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World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

World Cup feats fuel joy and hope in France

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

The Champs Elysees and the vast circle around the Arc de Triomphe were packed with an estimated 200,000 fans

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

No mercy for misfiring Messi: Nigeria coach

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Nigeria have no sympathy for the struggles of Argentina striker Lionel Messi at the World Cup and will do everything they can to bring his tournament to a premature end when the teams meet in St Petersburg on Tuesday.

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Argentine coaches' misery at World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Sampaoli looked morose after Argentina's heaviest defeat in a World Cup group stage since 1958 and appeared resigned to his side's fate.

Djokovic, Osaka get top billing for US Open

Djokovic, Osaka get top billing for US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Three-time US Open champion Djokovic, who comes into the tournament having won his fifth Wimbledon title, is followed in the seedings by 2017 winner Rafael Nadal.

Euro qualifiers: Wales lose but make finals with Belgium and Italy

Euro qualifiers: Wales lose but make finals with Belgium and Italy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

The Dutch, who have not missed a Euro finals since 1984, kept their playoff chances alive with a 2-1 win in Kazakhstan

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

ATP Cup: Nadal and Djokovic make winning start

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal overcame a temporary blip on his way to victory at the ATP Cup on Saturday

Euro qualifiers: Bale goal gives Wales precious win over Belgium

Euro qualifiers: Bale goal gives Wales precious win over Belgium

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

A summary of the Euro 2016 qualifying group matches, played on Friday.

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Croatian Stimac set to be appointed Indian football coach

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The 51-year-old was a member of the Croatian team that finished third in the 1998 World Cup.

Nike set to beat Adidas in World Cup jersey battle

Nike set to beat Adidas in World Cup jersey battle

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Nike swoosh decorates the outfits of Brazil, France and England, the sides in the quarter-finals most favoured by betting websites to win the World Cup, plus Croatia.

How Spain's De Gea turned criticism into inspiration...

How Spain's De Gea turned criticism into inspiration...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Criticism of David de Gea's performance after Spain's 2-1 defeat by Croatia is fuelling the goalkeeper's determination to do better in his team's Euro 2016 showdown with Italy.

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.

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Anti-racism knee gesture casts controversy over Euros

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

England were booed by some of their fans in two friendlies while Ireland were jeered in Hungary for kneeling before kickoff

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 29-year-old's composure on the ball, ability to pick a pass and tough tackling paid dividends at both ends of the pitch in the must-win game against Nigeria.

Proud Iceland depart Russia with heads held high

Proud Iceland depart Russia with heads held high

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'The players showed what they're all about, we had chance to progress till the dying minutes. I couldn't be more proud of the players but we are disappointed to not go through. It's a beautiful game but sometimes it's really tough'

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

South Africa's Olympics soccer team reports 3 COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Organisers reported 10 new cases connected to the Olympics including media, contractors and other personnel, down from 15 on Saturday.

Online chess event featuring Anand, Chahal raises Rs 8.8 lakh

Online chess event featuring Anand, Chahal raises Rs 8.8 lakh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Former World champion Viswanathan Anand and India cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal among others took part in an online chess charity event, raising Rs 8.8 lakh for the waste pickers' community fighting the coronavirus pandemic. "Chess For Charity", held on Saturday on chess.com, saw India No.1 Anand, No. 2 Vidit Gujrathi, Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, Woman Grandmaster Tania Sachdev and Croatia's Antonio Radic take on a team of comedians comprising Biswa Kalyan Rath, Samay Raina, Abhishek Upamanyu and Aakash Mehta.

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Climate change endangers world heritage sites

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

From Venice and the tower of Pisa, dozens of UNESCO World Heritage sites are deeply threatened by rising sea levels, researchers warned Tuesday. According to a study by researchers at the University of Kiel, in Germany, all but two of 49 United Nations-recognised icons of human civilisation rimming the Mediterranean Sea risk being damaged by the rising watermark, soil erosion, or both, with few options for protecting most of them.

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Shanghai Masters: Coric stuns Federer, faces Djokovic in final

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

Coric was quick out of the blocks at the Qi Zhong Stadium as he broke in the opening game against the top seed and only lost five points on serve to clinch the first set in 34 minutes.

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Euro: England aim for breakthrough against determined Denmark

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

England have the chance to reach a first major final since their 1966 World Cup triumph when they take on Denmark at Wembley in Wednesday's Euro 2020 semi-final, but they will need to banish a history of stumbling at this stage.

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

PIX: Tearful Djokovic knocked out of own event

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

Dominic Thiem and home crowd favourite Filip Krajinovic reached the final of Novak Djokovic's tournament as the world number one broke down in tears in front of a packed 4,000 crowd on Sunday. World number three Thiem beat Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to set up the clash with Krajinovic.

