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Euro 2020: Revived Italy aim to make splash

Euro 2020: Revived Italy aim to make splash

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Italy are back and they have a point to prove.

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

The Dream Goals of Euro 2020

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Lorenzo Insigne curled a quite wonderful shot beyond the reach of Belgium goal-keeper Thibaut Courtois after jinking in from the left flank.

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Football Briefs: Ibrahimovic to talk with United, consider rival offers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

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

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Turkish prosecutor seeks 12-year jail term for Barcelona's Turan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Turan has been accused of sexual harassment, unlicensed possession of weapons and causing intentional injury over the fight with singer Berkay Sahin, Anadolu news agency said.

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari launches tech-led laundry service

BigBasket co-founder Abhinay Choudhari launches tech-led laundry service

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Tucked away at a lane in Arehalli Guddadahalli, a small village in Bengaluru Rural district is a nondescript factory of LaundryMate, one of India's first organised technology-led online laundry services firms. The company has built the country's largest laundry facility, which is spread across 53,000 square feet - the size of a football field. Inside the hangar-like building, one can hear the whooshing and humming sound of big hi-tech washing machines being operated by the newly-recruited staff of LaundryMate.

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

Euro: Resilient Italy show ability to suffer as well as entertain

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Italy's ability to get over the line in by far their biggest challenge of the Euros so far has made many people on the peninsula more convinced than ever of their ability to go on and win it on Sunday.

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

U17 World Cup: India drawn with Ghana, USA and Colombia

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

India were on Friday drawn with two-time champions Ghana, United States and Colombia in a tough Group A of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup.

Sports Shorts: Former Chelsea player Robben retires

Sports Shorts: Former Chelsea player Robben retires

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations

German FA boss admits mistakes in Ozil affair but rejects racism accusations

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

Ozil, who plays for English Premier League club Arsenal, was criticised for having his photograph taken with Turkey's authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan in May.

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

Ozil quits German national side citing racism over Turkish heritage

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

German soccer star Mesut Ozil said on Sunday he would no longer play for the national team because he faced 'racism and disrespect' because of his Turkish roots.

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Fan or follower? Lokomotiv's Tarasov courts controversy

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Lokomotiv Moscow midfielder Dmitri Tarasov insists he acted alone when he wore a T-shirt praising Russian President Vladimir Putin, leaving the player and team facing an anxious wait over possible sanctions for Tuesday's incident in Turkey.

Four-time EPL champ Drogba hangs up legendary boots

Four-time EPL champ Drogba hangs up legendary boots

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

Ivorian Drogba, who had been playing in the United States for Phoenix Rising, had two spells at Chelsea, scoring 164 goals in 381 games having spearheaded the west London club's revival under owner Roman Abramovich.

Euro 2020: Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad

Euro 2020: Busquets tests negative, rejoins Spain squad

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Sergio Busquets has recovered from COVID-19 and is to rejoin the squad immediately

After Premier League ceasefire - wooing or war?

After Premier League ceasefire - wooing or war?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

'Project Big Picture' called for the biggest six clubs in the Premier League, along with three other long-term members, to be given 'special voting rights' that would effectively put them in command of the world's most commercially successful league -- and leave the rest as second-class passengers.

Ozil's departure draws mixed response

Ozil's departure draws mixed response

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

Most Turks well integrated in Germany, government says after Ozil's racism comments

Erdogan says treatment of Ozil racist and unacceptable

Erdogan says treatment of Ozil racist and unacceptable

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Ozil's agent shuns Bayern president's critical remarks

France to host Euro 2016 as UEFA plays safe

France to host Euro 2016 as UEFA plays safe

Rediff.com28 May 2010

France will host Euro 2016 after finishing ahead of close rivals Turkey and rank outsiders Italy in a UEFA vote on Friday. France President Nicolas Sarkozy appeared at the ceremony to support his country's bid as the French, who have also hosted two World Cups, were awarded the tournament for the third time.

