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Will Vijender defend his WBO middleweight title on Saturday?

Will Vijender defend his WBO middleweight title on Saturday?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Confident but not complacent ahead of his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title defence this Saturday, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has been working with a strength coach -- John Joyce -- to prepare for the face-off against former world champion Francis Cheka.

Top 10 transfers in the English Premier League

Top 10 transfers in the English Premier League

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Check out the 10 most expensive transfers in British soccer history.

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Football Briefs: Legendary Buffon will play last game for Juve on Saturday

Rediff.com17 May 2018

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

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Suarez grabs hat-trick as Barca rout Cordoba; Real also win

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick and Lionel Messi bagged a brace as Barcelona thrashed bottom side Cordoba 8-0 on Saturday to move a step closer to their fifth La Liga title in seven years.

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Football Briefs: Atletico report Barcelona over Griezmann approach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

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

Stage set for Mourinho-Manchester United's successful marriage

Stage set for Mourinho-Manchester United's successful marriage

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Jose Mourinho will forget what has gone on for the last three disappointing seasons at Manchester United, he said in his first interview after being installed as manager on Friday.

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Football Briefs: Giggs named Wales manager

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

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

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Football Briefs: DC United coach confirms Rooney interest

Rediff.com12 May 2018

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

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Sports Shorts: Mourinho slips and falls at Russian ice hockey game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Tiring 'MSN' trident shouldering blame for Barcelona slump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar were being touted as the best strike force in soccer history a month ago as they spearheaded Barcelona's record unbeaten run but the tiring trio are now taking the blame as the club's season unravels.

Superb De Bruyne shows anything still possible for City

Superb De Bruyne shows anything still possible for City

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

ManchesterCity's season began to unravel when Kevin de Bruyne missed 10 matches with a knee injury but as he showed when he scored against Paris St Germain on Tuesday, anything is possible with him back in the team.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

World Athletics: Sore Bolt advances to 200m final

World Athletics: Sore Bolt advances to 200m final

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

Usain Bolt stretched, stifled a yawn and, almost apologetically, extracted his giant frame from his blocks before strolling through his heat as he began his bid for a third successive world 200 metres title on Friday.

Repeat offender Warner has to beware! Sledgers face match bans, fines

Repeat offender Warner has to beware! Sledgers face match bans, fines

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

ICC comes down hard on players breaking codes of conduct at World Cup. 'For a first offence, you'll likely end up with a fine which no players likes, handing back most of his match fee. But certainly a repeat offence, not only in this tournament but some players already sitting with offences behind their name, will be punished with a suspension'

Ambitious Baku impresses but European Games future remains uncertain

Ambitious Baku impresses but European Games future remains uncertain

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The curtain fell on the inaugural European Games on Sunday with the status of Baku as a capable host of a major sporting event enhanced but with a shadow hanging over the future of the continental competition.

FIFA elects Swiss Infantino to lead it out of era of scandal

FIFA elects Swiss Infantino to lead it out of era of scandal

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Running highlights from FIFA's congress. World soccer's governing body has voted on a series of reforms and will elect a new president later on Friday (all times GMT): 13.30 The voting process is proving a long, drawn out affair. After an hour's voting, we have crawled to L for Latvia with little to get excited about apart from the brief appearance of Davor Suker, Golden Boot winner as the top scorer at the 1998 World Cup, as he cast Croatia's vote. Time then for a reminder that for a candidate to be elected in the first round, he must obtain at least 138 votes, two-thirds of the 207 votes cast. If this does not happen, a second round is held. This time, a simple majority -- 104 votes, which represents more than 50 percent of the votes -- is sufficient for a candidate to be elected. If no candidate gets that majority, the one with fewest votes will be eliminated and a new round will be held. This continues until one candidate obtains a majority. 12.45. Having begun his speech by promising to "die with my boots on", Sexwale ends it by withdrawing from the race, "I have got a surprise for you. My campaign ends today and I suspend my participation. With only four people it is your problem now." Markus Kattner, FIFA general secretary then reminds delegates of the voting procedure, reminding them not to photograph their ballot papers.

What Bolt can do after retirement...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of three sprint gold medals, Jamaica's Usain Bolt has been clear this is his last time on the Olympic track, where he feels he has nothing left to prove.

