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Soccer Wrap: Joy for Sociedad, heartbreak for Espanyol

Soccer Wrap: Joy for Sociedad, heartbreak for Espanyol

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Real Sociedad will join Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid, and LaLiga champions Barcelona in Europe's elite club competition next season.

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Real Madrid fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

World Cup: 'Superman' Valencia adds to cult status

World Cup: 'Superman' Valencia adds to cult status

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Valencia, who was taken off for the last 15 minutes of Sunday's Group A game, has had a decade-long career in the Ecuador side, starting off as a winger but being converted to a striker in the qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup.

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

PICS: Chebet, Obiri take honours at Boston Marathon

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

World record holder Kipchoge was among the biggest attractions at the World Marathon Major but lost his momentum around the halfway mark and finished sixth.

World C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu punch their way into finals

World C'ships: Nikhat, Nitu punch their way into finals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

In the rematch of last year's quarter-finals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was dominant and took the round 2-3.

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

In the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championship, Preeti, Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya clinched thumping wins on Saturday.

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Nikhat's form augurs well for India with the Olympics coming up next year.

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

Boxing: Nikhat clinches second gold; Lovlina wins maiden World title

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen punched her way to a second successive gold title at the Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lived up to expectations as they secured medals for India with quarter-final wins, alongside two other home boxers at the Women's Boxing World Championships.

Recipe: The Grand Trunk Cocktail

Recipe: The Grand Trunk Cocktail

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Raise a toast to the weekend with this gin cocktail.

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Ibrahimovic becomes oldest scorer in Serie A

Rediff.com19 Mar 2023

Milan missed the chance to jump to second and remained fourth with 48 points

Europa League: Sporting stun Arsenal; United into QFs

Europa League: Sporting stun Arsenal; United into QFs

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The teams finished level at 3-3 on aggregate in the tie but the Lisbon club advanced to the quarter-finals after Adan kept out Martinelli's weak effort.

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

PIX: Barcelona continue winning run; Dortmund join Bayern at top

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Barcelona's Sergi Roberto and Robert Lewandowski struck just before halftime to give the league leaders a 2-0 home win over lowly Cadiz on Sunday in their pursuit of a 27th Spanish title.

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

PIX: Barcelona win at Athletic; Juventus close in on top six

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Barcelona winger Raphinha secured a 1-0 win in LaLiga for the second straight week this time at Athletic Bilbao as his side tightened their grip on top spot.

India shoot it out to reach Women's Nations Cup final

India shoot it out to reach Women's Nations Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

They had a golden chance to equalise with Deep Grace Ekka taking the strike from close range as the ball took a deflection from Vandana Katariya but only to ricochet off the crossbar in the second quarter.

India tops Pool B at FIH women's Nations Cup

India tops Pool B at FIH women's Nations Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Anelle van Deventer had to make three strong saves at the start of the second quarter to keep India away from stretching their lead in the match.

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Nations Cup Hockey: India beat Japan to inch closer to semis

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

India defeated Chile 3-1 in their opening match of Pool B in the eight-nation tournament.

India down Spain 1-0 to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

India down Spain 1-0 to win FIH Women's Nations Cup

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

The win confirmed India's berth in the 2023-24 Pro League.

Dazzling Janhvi Glams Up The Runway

Dazzling Janhvi Glams Up The Runway

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

How a memorable fashion moment on the ramp is created.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

WC Preview: Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

WC Preview: Ecuador, Netherlands eye a place in the next round

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ecuador are confident that Enner Valencia, who got both goals in their 2-0 win over hosts Qatar on Sunday, will be fit to play despite some concerns over a knee sprain.

Defibrillator gives Dutchman Blind life-line ahead of WC quarters

Defibrillator gives Dutchman Blind life-line ahead of WC quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Blind, 32, has an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) in his chest to detect an irregular heart beat and deliver a life-saving shock in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

PIX: Ecuadoreans celebrate historic World Cup opener win

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Thousands of euphoric Ecuadoreans celebrated on Sunday in various cities around the South American nation after the country's historic victory against host nation Qatar in the opening game of the soccer World Cup.

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Valencia double gives Ecuador 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Though many outsiders expect Qatar to be soundly drubbed in all three games, home fans know forwards Akram Afif and Almoez Ali have both talent and experience and pray they can penetrate an Ecuador team themselves struggling to score of late.

FIFA WC PIX: Senegal through to round of 16

FIFA WC PIX: Senegal through to round of 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Ecuador, who needed a draw to qualify for the last 16 for the second time after 2006, end up third on four points after a game played to the relentless beat of the Senegal fans' drums.

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

FIFA WC: Netherlands, Ecuador draw ends it for Qatar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

"They had a few biters, guys who are hot on your heels. Then you have to act quickly, and (we) could have dealt with that better. We should have done better in possession of the ball," said Dutch captain Virgil van Dijk.

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

Navjot Kaur back in team for FIH Nations Cup

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

The FIH Women's Nations Cup is an important fixture in the international calendar as the champions of this tournament will be promoted to the FIH Women's Pro League 2023-2024 season.

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

2022: A year of many firsts for Indian sports!

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

A look at the historic achievements by India's athletes in 2022.

'Why can't I come back? I am Mary Kom'

'Why can't I come back? I am Mary Kom'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

'I had a complex, three-stage surgery, but I am not done yet'

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

PIX: Alcaraz loses in first match as world No.1

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed to defeat on his debut as world number one, losing to Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in their Davis Cup Finals group-stage clash on Friday.

Will newly crowned US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup?

Will newly crowned US Open champ be ready for Davis Cup?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Spain hope new world number one Carlos Alcaraz will be ready for their Davis Cup tie

Djokovic to skip Serbia's Davis Cup ties for personal reasons

Djokovic to skip Serbia's Davis Cup ties for personal reasons

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

Serbia have been drawn in Group B alongside Spain, South Korea and Canada.

Barcelona's Aubameyang assaulted in armed robbery at home

Barcelona's Aubameyang assaulted in armed robbery at home

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Armed robbers broke into the home of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang early on Monday morning, police said, and physically assaulted the player and his wife as they forced them to open a safe to steal jewellery.

LaLiga: Madrid thrash Valencia; Barca struggle

LaLiga: Madrid thrash Valencia; Barca struggle

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr both scored a brace to give the LaLiga leaders a 4-1 home win over Valencia

PIX: Barcelona roll over Valencia; Inter lose

PIX: Barcelona roll over Valencia; Inter lose

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his first three goals for Barcelona in a 4-1 win at Valencia, but Inter Milan suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat by Sassuolo. Images from the football matches played on Sunday.

La Liga: Villarreal loses to Athletic, Valencia held

La Liga: Villarreal loses to Athletic, Valencia held

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Villarreal's struggles in the Spanish league continued with a 2-1 loss at Athletic Bilbao, with striker Gerard Moreno not finishing the game because of an injury.

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

Aliassime enables Canada seal Davis Cup quarters spot

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

A day after taking down world number one Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, Felix Auger-Aliassime booked Canada's place in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Saturday with a 6-3, 6-4 win against Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in the group stage tie in Valencia.