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Euro 2016 playoffs: Sweden triumph but Danes steal precious away goal

Euro 2016 playoffs: Sweden triumph but Danes steal precious away goal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Sweden scored two quickfire goals either side of halftime to beat Denmark 2-1 in a Euro 2016 playoff first leg on Saturday but losing coach Morten Olsen believes his side can overturn the deficit in the return match.

PHOTOS: Germany hit Norway for a six, England rally to win

PHOTOS: Germany hit Norway for a six, England rally to win

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Marcus Rashford's superb second-half strike earned England a 2-1 comeback victory over Slovakia on Monday that put them on the verge of qualification for next year's World Cup finals.

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Nationalism? What's that got to do with Trump and Brexit?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

Nothing, according to Deepak Lal. He argues that the contemporary attempts to control immigration in the US and UK are not nativist.

Aus Open Pix: Federer, Djokovic, Sharapova reach 2nd round, Raonic, Kvitova exit

Aus Open Pix: Federer, Djokovic, Sharapova reach 2nd round, Raonic, Kvitova exit

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

IMAGES of the all the action from Day 2 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

Bundesliga: High-flying Bayern thrash Stuttgart, Wolfsburg lose

Bundesliga: High-flying Bayern thrash Stuttgart, Wolfsburg lose

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Champions Bayern Munich demolished VfB Stuttgart 4-0 on Saturday with all the goals coming in the first half as they increased their lead to eight points and stayed on course for a record fourth consecutive title on a day of red cards in the Bundesliga.

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

Tennis round-up: Impressive Wozniacki continues march in Auckland

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

The Danish World No 3 ended 2017 with the biggest title of her career in Singapore and returned a day after thrashing Madison Brengle in her season opener to hit 21 winners against eight unforced errors in the 53-minute win over Martic.

Injured Plushenko retires from Games, but Russians have other reasons to cheer

Injured Plushenko retires from Games, but Russians have other reasons to cheer

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Russia's flamboyant figure skater Yevgeny Plushenko pulled out of the Winter Olympics through injury on Thursday in a shock twist that immediately deflated home fans pumped up by an opening victory for their beloved men's ice hockey team.

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Pakistan on Wednesday failed to win a re-election to the United Nations' human rights body. The 193-member General Assembly voted here to elect 18 new members of the UN Human Rights Council.

Tennis roundup: Federer in good shape but Murray doubtful for Aus Open

Tennis roundup: Federer in good shape but Murray doubtful for Aus Open

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Former world number one Andy Murray withdrew from the Brisbane International with a hip problem on Tuesday, further putting in doubt the Briton's prospects of being fit in time for the Australian Open later this month.

PHOTOS: England, Germany register big wins in WC qualifiers

PHOTOS: England, Germany register big wins in WC qualifiers

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

France midfielder Dimitri Payet scored the winner after setting up the equaliser in a 2-1 victory over Sweden in a top-of-the-table clash as they opened up a three-point lead in World Cup qualifying Group A at the Stade de France on Friday.

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Wawrinka to defend Chennai Open 2016 crown

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Two-time Grand Slam champion Stanislas Wawrinka will be back in Chennai to defend his title at the Aircel Chennai Open 2016, India and South Asia's Premier ATP World Tour tennis event, scheduled to be held at Chennai's SDAT Stadium from January 4 to 10.

Thousands pour into Germany as migrant crisis intensifies

Thousands pour into Germany as migrant crisis intensifies

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

As thousands of asylum-seekers continue to stream into Europe, Germany has called upon its European Union partners to agree on a common policy.

Euro 2016: Expanded format exposes Europe's flabby middle

Euro 2016: Expanded format exposes Europe's flabby middle

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

When UEFA decided eight years ago to expand the European Championship from 16 to 24 teams, its then president Michel Platini promised the standard of the tournament would not drop.

PHOTOS: Rooney breaks Charlton's record in England win

PHOTOS: Rooney breaks Charlton's record in England win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

Wayne Rooney became England's all-time record scorer when he smashed home his 50th international goal from the penalty spot as England beat Switzerland 2-0 in their Euro 2016 Group E qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday.

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid edge Dortmund; Liverpool rout Spartak

UEFA Champions League: Real Madrid edge Dortmund; Liverpool rout Spartak

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

images from the UEFA Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday

PIX: Record-breaking Aguero lifts City to victory; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Record-breaking Aguero lifts City to victory; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Manchester City's all-conquering season reached new peaks as Sergio Aguero became the club's all-time top scorer with a decisive goal in a thrilling 4-2 victory at Napoli that put them into the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday.

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Spain and Italy paired in 2018 World Cup draw

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Spain and Italy were placed in the same qualifying group for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, as were the Netherlands and France, but holders Germany were handed a kinder campaign with the Czech Republic their chief rivals in the draw made on Saturday.

