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Soccer Transfers: Monaco sign Sevilla striker Ben Yedder

Soccer Transfers: Monaco sign Sevilla striker Ben Yedder

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Financial details of the deal were not disclosed but local media reported that Monaco paid Sevilla about 40 million euros ($44.71 million) to activate 29-year-old France international Ben Yedder's release clause.

Aishwarya first Indian to claim World title in motorsports

Aishwarya first Indian to claim World title in motorsports

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Aishwarya Pissay became the first Indian to claim a world title in motorsports, annexing the FIM World Cup in the women's category after the final round of the championship.

Sports Shorts: Sharath ends decade long title drought

Sports Shorts: Sharath ends decade long title drought

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

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

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

If your bank goes bust, how much money will you get?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'The new ceiling will cover around 93 per cent of all deposit accounts, up from 90 per cent earlier,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

International Friendly: Ronaldo misses penalty as Bulgaria shock Portugal

International Friendly: Ronaldo misses penalty as Bulgaria shock Portugal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Brazilian-born Marcelinho scored on his Bulgaria debut while Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty for Portugal as the visitors pulled off a shock 1-0 friendly win over the Euro 2016 finalists on Friday.

Wins for Arsenal, Man United as Europa League kicks off

Wins for Arsenal, Man United as Europa League kicks off

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Arsenal teenager Bukayo Saka scored his first goal for the club as they beat 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0, while Manchester United's 17-year-old Mason Greenwood secured a 1-0 win over FC Astana as the Europa League group stage began on Thursday.

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Uruguay, Argentina, Colombia, Portugal qualify for 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

A summary of Tuesday's qualification matches next year's FIFA World Cup.

Meet the world's most expensive defender!

Meet the world's most expensive defender!

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Juventus announced the signing of Matthijs de Ligt, landing one of the most sought-after young players in world soccer from Ajax Amsterdam for 75 million euros ($84.39 million).

Ronaldo goes from agony to ecstasy as Portugal triumph

Ronaldo goes from agony to ecstasy as Portugal triumph

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

He has won it all at club level and has three world player of the year awards but on Sunday Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated as never before -- with tears of joy streaming down his face after his Portugal beat France 1-0 to win the European Championship.

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.

Euro 2016: Santos orchestrates Portugal's tactical renaissance

Euro 2016: Santos orchestrates Portugal's tactical renaissance

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Portugal head into Sunday's Euro 2016 final after another disciplined performance, proving again in their 2-0 win over Wales that they perform like a well-rehearsed orchestra rather than a solo act. That has a huge amount to do with their 61-year-old conductor and coach Fernando Santos who took charge in September 2014, vowing to put "tactics first and technical ability second".

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Euro 2016: Greek lessons and pragmatism key to Portugal's progress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Having reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals without winning a game in 90 minutes it is probably time for Portugal fans to stop worrying about their misfiring forwards and instead give credit to the coach and defenders who have got the to the last four.

Flashback PHOTOS: Semi-finalists Portugal at the Euros

Flashback PHOTOS: Semi-finalists Portugal at the Euros

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Here is a look at what happened in their previous Euro semis...

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Football Briefs: Portugal thrashed by Netherlands 3-0 in friendly

Rediff.com27 Mar 2018

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

Talented players, dull matches and a semi-final, anything is possible for Portugal

Talented players, dull matches and a semi-final, anything is possible for Portugal

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Portugal continue to be a paradox at Euro 2016, reaching the semi-finals without ever giving the kind of uplifting performance that their talented team should be capable of.

Portugal beat Poland in shootout to reach Euro semis

Portugal beat Poland in shootout to reach Euro semis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A superb shootout save by Portugal's Rui Patricio allowed Ricardo Quaresma to be the hero again as his spot kick against Poland sent them into the Euro 2016 semi-finals 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 finish following extra time.

Portugal wonderkid Sanches draws parallels with Dutchman Davids

Portugal wonderkid Sanches draws parallels with Dutchman Davids

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

One of Europe's most expensive teenagers Renato Sanches has yet to nail down a starting spot with Portugal but the brawny midfielder is making his presence felt on the continent's biggest stage.

Extras: FA overturn Son's red card for tackle on Gomes

Extras: FA overturn Son's red card for tackle on Gomes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

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

PHOTOS: Spain hold Germany; Brazil and Portugal win but France lose

PHOTOS: Spain hold Germany; Brazil and Portugal win but France lose

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

World champions Germany drew 1-1 with Spain in a high tempo friendly on Friday as they launched their preparations for a title defence in Russia while their opponents had striker Diego Costa making his long-awaited comeback as a substitute.

