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WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

WC qualifiers: Argentina down Peru; Brazil eke out draw

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

IMAGES from the South American World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday.

Is Finternet The Future Of Financial System?

Is Finternet The Future Of Financial System?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It allows everybody to participate and controls all assets.' 'We want to have something that allows everyone to participate and control all kinds of assets.'

Agony And Ecstasy For Messi

Agony And Ecstasy For Messi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

It turned out to be a rollercoaster evening for Argentine great Lionel Messi in the Copa America final on Sunday.

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

A video circulating on social media that showed members of the Argentina national team singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Nadal wins 4-hour battle; enters first semis since 2022

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Rafael Nadal last appeared in a semi-final at Wimbledon in 2022.

Maiki South Mining wins India's first lithium block in auction

Maiki South Mining wins India's first lithium block in auction

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Maiki South Mining Pvt Ltd has bagged the country's first lithium block in Chhattisgarh that was put up for sale, the government said on Monday. Meanwhile, the government cancelled the auction of 14 critical minerals that were on offer in the second round of auction. The Katghora lithium and rare earth elements (REE) block in Chhattisgarh was awarded to the company at an auction premium of 76.05 per cent.

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Athletics delivers thrills, records and upsets in Paris

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Lyles and Hassan bookend fabulous Paris programme

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

PIX: China end US reign; Sjostrom does sprint double

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Sunday.

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.

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

PIX: Marchand makes swimming history with golden double

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Images from the Olympics swimming action at the La Defense Arena, Paris, on Wednesday.

Israel says Houthis have hijacked India-bound vessel

Israel says Houthis have hijacked India-bound vessel

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Taking to X, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said, 'Israel strongly condemns the Iranian attack against an international vessel. The ship, which is owned by a British company and is operated by a Japanese firm, was hijacked with Iran's guidance by the Yemenite Houthi militia.'

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

'Crazy' Opening Ceremony To Kick-off Paris Olympics

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Up to three billion people are expected to tune in for the opening ceremony in Paris.

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Why India Is Buying 5 Argentine Lithium Mines

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

The Centre will invest around Rs 200 crore over five years for the exploration and development of these mines.

Football PIX: Argentina win; Venezuela hold Brazil

Football PIX: Argentina win; Venezuela hold Brazil

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

A stunning overhead kick by Eduard Bello helped Venezuela hold Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Football PIX: Messi's Argentina lose; Colombia shock Brazil

Football PIX: Messi's Argentina lose; Colombia shock Brazil

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Brazil lost their second consecutive World Cup qualifier match as Colombia fought back to win 2-1 against the five-times champions.

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

In land of Maradona and Messi, fans jostle for World Cup stickers

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

The trend has generated a wave of social media memes and satire, and even the creation of an app that allows you to track where to get the coveted stickers. New stock has been selling out in a matter of hours.

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...

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Messi leads Argentina win in 1st game as world champs

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Lionel Scaloni picked the same starting line-up from the World Cup final win over France as they looked dominant from the start

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Messi to be back in action at PSG in January

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Galtier said all other players returned as per the schedule and will be available for Wednesday's game, including France striker Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Soccer PIX: Messi magic guides Argentina; Denmark, France cruise

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Lionel Messi's second-half goal gave Argentina a 1-0 home win over Ecuador on Thursday to get their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign off on the right foot.

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

When Fans Cried, Cheered, Celebrated

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Fans watching the games at the stadium and on televisions the world over have made the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 even more memorable.

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir put on bidding block

Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir put on bidding block

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The central government is expected to complete the auction of the 5.9-million tonne (mt) lithium reserves discovered in the Reasi district of the northern Union Territory (UT) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) by the end of this calendar year, Union Mines Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj said on the sidelines of the launch of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) report on 'New-Age Energy Minerals' on Tuesday. "Auction will be over by the end of this year," said Bharadwaj, adding, "We have already recommended a transaction advisor to the J&K government for the auction of lithium reserves." However, the exact timeline for an auction will be decided by J&K authorities, Union mines minister Pralhad Joshi said in Parliament last month.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

FIFA WC: Every World Cup should have a Maradona Day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Richard Giusti, who played with Maradona at the 1986 and 1990 World Cups, said it was impossible to compare him to Messi, who with his goal in the 2-1 loss to Saudi Arabia became the first Argentine to score at four different World Cups.

'Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia'

'Argentina have worked out where to hurt Croatia'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Croatia were not the favourites to reach the last four again but they came through two penalty shootouts in a repeat of their 2018 exploits.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into Round 3; Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Images from Day 3 of the US Open, at Flushing Meadows, New York.

Cuban woman claims Maradona raped her as teenager

Cuban woman claims Maradona raped her as teenager

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

The complaint relates to a journey Alvarez took to Argentina with Maradona in 2001, when he was around 40 and she was 16.

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Youngest vs oldest: Scaloni ready to take on Van Gaal

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Scaloni has helped get one over the Dutch Master at least once before when he was at Deportivo, who pipped Van Gaal's Barcelona to the 1999-2000 La Liga title.

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Why Messi and Co were forced to abandon bus parade

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

The team had arrived in the early hours of Tuesday at Ezeiza airport. Despite it being around 3am local time (0600 GMT), thousands were waiting with banners, flags and flares and howling with joy after Messi and his team mates ended the country's 36-year wait to win the World Cup.

The key question around Lionel Messi's future

The key question around Lionel Messi's future

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Friday's game marked Messi's return to the national side after being rested for Argentina's previous two World Cup qualifiers

PIX: Guess who is atop German Bundesliga!

PIX: Guess who is atop German Bundesliga!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Union Berlin's Paul Jaeckel scored a 76th-minute winner to give his team a 1-0 victory at VfB Stuttgart on Sunday and send them two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

Maradona self-isolating at home due to COVID-19 risk

Maradona self-isolating at home due to COVID-19 risk

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Maradona, who led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986, began isolating at his home in Argentina on Tuesday after last coming in contact with the guard on the weekend.

Paralympic swimmer builds DIY pool with plastic bag

Paralympic swimmer builds DIY pool with plastic bag

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Galleguillo, who is part of the Argentine team of deaf swimmers and training to participate in the 2021 Deaflympics in Brazil, said his time out of the water had been tough.

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Tokyo Games: BREATHTAKING Pix!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Throne for 'God' Maradona

Throne for 'God' Maradona

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

Argentine club makes throne for coach Maradona

PIX: Argentines honor soccer star Maradona with mosaics

PIX: Argentines honor soccer star Maradona with mosaics

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Gonzalo Lopez Lauch is helping bring soccer star Diego Maradona back to life, one mosaic tile at a time.

Diego Maradona asks for Hand of God to end pandemic

Diego Maradona asks for Hand of God to end pandemic

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Diego Maradona's club from relegation was dubbed another Hand of God moment on Tuesday, but the former striker said the divine intervention he wished for was to beat the coronavirus pandemic.

Maradona wanted to be embalmed and put on show

Maradona wanted to be embalmed and put on show

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Maradona told friends during the coronavirus lockdown that when he died he wanted to be embalmed

India's Sputnik V decision a win for Russia's soft power diplomacy

India's Sputnik V decision a win for Russia's soft power diplomacy

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The Russian vaccine has been registered in more than 55 countries and is gaining recognition in the virtual world -- being the only to have its own Facebook page, YouTube channel and a Twitter handle, reports Aneesh Phadnis