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Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Soccer: Injured Lewandowski ruled out for four weeks

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

The injury will also rule him out of the reigning European champions' two Champions League quarter-final legs against last year's runners-up Paris St Germain, scheduled for April 7 and April 13.

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

PIX: Big guns fire, take command in World Cup qualifying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

A summary of Sunday's action in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers across Europe.

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Taliban Victory: A Win for Pakistan?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

If the Taliban have proved one thing over these two decades, it is that they are way smarter than their big brother, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Lampard, Bertrand ruled out of Poland WC qualifier

Lampard, Bertrand ruled out of Poland WC qualifier

Rediff.com15 Oct 2012

Midfielder Frank Lampard and defender Ryan Bertrand have been ruled out of England's 2014 World Cup qualifier against Poland in Warsaw through injury, the FA said in a statement on Sunday.

Rooney to captain England as Lampard ruled out

Rooney to captain England as Lampard ruled out

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Wayne Rooney will be given the opportunity to captain England for the first time in a competitive international in their World Cup qualifier against San Marino after Frank Lampard was ruled out of the match through injury.

Germany not out for revenge after 2006 'trauma'

Germany not out for revenge after 2006 'trauma'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Germany will not be seeking revenge for a bitter 2006 World Cup semi-final defeat on home soil when they meet Italy again at the same stage of Euro 2012 in Warsaw on Thursday, coach Joachim Loew said.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024

Ronaldo steers Portugal into last eight

Ronaldo steers Portugal into last eight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Portugal deservedly beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 and eliminate the Dutch, beaten World Cup finalists two years ago.

Dutch debacle at Kharkiv as Portugal make last eight

Dutch debacle at Kharkiv as Portugal make last eight

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Cristiano Ronaldo scored both goals as Portugal deservedly beat the Netherlands 2-1 on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 and eliminate the Dutch, beaten World Cup finalists two years ago.

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Photos: Soldado, Messi perform friendly 'tricks'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

Images from Wednesday's football friendlies across Europe.

German football team under fire over national anthem

German football team under fire over national anthem

Rediff.com4 Jul 2012

Germany's national soccer players, still reeling from a 2-1 defeat to Italy in last week's Euro 2012 semi-final, are now being accused of being unpatriotic after failing to sing the national anthem.

Italy into the semis after shootout win

Italy into the semis after shootout win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Alessandro Diamanti scored the decisive spot kick as Italy beat England 4-2 on penalties after their action-packed Euro 2012 quarter-final finished goalless after extra-time on Sunday.

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

WC friendlies: Japan end woeful run, Lewandowski shines for Poland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

It was The Blue Samurai's first win under coach Akira Nishino, who had lost friendlies against Ghana and Switzerland since taking over in April.

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Navtej Sarna could be India's next envoy to the US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Arun Singh, India's ambassador to US, will retire in September.

Hooligans riot at Polish Cup final after Legia win

Hooligans riot at Polish Cup final after Legia win

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Hooligans clashed with police and damaged the stadium after Legia Warsaw won the Polish Cup final 5-4 on penalties against Lech Poznan in Bydgoszcz on Tuesday.

Old rivals Germany and Netherlands drawn in Euro 2012

Old rivals Germany and Netherlands drawn in Euro 2012

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Old rivals Germany and Netherlands were drawn together on Friday in the toughest of the four groups for next year's Euro 2012 soccer finals in Poland and Ukraine.

Europa: Perfect Anderlecht reach last 32, Bilbao through

Europa: Perfect Anderlecht reach last 32, Bilbao through

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

Former UEFA Cup winners Anderlecht reached the Europa League knockout stage with the only perfect record on Thursday and were joined in the last 32 by Athletic Bilbao, Legia Warsaw, PSV Eindhoven and Twente Enschede with two games to spare.

Germany coach Loew happy despite missed chances

Germany coach Loew happy despite missed chances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

It all turned out well in the end, though, as Germany roared into the semis with a 4-2 victory that set up a clash with Italy or England in Warsaw.

Own goal gives France victory over Poland

Own goal gives France victory over Poland

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

A first-half own goal gave an experimental France side a 1-0 victory over Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland in a friendly in Warsaw on Thursday.

Europa League: Sevilla look to former coach on how to down Dnipro

Europa League: Sevilla look to former coach on how to down Dnipro

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Sevilla coach Unai Emery has been picking the brains of Juande Ramos as he tries to plot the downfall of Ukrainian outsiders Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk in Wednesday's Europa League final.

