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Scindia vows focus on MP cricket, not BCCI ambitions

Scindia vows focus on MP cricket, not BCCI ambitions

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Scindia's immediate task will be overseeing preparations for the ICC Women's World Cup beginning on September 30. Indore is one of the host cities.

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Check out Belgium's squad for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Belgium have retained injured Vincent Kompany in their final World Cup squad but put fellow defender Laurent Ciman on standby in case the Manchester City skipper is not fit for their opening match in Russia.

Yamal takes over Messi's iconic No 10 jersey at Barcelona

Yamal takes over Messi's iconic No 10 jersey at Barcelona

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Barcelona's electric 18-year-old winger Lamine Yamal has been handed the famous number 10 shirt previously worn by club icon Lionel Messi.

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Real Madrid great Marcelo hangs up his boots

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Marcelo, 36, played for Real Madrid from 2007-2022 and left the Spanish club with 25 trophies in 546 games, including six LaLiga titles.

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Champions League: Alexander-Arnold returns to Anfield

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Mouth-watering matches lined up as PSG to face Bayern and Barcelona in Champions League opening stage.

Singapore, Taiwan clinch World Cup berths

Singapore, Taiwan clinch World Cup berths

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

The top two teams in the 12-nation qualifier automatically sealed spots at the November 17-20 WGC-World Cup.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Mohamed Salah heads to the World Cup with the reputation of being one of the most lethal finishers in the game, and his country's hopes of making it to the knockout stages rest overwhelmingly on his shoulders.

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Why India Played Pak In 2019 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

I tried to reason in my mind that wouldn't beating Pakistan again and again -- in the league matches and in the knockouts if they made it -- be a better tribute to our martyred soldiers? A revealing excerpt from Vinod Rai's Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings In The BCCI.

Figo back for World Cup qualifiers

Figo back for World Cup qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2005

Figo, 32, opted to take an indefinite break from international football after last year's European championship but reconsidered his decision last month.

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

Football Briefs: FIFA proposes staging new mini-World Cup every two years

Football Briefs: FIFA proposes staging new mini-World Cup every two years

Rediff.com2 May 2018

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

World Cup chit-chat: England's Rodriguez out with injury

World Cup chit-chat: England's Rodriguez out with injury

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Catch all the news and views from the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup right here...

Modi salutes India's Blind World Cup-winning cricket team

Modi salutes India's Blind World Cup-winning cricket team

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

When India's Blind World Cup-winning cricketers called upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, the PM spent time in the company of the talented Indian team who beat Pakistan to clinch the title in Cape Town on Sunday.

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Mo Salah extends stay at Liverpool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Mo Salah is third on Liverpool's all-time goal scoring list with 243 goals in 394 games.

Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan in same pool

Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan in same pool

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Archrivals India and Pakistan have been clubbed in the same pool in the 2010 hockey World Cup, which begins in Delhi on February 28. Apart from 1975 champions India and four-time winners Pakistan, Pool B also has Australia, Spain, England and South Africa. Defending champions Germany is the top seed in Pool A, which also has the Netherlands, Korea, New Zealand, Canada and Argentina.

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Brazil's World Cup winner Lucio signs up for ISL

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Lucimar Ferreira da Silva, popularly known as Lucio, has signed up with FC Goa as a marquee player for the second season of the Indian Super League.

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

A-Z of the 2018 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

From the debate-arousing introduction of VAR to maximum number of Penalties to the superb Ronaldo, here are the A to Z of the ongoing 2018 World Cup

'Night club visit not behind SL's flop show in WC T20'

'Night club visit not behind SL's flop show in WC T20'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka was unable to progress to the Super 8s stage, finishing third in Group D behind South Africa and Bangladesh, who advanced.

Orange jerseys for India players at World Cup?

Orange jerseys for India players at World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The jersey, which will be predominantly orange with a tinge of blue, will be unveiled during the course of the tournament.

Sumit Nagal, Yuki return to Davis Cup squad

Sumit Nagal, Yuki return to Davis Cup squad

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India will travel to the city of Biel for the World Group I first-round tie, which will be played on indoor courts from September 12.

