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Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Barca's Pique investigated for saying refs favour Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The player, who has a penchant for making jibes at Real Madrid, also cited remarks made by former referee Eduardo Iturralde Gonzalez, who said last year that 90% of referees were Real fans, the remaining 10% supporting Barca.

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Champions League PIX: Rashford sent off in shocking defeat; Real advances to last 16

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Roundup of the Champions League matches played on Wednesday night

Football: Buffon to leave Juventus

Football: Buffon to leave Juventus

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Atletico coach Simeone defends VAR for making football fairer

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Football PIX: Senegal stun Brazil; Germany lose to Colombia

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Sadio Mane scored twice to help Senegal fight back and shock Brazil 4-2 in a friendly in Lisbon on Tuesday.

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Asiad Trials: Todkar causes massive upset; Kalirama vows to save place

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Unheralded Atish Todkar caused a huge upset by knocking out Olympic silver medallist Ravi Dahiya with a sensational 'pin'.

Chelsea, Everton charged for mass scuffle

Chelsea, Everton charged for mass scuffle

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Chelsea and Everton have been charged by the FA after Wednesday's stormy Premier League encounter.

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Mbappe powers PSG to win; Barcelona survive scare

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Paris St Germain closed out the year on a high as they maintained their five-point advantage at the top of the table.

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Handling Indian superstars has gotten Nitin Menon 'match ready' for Ashes

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Umpiring at home over the past three years under the constant pressure put by the big Indian stars has helped Nitin Menon grow immensely as an ICC Elite Panel umpire.

FIFA WC: CIsse believes in teamwork to get to last 16

FIFA WC: CIsse believes in teamwork to get to last 16

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

"We started the second half well, went 2-0 up and then struggled a bit as Qatar was more aggressive and reduced the gap. But once again we were better in transition and we managed to score the decisive third goal."

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

IBA accuses IOC of breach of data

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Poland, Britain against allowing Russian, Belarusian athletes at Paris Games

Haaland strikes twice as City triumph over Burnley

Haaland strikes twice as City triumph over Burnley

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Haaland slotted his side in front after four minutes.

PICS: Real Madrid beat Betis as VAR takes centre stage

PICS: Real Madrid beat Betis as VAR takes centre stage

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Images from Saturday's La Liga action.

Pogba moves on after being 'nibbled' by Rudiger

Pogba moves on after being 'nibbled' by Rudiger

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Pogba said he did not want Rudiger to be suspended.

The State Has Rolled The Dice Of Growth

The State Has Rolled The Dice Of Growth

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

After bumbling for years since 2014, the Modi government seems to believe that massive government expenditure will lead us to prosperity supported by 'seat-of-the-pants' decision-making, observes Debashis Basu.

Copa America: Vargas double takes hosts Chile into final

Copa America: Vargas double takes hosts Chile into final

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Chile qualified for the Copa America final after two goals from Eduardo Vargas gave them a 2-1 win over Peru in an action-packed semi-final marked by another controversial refereeing decision.

Football Extras: What happened to coach who tried to turn Bolt into soccer player

Football Extras: What happened to coach who tried to turn Bolt into soccer player

Rediff.com10 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Ref says Rooney decision not influenced by players

Ref says Rooney decision not influenced by players

Rediff.com4 Jul 2006

"It was violent play and therefore he got a red card," Argentine referee Horacio Elizondo told Tuesday's edition of the Times.

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

EXPLAINED: New Rule Changes In IPL 2023

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

In a bid to make the popular tournament more interesting for fans, the BCCI has introduced new major rules this year.

England frustrated with umpiring inconsistency in Motera

England frustrated with umpiring inconsistency in Motera

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

After stumps on Day 1, the England captain Joe Root and coach Chris Silverwood spoke to the match referee calling for 'consistency in the process'.

United's Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

United's Solskjaer hits back at Lampard over VAR narrative

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hit back at Frank Lampard after his Chelsea counterpart suggested Video Assistant Referees (VAR) have favoured United his season. Lampard said United benefited from contentious VAR decisions and poor on-pitch decisions, commenting on how a "clear and obvious decision" went their way on Thursday when Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha was fouled but no penalty was awarded.

