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France v Switzerland: From ripped shirts, to cut-up pitch, to burst ball...

France v Switzerland: From ripped shirts, to cut-up pitch, to burst ball...

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

While France and Switzerland largely got what they wanted with a 0-0 draw at Euro 2016 on Sunday, it was a night of shame for ground staff and sports manufacturers.

Euro: Griezmann, Payet help France edge past resolute Albania

Euro: Griezmann, Payet help France edge past resolute Albania

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Hosts France were made to work hard by Albania but two late goals sealed the Group A match in their favour. Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet scored late to earn the nervous hosts the result they sought.

Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris

Cop killer shot dead in police standoff outside Paris

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Neighbours calling police claimed they heard the man chanting Islamist slogans.

Why Super-sub Schweinsteiger 'can't play 90 minutes'

Why Super-sub Schweinsteiger 'can't play 90 minutes'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Bastian Schweinsteiger does not believe he can yet offer Germany a 90-minute show at Euro 2016 but against Ukraine on Sunday the playmaker proved he only needs a short cameo to make a big difference.

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Shell-shocked Ukraine have no answers to German 'machine'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Never a man of many words, Ukraine coach Mykhailo Fomenko could find no other reason to explain his side's spirited but ultimately vain attempt to hold off the German steamroller in an opening Euro 2016 Group C game that ended 2-0.

Euro 2016: Germany's Neuer ready to play mentor's role

Euro 2016: Germany's Neuer ready to play mentor's role

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is ready to play the mentor's role irrespective of who leads the team in their Euro 2016 opener against Ukraine on Sunday.

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Djokovic out; Yuki stuns Pouille as Federer, Halep advance

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Djokovic out; Yuki stuns Pouille as Federer, Halep advance

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

IMAGES from the matches played at the PNB Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Sunday

Bayern held by Schalke in Lahm 500th appearance

Bayern held by Schalke in Lahm 500th appearance

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich survived several first-half scares in a 1-1 home draw with midtable Schalke 04 on Saturday as Philipp Lahm made his 500th appearance for the Bavarian club.

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes will battle it out for the French Open mixed doubles title with their respective partners, having won their semi-final matches on Thursday.

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Euro 2016: Rami, Umtiti named in France squad

Rediff.com31 May 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed his final Euro 2016 squad on Tuesday, including defenders Adil Rami and Samuel Umtiti in place of the injured Raphael Varane and Jeremy Mathieu. Liverpool centre back Mamadou Sakho was not included even though his 30-day provisional suspension for failing a drugs test expired last weekend. Hosts France geared up for the finals with a 3-2 victory over Cameroon in Nantes on Monday. They take on Scotland in Metz on Saturday.

Bianchi family plans legal action against F1

Bianchi family plans legal action against F1

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The family of the late French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi are planning legal action against the sport's governing body, his former Marussia team and Bernie Ecclestone's Formula One Group, they said in a statement on Thursday.

Bayern win German Cup in Guardiola farewell

Bayern win German Cup in Guardiola farewell

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on penalties to win the German Cup for the 18th time on Saturday, handing coach Pep Guardiola another domestic double in his final game in charge.

In Pics: What the First Ladies wore to the inaugural ball

In Pics: What the First Ladies wore to the inaugural ball

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Some of the memorable inaugural ball gowns through the years.

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Football Briefs: Former Man United manager Ferguson out of intensive care

Rediff.com10 May 2018

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

Sterling, Lewandowski dominate European football weekend

Sterling, Lewandowski dominate European football weekend

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Heavyweight trio Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea kept up their 100 per cent starts to the Premier League season this weekend.

I-League: Aizawl FC edge plucky DSK Shivajians

I-League: Aizawl FC edge plucky DSK Shivajians

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Missed chances cost DSK Shivajians, who went down fighting 0-1 to Aizawl FC in the final home game of the Hero I-League 2015-16 at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Mhalunge-Balewadi on Saturday.

Monte Carlo Masters: Federer coasts into third round

Monte Carlo Masters: Federer coasts into third round

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Former World No 1 Roger Federer returned from a 10-week layoff with a 6-3, 6-4 second-round victory against Spain's Guillermo Garcia Lopez at the Monte Carlo Masters on Tuesday.

I-League: Bagan's title hopes virtually over after draw against DSK

I-League: Bagan's title hopes virtually over after draw against DSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2016

Mohun Bagan's hopes of retaining the I-League title virtually went up in smokes after they were held to a 3-3 draw by DSK Shivajians in an enthralling I-League contest.

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

ATP World Tour Finals: Bopanna-Mergea to face Byran brothers in opener

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

They have been drawn in Group Ashe-Smith along with John Peers/Jamie Murray and Simone Bolelli/Fabio Fognini.

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Ethics Board extends IAAF officials' suspension

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Three senior athletics officials have had their provisional suspension from the sport extended by the IAAF's Ethics Board as it continues its investigation into their alleged involvement in a suspected cover-up of Russian doping cases.

Will Semenya go on to the track with distinct advantage?

Will Semenya go on to the track with distinct advantage?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Caster Semenya is seen as a near-certainty for Olympic gold on the track in Rio and her expected success in the 800 metres looks just as sure to bring up further examination of her running credentials.

Timeline of terror: From Paris to Brussels

Timeline of terror: From Paris to Brussels

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

European security officials have been bracing for a major attack for weeks, and warned that the Islamic State group was actively preparing to strike.

