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Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Vinicius reports eight complaint over racist abuse in LaLiga

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

UEFA opens investigation into Barca payments to ex-refereeing official

Bhajji decision disappoints CA

Bhajji decision disappoints CA

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland expressed disappointment that Harbhajan Singh did not get a more severe punishment.

CA, BCCI accused of collusion in 2008 Sydney Test

CA, BCCI accused of collusion in 2008 Sydney Test

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

Former ICC Chief Executive Malcolm Speed has kicked up a controversy by claiming in his memoirs that the New Zealand judge who heard the Sydney Test racial row appeal had accused Indian and Australian cricket boards of colluding behind the scenes in a way that was "disastrous for cricket".

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Terry welcomes FA racism enquiry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2011

John Terry has welcomed the Football Association's (FA) decision to launch an investigation into an allegation of racist abuse during Chelsea's ill-tempered west London derby at Queens Park Rangers.

Euro: Platini tells players to let referees handle racism

Euro: Platini tells players to let referees handle racism

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

UEFA president Michel Platini has warned players they would be booked if they walked off the pitch for being racially abused at Euro 2012 and they should instead talk to the referee who can decide whether to stop the game.

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Toure racist abuse: UEFA slammed by players' union

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The world players' union has criticised European soccer's governing body UEFA for failing to enforce its own guidelines on racism following the abuse hurled at ManchesterCity's Yaya Toure in Moscow.

FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation

FA to investigate Evra's racism allegation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

The English FA will investigate an allegation by Manchester United defender Patrice Evra that he was racially abused by Liverpool forward Luis Suarez during Saturday's 1-1 draw in the Premier League.

Monkeygate fallout: Ponting blames unsupportive CA for Symonds's career slide

Monkeygate fallout: Ponting blames unsupportive CA for Symonds's career slide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting claims that Andrew Symonds had received very little support from Cricket Australia during the 'Monkeygate' scandal and, that, practically ended the latter's career.

Hodgson disappointed with Terry retirement decision

Hodgson disappointed with Terry retirement decision

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

England manager Roy Hodgson has reluctantly accepted John Terry's retirement from internationals but said he was disappointed in the defender's decision.

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Football Association said it would complain to world governing body FIFA after England players were racially abused by Croatia fans during their 4-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in Zagreb on Wednesday.

West captain Rahane asks Jaiswal to leave field for sledging

West captain Rahane asks Jaiswal to leave field for sledging

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

In a rare act, West Zone skipper Ajinkya Rahane ordered his teammate Yashasvi Jaiswal to leave the field for disciplinary reasons.

EPL: Referee Clattenburg to be probed for alleged racism

EPL: Referee Clattenburg to be probed for alleged racism

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Referee Mark Clattenburg is facing allegations he used racist language towards a Chelsea footballer, the English players' union boss confirmed on Tuesday as police and the Football Association continued their investigations.

New twist in Harbhajan case

New twist in Harbhajan case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's racial abuse case appears to have taken a new twist with claims that Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds had possibly misinterpreted a derogatory Punjabi phrase which sounded like "monkey".

Racism blights motor racing and cricket

Racism blights motor racing and cricket

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Abuse directed at Grand Prix racer Lewis Hamilton in Spain and an ugly confrontation between the India and Australia cricket sides provide depressing evidence that racism continues to blight international sport.

India lodge complaint against Hogg

India lodge complaint against Hogg

Rediff.com6 Jan 2008

The simmering feud between the Indian and Australian cricket teams took another turn on Sunday with the visitors lodging a complaint against spinner Brad Hogg for using abusive language during the second Test.

'Milan walkoff against the rules'

'Milan walkoff against the rules'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

AC Milan's walkoff after midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng was racially abused in a friendly this month was against the rules but the club will not be punished, Serie A's disciplinary commissioner said on Tuesday.

Capello quits as England manager

Capello quits as England manager

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Italian Fabio Capello's turbulent reign as England manager ended on Wednesday when he resigned after meeting FA chairman David Bernstein and general secretary Alex Horne at Wembley stadium.

UEFA or FIFA won't do anything about racism: Campbell

UEFA or FIFA won't do anything about racism: Campbell

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Former England centre-back Sol Campbell says European football's governing body UEFA should introduce points deductions as a deterrent to stop racism rather than fining national associations when it happens.

