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Force India's Perez dumps sponsor over 'Mexicans' tweet

Force India's Perez dumps sponsor over 'Mexicans' tweet

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Formula One driver Sergio Perez said on Thursday he has dumped his sunglasses sponsor for a comment it made on Twitter about his Mexican compatriots after Donald Trump was elected as the next US president.

Why Neymar should be a worried man...

Why Neymar should be a worried man...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Brazilian prosecutors filed a formal complaint against Neymar and his father on Tuesday for tax evasion and providing false information.

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

F1 calendar leaves doubts over Germany, Canada and Brazil

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The German, Canadian and Brazilian grands prix were listed as subject to confirmation on a record-equalling 21-race provisional calendar for 2017 published by Formula One's governing body on Wednesday.

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Villa's Gerrard primed for emotional Liverpool return

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

Spurs Premier League match at Brighton postponed due to COVID-19

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Star Alliance to develop Delhi, Mumbai airports as its hubs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Apart from Air India, the implementation of the airport hub project would involve the airport authorities, other Star Alliance partner airlines which operate from the two airports and ground handling agencies, among others, to make it easier for smooth transfer of passengers from one flight to another.

PIX: Classy Brazil crush Peru to reach Copa last eight

PIX: Classy Brazil crush Peru to reach Copa last eight

Rediff.com23 Jun 2019

Brazil overwhelmed Peru with three goals in a superb first half to set up a crushing 5-0 victory on Saturday and cruise into the Copa America quarter-finals.

Brazil's loss is Argentina's gain?

Brazil's loss is Argentina's gain?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

The Brazilian Grand Prix at Sao Paulo's Interlagos circuit could be axed after this season due to the country's economic crisis, Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Football: City's injured Jesus ruled out of Brazil qualifiers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

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

Di Maria's last-gasp goal takes Argentina past Switzerland

Di Maria's last-gasp goal takes Argentina past Switzerland

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Angel Di Maria scored in the dying minutes of extra-time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory over Switzerland and a place in the last eight of the World Cup in Sao Paulo on Tuesday.

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Ola eyes Australia, New Zealand for expansion

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The two new markets are overwhelmingly dominated by US ride-hailing giant Uber, which has been able to edge out local start-ups

Brazil to Bollywood: Is she the hottest new model?

Brazil to Bollywood: Is she the hottest new model?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Brazilian model Bruna Bernandes -- who wants to become a cardiologist -- is in India to try her luck. She's already worked with SRK and Salman and finds India safer than Brazil.

'God grabbed me and gave me a second chance'

'God grabbed me and gave me a second chance'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Seat swap may have saved Chapecoense player's life in plane crash

F1: Boos as Brazilian GP is halted twice

F1: Boos as Brazilian GP is halted twice

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Rain and crashes twice halted the potentially title-deciding Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday with the crowd booing and triple world champion Lewis Hamilton disagreeing with officials.

Brazil has left FIFA with a huge challenge: Valcke

Brazil has left FIFA with a huge challenge: Valcke

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

FIFA has been left with a huge challenge following Brazilian delays in building stadiums for the 2014 World Cup, secretary general Jerome Valcke said Saturday.

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Extras: Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

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

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Brazilian court partially halts work on World Cup arena after death

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A Brazilian labour court ordered a partial stop to construction on the Arena Amazonia in the jungle city of Manaus after the death of a worker who fell off the stadium's roof raised safety concerns ahead of the 2014 football World Cup.

All you wanted to know about the Rio Olympics venues

All you wanted to know about the Rio Olympics venues

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The battle for Olympic medals will take place in 32 venues in Rio de Janeiro.

Agony and ecstasy loom as penalty shoot-outs come into play at World Cup

Agony and ecstasy loom as penalty shoot-outs come into play at World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The consequences of failure are nowhere more devastating than at a World Cup, where two previous finals and five semi-finals have been decided by the gut-wrenching lottery of penalties.

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The PM performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun.

How Hamilton got his mojo back on the race track

How Hamilton got his mojo back on the race track

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Britain and Mercedes racer Lewis Hamilton has revealed that his remarkable Formula One title surge began with a 'kick up the backside' from his father.

Davis Cup: Cilic leads Croatia to playoff win, Spain out of World Group

Davis Cup: Cilic leads Croatia to playoff win, Spain out of World Group

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Marin Cilic completed a dream week by steering Croatia into the Davis Cup World Group on Sunday but Spain found themselves out in the wilderness after crashing to defeat in Brazil.