World Cup: Jeev, Randhawa open strongly

World Cup: Jeev, Randhawa open strongly

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

Jeev Milkha Singh and Jyoti Randhawa shared six birdies against a lone bogey to return a steady five-under 67 and take a share of the 15th spot after the opening round of the Omega Mission Hills World Cup of Golf in Shenzhen, China on Thursday.

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Confirmed! Ronaldo to stay at Al Nassr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Al Nassr, the Saudi Pro League side announced on Thursday, which will keep the Portuguese forward at the club well past his 42nd birthday.

World Cup Preview: Russian bear finally ready to roar

World Cup Preview: Russian bear finally ready to roar

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

When Russia and Saudi Arabia meet on Thursday form will be irrelevant as the world's biggest sporting festival explodes into life in Moscow.

Modric felt 'completely drained' after World Cup heroics

Modric felt 'completely drained' after World Cup heroics

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Modric still working towards peak fitness after draining season

FIFA won't replace banned Saudi World Cup referee

FIFA won't replace banned Saudi World Cup referee

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The World Cup referee given a life ban in his homeland Saudi Arabia this month for a match-fixing attempt

FIVE reasons why Pant should be picked for World Cup

FIVE reasons why Pant should be picked for World Cup

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

A pure match-winner, a back-up opener and an effortless six-hitter in the class of Rohit Sharma -- Rishabh Pant merits selection in India's World Cup squad.

FIFA agrees to expand football World Cup to 48 teams

FIFA agrees to expand football World Cup to 48 teams

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The World Cup will expand to 48 teams from its current 32, starting with the 2026 edition of football's showpiece tournament.

Big Show hopes for bowling show at World Cup

Big Show hopes for bowling show at World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Part-time off-spinner Glenn Maxwell can see himself playing a bigger role behind specialist spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa.

Penpix of Poland's World Cup squad

Penpix of Poland's World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Poland's squad for the World Cup finals in Germany comprises the following 23 players.

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Glory and redemption: Premier League ready to rumble

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Fresh off a dominant title-winning campaign, Liverpool kick off the new Premier League season on Friday as the team to beat, as the Reds have transitioned from Juergen Klopp's high-octane chaos to a more measured possession-based style under Arne Slot.

Leander Paes steps into new role as tennis boss

Leander Paes steps into new role as tennis boss

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes on Saturday formally took charge as president of the Bengal Tennis Association, succeeding Hironmoy Chatterjee after the body's Annual General Meeting.

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

'Shah Rukh Treated Us Like Family At KKR'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

'For him, win or defeat never mattered, he always told us to give our best and never worry about the results.'

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was named on Monday in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. A knee injury kept the 23-year-old out of the London club's last three games in the title run-in but Nigeria Lars Lagerback is banking on his return to fitness for the tournament in South Africa starting next month.

Chelsea veteran Lampard eyes 2014 World Cup

Chelsea veteran Lampard eyes 2014 World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Frank Lampard's flurry of goals for club and country since returning from injury in December have given the midfielder fresh hope of extending his Chelsea contract and prolonging his England career.

FIFA U-17 World Cup Trophy makes pit-stop in Kochi

FIFA U-17 World Cup Trophy makes pit-stop in Kochi

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Varied cultural events featuring the traditional art forms of Kerala was organised at the unveiling ceremony in 'God's Own Country.'

CWC shocker: Monterrey stun Urawa, face Dortmund next

CWC shocker: Monterrey stun Urawa, face Dortmund next

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Three goals in eight first-half minutes sent the Mexican side on their way to victory, with stunning long-range strikes from Nelson Deossa and Jesus Corona coming either side of German Berterame's cool finish.

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

PIX: Qatar unveils fully air-conditioned World Cup stadium

Rediff.com17 May 2019

Al Janoub is a fully air-conditioned stadium which keeps the temperature 10 degrees lower than the 29 Celsius outside.

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Old Trafford honours Farokh Engineer; India yet to follow

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Engineer played for Lancashire for close to a decade while former West Indies captain Lloyd was with the club for two decades, making indelible contributions to the history of club.

CL PIX: Bayern sink PSG; Liverpool stun Real Madrid

CL PIX: Bayern sink PSG; Liverpool stun Real Madrid

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Bayern Munich made it 16 wins from 16 games this season to underline their credentials as early Champions League favourites, beating holders Paris St Germain 2-1 away as Luis Diaz scored two goals and was shown a red card on Tuesday.