Blow for BCCI; ICC won't appeal Anderson-Jadeja decision

Blow for BCCI; ICC won't appeal Anderson-Jadeja decision

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

The International Cricket Council on Wednesday confirmed that it has received and considered the written decision of His Honour Gordon Lewis AM in respect of his findings that England's James Anderson and India's Ravindra Jadeja were not guilty of breaching the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Zareen was no match for her young opponent as she dominated the bout from start to finish

EPL has seen four VAR errors already!

EPL has seen four VAR errors already!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Schar's goal for Newcastle United in the 1-1 draw with Watford should have been chalked off

'Shubman Gill can be future leader for Gujarat Titans'

'Shubman Gill can be future leader for Gujarat Titans'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Shubman Gill has a 'smart cricketing brain' and can emerge as leader of the Gujarat Titans in the future due to his conduct and work ethics, said the IPL team's director of cricket Vikram Solanki.

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Spurs; Arsenal outclass Burnley; United win

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Spurs; Arsenal outclass Burnley; United win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 with stoppage-time goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina on Saturday, thwarting the visitors in their bid to reclaim top spot in the Premier League table.

Forget Euro, Argentina v Brazil is weekend's big match

Forget Euro, Argentina v Brazil is weekend's big match

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Brazil against Argentina is a true clasico. The teams first met in 1914 and in the years since have established themselves as two of the most storied sides in world soccer. Together they have won seven World Cups.

Italian refs hoping for more respect when Serie A returns

Italian refs hoping for more respect when Serie A returns

Rediff.com22 May 2020

Italian Referees Association hopes match officials will be treated with greater respect if and when Serie A returns following the coronavirus stoppage.

PIX: Boxers Nikhat, Panghal, Sagar romp into finals

PIX: Boxers Nikhat, Panghal, Sagar romp into finals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

India's boxer Amit Panghal (51kg) displayed his class as he reached his second consecutive Commonwealth Games final, while Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) also remained on course for a gold in her maiden appearance in Birmingham on Saturday.

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Soccer PIX: Liverpool beat Fulham; Real edge Atletico

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Koopmeiners leads Atalanta past Milan into Coppa semis

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Asian C'ships: Sindhu calls out 'unfair' point penalty

Rediff.com1 May 2022

The 26-year-old from Hyderabad lost her momentum after that incident, losing 21-13, 19-21, 16-21 to eventually sign off with a bronze medal, her second in the continental individual championship.

FIFA look to make controversial VAR more transparent

FIFA look to make controversial VAR more transparent

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

It recognised that there was a "growing demand for more immediate information about the referee's final decisions after a VAR-review."

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

FIFA WC PIX: Croatia edge Morocco 2-1 to clinch third spot

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup third place playoff match between Croatia and Morocco on Saturday.

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan's quick-fire goals sink AC Milan

Champions League PIX: Inter Milan's quick-fire goals sink AC Milan

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Inter Milan scored two early goals to secure an impressive 2-0 win over AC Milan in the Champions League semi-final first leg

PIX: Saka, Nketiah shine as Arsenal kicks off EPL with a bang

PIX: Saka, Nketiah shine as Arsenal kicks off EPL with a bang

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

EPL PIX: Aston Villa stun Chelsea; Spurs draw at Arsenal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Dussen caught behind by Pant: out or not-out?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

South Africa skipper Dean Elgar and team manager Khomotso Masubelele met match officials during the lunch break on Day 2 of the second Test, in Johannesburg, to discuss a questionable caught behind dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen.

PICS: Mahrez hat-trick sends Manchester City into FA Cup final

PICS: Mahrez hat-trick sends Manchester City into FA Cup final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Riyad Mahrez scored a hat-trick as Manchester City snapped their losing streak in FA Cup semi-finals with a 3-0 stroll over second-tier Sheffield United at Wembley on Saturday.

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

EPL: Super-sub Nunez powers 10-man Liverpool to win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Darwin Nunez came off the bench to score twice as Liverpool snatched a sensational 2-1 Premier League win at Newcastle United on Sunday.

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Pak vs Aus: ICC rates Rawalpindi pitch 'below average'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

'The pitch did not have a great deal of pace and bounce in it for the seamers nor assisted the spinners as the match progressed. In my view this does not represent an even contest between bat and ball.'

BCCI miffed at fine imposed on Jadeja

BCCI miffed at fine imposed on Jadeja

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

A livid BCCI made it clear that it was not satisfied with the verdict of imposing a fine on Ravindra Jadeja for his on-field spat with England pacer James Anderson and said it reserved its right to appeal against the sentence.