Sports Shorts: Boost for Real Madrid as Nacho's suspension lifted

Sports Shorts: Boost for Real Madrid as Nacho's suspension lifted

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Football Extras: Messi tricks as Barca thump Levante 5-0

Football Extras: Messi tricks as Barca thump Levante 5-0

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

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

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

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

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Sports Shorts: Nadal recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal is recovering satisfactorily from appendicitis and will continue a course of antibiotics in a bid to be fit for the remainder of the 2014 season, the World No 2's spokesman said on Thursday.

Europa League PHOTOS: Soriano hat-trick puts Salzburg in last 32; Inter held

Europa League PHOTOS: Soriano hat-trick puts Salzburg in last 32; Inter held

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Jonatan Soriano's love affair with the Europa League continued as last season's top scorer grabbed a hat-trick on Thursday to help Salzburg become one of four teams to reach the knockout stages.

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Football Briefs: Juve close in on title n Serie A

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

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

French football clubs to strike over wealth tax

French football clubs to strike over wealth tax

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

French soccer clubs will stage a strike at the end of next month in protest at a controversial super tax on player salaries in an escalation of a row over president Francois Hollande's tax policy.

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Sports Shorts: Marquez wins 5th MotoGP title; Mariners make Bolt offer

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

A summary of sportspersons in the news on Sunday.

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

EPL: Liverpool thump toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester

Rediff.com31 Aug 2014

Liverpool produce an irresistible performance to dismantle a toothless Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 and Arsenal were held 1-1 by Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday.

Bayern survive Evra stunner to knock out Man Utd

Bayern survive Evra stunner to knock out Man Utd

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Holders Bayern Munich recovered from the shock of a stunning Patrice Evra goal to score three times in quick succession to beat Manchester United 3-1 and reach the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.

Five enter FIFA presidency race; Bility, Platini sidelined

Five enter FIFA presidency race; Bility, Platini sidelined

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

FIFA has approved five candidates for its February presidential election amid the worst crisis in its history, after barring Liberia's Musa Bility on integrity grounds and leaving out UEFA chief Michel Platini while he remains under suspension.

Football Extras: Beckham backs Solskjaer extension at United

Football Extras: Beckham backs Solskjaer extension at United

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

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

Check out who will be missing out on Euro qualifiers

Check out who will be missing out on Euro qualifiers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

England defender John Stones has been ruled out of their final two Euro 2016 qualifiers through injury, the FA said in a statement.

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

With momentum on their side, India look to tame Bangla 'Tigers'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Spoilt for choice with a pool of top quality performers in their ranks, formidable India are overwhelming favourites against minnows Bangladesh in a proverbial 'David vs Goliath' one-off cricket Test that starts in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Usain Bolt eyes triple treat at Rio Olympics

Usain Bolt eyes triple treat at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Sprint king Usain Bolt aims to crown his legacy with an unprecedented Olympic threepeat at the Rio Games, and to top that off by running the first ever sub-19 seconds 200 meters.

Doping: Money at heart of athletics cover up!

Doping: Money at heart of athletics cover up!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Victor Conte, the man at the centre of what was the United States's biggest doping scandal, believes the latest drug scandal to rock the sports world is all part of a cover up to protect the bottom line.

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Photos: Most bizarre... wild sports celebrations!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Sports events produce a multitude of highly amusing and crazy celebrations. Individual and team players have various way of celebrating victory, a goal or point. Some do it with a high-five, blow a kiss, cartwheel or dance. And on the soccer field, it's a soccer ball baby!

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

Football friendlies: Spain hit Argentina for six as Isco grabs hat-trick

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

It will have made uneasy viewing for coach Jorge Sampaoli and emphasised more than ever how reliant his side are on their talisman Messi, who has been struggling with a muscle problem.

EPL: North London nightmare as Arsenal and Spurs lose

EPL: North London nightmare as Arsenal and Spurs lose

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Swansea City came from behind to beat Arsenal 2-1 and Tottenham Hotspur's misery continued with a 2-1 home defeat by Stoke City, making it a nightmare Sunday for north London.

Andre, Nani give experimental Portugal win in Luxemburg

Andre, Nani give experimental Portugal win in Luxemburg

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Midfielder Andre broke the deadlock for the Euro 2016 finalists in difficult, wet conditions just after the half hour and Nani, celebrating his 29th birthday, scored direct from a free kick in the 89th minute.

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Sports Shorts: Mourinho opens up about Manchester United job

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The enduring image of Luis Enrique for many soccer fans is the Spain player with blood gushing from his nose after a vicious elbow from Italy defender Mauro Tassotti during the 1994 World Cup quarter-final in Boston.