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Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Messi leads new-look Argentina squad for WC qualifiers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Argentina's national team unveiled a revamped 31-man squad on Monday, led by Lionel Messi, for the South American qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador for the 2026 World Cup.

Messi pays tribute to Pope Francis

Messi pays tribute to Pope Francis

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

Born in Buenos Aires in 1936, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church died on Monday aged 88.

ISSF World Cup: Chain Singh shoots down bronze

ISSF World Cup: Chain Singh shoots down bronze

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Asian Games medallist shooter Chain Singh earned India its first medal in the ISSF World Cup, winning a bronze in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

18-YO shooter stuns China with gold, Manu misses

18-YO shooter stuns China with gold, Manu misses

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Indian teen shooter Suruchi Inder Singh won the women's 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Fonseca, youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament!

Fonseca, youngest Brazilian to win an ATP tournament!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The 18-year-old captured the Argentina Open title with a in over home favourite Francisco Cerundolo in the final.

Historic! Diya-Manish first Indians to qualify for WTT Finals

Historic! Diya-Manish first Indians to qualify for WTT Finals

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Diya Chitale and Manush Shah are the first-ever Indian pair to qualify for the prestigious WTT Finals to be held in Hong Kong in December.

Babuta loses 10m Air Rifle World Cup gold by 0.1 point

Babuta loses 10m Air Rifle World Cup gold by 0.1 point

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Paris Olympian Arjun Babuta clinched the silver medal, narrowly missing out on gold, in the men's 10 metres Air Rifle event at the ISSF World Cup in Lima, Peru.

Why Is This Child Running?

Why Is This Child Running?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Messi dazzles with brace in last home qualifier

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'Being able to finish this way here with my people is what I always dreamed of.'

ISSF WC: Suruchi-Saurabh down Manu-Ravinder to bag bronze

ISSF WC: Suruchi-Saurabh down Manu-Ravinder to bag bronze

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

It was difficult to separate the Indian pairs in the initial stages of the bronze match-up as both were tied at six points apiece after the first six series of single shots fired by each shooter.

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker to win World Cup gold

Suruchi stuns Manu Bhaker to win World Cup gold

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Suruchi Inder Singh produced yet another sterling performance in the 10m air pistol event in Lima, Peru, to win her second consecutive ISSF World Cup gold medal.

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Will Messi play in 2026? Legend drops retirement hint

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

'At my age, it's only logical to think I might not.'

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

The buzz around talented teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca continued at Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Sift Samra bounces back with bronze after Olympic blow

Sift Samra bounces back with bronze after Olympic blow

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The 23-year-old Samra, who holds the current world record in women's 50 metre rifle three positions event which she had set while winning the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games, shot 453.1 in the eight-player final.

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Shooting World Cup: Vijayveer wins India's fourth gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Vijayveer Sidhu won India's fourth gold medal at the ISSF World Cup after he emerged victorious in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol event in Buenos Aires.

Sift Kaur wins India's first gold at Shooting World Cup

Sift Kaur wins India's first gold at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Sift Kaur Samra produced a sensational come-from-behind performance to win her first individual ISSF World Cup gold medal in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions.

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Brazil sack coach Dorival after Argentina thrashing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Brazil have sacked head coach Dorival Jr, the country's football confederation (CBF) said on Friday, after the five-times World champions were thrashed 4-1 away to fierce rivals Argentina in a humiliating qualifying loss in Buenos Aires.

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Saurabh returns to ISSF podium after 2-year gap

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

The Indian shooting team finished second at the ISSF World Cup in Buenos Aires, winning eight medals including four gold, two silver, and two bronze.

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Cirque du Soleil to showcase 'Messi 10' for Argentines

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Cirque du Soleil first premiered the show in 2019 in Barcelona, where Messi was playing at the time. In recent years the company has tried to broaden its appeal, moving outside circus acts to performances celebrating music icons and creating immersive experiences with video game partners.

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

No podium for India! Manu Bhaker, Singh miss out in finals

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Double Olympic bronze-medallist shooter Bhaker finished sixth in 25m pistol after entering the eight-shooter final placed fifth with an aggregate 'precision' and 'rapid fire' score of 588.

