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'Bipasha Basu is my altar-ego'

'Bipasha Basu is my altar-ego'

Rediff.com8 May 2008

This year Bollywood will see an army of new talent and Maradona Rebello is one of the new faces that you will see in Sudipto Chattopadhyay's Pankh. This 22-year old, happy go lucky and friendly model turned actor talks about his first film and much more.

Boca Juniors unveil returning idol Carlos Tevez

Boca Juniors unveil returning idol Carlos Tevez

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

Carlos Tevez was officially unveiled as a Boca Juniors player in a 6.5 million euros ($7.15 million) transfer from Juventus.

PHOTOS: Football fan Pope Francis meets Ronaldinho

PHOTOS: Football fan Pope Francis meets Ronaldinho

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Brazilian football star Ronaldinho, who widely considered a footballing deity during his playing days, met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday.

Take a look at evolution of world record transfer fee

Take a look at evolution of world record transfer fee

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

Major world record deals are here.

E-commerce heats up with football fever

E-commerce heats up with football fever

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Even smaller players like Bluegape.com have launched T-shirts, cups, wall clocks and other products inspired from the fan community.

4 stars who fell from fame to shame after winning the World Cup

4 stars who fell from fame to shame after winning the World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

France's Zinedine Zidane, Argentina's Diego Maradona, Brazil's Ronaldo and Italy's Fabio Cannavaro etched their names in football folklore by winning the game's biggest prize for their country. However, their return to the same stage four years later is best forgotten.

Gifted, controversial Riquelme retires

Gifted, controversial Riquelme retires

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Juan Roman Riquelme, the supremely talented and sometimes controversial former Boca Juniors and Argentina playmaker, has retired from soccer.

The BEST International Films of 2021

The BEST International Films of 2021

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films, most of them shown at international film festivals held virtually (Berlinale and Rotterdam), hybrid (Toronto) or physical (Cannes and Venice).

World Cup Final: It's Latin pride v Germany

World Cup Final: It's Latin pride v Germany

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

Germany battle to become the first European side to win a World Cup on Latin American soil in Sunday's final against Argentina whose captain Lionel Messi is out to emulate the great Diego Maradona.

World Cup: 'Spanish' Messi prepares to give Argentina its third title

World Cup: 'Spanish' Messi prepares to give Argentina its third title

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Argentina's Lionel Messi, the most unassuming and also one of the most admired talents in world sport, can join the elite of soccer greats by winning the World Cup in Sunday's final against Germany.

Tribute: Real great and 'complete player' Di Stefano leaves a lasting legacy

Tribute: Real great and 'complete player' Di Stefano leaves a lasting legacy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Frequently bracketed with Pele and Diego Maradona among the greatest exponents of the game, Alfredo Di Stefano, who died on Monday, aged 88, was one of the most complete footballers of all time.

PHOTOS: Higuain strike puts Argentina in World Cup semis after 24 years

PHOTOS: Higuain strike puts Argentina in World Cup semis after 24 years

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

Photos of the quarter-final match between Argentina and Belgium

La Liga: Alaves stun Real Madrid; Sixth win for Atletico

La Liga: Alaves stun Real Madrid; Sixth win for Atletico

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Images from La Liga matches played on Saturday.

WC Preview: Argentina laugh off criticism, play for Messi

WC Preview: Argentina laugh off criticism, play for Messi

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

Argentine players laughed off criticism of their supposed defensive weakness on Thursday and vowed there would be no repeat of their 2010 World Cup quarter-final thrashing by Germany.

Messi out to prove he is the real deal

Messi out to prove he is the real deal

Rediff.com25 May 2006

The World Cup stage in Germany should inspire rather than overawe the 18-year-old Argentine striker.

Shocked Spaniards fear the worst in La Roja's clash with Chile

Shocked Spaniards fear the worst in La Roja's clash with Chile

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Stunned by their heroes' 5-1 humiliation by the Netherlands, Spaniards are already bemoaning the end of a glorious era and fearing the worst against Chile.

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Joker leads BAFTA nominations

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Joaquin Phoenix-starrer Joker, one of the most controversial yet admired movies of 2019, is leading the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) nominations with 11 nods.

Check out Bipasha's new sexy avatars

Check out Bipasha's new sexy avatars

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The actress will be seen in nine avatars in the upcoming movie, Pankh.

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Suarez goal raises issue of sporting honesty

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Never far from controversy during his career, Liverpool striker Luis Suarez's winner in an FA Cup match on Sunday re-ignited the morality debate in sport -- should the honesty card be played in the heat of battle?