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Russians, Belarusians to compete as neutrals at Winter Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Earlier in the day, Russia was banned from defending its Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup titles but its players will still be allowed to compete at the Grand Slams and in regular tour events.

Russia record holder Ignashevich retires after World Cup exit

Russia record holder Ignashevich retires after World Cup exit

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

The 38-year-old defender, who spent his entire club career at Russian clubs, was a key member of Russia's run to the last eight at their home tournament, having played in each of their five matches.

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Football year-ender: France reigns supreme in 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

FIFA World Cup set pulses racing and ended with a young, exciting France team clinching the title.

Injured Rosicky could miss remainder of Euro

Injured Rosicky could miss remainder of Euro

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Czech Republic captain Tomas Rosicky looked set to miss the rest of Euro 2016 after picking up a thigh injury in their 2-2 draw against Croatia in Saint-Etienne on Friday.

World Cup: Swiss players escape bans over controversial goal celebrations

World Cup: Swiss players escape bans over controversial goal celebrations

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Serbia refuses to recognise the independence of its former province Kosovo, whose 1.8 million people are mostly ethnic Albanians, which broke away 10 years ago, and opposed Kosovo's ultimately successful bid to join FIFA.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Kyrgios in quarters; Halep mauls Badosa

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2022 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on Monday.

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Simeone questions Messi in leaked audio

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone said Argentina look lost and have no leadership after the 3-0 loss to Croatia which left them on the verge of a disastrous early exit from the World Cup, in an audio message leaked to Spanish and Argentine radio stations.

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Croatia's Mate Pavic and Germany's Laura Siegemund claimed the first silverware of the U.S. Open on Friday, landing the mixed doubles title with a 6-4, 6-4 upset win over the seventh-seeded US partnership of Rajeev Ram and Coco Vandeweghe.

Fan zone: Agony and Ecstasy at Euro 2012

Fan zone: Agony and Ecstasy at Euro 2012

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Images of fans at the Euro 2012.

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Football 'most definitely' coming home, Prince Harry predicts

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Britain's Prince Harry confidently predicted that England would lift the World Cup as Gareth Southgate's men prepare for their semi-final against Croatia later on Wednesday.

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Euro Preview: Turkey hope to seize last chance against Czechs

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Turkey have left it late to bid for a place in the knockout stage of Euro 2016 but defender Gokhan Gonul believes they still have a chance, if they can beat a buoyant Czech side in their final Group D game on Tuesday.

Euro 2016: Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists'

Euro 2016: Coach Cacic labels Croatian hooligans 'sports terrorists'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Croatia fans who caused trouble during their team's Euro 2016 match against the Czech Republic on Friday were "sports terrorists" and had no place in football stadiums, the Balkan nation's coach told a news conference. The supporters threw flares on to the pitch and fought among themselves in one section of the Stade Geoffroy Guichard, forcing the Group D game to be interrupted for several minutes while officials and players appealed for calm. "We were exposed to the terror of hooligans who have no place in sports arenas and I sincerely hope they will be identified and brought to justice," said Cacic.

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Europa PIX: West Ham sink Dinamo; Betis edge Celtic in thriller

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Europa League.

Second straight runner-up finish for Prajnesh

Second straight runner-up finish for Prajnesh

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Indian tennis player Prajnesh Gunneswaran finish runner-up at the Orlando Open, losing the summit clash of the ATP Challenger event to American Brandon Nakashima, in Orlando.

SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

SHOCKING! Messi misses out on shortlist for FIFA award

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah were named as the three finalists.

Shooting WC: Sanjeev Rajput secures Olympic quota with silver

Shooting WC: Sanjeev Rajput secures Olympic quota with silver

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Sanjeev could have won the gold but for a poor last shot which saw him miss his second World Cup gold

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Aus Open: Cilic defeats Verdasco in late night thriller

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Beaten by Roger Federer in last year's final, Cilic was pushed to the brink by Spanish veteran Verdasco who had the Croat on the ropes in the fourth set tiebreak.

5 memorable World Cup semi-finals

5 memorable World Cup semi-finals

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

With two potentially epic semi-finals in prospect this week between Brazil and Germany and Argentina and the Netherlands, take a look back at five classic World Cup semi-finals.

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Mbappe in race with Ronaldo, Messi for FIFA player of the year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The 19-year-old Mbappe followed up a domestic treble with Paris St Germain with a string of impressive performances in France's World Cup winning campaign.

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

With Spain gone, are Germany favourites to win the World Cup?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Germany are the top contenders to win the 2014 World Cup with success now based on speed and dethroned champions Spain's "tiki-taka" tactics now a relic in modern day football, former Croatia striker Goran Vlaovic told Reuters in an interview.