Shooter Sift Kaur's stunning comeback wins her World Cup gold

Shooter Sift Kaur's stunning comeback wins her World Cup gold

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Indian shooter Sift Kaur Samra won her first individual ISSF World Cup gold in the women's 50m rifle 3-positions final, while Esha Singh bagged a second individual World Cup silver in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Baez to defend Rio crown against Muller

Baez to defend Rio crown against Muller

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

24-year-old Sebastian Baez, who is looking to become the first two-time Rio Open champion, will take on Alexandre Muller after the Frenchman beat Francisco Comesana 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-3 in a marathon battle.

Comeback kid Saurabh Chaudhary not worried about expectations

Comeback kid Saurabh Chaudhary not worried about expectations

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'I just kept working hard and also experimented, sometimes technically, with the pistol.'

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Two-time medallist Elavenil Valarivan will fancy her chances on the first competition day of ISSF World Cup in Munich on Tuesday

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Jiri Lehecka shocks Carlos Alcaraz in Doha

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Lehecka struck eight aces and converted four of eight break chances to secure the first Top 3 win of his career.

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

World Cup-bound Indian shooters join national camp

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

Indian shooters selected for the two stages of the World Cup in Argentina and Peru have begun their final phase of preparations for the season ahead.

Sussanne Calls Hrithik-Saba 'Beautiful'

Sussanne Calls Hrithik-Saba 'Beautiful'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Love birds Saba Azad and Hrithik Roshan are enjoying their Argentinian vacation.

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Pope Francis passes away hours after delivering Easter message

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

Pope Francis has died, the Vatican said on Monday. The Pope passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to a statement from the Vatican.

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

WC Qualifier: Messi-less Argentina humiliate Brazil

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed and fortunate not to lose by more.

Former Argentina striker Tevez hospitalised

Former Argentina striker Tevez hospitalised

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Former Argentina international Carlos Tevez has been hospitalised due to chest pain, Club Atletico Independiente, the Argentine club he now coaches, said on Tuesday.

Death of Pope Francis: India declares 3-day State mourning

Death of Pope Francis: India declares 3-day State mourning

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

The mourning will be observed across the country on April 22 and 23, and again on the day of the Pope's funeral.

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Club World Cup: Boca Juniors hold Benfica; Flamengo win

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Miami's Hard Rock Stadium was awash in Argentine passion as Boca Juniors fans turned it into a little Buenos Aires for their team's 2-2 draw with Benfica on Monday.

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

From Paris to Peru: Manu Bhaker's next big challenge

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker will lead a 35-member Indian team in the season-opening ISSF World Cups in April in South America.

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Argentina street party erupts after World Cup win

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines poured into the sunlit streets of Buenos Aires on Sunday

'No Speed Bumps In The Relationship'

'No Speed Bumps In The Relationship'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'For the Indian economy to maintain a growth rate of 7 to 8 per cent, it needs large foreign direct investment coming in, and that's mainly coming from the US.'

A Must See Messi Mural!

A Must See Messi Mural!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

High school students in Grand Bourg, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, pay tribute to Argentina's soccer superstar Lionel Messi by creating a giant portrait made of recycled bottle caps.

Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Messi left out of Argentina's World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Argentina host Chile at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on September 5 before facing Colombia five days later in Barranquilla.

World Champs Messi And Co Return Home

World Champs Messi And Co Return Home

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Scenes from the champion team's homecoming...

Fritz loses in quarters; Fonseca wins marathon battle

Fritz loses in quarters; Fonseca wins marathon battle

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Top seed Taylor Fritz of the United States was beaten by Spanish eighth seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarter-finals.

Will PM have courage to...: Cong ahead of Modi-Trump meet

Will PM have courage to...: Cong ahead of Modi-Trump meet

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

Posing a series of questions to the prime minister, Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also asked if Modi would convey to the US president that India would send its own aircraft -- like Venezuela and Colombia did -- to bring back Indian deportees in the future.