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The key question around Lionel Messi's future

The key question around Lionel Messi's future

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Friday's game marked Messi's return to the national side after being rested for Argentina's previous two World Cup qualifiers

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Elvis Hasn't Left The Building... He's In Cannes

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis got a 10-minute standing ovation at the Cannes film festival.

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Dhawan returns as India eye series sweep vs WI

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The returning Shikhar Dhawan will add more firepower to a ruthless India, who are faced with the problem of plenty, as they eye a clean sweep of West Indies in an inconsequential third and final ODI in Ahmedabad on Friday.

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Over 1,200 Indians to reach home in 6 flights from Romania: Scindia

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Scindia said on Twitter the Romanian prime minister has assured his continued support to Indian students crossing the Romanian borders.

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Davis Cup: Italy reach last eight; Russia, Britain win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia on Saturday.

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead

Trump lists India among illicit drug-producing countries

Trump lists India among illicit drug-producing countries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Trump said countries such as Afghanistan, India, The Bahamas, Belize, Burma, Colombia, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic among others are a major drug transit or illicit drug producing nations.

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

The Funniest Animals You Can Meet!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The funniest wildlife photography competition in the world.

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

King Charles III makes 1st address to UK parliament

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Quoting Shakespeare, he noted: "As Shakespeare said of the earlier Queen Elizabeth, she was a pattern to all princes living."

UK logs 93,045 new Covid cases amid surge in Omicron infections

UK logs 93,045 new Covid cases amid surge in Omicron infections

Rediff.com18 Dec 2021

The UK reported 93,045 cases of coronavirus on Friday, another record high for daily infections for the third consecutive day, as Omicron overtook Delta to become the dominant variant in London and Scotland.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Round 2; Paes-Duran exit

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov in Round 2; Paes-Duran exit

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

India had mixed fortunes at the US Open on Friday. Rohan Bopanna advanced to the men's doubles second round partnering Denis Shapovalov, but Leander Paes, teaming with Guillermo Duran, made a first-round exit.

PIX: Aus women score thrilling last-ball win over India

PIX: Aus women score thrilling last-ball win over India

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Beth Mooney's brilliant unbeaten hundred gave Australia a five-wicket win over India -- their 26th on the trot -- in the second women's ODI, in Mackay, on Friday.

Dare to wear a mask like Lady Gaga?

Dare to wear a mask like Lady Gaga?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

See how the pop icon's masks ruled the Video Music Awards both on and off stage.

Argentina draw with Paraguay in World Cup qualifier

Argentina draw with Paraguay in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Nicolas Gonzalez equalised for Argentina four minutes before half-time when he bulleted a header home from a Giovani Lo Celso corner kick.

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Liz Truss beats Rishi Sunak in Tory leadership race to be new UK PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The 47-year-old senior cabinet minister was widely expected to become the third female British Prime Minister after 170,000 online and postal votes cast by Tory members, ending Sunak's historic run as the first member of Parliament of Indian heritage to compete for the top job at 10 Downing Street.

Arsenal sign Ivorian forward Pepe in club record deal

Arsenal sign Ivorian forward Pepe in club record deal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Arsenal have signed forward Nicolas Pepe from French club Lille for a club-record fee, the Premier League side said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Meet the first ever 'Boxer Barbie'!

PHOTOS: Meet the first ever 'Boxer Barbie'!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The Nicola Adams doll -- the first ever 'Boxer Barbie' -- is the athlete in miniature, complete with boxing gloves, sports gear emblazoned with her trademark 'Lioness' nickname, and her distinctive cropped hairstyle.

Aus Open: Frenchmen Herbert, Mahut win men's doubles title

Aus Open: Frenchmen Herbert, Mahut win men's doubles title

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

With the victory, Herbert and Mahut added the Melbourne Park title to their US Open, Wimbledon and French Open crowns to complete the career Grand Slam.

UK minister Rishi Sunak releases 5-pound Gandhi coin to mark Diwali

UK minister Rishi Sunak releases 5-pound Gandhi coin to mark Diwali

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Available in a range of standards, including gold and silver, the special collectors' coin is designed by Heena Glover and features an image of a lotus, India's national flower, alongside one of Gandhi's most famous quotes -- "My life is my message".