Messi latest name to attract interest of tax authorities

Messi latest name to attract interest of tax authorities

Rediff.com13 Jun 2013

Lionel Messi's picture was on the front pages rather than the sports sections of the Spanish media on Thursday, after the World Player of the Year and his father were accused of tax fraud.

'Difficult to say if Dhoni had a hand in Viru's ouster'

'Difficult to say if Dhoni had a hand in Viru's ouster'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday sought to clarify his statement on Virender Sehwag's ouster from the Test squad, saying he had never categorically stated that Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a hand in the opener's omission.

Russia to kick off 2018 WC against Saudis; Spain, Portugal in same group

Russia to kick off 2018 WC against Saudis; Spain, Portugal in same group

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Hosts Russia will kick off next year's World Cup finals versus Saudi Arabia in Moscow and defending champions Germany will start against Mexico after Friday's draw threw up some mouthwatering clashes.

Remember these sporting moments?

Remember these sporting moments?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

As we sit at home and miss live action, the wondrous phenomenon of sport has delivered so many past glories that we will probably never run out of things to see, recalls Dhruv Munjal.

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Why this chaiwala has painted his house in Argentina colours...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The street leading up to his tea stall cum house is dotted with Argentina flags while a giant one flutters high making its presence felt.

Messi announces retirement from international football

Messi announces retirement from international football

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi says he is retiring from international soccer after Argentina lost to Chile in Copa America final.

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Netherlands to hold Cruyff tribute during France friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

The friendly between Netherlands and France on Friday will be halted for a minute's silence in the 14th minute in a tribute to Johan Cruyff.

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Good Samaritan Bhutia continues to help the needy

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

During his playing days he brought joy to millions and now Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia is making a difference to the people of his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states because of the lockdown. After having opened his doors to migrant workers, the former India captain has been trying to help his people from his state Sikkim, who have been stranded in other states due to the coronavirus-forced nationwide lockdown.

How will history remember Argentina's Messi

How will history remember Argentina's Messi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Lionel Messi does not need a Copa America win to feel like the king of the world. He captured that crown a long ago, says Dhruv Munjal.

Why football will never see any other like Pele again!

Why football will never see any other like Pele again!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

He might be travelling halfway across the globe to promote youth football through Subroto Cup but Brazilian legend Pele on Friday declared that there won't be another like him and the man who draws constant comparisons with him, the inimitable Diego Maradona.

Messi's rare failure at crucial moment for Barca

Messi's rare failure at crucial moment for Barca

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

The Argentine failed to find the net for Barcelona in either leg of the Champions League semi-final, meaning he has now been unable to score against Chelsea in eight outings, by far his worst record against any club.

All you wanted to know about Lionel Messi

All you wanted to know about Lionel Messi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2012

Passed the milestone of 200 goals for Barcelona in November 2011 and is fast closing in on the Catalan club's record marksman Cesar Rodriguez, who scored 235.

PHOTOS: Milestone man Messi symbolic of Barca's golden era

PHOTOS: Milestone man Messi symbolic of Barca's golden era

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Lionel Messi may lack a World Cup for Argentina but his 10 years with Barcelona have seen him rewrite the history books and become symbolic with the club's golden era.

Messi: From scrawny kid to world's best player

Messi: From scrawny kid to world's best player

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Barcelona's faith in their ability to groom the little lad from Rosario for their first team and transform him into the world's best player has paid off handsomely.

Messi gives new meaning to 'Hand of God'

Messi gives new meaning to 'Hand of God'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Lionel Messi gave a new meaning to the phrase 'Hand of God' when he netted a Champions League record five goals in Barcelona's 7-1 demolition of Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.

Messi still needs to shine at the World Cup, says Platini

Messi still needs to shine at the World Cup, says Platini

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Lionel Messi still needs to produce his best at the World Cup to be remembered as one of the truly great players, former France captain Michel Platini said on Monday.

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Impish Messi defines current Champions League era

Rediff.com25 May 2011

At the age of 23, Barcelona's Lionel Messi has already come to define an era of European soccer in a way only a handful of players have managed since the days of Alfredo di Stefano.

Rousing welcome for Lionel Messi in Kolkata

Rousing welcome for Lionel Messi in Kolkata

Rediff.com31 Aug 2011

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata in the wee hours on Wednesday but more than 1500 frenzied fans were left heartbroken as securitymen whisked the Argentine superstar away through the VIP gate.

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Indian sports in 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

A look at the few bright spots, the many worries, and moments that made for a distinctly indelible 2020.