Top 10: Miss Universe 2015

Top 10: Miss Universe 2015

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Read on to find out which contestants made it to the Top 10.

Paes advances in mixed doubles, Bopanna crashes out

Paes advances in mixed doubles, Bopanna crashes out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

Leander Paes and Martina Hingis eased into the mixed doubles pre-quarterfinals of the Wimbledon championships but it was curtains for Rohan Bopanna and his Spanish partner Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez.

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

REWIND: BEST images in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Here's a collection of some of the best photos from around the world shot by ace Reuters photographers in the last 24 hours.

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

#PrayersforParis...Sporting world mourns

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

All major sporting events in the Paris region were suspended on Saturday as France mourned the victims of the attacks in the capital city the night before that left 129 people dead and 352 wounded.

'We have game-changers in this England team and have made strides'

'We have game-changers in this England team and have made strides'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

England goalkeeper Joe Hart believes England now have a squad of "game-changers" and will qualify for next year's European Championship in France playing exciting football.

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Euro friendlies: Northern Ireland set unbeaten record; Wales lose

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Northern Ireland set a record of 10 games unbeaten with a 1-0 win over Slovenia after a goal by Conor Washington in a friendly on Monday in the build-up to their first European Championship.

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Lewandowski helps Poland seal berth

2018 World Cup qualifiers: Lewandowski helps Poland seal berth

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers played across Europe on Sunday

FIFA 2018 WC qualifiers: Scrappy England, Germany book ticket to Russia

FIFA 2018 WC qualifiers: Scrappy England, Germany book ticket to Russia

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Images from the European World Cup qualifiers played on Thursday

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

Income inequality in India lowest among emerging nations: OECD

Income inequality in India lowest among emerging nations: OECD

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The income inequality gap was found to be highest in South Africa and lowest in Denmark.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world!

Rediff.com20 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell us how crazy the world out there is!

Jitu Rai, Sanorbat recommended for Arjuna by NRAI

Jitu Rai, Sanorbat recommended for Arjuna by NRAI

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Champion pistol shooter Jitu Rai, Rahi Sarnobat and P N Prakash have been recommended by the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) for the prestigious Arjuna Awards this year.

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Football Briefs: Klopp sick of Liverpool's defensive slips; Bologna snap Inter's win streak

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

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

Injured Carrick pulls out from England squad

Injured Carrick pulls out from England squad

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

England midfielder Michael Carrick has been forced to withdraw from the squad to play Slovenia and Scotland after sustaining an injury in training, the Football Association (FA) said in a statement on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic, Genzebe Dibaba bag Laureus Awards

Novak Djokovic, Genzebe Dibaba bag Laureus Awards

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Ethiopian sprinter Genzebe Dibaba were named the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively in a glittering ceremony.

Serie A team Parma's crisis deepen

Serie A team Parma's crisis deepen

Rediff.com14 Mar 2015

Financially-stricken Parma have been hit with a further two-point penalty for failing to pay players' salaries the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) have announced.

Pak agencies 'tail' Indian diplomatic staff : Govt

Pak agencies 'tail' Indian diplomatic staff : Govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Indian High Commission staff in Pakistan are being subjected to "intrusive surveillance" and "tailing" by intelligence personnel of that country, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday.

Govt trying to get US charges against Khobragade dropped

Govt trying to get US charges against Khobragade dropped

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

India is making every attempt to ensure that the United States drops all charges against IFS officer Devyani Khobragade.

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

These photos prove that we live in a rather strange world.

Gender bias: Globally, women employees lose on pay as they rise

Gender bias: Globally, women employees lose on pay as they rise

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The survey, conducted by non-profit organisation Catalyst in 2013, covers 5,977 companies in 44 countries and draws on work done by GMR Ratings.

Self-critical Djokovic believes Nadal still favourite at Aus Open

Self-critical Djokovic believes Nadal still favourite at Aus Open

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

"Well, I don't know what his intentions are, how he feels, but he is definitely always one of the top favourites in every tournament that he plays," said Djokovic, who beat Slovenian qualifier Aljaz Bedene 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 to join the Spaniard in the second round on Tuesday.

Aus Open Photos: SHOCKING! Qualifier knocks out Ivanovic

Aus Open Photos: SHOCKING! Qualifier knocks out Ivanovic

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Fifth seed Ana Ivanovic was knocked out of the Australian Open first round on Monday when she was upset by doubles specialist Lucie Hradecka 1-6, 6-3, 6-2.

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

The selfie at Miss Universe pageant that sparked diplomatic row

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Lebanon's Miss Universe contestant Saly Greige has come under fire for posing with Miss Israel Doron Matalon in a selfie.