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Copa America: Messi penalty rescues Argentina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Argentina captain Lionel Messi pulled his side level in the 57th minute after a handball by Paraguay's Ivan Peris which no-one on the pitch appealed for but was spotted by a VAR review.

Krul shootout saves send Dutch into semis

Krul shootout saves send Dutch into semis

Rediff.com6 Jul 2014

The Netherlands advanced to a World Cup semi-final with Argentina by beating Costa Rica on penalties after a cagey, tactical last-eight battle finished 0-0 after extra-time on Saturday.

The legend of Socrates

The legend of Socrates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

How did how a reluctant, chain-smoking, beer-swigging footballer captain the greatest football nation in the world?

'I'm in an awkward position going into last race'

'I'm in an awkward position going into last race'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'It doesn't really make a big difference if I go and drive like I do right now because I have already lost so much through the year. I can't give up because you never know what can happen. It's unlikely but you never know'

Brazilian football great Carlos Alberto Torres dies

Brazilian football great Carlos Alberto Torres dies

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

Carlos Alberto, who scored one of the greatest goals in World Cup history while captaining Brazil to glory in the 1970 final against Italy, has died aged 72 following a heart attack. The marauding right back scored his team's fourth goal in a 4-1 win over Italy in Mexico's Azteca Stadium, a thumping drive that ended a move involving eight players, before hoisting the Jules Rimet trophy as Brazil won the title for the third time. "I am saddened by the death of my friend and brother Carlos Alberto, our beloved Captain, and I remember the times that we were together at Santos, Brazil and the (New York) Cosmos, where we formed a winning partnership," Pele said in one of the many tributes from former greats.

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Football: Real Madrid's Kroos isolating after COVID-19 contact

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Manchester Utd's Fred receives racist abuse after defeat by Liverpool.

One last time: Gisele Bundchen retires from the runway

One last time: Gisele Bundchen retires from the runway

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

There are end-of-an-era moments; this was one of them.

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Now a Trump clone in Brazil!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

'As he has no executive track record, so far, he is all talk and hence essentially a braggart and a bigot.' 'That he is described as the 'Trump of the tropics' should give a shorthand summary to what he stands for on issues in general,' points out Ambassador B S Prakash, India's former envoy to Brazil.

Former Ferrari driver Massa to quit at end of F1 season

Former Ferrari driver Massa to quit at end of F1 season

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The 35-year-old Williams driver, who won 11 races for Ferrari between 2006 and 2008 and finished overall runner-up to Lewis Hamilton in the 2008 world championship, is out of contract at the end of the year.

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

Pot luck: FIFA to go ahead with controversial WC draw procedure

Pot luck: FIFA to go ahead with controversial WC draw procedure

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

FIFA will go ahead with its controversial decision to stage World Cup matches at midday in tropical venues, president Sepp Blatter said on Tuesday as soccer's governing body announced a bafflingly complex procedure for Friday's draw.

Football World Cup tickets to cost foreign fans $990 to $90

Football World Cup tickets to cost foreign fans $990 to $90

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Tickets for the 2014 World Cup will cost some 10 percent more than in South Africa in 2010, with the dearest ones for international fans selling for $990 and the cheapest for $90, officials from FIFA and Brazil's organising committee said on Friday.

Copa America: Colombia stun Argentina

Copa America: Colombia stun Argentina

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Roger Martinez scored an outstanding goal as Colombia beat Argentina 2-0 in an exciting finale to a Copa America Group B opener on Saturday that burst into life after a sluggish start.

Brazil businessman lynchpin in FIFA corruption scam

Brazil businessman lynchpin in FIFA corruption scam

Rediff.com28 May 2015

In an indictment released by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, Hawilla was one of four convicted defendants who helped US investigators build their case against 14 top global soccer officials and sports marketing executives accused of orchestrating more than $150 million in bribes and kickbacks.

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Rio de Janeiro will deliver a successful Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Sunday, despite delays in preparations, lack of funds and the country suffering from its biggest political and economic turmoil in decades.

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

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

Welcome to the Museum of selfies

Welcome to the Museum of selfies

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Get your selfie sticks out, because believe it or not, there's now a museum of selfies!

2014 World Cup: What's in store for the 32 finalists

2014 World Cup: What's in store for the 32 finalists

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

At least two of the eight first-round groups of four produced tough obstacles for their participants to progress to the knockout rounds.

Neymar scores all four as Brazil rout Japan

Neymar scores all four as Brazil rout Japan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Neymar scored all four goals in a sumptuous display for Brazil as the five-times world champions routed an under-strength Japan 4-0 in a friendly in Singapore on Tuesday to maintain Dunga's perfect start since returning as coach.