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India routed again

India routed again

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

Bjorn Michel scored a hat-trick as Germany handed India their third successive defeat in the Rabobank hockey tournament.\n\n

Italy wins first gold ever in team archery

Italy wins first gold ever in team archery

Rediff.com29 Jul 2012

Italy has won the gold medal in men's team archery at the London Olympics, the first ever for the country. The United States took silver and South Korea won the bronze medal in Saturday's competition at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Ferrari denies involvement in Armstrong's doping scheme

Ferrari denies involvement in Armstrong's doping scheme

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Italian doctor Michele Ferrari denied on Tuesday accusations from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that he masterminded a doping programme for American cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Hot or NOT? Vote for Priyanka Chopra's look at LFW!

Hot or NOT? Vote for Priyanka Chopra's look at LFW!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

Tell us what you think of Priyanka Chopra's outfit for Bisou Bisou!

PHOTOS: Modi meets world leaders at G20

PHOTOS: Modi meets world leaders at G20

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

From United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Modi met them all.

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Soccer: 'Make Carrick United manager for rest of season'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Roma teenager Afena-Gyan plays down apparent racist remark.

Platini accuses Blatter of attacking European soccer

Platini accuses Blatter of attacking European soccer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Michel Platini has accused FIFA president Sepp Blatter of attacking European soccer while defending UEFA's decision to stage Euro 2020 across the continent and its right to question FIFA's reform process.

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Euro 2020: 5 scintillating strikes of League Round 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

With the teams having played their second matches in the league stage in Euro 2020, at the conclusion of the Spain-Poland match in Group E on Saturday, here's a look at the best goals from those matches.

Chopper deal shows Antony's marginal influence in MoD

Chopper deal shows Antony's marginal influence in MoD

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

For a man revered for his probity, Defence Minister A K Antony was caught napping when bribes were paid over the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal. With the UPA government staring at another scam, nothing it seems will change, writes Sheela Bhatt.

Stunning bridges in France

Stunning bridges in France

Rediff.com23 May 2012

The Millau Viaduct is a cable-stayed road-bridge that spans the valley of the river Tarn near Millau in southern France.

Fresh trouble for banned Platini

Fresh trouble for banned Platini

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Banned UEFA president Michel Platini could face further investigation from FIFA's Ethics Committee after attending an awards ceremony and conference in Dubai despite being barred from "all football activity".

2022 Qatar WCup could be played in winter: FIFA

2022 Qatar WCup could be played in winter: FIFA

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

The 2022 Qatar World Cup could be rescheduled from summer to winter if medical evidence shows the intense Middle East heat would harm players, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke said on Saturday.

Platini and Wenger want January window axed

Platini and Wenger want January window axed

Rediff.com26 Jan 2013

The January transfer window should be abolished or at least limited because it is unfair and distorts competitions, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and UEFA president Michel Platini said on Friday.

Betting, match-fixing the big threats: Platini

Betting, match-fixing the big threats: Platini

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Match-fixing and illegal betting are the biggest threats to the future of soccer, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Monday.

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Former France and Real Madrid great Kopa passes away at 85

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Former France soccer great Raymond Kopa, who won three European Cups with Real Madrid in the 1950s, died at the age of 85 on Friday.

FA Cup: Arsenal, Man United sneak replay wins

FA Cup: Arsenal, Man United sneak replay wins

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Jack Wilshere's late strike gave Arsenal a 1-0 FA Cup third-round replay win over Swansea City and Wayne Rooney's first goal in over a month earned Manchester United a 1-0 victory over West Ham United on Wednesday.

Swiss Olympic team expels player for racist tweet

Swiss Olympic team expels player for racist tweet

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Switzerland footballer Michel Morganella has been expelled from the London Olympics for posting a racist message on Twitter.

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Sports Shorts: Federer to make comeback in Stuttgart on June 14

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Platini did not disclose deal with Blatter, says former UEFA chief

Platini did not disclose deal with Blatter, says former UEFA chief

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson says that the European football body was never told about the payment of 2 million Swiss francs ($2.1 million) from Sepp Blatter to current UEFA boss Michel Platini.

FIFA chief says racism social not football problem

FIFA chief says racism social not football problem

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

FIFA president Sepp Blatter believes that completely ridding soccer of racism will be impossible while it remains a problem in society as a whole.

Qatar must hold winter World Cup, says Platini

Qatar must hold winter World Cup, says Platini

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

The 2022 World Cup in Qatar must be held in winter in order to protect players and fans from searing desert heat, European football boss Michel Platini said on Saturday.

