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Sindhu working on new techniques for Tokyo Olympics

Sindhu working on new techniques for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Sindhu said she has to watch out for the Chinese players as well since they have been missing from the circuit for some time.

Klopp feared he'd be sacked during early days at Liverpool

Klopp feared he'd be sacked during early days at Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Juergen Klopp, who took over from Brendan Rodgers in 2015, led the club to three finals in three years -- Europa League and League Cup in 2016 and Champions League in 2018 -- but ended up on the losing side each time.

Barca favourites to win La Liga title race

Barca favourites to win La Liga title race

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Barcelona have emerged as favourites to be crowned champions after one defeat in their last 22 Liga games.

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Williams sisters lose; Fritz-Rae win online tournament

Rediff.com4 May 2020

American tennis player Taylor Fritz and his doubles partner, Tik Tok personality Addison Rae, won the virtual Stay At Home Slam on Sunday as real-life tennis remains on hold because of the coronavirus crisis. The likes of the Williams sisters, Japanese stars Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori and the recently retired Maria Sharapova competed as their favourite characters from the world of Nintendo to raise money for charity.

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.

US teen McNally yearns to play like Federer

US teen McNally yearns to play like Federer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

'I really like the way he plays, mixes in the slice, the dropshot, volleys really well. There's so many things I like from his game. Hopefully I can keep working on those and become just like him'

Messi reveals Maradona was his inspiration for playing football

Messi reveals Maradona was his inspiration for playing football

Rediff.com19 Dec 2015

The duo has constantly been compared in terms of their playing style, in addition to having represented Spanish giant club Barcelona and captained Argentina.

Barca look to 'leader' Neymar for inspiration in Messi's absence

Barca look to 'leader' Neymar for inspiration in Messi's absence

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

'The system is the same and we all have to contribute a bit more but it is impossible not to feel Messi's absence' 'But Neymar is also a leader for his playing style and what he brings to the team'

No regrets, no complaints from Spain coach Hierro

No regrets, no complaints from Spain coach Hierro

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

Spain coach Fernando Hierro said he had no regrets at taking the job two days before the World Cup despite his side's second-round exit at the hands of hosts Russia on Sunday.

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

'Injured Djokovic will come back mentally stronger'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'It will take time for him to get his intensity back'

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Dimitrov bets on coach Agassi for Grand Slam breakthrough

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

Reaching the semi-finals at the 2014 Wimbledon and the 2017 Australian Open remain his best returns in Grand Slams.

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Football Extras: Mourinho defends Kane's record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

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Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

Vandeweghe bringing new attitude to Melbourne

Vandeweghe bringing new attitude to Melbourne

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

Vandeweghe's quest for maiden Slam title at Australian Open continues

Vishnu, Kiwi players arrive for Davis Cup tie

Vishnu, Kiwi players arrive for Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Vishnu Vardhan joined the Indian Davis Cup team in Chandigarh on Sunday and said the hosts are familiar with the playing style of the New Zealand squad that touched down for the Asia-Oceania tie starting September 14.

La Liga: Barca don't need a Plan B, says Alves

La Liga: Barca don't need a Plan B, says Alves

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Barcelona should seek to refine their current playing style and forget about adopting a Plan B for situations such as those they faced against Celtic in the Champions League, defender Dani Alves said on Friday.

Berbatov set to leave Manchester United at end of season

Berbatov set to leave Manchester United at end of season

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov is poised to leave Manchester United at the end of the season despite the English champions taking up an extra year's option on his contract, his agent said.

With EPL entering the business end, Ozil wants to play for the fans

With EPL entering the business end, Ozil wants to play for the fans

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Midfielder Mesut Ozil is looking to reassure Arsenal's fans that he is committed to fighting for honours until the end of the season after saying last month that the club only had an outside chance of winning any silverware.

Make way for TV's sexy new host

Make way for TV's sexy new host

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Former Miss India Natasha Suri will play Style Police on television.

Aguero ready to fight for trophies with Man City

Aguero ready to fight for trophies with Man City

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Sergio Aguero's description of his playing style would have been music to the ears of Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini on Thursday after the Argentina striker completed his move to the Premier League's big-spenders from Atletico Madrid.

Europa PIX: Pepe spares Arsenal's blushes; United claim first away win in 12 games

Europa PIX: Pepe spares Arsenal's blushes; United claim first away win in 12 games

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Unai Emery's side were heading for a demoralising defeat, three days after losing meekly to Sheffield United in the Premier League, but substitute Pepe's late intervention kept the Gunners top of Group F with a maximum nine points.

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Soccer Extras: Sarri is new Juve coach; Pogba wants out

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

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Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Pressure on aggressive Keys in all-American US Open final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2017

Keys is expected to be the aggressor on Arthur Ashe Stadium against a more defensive Stephens, one of the best retrievers on the tour.

Former snooker world champion Alex Higgins dies

Former snooker world champion Alex Higgins dies

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

Former world snooker champion Alex 'Hurricane' Higgins has died at the age of 61, the BBC reported on Saturday.

I changed my game after being axed from team: Sehwag

I changed my game after being axed from team: Sehwag

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Indian opener Virender Sehwag conceded that his axing from the Indian team four years ago forced him to look inwards and make changes in his game which eventually paid him rich dividends.

'Football is not ballet,' says Milan coach after De Jong tackle

'Football is not ballet,' says Milan coach after De Jong tackle

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

AC Milan coach Sinisa Mihajlovic has dismissed complaints about a Nigel de Jong tackle during Tuesday's friendly match against Bayern Munich by saying that "football is not ballet."

Spain must put faith in proven strategy

Spain must put faith in proven strategy

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Spain must ignore external criticism and show faith in the playing style that has served them so well for Friday's showdown against Group H leaders Chile, according to midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Meet Spain's new football coach

Meet Spain's new football coach

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Luis Enrique's new task is to rebuild a Spain team that ruled international football between 2008 and 2012 by winning successive European Championships and the 2010 World Cup but have been deeply disappointing at their last three international tournaments.

Self-belief ends England's long wait for title

Self-belief ends England's long wait for title

Rediff.com17 May 2010

England ended their 35-year wait for a world title with victory over Australia in the Twenty20 World Cup on Sunday.

Show-off Neymar won't let up despite criticism

Show-off Neymar won't let up despite criticism

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

'I'm definitely not going to change, players have to know that when they face me that I have my own way of playing and that is dribbling, scoring goals and helping my team mates'

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Five talking points from the weekend in La Liga

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

La Liga leaders Barcelona hit two goals in the final three minutes to earn a 3-2 win at Rayo Vallecano

Asiad: Paes's last minute withdrawal throws coach India Ali's plans out of gear

Asiad: Paes's last minute withdrawal throws coach India Ali's plans out of gear

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'The only thing I am feeling bad right now is, if he had decided earlier to not come even two weeks or 10 days ago, we would have got a specialist doubles team in place'

Has Mourinho agreed to a deal with Manchester United?

Has Mourinho agreed to a deal with Manchester United?

Rediff.com25 May 2016

English football's biggest club seem to have secured the services of the sport's most colourful manager after Jose Mourinho, according to Sky TV reports, agreed personal terms with Manchester United on Tuesday.

Leicester's title surge built on simple foundations

Leicester's title surge built on simple foundations

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Leicester rely on the old fashioned virtues of work rate, no-nonsense defending and speedy attacks.

Maradona hurt by Boca fans' rebuke

Maradona hurt by Boca fans' rebuke

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Being labelled a traitor by fans of his favourite club Boca Juniors had been deeply upsetting, Argentina coach Diego Maradona said on Wednesday. The insults followed Boca playmaker Juan Roman Riquelme's decision last week to quit the Argentine national side, saying that he could not work with the coach. Riquelme was upset that Maradona made public comments about his playing style.

Steely Edmund keeps it simple as final beckons

Steely Edmund keeps it simple as final beckons

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Edmund is no flash Harry, on or off the court

Egypt hope to outwit Cameroon again

Egypt hope to outwit Cameroon again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Holders Egypt are hoping their South American playing style will bring them success in the African Nations Cup final against Cameroon tomorrow. Most of Egypt's squad are home-based players but their free-flowing passing game has been lethal and they are confident of beating Cameroon again after winning in the 1998 final.

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

PHOTOS: Serena trounces Goerges, sets up Kerber final at Wimbledon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Seven-times champion Serena Williams and Germany's Angelique Kerber will clash in the Ladies singles final at Wimbledon after registering easy victories in the semi-finals on Thursday. While Serena had things her way in a 6-2, 6-4 demolition of Germany's Julia Georges, Kerber beat Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko 6-3, 6-3.

Euro 2016: Spain counting on fresh faces for World Cup redemption

Euro 2016: Spain counting on fresh faces for World Cup redemption

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Spain are steadily turning to the next generation ahead of their Euro 2016 opener against the Czech Republic later on Monday as the defending champions look to redeem themselves after a miserable World Cup two years ago. For Spain's disappointing showing in 2014, coach Vicente del Bosque retained 16 of the squad that won the title in 2010, but only eight winners remain for Euro 2016, with players such as Alvaro Morata, Hector Bellerin and Thiago Alcantara introduced as part of a significant changing of the guard. Sergio Ramos is confident the new boys, five of whom were part of the 2013 European under 21-winning side, can lead Spain into a new golden era.

EPL: Ranieri hopes to give friend Mourinho tough evening at Old Trafford

EPL: Ranieri hopes to give friend Mourinho tough evening at Old Trafford

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Italian Ranieri takes his side, currently bottom of the Premier League, to United on Saturday and said he is looking forward to renewing his friendship with the man who replaced him as Chelsea manager in 2004.