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

PIX: All the football action amid coronavirus

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Salzburg won the Austrian Cup with a ruthless 5-0 destruction of second tier Austria Lustenau in the final as the season resumed following the coronavirus stoppage on Friday.

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Euro qualifiers PIX: Big wins for Spain, Poland

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

IMAGES from the 2020 Euro Qualifiers played on Monday

Kiev could lose right to stage Euro 2012 final

Kiev could lose right to stage Euro 2012 final

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Kiev could lose the right to stage the final of Euro 2012 while three other Ukrainian cities must prove their suitability to stage matches in the competition, UEFA president Michel Platini said on Wednesday.

Kiev and 4 Polish cities to host Euro 2012

Kiev and 4 Polish cities to host Euro 2012

Rediff.com13 May 2009

UEFA has chosen four Polish cities and Ukraine's Kiev to host the 2012 European football championship but has postponed a final decision on other Ukrainian venues, UEFA president Michel Platini said.

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

PIX: Italy continue unbeaten run; Germany, England win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifying matches on Sunday night.

US shield forces Russia to flex its muscles

US shield forces Russia to flex its muscles

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Since the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, Russian military hardware has not been stationed on the border of the European Union. The development indicates the growing diplomatic tussle between Russia and the US over the deployment of the missile defence system in Europe.

Sharapova loses to Bondarenko

Sharapova loses to Bondarenko

Rediff.com21 May 2009

Former world number one Maria Sharapova was beaten 6-2, 6-2 by Ukraine's Alona Bondarenko in the quarter-finals of the Warsaw Open on Thursday. Russian Sharapova was making her comeback at the tournament after a shoulder injury had prevented her playing singles since last August.

<i>The Exile</i> is a novel based on history

The Exile is a novel based on history

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Ambassador Navtej Sarna chats with readers on his new book The Exile.

Sharapova wins first singles match after injury

Sharapova wins first singles match after injury

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Former world number one Maria Sharapova made a successful return to singles from long-term injury with a 6-1 6-7 6-3 victory over Italian Tathiana Garbin in the first round of the Warsaw Open on Monday.

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Navtej Sarna is the next ambassador to US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The 59-year-old diplomat was among the longest-serving spokespersons of the MEA. He had held the post between 2002 and 2008.

La Liga: Bale helps leaders Real see off Leganes

La Liga: Bale helps leaders Real see off Leganes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

A first-half double from Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid cement their position at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win at home to Leganes on Sunday. Reeling from a chaotic midweek 3-3 draw at Legia Warsaw in the Champions League, Real got off to a slow start against neighbours Leganes, but Bale put them in charge in the 37th minute. The Wales international, who netted a sensational half volley against Legia, raced onto a through ball from Isco that split the visiting defence and rounded goalkeeper Jon Serantes to tuck the ball inside the near post from a tight angle.

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Arvind Bhat bows out of Polish Open

Arvind Bhat bows out of Polish Open

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

India's Arvind Bhat lost in straight games to Finland's Ville Lang at the International Challenge event in Warsaw.

N-deterrence with India working: Pak

N-deterrence with India working: Pak

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Pakistan has claimed that its policy of nuclear deterrence with India was working, but its atomic weapons were not meant for first use.

Seven Indian cities top draws in offshoring world

Seven Indian cities top draws in offshoring world

Rediff.com2 Nov 2006

Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai and Kolkata are the most suitable locations to offshore.

Dementieva considered retirement after rib injury

Dementieva considered retirement after rib injury

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Elena Dementieva put retirement thoughts behind her on Tuesday after overcoming freezing temperatures and occasional snow flurries to beat American Meilen Tu 6-7 6-0 7-5 at the Warsaw Cup.

Tottenham charged by UEFA over pitch invasions

Tottenham charged by UEFA over pitch invasions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Tottenham Hotspur have been charged by UEFA after their Europa League game against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday was suspended for several minutes following three separate pitch invasions which appeared to be part of an online prank.

Kuznetsova ousts Williams

Kuznetsova ousts Williams

Rediff.com5 May 2007

The third seeded Russian rallied to beat the American to reach the semi-finals of the Warsaw Cup.

Mumbai world's 11th best bed-n-breakfast value destination

Mumbai world's 11th best bed-n-breakfast value destination

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

As per TripIndex Breakfast 2015, a TripAdvisor cost comparison study, Mumbai ranks 11th among the best value destinations for an overnight stay with breakfast costing Rs 9,343.92.