Euro soccer: Monaco thrash Marseille to go top; Bayern end winless streak

Euro soccer: Monaco thrash Marseille to go top; Bayern end winless streak

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Monaco's firepower was far too hot to handle for Olympique de Marseille as the Principality side moved top of the French Ligue 1 standings with a 4-0 home win on Saturday.

Poll: Vote for the best dressed woman

Poll: Vote for the best dressed woman

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

We pick 11 best dressed women from across the globe.

MasterChef recipes: Apple and bacon crumble, mac n' cheese

MasterChef recipes: Apple and bacon crumble, mac n' cheese

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Plan to throw a Thanksgiving party this weekend? These delicious recipes from MasterChef Australia will come handy.

German Bundesliga PHOTOS: Bayern stay well clear after holding Dortmund

German Bundesliga PHOTOS: Bayern stay well clear after holding Dortmund

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Bayern Munich kept their five-point lead at the top of the table on Saturday, drawing 0-0 at second-placed Borussia Dortmund to stay on track for a record fourth consecutive Bundesliga title.

CL Preview: Barca prepare for miraculous comeback

CL Preview: Barca prepare for miraculous comeback

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Barcelona first struggled to come to terms with their shock 4-0 defeat to Paris St Germain in the Champions League last 16 first leg but have sparkled in their last two games and are daring to believe they can defy history by reaching the quarter-finals.

Bundesliga: Dortmund strike late to beat ten-man Hoffenheim

Bundesliga: Dortmund strike late to beat ten-man Hoffenheim

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Borussia Dortmund scored three times in the last 10 minutes to rally from a goal down and beat 10-man Hoffenheim 3-1 on Sunday, allowing them to maintain their lone pursuit of runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.

Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016 title

Portugal beat France to win Euro 2016 title

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Portugal won their first Euro title after defeating France 1-0 at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Real and Barcelona win; Bayern ease past Cologne

PHOTOS: Real and Barcelona win; Bayern ease past Cologne

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

Lionel Messi was in inspired form as champions Barcelona hammered Celta Vigo 5-0 on Saturday, recording a fourth straight league victory which keeps them top of La Liga after Real Madrid had put the pressure on the Catalans with a 4-1 win at Eibar.

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Euro 2016: France end Iceland fairy tale in 5-2 quarter-final decimation

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

France decimated Iceland in a 5-2 win to end the Nordic nations Euro 2016 dream run in the quarter-final on Sunday.

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Euro 2016: Welsh underdogs revel in greatest night with Belgium win

Rediff.com2 Jul 2016

Ecstatic Wales coach Chris Coleman praised his "soldiers" after a shock 3-1 win over Belgium at Euro 2016 took the country to their first major tournament semi-final, and said they could match anyone if they were not afraid to fail.

Champions League: Dortmund into knockout stage; Leicester draw

Champions League: Dortmund into knockout stage; Leicester draw

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Last-minute starter Adrian Ramos scored a first-half header to give Borussia Dortmund a 1-0 victory over Sporting on Wednesday and earn a spot in the knockout stage of the Champions League with two Group F matches to spare.

FIFA 'satisfied' with India's preparations to host U-17 World Cup

FIFA 'satisfied' with India's preparations to host U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Expressing satisfaction over the work done at the Yuva Bharati Krirangan, a FIFA inspection team on Thursday proposed few minor changes to turn the facility into a world class stadium. "We inspected the stadium. The planning and work done here is excellent. The work done until now is fruitful and satisfactory. There are minor amendments that need to be done. "We will come back in October to see the final situation. This will become the top stadium in India in future," Jamie Yazra, Head of Events, FIFA U-17 World Cup delegation team, said. While talking about minor changes, Yazra said these will be small fine tunings

India needs $1.5 trillion for infrastructure: Arun Jaitley

India needs $1.5 trillion for infrastructure: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The government intends to connect seven hundred thousand villages with roads by 2019 as part of a massive modernisation plan

Dortmund reach 13th Cup semis amid ticket protest by Stuttgart fans

Dortmund reach 13th Cup semis amid ticket protest by Stuttgart fans

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Borussia Dortmund reached the German Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 win at VfB Stuttgart on Tuesday as fans protested against high ticket prices by staying away at the start and throwing tennis balls on to the pitch.

Euro: Ireland make history, enter last 16 after late Brady goal

Euro: Ireland make history, enter last 16 after late Brady goal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Ireland reached the knockout phase at a European Championship for the firs time when Robbie Brady's late goal earned them a 1-0 victory against Group E winners Italy on Wednesday.

PIX: Birthday boys Di Maria, Cavani help PSG thrash Barca; Benfica win

PIX: Birthday boys Di Maria, Cavani help PSG thrash Barca; Benfica win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Five-times European champions Barca, with their trident of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar subdued, have not exited in the last 16 since going out to Liverpool in the 2006/07 season and the score equalled their worst Champions league loss.

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Euro shame: 36 England fans arrested by riot police for creating ruckus in Lille

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

French riot police charged and used tear gas to disperse rowdy English football fans in Lille on Wednesday, though the northern city was spared feared clashes with Russian supporters.

Zika outbreak is now a global emergency: World Health Organisation

Zika outbreak is now a global emergency: World Health Organisation

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

The World Health Organisation on Tuesday declared an international emergency over the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus, which is linked to birth defects in the Americas, saying it is an 'extraordinary event'.