Neeraj Chopra donates Rs 3 lakh to assist battle against coronavirus

Neeraj Chopra donates Rs 3 lakh to assist battle against coronavirus

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Asian Games gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday donated a total of Rs 3 lakh to the central and Haryana state relief funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic in India. Chopra is currently in self-isolation at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) in Patiala after flying back from a training trip in Turkey.

Political fallout: Russia bans clubs from signing Turkish players

Political fallout: Russia bans clubs from signing Turkish players

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Russia introduced a raft of punitive economic measures and sports sanctions on Saturday after Turkey shot down a Russian warplane earlier in the week

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Soccer PIX: Neto, Paulinho score on Portugal debuts

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Srna to return to Croatia after father's death

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Skipper Darijo Srna is leaving Croatia's Euro 2016 squad following the death of his father.

Football PHOTOS: Spain, Italy register easy wins

Football PHOTOS: Spain, Italy register easy wins

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Spain strolled to a 4-1 win at home to Israel, while Italy survived some first-half scares on the way to a 2-0 win and Ukraine registered a 1-0 home win over Ukraine in an action-packed game.

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

PICS: Mbappe breaks PSG record; Bayern go top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Mbappe becomes PSG's all-time highest goal-scorer as French champions extend lead

Football Roundup: Is Rooney ready to overtake Greaves?

Football Roundup: Is Rooney ready to overtake Greaves?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

James Milner, set to win his 50th England cap against San Marino on Thursday, believes his international captain Wayne Rooney has a good chance of reaching another significant landmark in the coming days.

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Ozil departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The player, who came under fire for having his photograph taken with Turkey's authoritarian President Tayyip Erdogan in May, was especially piqued by criticism from German Football Association (DFB) head Reinhard Grindel, who he said blamed him for Germany crashing out of this year's tournament.

Snooker champ's incredible journey from war-torn Syria

Snooker champ's incredible journey from war-torn Syria

Rediff.com3 May 2019

Yazan started playing snooker at the age of 12 and war failed to shake his determination

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Euro: Finland stun Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

Euro: Finland stun Denmark but game overshadowed by Eriksen collapse

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Finland claimed a shock 1-0 Euro 2020 victory over Denmark in their first major tournament appearance

India third in global doping report for 2013 by WADA

India third in global doping report for 2013 by WADA

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

India may be considered a sporting minnow but in terms of doping by its athletes, it has been ranked third behind Russia and Turkey in a World Anti-Doping Agency Report for 2013 with as many as 91 from the country testing positive for banned substances in that year.

Henry to work for Belgium at Euros

Henry to work for Belgium at Euros

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Benzema, who has scored 30 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid this season, has not played for France since 2015 after a blackmailing scandal over which he faces a trial in October.

IHF on doctor hunt for Jugraj

IHF on doctor hunt for Jugraj

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

THE secretary general of the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF), Jyoti Kumaran confirmed that hockey star Jugraj Singh is being sent to a foreign country for treatment.

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Our defence system starts with our first four and that's why we have a solid defence. People look to Brazil and always try to find players who score or dribble but we have many other qualities. With our goalkeeper and defenders, we have a solid defence' 'It's pretty exciting for us and we are looking to do something great here'

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

Turkish match-fixing charges are a smear: defendant

Turkish match-fixing charges are a smear: defendant

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

One of the main defendants in a match-fixing scandal that has tarnished Turkey's multi-billion-dollar soccer league, dismissed the charges against him on Monday as 'despicable' and a 'smear'.

FC Goa coach Zico considering FIFA presidency bid

FC Goa coach Zico considering FIFA presidency bid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Former Brazil international Zico has expressed a desire to run for president of FIFA.

England slapped record fine

England slapped record fine

Rediff.com1 May 2003

The penalty comes after trouble at last month's Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey.

England slapped record fine

England slapped record fine

Rediff.com1 May 2003

The penalty comes after trouble at last month's Euro 2004 qualifier against Turkey.

Change of role for Anna

Change of role for Anna

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Anna Kournikova says she is likely to quit tennis by the end of the year to concentrate on a TV career.