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PIX: Djokovic, Thiem to meet in semis; teenager Anisimova stuns Halep

PIX: Djokovic, Thiem to meet in semis; teenager Anisimova stuns Halep

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Defending champion Simona Halep was knocked out of the French Open 6-2, 6-4 by 17-year-old American Amanda Anisimova in a quarter-final shock.

Hull sign on Everton's Croatia striker Jelavic

Hull sign on Everton's Croatia striker Jelavic

Rediff.com11 Jan 2014

HullCity have agreed a transfer fee with English Premier League rivals Everton to sign Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic.

Euro Previews: Ukraine set to test new-look Germany defence; Croatia cautious

Euro Previews: Ukraine set to test new-look Germany defence; Croatia cautious

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Germany's defence will be put to the test in their opening Euro 2016 group match against Ukraine in Lille on Sunday with major questions still to be answered about the world champions' new-look rearguard.

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Will there be a change of guard at Australian Open?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Change might be afoot though, according to American great John McEnroe

Euro 2016 warm-ups: Croatia score record win; Northern Ireland unbeaten

Euro 2016 warm-ups: Croatia score record win; Northern Ireland unbeaten

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Mario Mandzukic and Nikola Kalinic grabbed hat-tricks as Croatia achieved a record win as an independent nation by demolishing San Marino 10-0 in their final Euro 2016 warm-up match in Rijeka.

Guess the World No. 1 football team!

Guess the World No. 1 football team!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Belgium edged ahead of France to take outright top spot in FIFA's world rankings released on Thursday while tiny Gibraltar were the biggest risers.

Hernandez inspires Mexico into last 16 with Croatia win

Hernandez inspires Mexico into last 16 with Croatia win

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Javier Hernandez came off the bench to help Mexico reach the last 16 of the World Cup as their watertight defense and swift counter attacks gave them a 3-1 win against Croatia on Monday to emerge from Group A as runners-up behind Brazil.

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

PHOTOS: Defining moments of the decade in Sports

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Some of the big moments of the sporting world from 2010-2019!

Croatia trounce 10-man Cameroon, set up Mexico showdown

Croatia trounce 10-man Cameroon, set up Mexico showdown

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Croatia gave themselves a fighting chance of reaching the World Cup knock-out phase when they thrashed a toothless Cameroon 4-0 on Wednesday.

World Cup chit-chat: Fit Modric and debutant Mandzukic to lead Croatia charge

World Cup chit-chat: Fit Modric and debutant Mandzukic to lead Croatia charge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Midfielder Luka Modric and available-again striker Mario Mandzukic will spearhead Croatia's effort to keep alive their hopes of reaching the World Cup last 16 when they face Cameroon on Wednesday, coach Niko Kovac said.

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Game Changer: Japanese ref riles Croatia with soft Brazil penalty

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura endeared himself to Brazil fans with a contentious penalty award in the World Cup opener on Thursday, as Neymar put away the spot kick to give his side a 2-1 lead against Croatia late in the Group A opener.

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

From Venice and the tower of Pisa, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites are deeply threatened by rising sea levels, researchers warned Tuesday. According to a study by researchers at the University of Kiel, in Germany, all but two of 49 United Nations-recognised icons of human civilisation rimming the Mediterranean Sea risk being damaged by the rising watermark, soil erosion, or both, with few options for protecting most of them.

Southgate says Premier League's early start has taken toll on players

Southgate says Premier League's early start has taken toll on players

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The English top flight was the earliest of the major European leagues to start this season, kicking off on Aug. 10, a week before Spain's La Liga and Italy's Serie A and a fortnight ahead of Germany's Bundesliga.

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

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

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Coric was quick out of the blocks at the Qi Zhong Stadium as he broke in the opening game against the top seed and only lost five points on serve to clinch the first set in 34 minutes.

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Sports Shorts: Winning start for India on Aus hockey tour

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Devi wins India's first ever Olympic medal in judo at Youth Games

Devi wins India's first ever Olympic medal in judo at Youth Games

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Thangjam Tababi Devi became India's first judo medallist at the Olympic level, claiming a silver at the ongoing Youth Games after losing to Venezuela's Maria Giminez in the final of the women's 44kg category.

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

FIFA World Cup set pulses racing and ended with a young, exciting France team clinching the title.