Historic! Bhavani becomes 1st Indian fencer to qualify for Olympic

Historic! Bhavani becomes 1st Indian fencer to qualify for Olympic

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Bhavani Devi qualified for the Olympics through the Adjusted Official Ranking (AOR) method.

Sports Shorts: Jarry suspended for doping at Davis Cup

Sports Shorts: Jarry suspended for doping at Davis Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

EPL: Lacazette earns Arsenal draw with Palace

EPL: Lacazette earns Arsenal draw with Palace

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Substitute Alexandre Lacazette struck with the last kick of the game to give Arsenal a rollercoaster 2-2 home draw with Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Monday after the visitors had fought back from a goal down.

IPL PIX: Samson, Chahal shine as Royals crush SRH

IPL PIX: Samson, Chahal shine as Royals crush SRH

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Pune, on Tuesday

Olympics: US beat France to win 16th men's basketball gold

Olympics: US beat France to win 16th men's basketball gold

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The US team had been slow to start in previous matches, but they kept the heat on France consistently this time. But it was 18 turnovers that proved to be the killer for France.

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Angry players speak out at Australian Open qualifying

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

'They're just trying to shove us on the court because we're qualifiers'

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

PIX: Real Madrid, Barcelona win; PSG held

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Karim Benzema scored twice in the final few minutes to give Real Madrid a 3-1 win at Espanyol, while Barcelona breezed past Real Valladolid with a comfortable 4-0 LaLiga victory.

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

UK PM, minister Rishi Sunak to be fined over 'partygate' scandal

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Downing Street confirmed that the two senior-most United Kingdom government officials had received notification from the Metropolitan Police that they would be given "fixed penalty notices".

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

COVID-19 test won't affect City-Real Madrid tie: UEFA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Real trail Manchester City 2-1 from the first leg of their last-16 tie before the competition was suspended in March.

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Maradona backs Venezuela's Maduro, signs for World Cup coverage

India-West Indies ODI Series: Prasidh Krishna Most Valuable Player

India-West Indies ODI Series: Prasidh Krishna Most Valuable Player

Rediff.com7 Mar 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list India's Most Valuable ODI Players in the India - West Indies series.

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Barcelona Open: Lucky loser Jarry stuns Sascha Zverev

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Zverev's brother Mischa Zverev was also eliminated, going out 6-3, 6-1 to David Ferrer in the first round, while Kei Nishikori eased to a 7-5, 6-2 win over Taylor Fritz to secure a place in the third round.

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The travel ban was extended on Tuesday until March 2.

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Here are five boxers to watch when the Games kick off

Jemimah devastates but rain ruins 1st Aus-India T20I

Jemimah devastates but rain ruins 1st Aus-India T20I

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a stylish 49 off 36 balls before the heavens opened up and force the abandonment of the first women's T20 International between India and Australia, in Gold Coast, on Thursday.

Former United, Mumbai City FC striker Anelka joins Dutch club as consultant

Former United, Mumbai City FC striker Anelka joins Dutch club as consultant

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Former France international Nicolas Anelka is joining Roda JC Kerkrade as a consultant for the Dutch top flight side, the club said on Thursday.

'Lockdown improves Adelaide's chances of hosting India Test'

'Lockdown improves Adelaide's chances of hosting India Test'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

The six-day lockdown in South Australia to contain COVID-19 cases has improved Adelaide's chances of remaining the venue of the first day-night Test between India and Australia from December 17 even though the situation remains fluid

Arsenal's Pepe finally justifies price tag

Arsenal's Pepe finally justifies price tag

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

'Every player needs that moment, that turning point ... to settle and hopefully now Arsenal can see what they paid for... 72 million pounds was seeming expensive until tonight'

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Royal Observatory Greenwich has announced the shortlisted images of the 2022 Astronomy Photographer of the Year!

Shafali consolidates top spot in ICC T20 rankings

Shafali consolidates top spot in ICC T20 rankings

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Verma, who had regained the top position last week, garnered 26 rating points for her knock in the final