Platini still opposed to goal-line technology

Platini still opposed to goal-line technology

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

UEFA President Michel Platini remains ardently opposed to the use of goal-line technology, which is being employed by FIFA for the first time at the Club World Cup, and said on Tuesday the money would be better spent developing the game.

Red carpet styles that will make you blush

Red carpet styles that will make you blush

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Presenting the red carpet arrivals at the Revolve Awards.

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

India, EU seal civil nuclear energy pact

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The agreement provides for extensive cooperation in the civil nuclear energy sector including in research and development for peaceful uses of nuclear energy, they said.

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland fan dies in Nice

Euro 2016: Northern Ireland fan dies in Nice

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

A Northern Irish soccer fan died in the French city of Nice after scaling a sea-front railing and falling on his head onto a stone beach, a local official said on Monday. He was the first supporter to die during a Euro 2016 soccer tournament that has been marred by off-pitch violence between fans since Friday's opening.

World's 20 highest bridges

World's 20 highest bridges

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

These bridges are truly engineering marvels.

UEFA mulls reviewing Champions League rule

UEFA mulls reviewing Champions League rule

Rediff.com24 May 2012

The Champions League rule which has denied Tottenham Hotspur a place in next season's competition because Chelsea won Saturday's final could be reviewed by UEFA's executive committee, president Michel Platini said on Wednesday.

Why Platini is no longer the favourite to succeed Blatter at FIFA

Why Platini is no longer the favourite to succeed Blatter at FIFA

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Bookmakers lengthened the odds that European soccer boss Michel Platini will succeed Sepp Blatter as head of global soccer body FIFA, after Swiss prosecutors said they were investigating Blatter over a payment to Platini.

One-third of US has already cast its vote

One-third of US has already cast its vote

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

As polling centres in the United States open on Tuesday morning to decide who will sit in the White House for the next four years, over one-third of the total number of voters have already exercised their franchise by using the provision of early voting. According to the latest figures complied by the US Election Project of the George Mason University, more than 30.5 million voters have already cast their ballots.

Oxford Covid vaccine under lens after error: Report

Oxford Covid vaccine under lens after error: Report

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

AstraZeneca Plc and the University of Oxford are facing questions about their Covid-19 vaccine and whether regulators would quickly authorise its emergency use after the pharma company acknowledged an error in the vaccine dosage received by some participants and other irregularities and omissions, according to the New York Times.

Evans says never discussed doping with Armstrong doctor

Evans says never discussed doping with Armstrong doctor

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Australia's 2011 Tour De France winner Cadel Evans has admitted meeting the Italian doctor at the heart of the Lance Armstrong scandal more than a decade ago but said they never discussed doping.

Blatter reveals frozen balls ruse at European club draws

Blatter reveals frozen balls ruse at European club draws

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Frozen balls containing team names have been used to rig European soccer's club competition draws although the ruse was never used at FIFA, the former chief of the game's world governing body, Sepp Blatter, has said.

10 retro trends we loved at Gucci's latest show

10 retro trends we loved at Gucci's latest show

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

A look at how Gucci's Cruise collection brought back lost trends into fashion.

England keen to stage 2020 Euro finals

England keen to stage 2020 Euro finals

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

England would be keen to stage the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 if UEFA president Michel Platini's plan to hold the tournament across Europe became a reality, English FA chairman David Bernstein said on Monday.

Platini to stand for FIFA presidency

Platini to stand for FIFA presidency

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

UEFA head Michel Platini announced on Wednesday his intention to stand for presidency of FIFA in place of Sepp Blatter.

Lazio fined for racist chanting at Europa game

Lazio fined for racist chanting at Europa game

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

Lazio have been fined 40,000 euros for racist behaviour by their fans during the Europa League tie at Tottenham Hotspur last month, UEFA said on Thursday.

Platini determined to introduce Winter World Cup

Platini determined to introduce Winter World Cup

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

UEFA president Michel Platini is determined to stage the World Cup during the European winter for the first time at the 2022 tournament in Qatar, the Frenchman told the London Evening Standard.

Platini 'not losing sleep' over FIFA presidency

Platini 'not losing sleep' over FIFA presidency

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

UEFA president Michel Platini is not losing sleep over whether to bid for the presidency of FIFA in two years' time, he said on Friday.

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho arrives in India for Premier Futsal

Brazil football legend Ronaldinho arrives in India for Premier Futsal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former Brazilian superstar footballer Ronaldinho arrived in India late on Wednesday to participate in the Virat-Kohli backed Premier Futsal.