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BEST Sports Photos of the Week!
Rediff.com18 Jun 2013Rediff.com brings a selection of the week's best photographs from the sports world.
Nigeria's football team go on strike, miss plane to Brazil
Rediff.com13 Jun 2013Nigeria's football team went on strike on Thursday, refusing to leave their hotel in Namibia and missing a flight to Brazil where they are supposed to compete in the Confederations Cup, which gets underway at the weekend.
Brazil's Santos decide to let Neymar go
Rediff.com25 May 2013Brazil's Neymar is on the verge of choosing one of two offers from un-named clubs, reported to be Spanish suitors Barcelona and Real Madrid, after Santos agreed on Friday to transfer him.
Confederations Cup: Brazil's Kaka, Ronaldinho get axe
Rediff.com15 May 2013World Cup winners Ronaldinho and Kaka were both left out of the Brazil's Confederations Cup squad on Tuesday as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari opted for youth ahead of experience.
Ronaldinho sparks Atletico Libertadores comeback
Rediff.com3 May 2013Libertadores Cup favourites Atletico Mineiro took a big step towards the quarter-finals with a 2-1 away win over 10-man Sao Paulo in the first leg of their last 16 tie on Thursday.
Brazil booed by own fans in 2-2 draw with Chile
Rediff.com25 Apr 2013Brazil were booed by their own fans after stumbling to a 2-2 draw with Chile in their first friendly at a 2014 World Cup stadium on Wednesday.
Brazil unveils first stadium for 2014 World Cup
Rediff.com17 Dec 2012The Castelao Arena in the northeastern Brazilian city of Fortaleza became the first stadium to be inaugurated for the 2014 World Cup finals on Sunday.
FIFA's Valcke taken to hospital in Rio
Rediff.com18 Oct 2012FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke has been taken to hospital during a visit to Brazil to assess progress for the next year's Confederations Cup and the 2014 World Cup.
Upsets and the World Cup have become synonymous
Rediff.com17 Jun 2010The trend has become so synonymous with the World Cup that an edition sans an upset result does lose some of its lustre.
Capello's England wary of U.S. threat
Rediff.com11 Jun 2010Fabio Capello, just a child when England last met the United States at the World Cup 60 years ago, is acutely aware a repeat of that famous result on Saturday would create another sensation.
Argentina expect Messi to deliver against Brazil
Rediff.com4 Sep 2009Lionel Messi can stamp his authority on international soccer when Argentina clash with arch-rivals Brazil in Saturday's World Cup qualifier, coach Diego Maradona said.
Brazil held goalless by Argentina
Rediff.com19 Jun 2008Arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday but moved closer to leaders Paraguay who lost 4-2 in Bolivia. The top four teams qualify directly for South Africa in 2010 and the fifth plays off against the fourth team from the CONCACAF region.
Brazil recall Adriano for World Cup qualifiers
Rediff.com16 May 2008Adriano was recalled by Brazil for next month's World Cup qualifiers on Thursday, only the second time he has been picked by his country since the 2006 World Cup. The 26-year-old was included in a 25-man squad for the matches away to Paraguay in Asuncion on June 15 and at home to arch-rivals Argentina in Belo Horizonte three days later.
ArcelorMittal close to Orissa land buy
Rediff.com11 Feb 2008ArcelorMittal has moved a few steps forward in setting up its 12-million tonnes steel plant in Keonjhar district of Orissa
Ahmedabad, Kolkata among new global hotspots
Rediff.com11 Dec 2007Look beyond Shanghai for the next big thing.
The new global hot spots for business
Rediff.com20 Nov 2007In search of the next big opportunity? From Poland to Brazil, a look at some of the world's second-tier cities that are becoming first-class destinations for business.
Argentina reach Davis Cup final
Rediff.com24 Sep 2006Argentina reached the Davis Cup final for the second time as victory in the doubles gave them an unassailable 3-0 lead over Australia.
Former Brazil coach Santana dies
Rediff.com22 Apr 2006Tele Santana, one of Brazil's greatest coaches, died aged 74 in a Belo Horizonte hospital where he had been in intensive care since March.
Roberto Carlos mugged live on radio
Rediff.com25 Jun 2005The Brazilian defender was giving a radio interview on his cellular phone when armed robbers approached the car in which he was traveling and robbed the driver.
Argentina, Brazil promise thriller
Rediff.com8 Jun 2005Brazil coach stands by his decision
Rediff.com1 Jun 2005No regrets for Brazilian ref who attacked fan
Rediff.com15 Mar 2005A Brazilian referee said he had no regrets after punching a fan who ran onto the field to attack him during a derby match on Sunday.
Sao Paulo score five, pelted with stones
Rediff.com18 Oct 2004Brazil, Argentina meet in dream final
Rediff.com23 Jul 2004Ronaldo hits penalty hat-trick
Rediff.com3 Jun 2004Ronaldinho to miss Argentina match
Rediff.com31 May 2004The Brazilian striker has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Argentina because of a thigh strain.
France, Brazil in 0-0 draw
Rediff.com21 May 2004Brazil dominated most of the game and had the best chance after 67 minutes when Roberto Carlos hit the post.
Rivaldo returns in search of hapiness
Rediff.com9 Jan 2004The Brazilian ace received a rousing reception from fans before his official presentation by the Brazilian champions Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro join hunt for Rivaldo
Rediff.com3 Jan 2004The Brazilian champions have shown an interest in the World Cup winner, who was freed from his contract with AC Milan last month.
Tele Santana has part of leg amputated
Rediff.com23 Dec 2003The former Brazil coach had developed ischemia -- a decrease in blood supply caused by obstruction of the blood vessels -- in the leg following an earlier operation last week.
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