: Spain make winning start; Wales hold Croatia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Spain's late substitute Joselu struck two quick-fire goals on his debut to seal a 3-0 win over Norway

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

FA Cup PIX: Easy wins for Manchester United, Tottenham

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min returned to form with two goals in his side's 3-0 defeat of second-tier Preston North End in the FA Cup fourth round and Casemiro also grabbed a brace in Manchester United's 3-1 win over Reading.

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Euro 2020: Spain have talent to repeat past glories sans Ramos

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Spain are still favourites to finish top of Group E above Sweden, Poland and Slovakia but, after struggling to break down conservative sides such as Georgia and Greece in March, they know coming first will not be a procession.

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

There is a special category of tickets available only to residents of host nation Qatar and fans in the Gulf Arab state have bought the largest number of tickets, FIFA said.

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

FIFA WC: Uruguay falter against defensive South Korea

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Martin Caceres shackled Son, harassing the South Korean winger any time he got the ball and sticking close to him to discourage others from passing his way.

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

PIX: Haaland breaks EPL record as Man City reclaim top spot

Rediff.com4 May 2023

IMAGES from the EPL matches played on Wednesday.

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Bittersweet victory as Uruguay win but journey ends

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Ghana captain Andre Ayew hit a feeble left-footed effort from the spot in the 21st minute which was saved by goalkeeper Sergio Rochet, who had been adjudged after a lengthy VAR review to have brought down Mohammed Kudus.

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Explained: The goal that eliminated Germany

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The VAR system took several minutes to confirm the ball had not gone out before Mitoma's touch

Euro 2020: No sting in dominant Spain's attack

Euro 2020: No sting in dominant Spain's attack

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'We created so many chances and simply weren't effective with them. In fact we created a rainbow of different chances and there are just some days when the ball refuses to go in.'

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

FIFA WC: Mexico beat Saudi, but both teams ousted

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Mexico's exit ended a run of seven successive last-16 appearances at the World Cup and the defeat for Saudi Arabia killed off what had looked to be a realistic chance of advancing from the group stages for the first time in 28 years.

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Boxing's Olympic future in doubt

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

IOC raises prospect of boxing being pulled from Paris Games

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Vega first failed to connect with a cross from winger Hirving Lozano early in the game and then sent a header narrowly wide in the 26th minute.

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom goes down by split decision

Tokyo Olympics: Mary Kom goes down by split decision

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Six-time World champion M C Mary Kom's (51kg) pursuit of a second Olympic medal ended in the pre-quarterfinals of the Tokyo Games as she went down to 2016 edition's bronze-medallist Ingrit Valencia in a fiercely-fought showdown.

Spanish prosecutors DROP fraud charges against Neymar

Spanish prosecutors DROP fraud charges against Neymar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

'There is not the slightest hint of crime'

FIFA World Cup: Veterans, youth united in Spain's title quest

FIFA World Cup: Veterans, youth united in Spain's title quest

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

'Those of us who are older, who went through difficult times in Brazil and Russia, help the younger ones, with new energy.'

Spain says lessons learned from Japan loss

Spain says lessons learned from Japan loss

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Spain cannot repeat mistakes from Japan collapse, says Rodri

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Nithyananda's Kailasa cons 30 US cities with 'sister city' pact

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Self-proclaimed godman and fugitive Nithyananda's 'United States of Kailasa' has signed a 'cultural partnership' with over 30 American cities, a media report has said, days after the city of Newark in the United States state of New Jersey said it rescinded a 'sister-city' agreement with the fictional country.

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Portugal will need more than Ronaldo show vs Uruguay

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Portugal could qualify early for the next phase of the World Cup with a game remaining if they beat Uruguay on Monday, a task probably much easier said than done.

FIFA WC PIX: Argentina trump Mexico in must-win game

FIFA WC PIX: Argentina trump Mexico in must-win game

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

The stadium erupted in cheers once more with Fernandez's late strike which sealed Argentina's first win in the tournament and rekindled Messi's hopes of a first-ever World Cup title.

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

World C'ships: Prannoy stuns Momota, Lakshya advances

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Sen won his second round contest 21-17, 21-10, taking 72 minutes to complete the formality.

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Ghana's WC penalty nightmare rekindles once again

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Ghana had always been expected to struggle at this World Cup after an unconvincing qualifying campaign in which a Nigerian goalkeeping howler saw them win a fortunate place in Qatar.

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

How Japan's high-pressing style unsettled Spain

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Japan's high-pressing style which undid Germany had briefly unsettled Spain on a few occasions in the first half.

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Soccer wrap: Bayern win Bundesliga with last-gasp goal

Rediff.com28 May 2023

A summary of the concluding day's action in the Bundesliga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and Saudi Pro League.

Tokyo Olympic Tattoos

Tokyo Olympic Tattoos

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Glimpse tattoos inked on Olympians at the Tokyo Games...

Mask-donning Son 'will take time to re-adapt'

Mask-donning Son 'will take time to re-adapt'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Bento said the 30-year-old, who was injured midway through Tottenham Hotspur's Champions League match at Olympique de Marseille this month, joined the squad only in recent days.

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed to defeat on his debut as world number one, losing to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in their Davis Cup Finals group-stage clash on Friday.