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Southgate to coach England until 2022 World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Southgate, who had two years left on his deal, will now lead England into the Euro 2020 tournament and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Ronaldo left out of Portugal squad; Morata, Koke return to Spain fold

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Costa, Alba excluded from Spain squad

Champions League: Real Madrid suffer shock loss to CSKA Moscow

Champions League: Real Madrid suffer shock loss to CSKA Moscow

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The result continued a dismal streak for Madrid, who have won only two of their last five games in all competitions

Never lose hope...This 'keeper gets national call-up at 42!

Never lose hope...This 'keeper gets national call-up at 42!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Slavia Sofia's 42-year-old goalkeeper Georgi Petkov has rejoined the Bulgarian national squad ahead of their UEFA Nations League matches against Cyprus and Norway.

France's road to the 2018 World Cup final

France's road to the 2018 World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

France's progression to Sunday's World Cup final has included arguably the tournament's most boring and most exciting matches.

Modric felt 'completely drained' after World Cup heroics

Modric felt 'completely drained' after World Cup heroics

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Modric still working towards peak fitness after draining season

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Tennis round-up: Osaka stunned by Mladenovic in Dubai

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

World number one Naomi Osaka was beaten in her opening match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Tuesday, losing to France's Kristina Mladenovic 6-3, 6-3 on her return to competitive action after winning last month's Australian Open.

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Britain's Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate's men prepare for their semi-final against Croatia later on Wednesday.

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Courier steps down as US Davis Cup captain

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

As captain, the former world number one led the United States to a 10-8 record in World Group play, including a run to the semi-finals in 2012 and 2018, the latter which ended in a loss to Croatia 11 days ago.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal shines in comfortable victory; Osaka advances

Tennis Roundup: Nadal shines in comfortable victory; Osaka advances

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Rafael Nadal gave a much improved performance to advance into the quarter-finals of the Barcelona Open on Thursday, dispatching Spanish compatriot and crowd favourite David Ferrer 6-3, 6-3.

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Luka Modric: From war-ravaged Zadar to Player of Year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The Modric family took refuge in a hotel near Zadar in 1991 when the war that followed the breakup of former Yugoslavia started and after Luka's grandfather was killed by Serb militia.

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina advance at Asia Badminton; Srikanth exits

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina advance at Asia Badminton; Srikanth exits

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

PICS: Ronaldo finds net in Juve win; City thump Dinamo

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe starred in PSG's win as they topped group A after thrashing Galatasaray 5-0. Juventus, who have already qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League, pumped in two goals to oust Leverkusen from the tournament, while Gabriel Jesus netted a hat-trick in Manchester City's 4-1 thumping of Dinamo Zagreb. Here are Images from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday

Belgium and France share top spot in FIFA rankings

Belgium and France share top spot in FIFA rankings

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Roberto Martinez's Belgium collected two wins, including their first in the UEFA Nations League over Iceland earlier this month, to bring them level with France on 1729 points.

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Tennis round-up: Kristyna stuns twin Karolina

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

It was Kristyna's first win over a top-five ranked player and she will go on to play fellow Czech Barbora Strycova in the quarter-finals.

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Welsh, who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

France back in Davis Cup final with win over Spain

France back in Davis Cup final with win over Spain

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Veteran pairing Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut booked France's place in another Davis Cup final as they won the doubles to seal the champions' 3-0 victory over Spain in their World Group semi-final on Saturday.

'Modric should win all that Messi can't'

'Modric should win all that Messi can't'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2018

Croatian footballer Ivan Rakitic has said that his national team-mate Luka Modric should win everything that star striker Lionel Messi cannot.

Serie A: Ronaldo struggles for goals, Dybala for playing time

Serie A: Ronaldo struggles for goals, Dybala for playing time

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

But if the five-times World Player of the Year is feeling frustrated by his mini-drought -- and his reactions on the pitch suggest he is -- his worries pale in comparison to Dybala's unhappy start to the season.

Barca, Real's perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips

Barca, Real's perfect records at risk in difficult Basque trips

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

Real play Athletic Bilbao while Barcelona visit Real Sociedad in fixtures that have often proved to be among their hardest away trips over the last decade.

Umpire breaks his silence over Serena's outburst

Umpire breaks his silence over Serena's outburst

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Serena 'out of line' but both sides share blame says King

Sports Shorts: Kvitova beaten by Vekic in St Petersburg quarters

Sports Shorts: Kvitova beaten by Vekic in St Petersburg quarters

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday