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Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

"In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will never change, just words!" Trump tweeted his first reaction to Biden's acceptance speech on Thursday.

King's Cup: Girona knock Atletico out; Madrid reach quarters

King's Cup: Girona knock Atletico out; Madrid reach quarters

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Atletico Madrid crashed out of the Copa del Rey to Girona on Wednesday following a highly entertaining 3-3 draw at home to the Catalan side, who sneaked through to the quarter-finals on away goals after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate.

La Liga PIX: Real slump to fourth straight draw as Atletico go top

La Liga PIX: Real slump to fourth straight draw as Atletico go top

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Real Madrid's stuttering run continued as they were held 1-1 at home by La Liga minnows Eibar on Sunday, drawing a fourth consecutive game in all competitions for the first time in more than a decade.

Champions League PIX: Porto down Juve; Dortmund win

Champions League PIX: Porto down Juve; Dortmund win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

IMAGES from Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Ronaldo gearing up for Real Madrid return

Ronaldo gearing up for Real Madrid return

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Portugal star striker Cristiano Ronaldo, who has been out of action since injuring his knee in the successful Euro 2016 final, has vowed to return soon after stepping up training at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training base.

Rajnath to lead Indian team at Castro's funeral

Rajnath to lead Indian team at Castro's funeral

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The team will leave for Havana on Tuesday and is expected to return on Thursday evening.

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Boxing Olympic Qualifiers: Mary Kom to face Nikhat in December

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

Nieva said boxers in all the five Olympic categories for women will be picked after selection bouts over two days.

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

PIX: River Plate crowned champions in Madrid

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

River Plate battled back to beat arch Argentine rivals Boca Juniors 3-1 in extra-time in an unforgettable and unique Copa Libertadores final second leg, played in Madrid after violence had seen the original game postponed.

I'm NOT afraid! When LONE warriors protest

I'm NOT afraid! When LONE warriors protest

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

A selection of the best images from showing lone protesters taking on the police in various demonstrations around the world.

King's Cup: Asensio lifts stuttering Real Madrid at Leganes

King's Cup: Asensio lifts stuttering Real Madrid at Leganes

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

Real coach Zinedine Zidane left out Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in a largely second-string side but not even the injection of youth could breathe life into his team until Asensio's late goal ended a run of three games without a win.

Ronaldo fined and handed FIVE-MATCH ban!

Ronaldo fined and handed FIVE-MATCH ban!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

Upset by referee Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea's decision to dismiss him, Ronaldo shoved the official, which landed him in further hot water.

Football Extras: Real Madrid go third with win over Sevilla; PSG hit 9

Football Extras: Real Madrid go third with win over Sevilla; PSG hit 9

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

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

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

PIX: Liverpool in last 16; Manchester City on course

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Images from Wednesday's action in the UEFA Champions League.

Suarez spared for alleged punch in World Cup qualifier

Suarez spared for alleged punch in World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez has escaped a sanction for allegedly punching an opponent during the World Cup qualifier against Chile, the country's football federation (AUF) said in a statement.

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Real Madrid stars in pain and determined to fight back, says Solari

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Real Madrid's interim coach Santiago Solari says the squad are hurting but determined to turn around their dismal start to the season.

Messi's Argentina find Chile too hot to handle!

Messi's Argentina find Chile too hot to handle!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Chile have never beaten Argentina in open play in 27 Copa America meetings in 100 years yet have twice in 12 months dashed the hopes of Lionel Messi's team of lifting a major trophy.

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Uruguay back 'persecuted' Suarez

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) have promised to staunchly defend Luis Suarez after FIFA launched a probe into allegations that he had punched a Chilean opponent during a South American World Cup qualifier last month.

10 odd photos that you must see!

10 odd photos that you must see!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

These images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Napoli game make or break for Setein's Barca

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Messi's damning assessment of the team came home to roost when the season re-started after the coronavirus stoppage and Barca surrendered the league title to Real Madrid, prompting the captain to launch a new tirade against the team.

Copa America: Chilean euphoria tempered by past setbacks

Copa America: Chilean euphoria tempered by past setbacks

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Chile's euphoria at reaching the final of the Copa America was tempered by the reminder that every time they have been in this position before they have finished as runners-up.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

WC qualifier: Uruguay's Suarez banned for Venezuela game

WC qualifier: Uruguay's Suarez banned for Venezuela game

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Striker Luis Suarez will miss South American champions Uruguay's crucial World Cup qualifier in Venezuela, the upstarts threatening to deny them a place in next year's finals in Brazil.

PHOTOS: Amid fireworks and razzmatazz, Copa America kicks off

PHOTOS: Amid fireworks and razzmatazz, Copa America kicks off

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

South America's top football competition kicked off on Thursday amid fireworks and razzmatazz.

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com2 Jun 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Rome Masters: Bhupathi-Bopanna advance, Paes-Melzer out

Rome Masters: Bhupathi-Bopanna advance, Paes-Melzer out

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters, but it was curtains for Leander Paes and his Austrian partner Jurgen Melzer.

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Everything wrong with Barcelona...

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

Barca feel familiar February blues as tiredness sets in

Argentina fight back for 2-1 win on Messi return

Argentina fight back for 2-1 win on Messi return

Rediff.com25 Mar 2016

Lionel Messi's return sparked Argentina to a 2-1 win over Chile in Santiago on Thursday, breathing new life into their South American qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.

Olympics: India's foreign coaches likely to get contract extension

Olympics: India's foreign coaches likely to get contract extension

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

'We have spoken to all the foreign coaches and they have assured us that they are all committed to their jobs till Tokyo Games'

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Football PIX: Brazil score five against Bolivia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Roberto Firmino scored twice and Marquinhos and Philippe Coutinho also got goals as Brazil hammered Bolivia 5-0 in their opening World Cup qualifier in Sao Paulo on Friday.

PIX: Real Madrid seal record 34th La Liga title

PIX: Real Madrid seal record 34th La Liga title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Real Madrid clinched a record-extending 34th La Liga title with one game to spare by beating Villarreal 2-1 at home on Thursday thanks to two goals from their leading scorer Karim Benzema. Real have 86 points after 37 games, seven more than deposed champions Barcelona who were beaten 2-1 at home to Osasuna.

Real suffer shock home defeat, derailing title bid

Real suffer shock home defeat, derailing title bid

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Real Madrid's resurgent La Liga run skidded to a halt as they fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at home by struggling Girona on Sunday in which captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in added time, leaving them nine points adrift of leaders Barcelona.

Asian Games boxing: Sarjubala through to quarters, Manoj bows out

Asian Games boxing: Sarjubala through to quarters, Manoj bows out

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Sarjubala, competing in the flyweight 51kg category, defeated Tajikistan's Madina Ghaforova 5-0 in a bout which was more gruelling than what the score-line suggests.

Real Madrid go unbeaten and equal record after thrashing Grenada

Real Madrid go unbeaten and equal record after thrashing Grenada

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Real Madrid equalled a Spanish record of 39 games unbeaten in all competitions by crushing struggling Granada 5-0 on Saturday to go six points clear at the top of La Liga.

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Mary blasts Nikhat: Perform and take my spot, who is stopping you?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Mary Kom lets it rip after winning trial bout against Nikhat Zareen

La Liga: Madrid hit 100-points mark, Villarreal relegated

La Liga: Madrid hit 100-points mark, Villarreal relegated

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Newly-crowned champions Real Madrid beat Mallorca 4-1 to break the 100-point barrier on the final day of La Liga season as Villarreal sensationally slipped through the relegation trapdoor.

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Kepa and Courtois: A tale of two goalkeepers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Chelsea have signed Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for a world record 80 million-euro ($92.8 million) fee from Athletic Bilbao, the Premier League club said on Wednesday.

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Thousands evacuated as powerful volcano erupts in Chile

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

One of South America's most active volcanoes in southern Chile erupted on Tuesday

Divij-Raja wins first title of 2017 season

Divij-Raja wins first title of 2017 season

Rediff.com21 May 2017

Divij Sharan and Purav Raja won their first title of the 2017 season and maiden on the clay courts by lifting the Bordeaux Challenger trophy.

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

La Liga: 'Happiness is back for Real with Zidane return'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Midfielder Dani Ceballos added: "It looks like us changing our coach worked. We have recovered some sensations we had lost and we have got the three points. Now our objective is to win all the games left and finish the season as well as possible."

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Modric family took refuge in a hotel near Zadar in 1991 when the war that followed the breakup of former Yugoslavia started and after Luka's grandfather was killed by Serb militia.