Ferdinand snubs Terry and Cole in pre-match handshake

Ferdinand snubs Terry and Cole in pre-match handshake

Rediff.com15 Sep 2012

The feud between Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand and Chelsea captain John Terry continued on Saturday when Ferdinand ignored Terry in the pre-match handshake at Loftus Road.

India drop charges against Hogg

India drop charges against Hogg

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

India captain Anil Kumble, who had a reconciliation meeting with Ricky Ponting during the day, said it was just something that happened in the heat of the moment. Cricket is larger than individual and its time to move on.

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wants racism to be dealt with iron fist.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

Juve fined 30,000 euros for racist chanting

Juve fined 30,000 euros for racist chanting

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Serie A leaders Juventus have been fined 30,000 euros and warned about the future conduct of their fans after they made racist chants during Wednesday's 2-1 win at home to Lazio.

Keep jeering me, Liverpool's Suarez tells opposing fans

Keep jeering me, Liverpool's Suarez tells opposing fans

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Liverpool talisman Luis Suarez is happy for opposition supporters to jeer him as it only serves to motivate him more, the Uruguayan said on Thursday.

Terry free after ban but Di Matteo coy on starting place

Terry free after ban but Di Matteo coy on starting place

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

John Terry is available after four-game suspension for Chelsea's Premier League match against Liverpool on Sunday but coach Roberto Di Matteo would not be drawn on whether his club captain will start.

Champions League: Terry returns to plug Chelsea's leaky defence

Champions League: Terry returns to plug Chelsea's leaky defence

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

Captain John Terry will be back to plug Chelsea's porous rearguard on Wednesday when the holders bid to avenge last month's defeat by Shakhtar Donetsk and wrest back control of Champions League Group E.

Ferguson refuses to believe Chelsea claims

Ferguson refuses to believe Chelsea claims

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson stirred the pot in the latest racism storm to hit English soccer on Friday when he dismissed Chelsea's allegations that referee Mark Clattenburg racially abused two of their players last week.

Suarez evidence unreliable: FA report

Suarez evidence unreliable: FA report

Rediff.com1 Jan 2012

The report details the reasons behind Liverpool striker Suarez's eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United and France defender Evra in a Premier League match at Anfield on October 15.

Chelsea's Cole charged by FA over Twitter rant

Chelsea's Cole charged by FA over Twitter rant

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole was charged by the Football Association (FA) on Monday over his foul-mouthed Twitter rant against the governing body.

EPL: Terry in focus as Chelsea look to gun down Arsenal

EPL: Terry in focus as Chelsea look to gun down Arsenal

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

Chelsea captain John Terry has been under the spotlight all week and there will be no change when the Premier League leaders play Arsenal on Saturday, the European champions' first big game of the season according to teammate Branislav Ivanovic.

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

FA reject Terry claim of forcing his retirement

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The English Football Association (FA) have rejected Chelsea defender John Terry's claims that an investigation into his alleged racial abuse of an opponent during a Premier League match last year had forced him to retire from England duty.

Former England captain Terry quits international football

Former England captain Terry quits international football

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

John Terry brought his long and often controversial England career to an end on Sunday when the Chelsea defender announced his retirement from international soccer.

Sports chief Caborn to raise Panesar issue

Sports chief Caborn to raise Panesar issue

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

"This is totally unacceptable and I'll talk to my colleague in Australia about the incident," said Britain's Minister for Sport Richard Caborn.

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Hamilton condemns Ecclestone's 'ignorant' racism comments

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'It makes complete sense to me now that nothing was said or done to make our sport more diverse or to address the racial abuse I received throughout my career'

Chelsea's Terry charged by FA over Ferdinand incident

Chelsea's Terry charged by FA over Ferdinand incident

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Chelsea captain John Terry was charged by the FA on Friday following a verbal exchange with Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match last October.

'Football needs black Mourinho, should be multi-cultural'

'Football needs black Mourinho, should be multi-cultural'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

AC Milan midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng, who led a walk-off in a club friendly in January after being racially abused, believes the game needs to be more multi-cultural.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Italy complains to UEFA over booing of anthem

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Italy wrote to UEFA on Friday expressing 'great regret' that their national anthem was booed by groups of Spanish and Croatian fans during their Euro 2012 Group C matches.