News for 'Club World Cup'

Kapur, Ghei in second spot at World Cup qualifier

Kapur, Ghei in second spot at World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Shiv Kapur and Gaurav Ghei shot a six-under 66, but still found themselves three shots behind leaders Singapore after the penultimate round in the golf World Cup qualifiers.

ECB slammed for lack of preparation for rain this World Cup

ECB slammed for lack of preparation for rain this World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Why England didn't have those extra covers on the ground, considering the rain predictions

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Royals' Suryavanshi, 14, youngest to play in IPL

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest player to feature in the IPL as he turned out for Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in Jaipur.

10 players to watch out for at the World Cup in Brazil

10 players to watch out for at the World Cup in Brazil

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

These stars won the hearts of fans and pundits with their form at the club level and during the World Cup qualifiers. Rediff.com gives you a quick glance of the players who could light up the tournament in Brazil.

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Di Maria claims Real pressure not to play World Cup final

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

Angel Di Maria has claimed his former club Real Madrid put pressure on Argentina not to play him in the World Cup final in another bitter chapter in his departure from the Spanish giants.

Aus club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls!

Aus club cricketer takes six wickets in six balls!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

But Morgan turned the match on its head as he got a wicket from each off his six deliveries to bowl out Surfers Paradise for 174. Five batsmen were out for golden ducks.

Spain's Casillas finds 2014 FIFA World Cup draw odd

Spain's Casillas finds 2014 FIFA World Cup draw odd

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Spain captain Iker Casillas has said he finds it strange that the format of the draw for the World Cup finals allowed the holders to be placed in the same group as Netherlands, the team they beat in the final in 2010.

10 unheralded players who have stepped up at the World Cup

10 unheralded players who have stepped up at the World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

Here are some of those players who have seized the opportunity in Brazil to put themselves firmly on the radar as transfer targets in the weeks and months ahead.

World Cup: De Bruyne set for starring role in Belgian midfield

World Cup: De Bruyne set for starring role in Belgian midfield

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

"I didn't do it before because I was young and I didn't have the profile I have now," De Bruyne, who turns 28 next Thursday on the same day Belgium play England in their final Group G fixture, told RTBF television.

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

United Arab Emirates secured a surprise three run win via the Duckworth/Lewis method to end Zimbabwe's hopes of reaching the 2019 World Cup on Thursday.

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

PIX: Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to win Wimbledon

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday.

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.

Shardul Thakur to make County debut, push for India return

Shardul Thakur to make County debut, push for India return

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Thakur also claimed a hat-trick in the match against Meghalaya, in a bid to prove his form and fitness for a national team comeback, with his last appearance being at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

'If you like Cristiano, you don't have to hate Messi'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Ronaldo admitted that both of them changed the history of football and urged his fans to not hate on Messi.

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

World Cup 2015: Know the Afghanistan cricket team

World Cup 2015: Know the Afghanistan cricket team

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Penpix of the Afghanistan squad for the 2015 cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

ICC to replace 'batsman' with 'batter' from T20 World Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

The International Cricket Council on Thursday decided to replace 'batsman' with gender-neutral term 'batter' in all its playing conditions starting with this month's men's T20 World Cup.

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

Will Hamza Choudhury trouble Chhetri and Co?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

The match against India on Tuesday, will be his first outing in a Bangladesh jersey.

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

ICC U-19 World Cup: India to face Australia in campaign opener

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

India and Australia are clubbed together in Group B along with Zimbabwe and East Asia Pacific qualifier Papua New Guinea, an ICC release read on Wednesday.

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Can psychologist help brighten England's World Cup fortunes?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Sports psychologist Steve Peters has been called on to give England renewed hope at the soccer World Cup having worked wonders for Britain's cyclists at the Olympics and helped Liverpool's Premier League title challenge.

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Cahill's extra-time winner keeps Australia alive

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Images from the 2018 World Cup qualifiers played in Europe on Monday

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Three young guns get chance to share field with Neeraj

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Indian trio of Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal named for NC Classic

India ready to defend World Cup, declares Tendulkar

India ready to defend World Cup, declares Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sachin Tendulkar sent out a warning to the teams participating in next year's cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, saying they need to watch out for defending champions India.

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Reigning champions City are also involved in a separate independent hearing into the club's alleged breaches of Premier League financial regulations which began in September, with a verdict expected some time before the end of the current season.

Heartbreak for England as Walcott out of World Cup with knee injury

Heartbreak for England as Walcott out of World Cup with knee injury

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Arsenal and England forward Theo Walcott has been ruled out for at least six months after rupturing knee ligaments and will miss this year's World Cup, the club said on Monday.

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

Pant or Rahul? Who will be India's first-choice WK?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

In India's last ODI series against Sri Lanka, Rahul kept wickets in the first two matches, scoring 31 and 0, while Pant played the third game but managed only 6 runs. India could opt to include both players in the XI, but that would likely come at the expense of Iyer.

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The ICC also said that it will make available more tickets in other categories as well for fixtures in Texas and Florida, the two other venues apart from New York, which are hosting the global event in the USA.

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti's tax evasion trial begins

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti's tax evasion trial begins

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

Real Madrid coach Ancelotti goes on trial in Spain for tax evasion.

Latest Sporting Buzz: US footballer Zusi named 'hunkiest' player at World Cup!

Latest Sporting Buzz: US footballer Zusi named 'hunkiest' player at World Cup!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Graham Zusi was declared as the hunkiest of all the footballers at the recently concluded World Cup that was played in Brazil.

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Spaun wins rainy US Open with monster putt for first major title

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

J J Spaun drained an incredible 64-foot birdie putt that snaked across a sodden 18th green to win the US Open by two shots from Robert MacIntyre on Sunday.

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Who will win the ICC Women's T20 WC?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Bangladesh will take on Scotland in the tournament opener in an afternoon fixture followed by a clash between Asian teams Pakistan and Sri Lanka later in the day at Sharjah.

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

England coach Tuchel makes surprise announcement

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Lewis-Skelly gets England call-up; Recalls Rashford, Henderson return.

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Harmanpreet hopeful of breaking final jinx at T20 WC

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

India to face West Indies, South Africa in Women's T20 World Cup warm-up matches

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

India vs Pakistan Test at Melbourne Cricket Club?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

MCC expresses interest to host Indo-Pak Test after T20 WC clash success

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Flick optimistic as Barca prepares for La Liga opener

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has no complaints over his squad and fully trusts the club, the German said on the eve of Saturday's LaLiga opening clash at Valencia.

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Sports shorts: First female referee to officiate at FIFA U-17 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Esther Staubli is set to become the first female referee to officiate a match at the ongoing FIFA Under-17 World Cup 2017.

World Cup diary: Guerrero hopes to hug Socceroos skipper

World Cup diary: Guerrero hopes to hug Socceroos skipper

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero has promised to give his Australian counterpart Mile Jedinak 'a big hug' before Tuesday's match between the teams as a thank you for his personal support in overturning Guerrero's drug suspension.

Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup in 2026

Infantino suggests 40-team World Cup in 2026

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Broadening the World Cup finals to include 40 teams could come about in 2026, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said during a tour of South America on Tuesday.

FIFA's Blatter planned for Russia and US to host World Cups

FIFA's Blatter planned for Russia and US to host World Cups

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

'It was not an agreement, this was his proposal and of course it (then) went to the vote at the (FIFA) executive committee'

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

FIFA's Warner sought money, citing influence in World Cup selection

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

The former head of Egypt's football federation said on Sunday that ex-FIFA Vice President Jack Warner asked for $7 million from Egypt.