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Chhetri's legend grows but Indian football slips in 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

India began the year on 97 in FIFA rankings, but after two wins, four draws and seven losses, the country ended 2019 at 108

PHOTOS: How these celebrity fans reacted to USA v Portugal match...

PHOTOS: How these celebrity fans reacted to USA v Portugal match...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The celebrities, including politicians, athletes, and TV stars, showed support to their respective teams.

Euro 2016: Quaresma gives Portugal last-gasp win over Croatia

Euro 2016: Quaresma gives Portugal last-gasp win over Croatia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

Substitute Ricardo Quaresma turned in three minutes from the end of extra time as Portugal edged a tense encounter to book a UEFA Euro 2016 quarter-final date with Poland. After 116 minutes in which the teams failed to muster a single shot on target, Ivan Perisic headed against the upright.

Euro: Hungary and Portugal through after thrilling 3-3 draw

Euro: Hungary and Portugal through after thrilling 3-3 draw

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Hungary and Portugal reached the Euro 2016 knockout stages after a rip-roaring 3-3 draw in which Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice and became the first player to score at four European Championship finals on Wednesday.

Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up

Dramatic play-off ties decide World Cup line-up

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The final line-up of teams for next year's World Cup in South Africa was settled on Wednesday after six drama-charged play-offs on three different continents.

England cricketers watch Nadal down Tsonga

England cricketers watch Nadal down Tsonga

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Heavier balls to blame for slower game: Nadal

Euro 2016: Ronaldo misses penalty as Portugal held to 0-0 draw with Austria

Euro 2016: Ronaldo misses penalty as Portugal held to 0-0 draw with Austria

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Portugal played out a goalless draw against Austria after captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed a penalty in their Euro 2016 Group F match at Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on Saturday.

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Hindutva isolates India in world opinion

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Portugal's Antonio Guterres officially elected as UN secretary general

Portugal's Antonio Guterres officially elected as UN secretary general

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The 15-nation UN Security Council had last week voted for Guterres by acclamation and forwarded his name to the General Assembly.

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

The 'invisible observer': Ravinder Takkar takes charge of Vodafone Idea

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

A Vodafone Group insider with more than 25 years in the telco across geographies, he's like the eyes and ears of the multinational in India.

Juventus land defender De Ligt from Ajax

Juventus land defender De Ligt from Ajax

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The 19-year-old Ajax captain said earlier this month that he was asked about a move to Juventus by Cristiano Ronaldo at the end of the Nations League final.

Kohli only Indian in world's highest paid athletes' list

Kohli only Indian in world's highest paid athletes' list

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Kohli is last on the list of top-100 athletes, headed by Barcelona and Argentina football superstar Lionel Messi

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

For how long can mesmerising Messi be the best?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The brain may be sharp as ever, but the legs seem heavier, the pace worryingly slower. He's still only 32, but the strain of a decade-and-a-half of paranormal activity on the pitch may just be piling up.

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Top 20 Sports Photos of the Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

As the curtains fall on another year, Rediff.com brings you all the action from the sports field that defined 2019.

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Portugal winger Nani to have Fenerbahce medical

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Portugal winger Nani is set to join Fenerbahce from Manchester United with the Turkish club saying negotiations were underway and he will be in Istanbul on Sunday for a medical.

FIFA Rankings: Euro champs Portugal move up two places; Wales, Iceland see big jump

FIFA Rankings: Euro champs Portugal move up two places; Wales, Iceland see big jump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Cristiano Ronaldo-led Euro 2016 champions, Portugal inched closer to the top-five after climbing two places to 6th in the FIFA world rankings released on Thursday.

The War Review

The War Review

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

War is an ode to such star power, one that pits Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff together for the first time and capitalises on their famous idol-idoliser energy to draw us into a world of espionage, action and camaraderie.

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Kohli inspired by 'committed' Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'In my opinion he has taken on more challenges and succeeded at all of them. He's the most complete player I have seen and his work ethic, as I mentioned, is unmatched.'

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Soccer Extras: Man Utd boss rules out Pogba sale

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

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

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Football's back! All you need to know post COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

All you must know about soccer's return to action after coronavirus

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores but Portugal lose; Italy add to Dutch misery

PHOTOS: Ronaldo scores but Portugal lose; Italy add to Dutch misery

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his Madeira homecoming with an early strike but Sweden wrecked the party by hitting back from two down to win 3-2.