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Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Mumbai City FC set to sign former France striker Anelka for ISL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Nicolas Anelka could be a part of the Indian Super League football tournament as Mumbai City FC's negotiations with the former France and Chelsea striker are at an "advanced" stage.

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Man City; Newcastle beat Man Utd

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

A summary of Sunday's Premier League matches

FC Goa sign Lucio as marquee player; Mumbai retain Anelka

FC Goa sign Lucio as marquee player; Mumbai retain Anelka

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

Tsitsipas faces steep learning curve at Wimbledon

Tsitsipas faces steep learning curve at Wimbledon

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The 20-year-old, who reached the Australian Open last four and won titles on clay and indoor hard courts this year, has had a difficult time of it on grass.

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested, on Tuesday, in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

Will underperforming Pant be left out of 3rd T20I?

Will underperforming Pant be left out of 3rd T20I?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

India concluded the two-match US leg of the series by taking an unassailable 2-0 lead after notching up a 22-run win in the second game on Sunday.

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

FAQ: All you need to know about UK polls

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Here's what you must know in the lead-up to the biggest political event of the past five years, and why it matters

Madrid Open PHOTOS: Murray bows out, rusty Nadal through

Madrid Open PHOTOS: Murray bows out, rusty Nadal through

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Andy Murray was overwhelmed 6-3, 6-2 by Santiago Giraldo and champion Rafael Nadal showed signs of rustiness before reaching the Madrid Open quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-4 win over Jarkko Nieminen on Thursday.

Murray brothers carry Britain to brink of Davis Cup semi-final

Murray brothers carry Britain to brink of Davis Cup semi-final

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Brothers Andy and Jamie Murray carried Britain to the brink of a Davis Cup semi-final berth after they beat France in the doubles rubber to take a 2-1 lead ahead of Sunday's reverse singles.

PHOTOS: Delhi Waveriders win Hockey India League; Rhinos claim third spot

PHOTOS: Delhi Waveriders win Hockey India League; Rhinos claim third spot

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Delhi Waveriders defeated Jaypee Punjab Warriors in the penalty shoot-out to emerge as the champions in the second edition of Hero Hockey India League at the packed Astroturf Hockey Stadium, in Ranchi on Sunday.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

City v Reds: A goal feast or game of chess at Anfield?

City v Reds: A goal feast or game of chess at Anfield?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Last term, stung by City's woeful performance the previous season in a 3-0 Champions League loss at Anfield, Guardiola adopted a cautious approach in a goalless draw.

First Look: The Silver Surfer comes to life

First Look: The Silver Surfer comes to life

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Comicdom's trippiest superhero finally comes alive on the big screen.

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Davis Cup Roundup: Britain lead Serbia; Croatia still alive

Rediff.com17 Jul 2016

Davis Cup holders Britain edged into a 2-1 lead in Serbia after Jamie Murray and Dominic Inglot won Saturday's doubles.

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Trump can't attend Republic Day parade due to scheduling constraints: WH

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It is said that the annual State of the Union address to both Houses of the US Congress by Trump is likely to be around the time India will celebrate its Republic Day.

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Champions League qualifiers: Ajax through, Porto crash out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Ajax, semi-finalists last season, came from behind to beat PAOK 3-2 for a 5-4 aggregate win over the Greeks while Red Star knocked out FC Copenhagen on penalties after a bizarre shootout involving 22 spot-kicks.

EPL champs Manchester City keen to invest in Indian club this year

EPL champs Manchester City keen to invest in Indian club this year

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'There might be other opportunities in Asia. We've been looking at India for nearly two years now. I'd say this year we'll end up doing an investment in India'

Who invented the automobile?

Who invented the automobile?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Take the rediff biz quiz to find out how much you know about vintage cars.

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Five talking points from the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp has beaten Manchester United only twice in his career and never at Old Trafford -- his worst record against any Premier League side.

Bopanna falls at final hurdle

Bopanna falls at final hurdle

Rediff.com26 Aug 2006

The Indian Davis Cupper lost 2-6, 4-6 to Janko Tipsarevic in the final of the Bukhara Challenger.

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

WC updates: Uruguayan Cunha to referee France versus Belgium semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Croatia's Football Federation (HNS) sacked Ognjen Vukojevic, a member of the national team's coaching staff, over a "glory to Ukraine" video posted after Croatia beat Russia in the World Cup quarter-finals, HNS said in a statement on Monday.

PHOTOS: Leaders join mourners to bid farewell to Chavez

PHOTOS: Leaders join mourners to bid farewell to Chavez

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

Leaders from Latin America and beyond were in Venezuela's capital Caracas for the state funeral of late president Hugo Chavez on Friday.

Men's singles round 1 Fixtures

Men's singles round 1 Fixtures

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Round 1 men's singles fixtures for the US Open

West Brom sponsors ask for Anelka to be axed: Reports

West Brom sponsors ask for Anelka to be axed: Reports

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Shirt sponsor Zoopla has warned West Bromwich Albion it will cancel a 3 million deal with the club if Nicolas Anelka plays against Everton in the Premier League on Monday, British media reported.

Aegon: Bhupathi-Bopanna in quarters after walk-over

Aegon: Bhupathi-Bopanna in quarters after walk-over

Rediff.com14 Jun 2013

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna entered the men's doubles quarter-finals in the Aegon Championships after receiving a walk-over from the French combo of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Nicolas Mahut.

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

PHOTOS: UK falls silent in honour of COVID-19 warriors

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson led the tributes with UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing Street for the National Health Service (NHS) and other key workers across care homes and public transport at 11 am local time. So far 82 NHS staff are known to have died after testing positive for the coronavirus, including many with their roots in India.

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

India's schedule at the Games - August 8

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Indian athletes will be in action in various disciplines at the 2012 Olympics on Monday. Check out their schedule.

The man who will fill Hugo Chavez's boots

The man who will fill Hugo Chavez's boots

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

Maduro, a physically imposing former union leader who served as foreign minister and vice president under Chavez, has vowed to keep Chavez's self-styled socialist revolution alive.

Scientists to probe possible Chavez poisoning: Venezuela

Scientists to probe possible Chavez poisoning: Venezuela

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The Venezuelan government has announced that they will work with 'the world's best scientists' to investigate whether former president Hugo Chavez had been poisoned.

No heat rule ahead of hotly-anticipated Williams sisters matchup

No heat rule ahead of hotly-anticipated Williams sisters matchup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Tournament officials said there was no heat rule in effect on Friday for the first time in three days, with cloud cover expected to bring cooler temperatures.

Quiz Time: Who did Rani Mukerji replace in Chalte Chalte?

Quiz Time: Who did Rani Mukerji replace in Chalte Chalte?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Djokovic not losing sleep over battle for No 1 ranking with Murray

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Novak Djokovic has admitted that Andy Murray's attempt to surge to the top of the rankings has rejuvenated an otherwise mediocre season for the World No. 1.

Balotelli helps Milan end chaotic week with win at Catania

Balotelli helps Milan end chaotic week with win at Catania

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

Mario Balotelli rifled in a second-half free kick to help troubled AC Milan to a 3-1 win at bottom club Catania in Serie A on Sunday, ending a chaotic week for the seven-times European champions.

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Soccer PIX: Real drop points at Getafe; Juve lose

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

The draw interrupted a run of four straight league wins for Zinedine Zidane's side and left them second on 67 points after 31 games, three behind leaders Atletico who thrashed Eibar 5-0 earlier in the day.

De Gea named in Manchester United U.S tour squad

De Gea named in Manchester United U.S tour squad

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has been named in the Premier League club's squad for a pre-season tour of the United States despite reported interest from Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Klopp looks on bright side despite Dante let-off

Klopp looks on bright side despite Dante let-off

Rediff.com26 May 2013

Borussia Dortmund coach Juergen Klopp is such a bouncy character that not even a Champions League final defeat can really get him down, but the decision not to send off Bayern Munich defender Dante in Saturday's 2-1 defeat did rankle.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, according to a national televised address by his vice-president Nicolas Maduro. He was 58.

Topshelf Open: Paes, Nestor bow out in quarters

Topshelf Open: Paes, Nestor bow out in quarters

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The second seed pair of Leander Paes and Daniel Nestor suffered a shock quarter-final defeat against the French pair of Nicolas Mahut and Pierre-Hugues Herbert to crash out of the ATP Topshelf Open in 's-Hertogenbosch.